Flex Bridge?

agabriel · Post by **agabriel** » 14 Feb 2018, 21:52

Retrofits in 4"-deep panels cannot accommodate the Rev.Pi form factor with the DIN rail installed on the back plate. It takes a 6"-deep panel minimum.
However, up to 4 Rev.Pi modules can be easily accommodated on the side of a 4"-deep panel.

I was wondering if a flexible version of the bridge is available so that I can populate a 4"-deep panel with up to 3 rows of 4 modules, using regular bridge connectors between modules in each group and connecting the groups with a flex bridge (like a tape cable with two bridge connectors?).
Thanks.

volker · Post by **volker** » 15 Feb 2018, 18:55

Sorry but no. The PiBridge is not designed for placing modules in a distance. 1st of all there is no way to get the plugs with cable on (the plugs are a custom design). 2nd the physics of the signals are not compliant to longer distances (that is e.g. why we only allow up to 5 modules per side).
BUT: At SPS/DRIVES Show in November 2017 we have already shown the prototype of our now RevPi compact which has been designed to fit in ordinary electrical sub-distribution cabinets like those found in private houses. The RevPi compact has built in IOs (digital and analog), 2 Ethernet connectors and 4 USB as well as RS485. The schedule for starting to sell this device is Hannover Fair 2018.

agabriel · Post by **agabriel** » 17 Feb 2018, 17:39

Are there any beta of the compact Pi that we can start testing before the Hannover Fair?
We are looking at options for a healthcare application and the RevPi solution appears to fit the requirements. Currently we have deployed emPC-A/RPI3 by Janztec.

volker · Post by **volker** » 17 Feb 2018, 19:23

Please contact our sales department to apply for a beta version: A.mueller@kunbus.de