ProXR Lite Wi-Fi with ME Firmware and A/D Conversion

Uses Digi Stock Digi Connect ME firmware and Wireless Adapter
Read Voltage Levels From 0-5 Volts with Analog to Digital Conversion
Wi-Fi Wireless Control with All the Benefits of the ME Ethernet Firmware!

Easy Security Configuration

NCD Wi-Fi relay controllers offer a powerful and easy to use wireless solution for relay control. As many of our customers already know, working with Wi-Fi devices can be challenging because they must be associated to a wireless network, and must be configured with security protocols. By combining a Netgear WNCE2001 Ethernet to Wi-Fi adapter to our standard Ethernet controllers, we can circumvent all of the problems with working with Wi-Fi at a more reasonable price than working with any available embedded Wi-Fi solution.

WiFi Network Adapter

When you purchase this Wi-Fi relay controller we have bundled a Netgear WNCE2001 Ethernet to Wi-Fi adapter with the Ethernet controller for your convenience. The Netgear WNCE2001 Wi-Fi Adapter allows you to take this Ethernet enabled controller and use it wirelessly to connect to a network. The Netgear WNCE2001 is perfectly suited for use with Ethernet devices offering 100% compatibility and easy setup. Configure the WNCE2001 to your wireless network then simply plug it into the Ethernet port of this device. We have tested a couple of different Wi-Fi to Ethernet solutions and the Netgear Universal Wireless Internet Adapter really is the best solution for ease of setup and compatibility with these controllers. If you would like to purchase your own Wi-Fi adapter simply purchase one of our Ethernet controllers found on the left navigation.

Two Ethernet Modules Available
	ME Firmware Includes Extensive Network Configuration Options Supports Virtual COM Port over Ethernet		.NET Firmware Supports Multiple Communication Methods Simultaneously Web Browser Interface Direct Internet Access

Ethernet Network Module

This Ethernet relay controller is based on the Digi Connect ME Ethernet communications module. This is a great low-cost solution that has empowered our users since 2005. The Digi Connect ME firmware allows you to login to the device and setup powerful network communication options. Though it does not offer a web browser interface for relay/device control, it does offer many powerful connectivity options for advanced networks at a very low cost. ME Firmware supports Virtual COM Port Ethernet Communications, Direct TCP/IP communications, or direct communication to SignalSwitch.com. ME Firmware is capable of handling only one of these communication options at a time however.

Easy Software Development

RealPort Virtual COM Port drivers map a Network IP address to a COM port on your network...allowing you to control this device as though it were directly connected to a serial port on your PC.  So network control is now as easy as speaking to a COM port on your local computer....except this device works over the network.  This device also supports Telnet and Data Encryption with Password Protection.  This device includes a Digi Connect ME Ethernet Interface and Embedded Web Server from www.digi.com.

Many Communication Protocols for Advanced Users

Advanced users may want to employ other communication protocols to speak the the Ethernet Relay Controller. NCD Ethernet Relay Controllers can also be controlled using Telnet. I.P. Addresses and are automatically or manually assigned. NCD Ethernet Relay Controllers also support security protocols such as Shared Key, WEP, WPA, and Cisco LEAP with support for WEP, TKIP, and CCMP data encryption.

ProXR Lite Is Here!

A more streamlined manufacturing process brings a more durable, reliable and better relay board to the market. Here's a list of great features:

User Friendly Board Design

• Surface mount allows for a smaller board
• Break-A-Way Tabs lets you decide the board's size
• Interchangeable interfaces allows you to upgrade or change your interface at any time

ProXR Lite Features

• Works with the full ProXR Command Set
• 8-Channel 8/10-Bit Analog to Digital Converter
• Highly reliable relay with industry leading command set

ProXR Lite Limitations

• This controller cannot be expanded

ProXR Lite Relay Controller

The ProXR Lite Series is a great alternative for those looking for a low cost solution that requires the power and reliability of a ProXR Controller. With a wide selection in Relay type and Communication Interface there is a ProXR Lite board to match your application. Every ProXR Lite Board has Breakaway Tabs that give you the option to make the board smaller or fit it for an enclosure. Interchangeable Interface Modules allow you to switch communication interfaces by simply powering down the device and replacing the module.

The ProXR Lite series are based on the same designs that offer a 5 year warranty. However, in an effort to further save cost, we have limited the warranty of the ProXR Lite series controllers. ProXR Lite series controllers are guaranteed ONLY against manufacturing and functionality defects for a period of 30 days. Controllers that are damaged by our customers will not be warranted under any circumstances. ProXR Lite series controllers are designed for long life; however, should they be damaged, they should be discarded and replaced.

Unlike the ProXR series relay controllers, ProXR Lite series controllers are NOT expandable. The firmware still thinks 256 relays are available, however, the relay portion of the controller only responds to the first 1, 2, 4 or 8 relays in Bank 1. We did NOT skip the Analog Input portion of the ProXR Lite. All ProXR Lite controllers offer a 8-Channel 8/10-Bit Analog to Digital Converter in addition to relay control. The ProXR Lite responds to the same firmware as the ProXR series controllers and is therefore 100% compatible with any applications designed to work with a ProXR series controller (click here to see the ProXR command set).

A/D Conversion

Analog to Digital Conversion allows you to read voltage levels from 0-5 volts using 8-bit or 10-bit resolution.  This is particularly useful for reading temperature sensors (one temperature sensor is built into the board, shared with analog input number 8).  A/D Inputs are also useful for reading light level sensors, thermocouples, switch closures, or just about any other kind of sensor you can think of.  Built-In Pull-Up/Down Resistors keep the inputs quiet.  Eight Different A/D Sample programs are available in the NCD Component Library.  These samples are available as a free download and are compatible with Visual Studio.   We've got sensors!  Visit our Sensor Page for sensors that have been tested and work with all NCD A/D Boards controller.

Read More About Analog to Digital Conversion

WiFi control with a Web Browser

NCD Currently offers 2 variations of the Ethernet Modules.  The .NET with Web-Browser interface is also available.

.NET is our own breed of Network Communications. .NET is an Open-Source project that offers a powerful web-browser interface for direct control of relays from a web-page served directly to users from the .NET module, without the need for a server. .NET is accessible from anywhere on your local area network. If you have a static IP address, .NET is accessible from anywhere in the world. In addition to a web browser relay control interface, .NET devices also allow you to control the device from your own software through direct TCP/IP communications while still hosting a web browser interface. Write software that directly accesses the controller or access the control from your web browser. .NET also supports a simultaneous connection to SignalSwitch.com, allowing you to control the .NET from our server, your program, or your web browser...all at the same time. As an Open-Source project, you can customize the interface as needed using .NET development tools.  Use the chart below to compare features of the ZETH-ME and ZETH-NET Ethernet Modules.  This board can be upgraded with the .NET module upon checkout.

Feature Comparison:	ME Firmware	.NET Firmware
Supports Virtual COM Port over Ethernet	YES	-
Supports Direct TCP/IP Communications	YES	YES
Supports Direct Connection to SignalSwitch.com	YES	YES
Supports Multiple Communication Methods (Above) Simultaneously	-	YES
Supports Direct Internet Access Without a Server (requires static IP)	-	YES
Includes Extensive Network Configuration Options	YES	-
Web-Browser Interface for ProXR Series Controllers	-	YES
Web-Browser Interface for Reactor Series Controllers	-	YES
Web-Browser Interface for Taralist Series Controllers	-	YES
Web-Browser Interface for Network Configuration	YES	YES
Supports DHCP	YES	YES
Supports Fixed IP Address	YES	NO
Password Protection	YES	YES
Open-Source User-Upgradeable (requires development software)	-	YES