1. Introduction to UEI Data Acquisition & Control Solutions
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2. United Electronic Industries – Walpole, MA Headquarters
UEI - History
Founded in Located in Boston
Focused on DAQ and Real-Time Control
Extensive software / “Open” OS support
All manufacturing in the USA
Focus on “Voice of the Customer”
United Electronic Industries – Walpole, MA Headquarters
QUALITY & SERVICE EXCELLENCE
History and Overview
Focused on HW. Agnostic to SW: extensive support.
All our products are designed, manufactured, and supported in the US.
Our Customers drive our New Product Development (NPD). Each of our form factors and boards has a story behind its existence.

3. UEI Product Timeline
2007
2011
UEIPAC™ Programmable Automation Controller Cubes
ARINC-429
UEIModbus™ TCP Cubes
PowerDNR RACKtangle™
IRIG-B Timing Generation & Synchronization I/O
UEI-RSS Serial Server added to PowerDNx Serial Devices
High Speed Strain Gage I/O
2016
1997
2002
2005
2009
2014
High Performance ARINC-429 with 16 TX Channels
PowerDAQ™ PCI Boards
PowerDNA® Ethernet Cube
PowerDNA Cube gets PowerPC CPU
MIL-STD- 1553
MIL Cube & MIL Rack Platforms
1994
1999
2004
2006
2008
2010
2013
2015
2017
WIN 30 series ISA Boards
UEI-800™ RTO-800 Clone Boards
PowerDAQ™ PXI Boards
UEI Framework Library adapted for use with PowerDNA Cube
UEI awarded the US Patent for DaqBIOS
UEILogger™ Data Logger Cubes
100BASE-FX based PowerDNA Cubes
LVDT/RVDT
Synchro/resolver
HalfRACK™
GSM/Cell Network and GPS Interface for UEIPAC cubes
FlatRACK™ 1U DAQ/Embedded Control Platform
MIL-Aero DAQ & Control Cube
AFDX™/ARINC-664
UEINet™ Single Slot, Ultra Compact Cube
Opened UEI GmbH
A LONG HISTORY OF PRODUCT INNOVATIONS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR CUSTOMERS.

4. RUGGED & FLEXIBLE I/O SYSTEM SOLUTIONS
PowerDNA Family
RUGGED & FLEXIBLE I/O SYSTEM SOLUTIONS
Cover / Intro
Diverse family of products
Long-term availability a key market differentiator
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5. PowerDNA Cube Architecture
6 Slot Cube
MIL Cube
3 Slot Cube
1 Slot Cube
COMMON FEATURES
SD card for UEIPAC, UEILogger, UEISim, UEIModbus deployment
9-36 V DC Input
Diagnostic serial port
SYNC port (board-to-board and cube-to-cube)
SIZES: 1, 3, 4, 6 or 7 available I/O slots
LED Health / Status Indicators
COTS
I/O Board Slots
Ethernet
USB 2.0 (UEISIM, UEIPAC)
Fans
Power Notes
SD Card (UEILogger & UEIPAC)
Cube
3,6,7
10/100 Base T switch. AND Fiber
N/A
Optional
Molex,
DB-15
SDHC up to 32GB
GigE Cube
1,3,6,7
2 indep. NICs
GigE
Supported
Runs if
T >40˚C
Molex
Mil-Cube 4
None
13 pin MIL -DTL-38999
PowerDNA Cube Architecture:
Same HW across each form factor. MIL power conditioning board w/ 38999
MIL-STD-810G Environmental
MIL-STD-461F Electrical
MIL-STD-1275 Power
Natively distributable via switches over 10/100 Base Ethernet, GigE or Fiber
9 V to 36 V DC Input including DB-15 connectors
3, 6, or 7 board configurations available
Dedicated synch ports and SD Cards
GigE: 2 independent NICS: provides Built in Diagnostics or redundant fail- safe connect
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6. Cube Specifications Compact: 10.16 cm x 10.16 cm x 15.24 cm Supports:
175 A/D, 224 D/A, 336 DIO,
56 Serial (combination of 232/422/485)
112 ARINC-429
Extremely Rugged:
Tested -40° to +85° C,
5G Vibration 100G Shock,
MTBF > 34 years
36,570 Meters
Radiation tested for space applications
Low Power (PPC Series):
<15 Watt per cube, AC, DC or battery powered
RAIL
FLANGE
Cube Detailed Spec
Dense & diverse I/O
150 Analog Input, 192 Analog Output, 288 Digitals,
48 Serial, 72 ARINC-429
Rugged and Dependable
Tested -40 to +85 degrees C, 5g vibe, 100g shock
Lower Power (<15 Watts /cube), easily distributed via Ethernet or fiber.
Standardized on 37 or 62 pin connectors
Cable not more expensive than our boards.
Easily Distributed: 100 meters via Ethernet, 20 kM via Fiber
Universal DIN Rail / Flange Mounts
Standard DB-37/62 pin
Shielded cables (3,5,10,20 Ft.)
1,3,4,6,7 Slot Versions
CABLES
1 SLOT
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7. PowerDNR RACK Architecture
6 Slot HalfRACK
4 Slot FlatRACK
12 Slot RACKTangle
12 Slot MIL Rack
COMMON FEATURES
Same hardware design as Cubes
4, 6 or 12 I/O boards
Passive backplane with temp sensors
CPU/NIC board same as GigE Cube (2 independent)
5G Vibration (MIL), 3G Vibration (Fans), 100G Shock.
COTS
Height
I/O Board Slots
USB 2.0
(UEISIM & UEIPAC)
Power Connector
Fans
SD Card
(Up to 32GB)
FlatRACK 1U 4
2 ports
Molex
(AC option)
Run if
T > 40˚C
SDHC up to 32GB
Half RACKTangle 3U 6
RACKTangle 12
Mil-RACK 4U
13 pin MIL-DTL-38999
None
PowerDNR RACK Architecture
Same hardware
Rapidly interchangeable boards (4, 6, or 12 boards)
Extensive health and diagnostics built in
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8. RACKtangle Specifications
IO Bus Buffer
CPU/NIC
I/O Expansion
DC Input
I/O Module
Ideal replacement for VME, VXI, PXI, SCXI, VPX
RACKtangle detailed Specs
1U (DNF) or 3U (DNR) high.
Independent DC Power monitoring layer
Very Dense! 300 AI, 384 AO, 576 DIO, 144 ARINC 429, 96 Serial
Ideal replacement for VME, VXI, PXI, SCXI
Dual Gigabit Ethernet
2 independent NIC ports, one control and one diagnostic
Independent DC power monitoring board
Visual LEDs for 1.2V, 3.3V and 24V
High channel count
300 Ain, 384 Aout, 576 DIO, 144 ARINC 429, 96 Serial
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9. Chassis Start Up/Diagnostic Tools
POST – Power on Self Test
System Readiness Check
Firmware Version
Hardware Configuration
Start Up Diagnostics
Voltage
Current
BIT
Fan
Dual Independent Ethernet Ports
Control/Diagnostic
Teamed/Bonded
Internal Hour Meter
On Board Temperature Sensors

10. Board/Channel Start Up/Diagnostic Tools
Sensors – Connected? Calibrated?
Digital Inputs – Reasonable levels?
Digital Outputs – Voltage present? Current?
Analog Outputs – Voltage/Current in line
Built In Test
Software Disconnect from Field Wiring
Test to GND or Reference
Voltage and Current Read Back
Short / Open Detection
Programmable Circuit Breaker
Retest, High / Low Limits
Programmable Logic Thresholds
Read Back – Analog Comparator
Open, Over Range Detection

11. I/O Boards Cube (DNA) I/O board RACK (DNR) I/O Board
The Cube and RACKtangle offer identical (electrically) I/O boards.
Fully isolated I/O (350 Vrms)
Built-in signal conditioning
Software configurable
Standard DB-37 or DB-62 connector
Deployed in any combination
I/O Boards:
Electrically identical with built-in signal conditioning – no adjusting jumpers for gains etc
Fully isolated so we are protected from your systems. Many boards have per ch isolation
Deployed in any combination across our form factors.
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12. Analog Input AI: High Speed, Simultaneous sampling up to 250Ks/s/ch
Specific Cards for all your needs from TC inputs up to +/-300V, current, resistance (RTD)
Strain Gauges, ICP based accels, 16-24bit resolution, LVDT/RVDTs, Sychro/Resolvers
Guardian Series - Includes a variety of powerful diagnostic and BIT functionality.
*Also available as analog output.
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13. Analog Output AI: High Speed, Simultaneous sampling up to 250Ks/s/ch
Specific Cards for all your needs from TC inputs up to +/-300V, current, resistance (RTD)
Strain Gauges, ICP based accels, 16-24bit resolution, LVDT/RVDTs, Sychro/Resolvers
Guardian Series - Includes a variety of powerful diagnostic and BIT functionality.
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14. Digital I/O AI: High Speed, Simultaneous sampling up to 250Ks/s/ch
Specific Cards for all your needs from TC inputs up to +/-300V, current, resistance (RTD)
Strain Gauges, ICP based accels, 16-24bit resolution, LVDT/RVDTs, Sychro/Resolvers
Guardian Series - Includes a variety of powerful diagnostic and BIT functionality.
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15. UEI – I/O Boards SERIAL / CAN BUS COUNTER / TIMER
Remote Serial Server available for all RS232/422/485 boards on Linux & Windows
COUNTER / TIMER

16. UEI – I/O Boards
AVIONICS I/O
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

17. UEI – I/O Boards
POWER SUPPLIES
RECONFIGURABLE

18. The PowerDNA Family – 5 deployment options
Tethered/Slaved to Host PC over Ethernet application runs on host 1
PowerDNA
Standalone Data Logger application created on PC, runs on standalone Cube 2
UEILogger
Standalone / Embedded I/O
application runs on Cube/RACKtangle 3
UEIPAC
Simulink / HIL
application created in Simulink runs on Cube/RACKtangle 4
UEISIM
Industrial Process Control
application server MODBUS TCP, OPC-UA 5
UEIModbus/UEIOPC-UA

19. PowerDNA/PowerDNR Hosted/Tethered Features: Excellent Software Support
Standard Network Interface: (1000BaseT, 100BaseT or 100BaseFx)
Supports Cubes and RACKs
Flexible: Use any of the 60+ I/O boards
High Performance: Scan/update 1000 I/O points in < 250 µS
Low Cost: Cubes starting under $1000
Excellent Software Support
All popular operating systems (e.g. Windows, Linux, QNX, VxWorks)
All popular programming languages
All popular applications (LabVIEW, MATLAB)
Tethered/Hosted distributed Ethernet DAQ / Control
application runs on the host controlling a slave module over 10/100 base or Gigabit ethernet or fiber with any of our HW using any language or OS (Windows and Linux with real time extensions, QNX, & VxWorks).
Low Cost: Cubes are $995 and support over 60 I/O boards
Simultaneously sample 1000 points in a system in < 250 µS
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20. UEILogger Features: Unique Features:
Easy-to-use, no programming required
Supports Cubes Only
Use any of the 40+ DNA series I/O boards
Program via Ethernet or load application from SD Card
Store data to 32 GB SD Card
up to 100 kS/s, spread across all sampled channels.
Cubes starting at under $1500
Download data over Ethernet, Wireless, Cell network or simply remove the SD Card
Unique Features:
Logs 1553, Serial, CAN and ARINC 429 data
Automatic conversion into engineering units
Also functions as a standard PowerDNA Cube
UEILogger:
Logger Cube – Blackbox DAQ unit with no programming required.
Application is configured on a PC using our Logger GUI and then sent down to the module to run independently.
Logs data from message based buses.
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21. UEIPAC LINUX / VxWork Features: Typical applications:
(Programmable Automation Controller)
Features:
Standalone operation minimizes cost and power (no need for host PC)
Supports all chassis with any of the 60+ I/O boards
Linux Kernel with Xenomai RT extensions (from Kernel.org)
Open source, write the application in C on a Linux PC or Windows PC in Cygwin environment
Logger source code, Shared data protocol for HMI
Wind River VxWorks 6.9.x RTOS – BSP Supplied
Supports NIC TEAMING (1000 Base T only - GigE)
Typical applications:
Embedded machine health monitors
Hardware “in-the-loop” control
Unmanned Land/Sea/Underwater/Air vehicles
Flight test, control and alarm annunciators
Rugged portable control applications
Simulator applications:
Local control of smaller modules, Emulating existing I/O systems
Versatile Real-Time Embedded controller Programmable Automation Controller
Can run on any HW under Linux w/ Xenomai RT exts or VxWorks
SW API is exactly the same as PDNA mode. Take your existing code and send it down.
Supports any of our 60+ I/O Boards in any configuration
Sim Apps: Emulation (allows preservation of legacy software while allowing the installation of modern I/O)
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22. UEISIM - Simulink I/O target
Features:
Simulink/embedded coder hardware interface
Based on UEIPAC with Kernel and Xenomai real- time extensions
Supports cubes and racks
Standalone and “monitored” operation
Remote GUI operation
Up to 5 kHz update rates
Flexible: Use any of the 60+ I/O boards
Ideal for:
Hardware “in-the-loop” control
Development and system tuning
Production deployment
UEISIM:
Built on the PAC architecture
SimuLink libraries included for integration into HIL control models
Remote GUI for monitoring control system.
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23. UEIModbus /UEIOPC-UA CONFIGURATION: CONFIGURATION:
Modbus TCP
CONFIGURATION:
OPC-UA (No windows host required)
Data Access
Historical Data Access
UEIModbus & UEIOPC-UA Features:
Industry standard Modbus® TCP & OPC-UA Interfaces
Stand Alone Servers
Flexible! Select the I/O to match your application
Over 60 different I/O Boards available
Web-based Configuration
And more!

24. PowerDNA Software Suite
Supports all popular operating systems
No license fee – open source
Examples with source code for all boards
Includes PowerDNA Explorer
Create XML code using our Session Manager
Can be downloaded at at no charge
Includes simulated I/O for Windows
Ain, Aout, DIO, Serial, Arinc, 1553
Test the software before getting the hardware
Full-function hardware regression suite testing
PDNA SW:
FREE, open source and compatible with almost any language, OS or environment
LabVIEW and C++ examples with every board.
Fully-function hardware regression tested nightly.
Available to download for free today from our website.
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25. PowerDNA Software Suite
SW Suite:
LabVIEW, Matlab, C++: No matter what language our PowerDNA SW API talks to it
Perfect for real-time control with our RTOS compatibility
Linux w/ Xenomai, Windows with RT extensions, VxWorks, QNX
Try it now with our simulation driver:
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26. ONE DRIVER / ONE API FOR ALL POWERDNA I/O SINGLE SOFTWARE SOLUTION
Mix and match different I/O data types in one API!
Analog and Digital I/O may be mixed with serial/communications/avionics I/O all running in real-time using the same API!
Diagnostic port runs simultaneously in non real-time while real-time port is in use.
Single Software Solution across all of our I/O and form factors.
It doesn’t matter what configuration
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27. Extensive examples and docs included
All software and hardware manuals
Technician maintenance manuals for DNA and DNR
Spectrum Analyzer Software
SolidWorks files available
Extensive docs, examples and support from specialists
Available Right Now
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28. Commissioning / Debug DB37 or DB62 only Cables 3,5,10,20 ft
ITT M24308 series 37 and 62 pin dSub connectors
Cables 3,5,10,20 ft
Right Angle Available
STP37, STP62, STP3762 (with DIN)
TADP Board
In line, Jumper in / out
PowerDNA Explorer
Software, wiring and configuration tool
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29. PowerDNA Explorer Written in Java
PDNA Explorer:
HW health monitoring,
System configuration and HW report for trouble shooting, Updating FW etc.
Available to demo TODAY without HW using simulated I/O
Written in Java
Can create an audit report for each cube/rack
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30. Manufacturing Burn-in
YOUR SYSTEM WORKS
RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX
Racks are power-cycled 760 times in 24 hours
Special load boards stress bus / every socket
All data is logged
Loop back test adapters for every I/O board

31. Long-Term Availability Guarantee
UEI guarantees the availability of all products for a minimum of 10 years!
Quality
Warranty
ISO 9001:2008
100% Burn In
Returns <0.04%
95% on Time Delivery
2-4 weeks COTS
3-year warranty on all products
5 -year warranty on all military grade products
Guarantee & Warrantee:
10yr Availability: No more obsolescence issues in mission critical systems! UEI guarantees the availability of all DNR (RACKtangle) and DNA (Cube) series products for a minimum of 10 years. Unless you are specifically notified at the time of purchase, any DNA/DNR series product purchased will be available at least 10 years. We understand it is expensive and time consuming for OEMs to design around discontinued products. This is especially true when the product is used in a program or device certified by such agencies as the FAA, FDA and NRC.  Protecting our customers from product obsolescence issues is nothing new at UEI. We still sell ISA bus boards. Now our historically excellent OEM support is backed up by our written promise.
2-5 Year Warrantee
Focus on Quality (Returns <0.04%)
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32. Applications
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33. Major Simulator Components
Host Computer (High End – Gateway Server) - PC Based System
Flight Deck (I/O) - VME Based System
Avionics Interface Chassis (AIC) - VME Based System
Visual System (FlightSafety – St. Louis, Mo.) - FSI Supplied
Radar/Sound Module – VME Based Today – PC Based Tomorrow
CLMNT Module – SBS Technologies DAS Chassis
These are the (6) six main modules in every full motion simulator that FlightSafety produce. There are several simulators that are being built that do not require full motion.

34. Power DNA Cube / RACKTangle
Hardware and Software Commonality Among Simulator Systems
Overall Process Improvement: drawings, attributes, database, extraction, design, auto icd’s, teardown, assembly, etc…
Improve Performance, Capabilities, & Maintainability – COTS Product
Incorporates On-Board I/O with GigE Communication to Off-Board Servers (Single Cable)

35. Avionics Interfaces
Designed for Flexibility, Modularity and Ease of Connectivity to Different Avionics:
Honeywell / Collins / Garmin / Thales & Serial Buses (ARINC 429, MIL1553, ARINC 708, 453
RS232 / 422 / 485, CAN)

36. AI, AO, DI, DO, LVDT, RVDT, Synchros , Resolvers
Flight Deck Interface
Designed for Flexibility, Modularity and Ease of Connectivity to Different Discrete I/O:
AI, AO, DI, DO, LVDT, RVDT, Synchros , Resolvers

37. Flight Simulators Flight Simulators
FSI – largest customer. Reduced massive cabling
UEI housed inside motion base due to form factor
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38. Zedasoft Simulators Hybrid Bus Engine Monitoring – GSM/Wifi
City buses around the world. Call home w/ GSM if fault arises.
Uploads data over wifi every night.
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39. See UEI in Action! UEI’s Video Page
You’ll learn about:
UEI Products
Software applications
Start up guides
Industry specials
Webinars
How-To Tutorials
And more!

40. UEI Clients

41. UEI Is Your I/O Specialist
UEI is flexible and open to meet all your OEM requirements
Custom board development is available
All development done in-house
All manufacturing in the USA
History of long-term availability of products
20+ years
The Vendor of Choice in the USA & Europe
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT:
Adam Hastings
International Sales Engineer
United Electronic Industries
27 Renmar Ave | Walpole, MA 02081
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