The CC16 controller is our latest model, introduced just before Christmas. It gives you 16 industrialized digital I/O points at the lowest price per point in the industry. We are now about to add two optional accessories to make the CC16 even easier to use.
The first of the two is the CC16BB. BB stands for "Breakout Board". This board plugs onto the CC16 and brings all the I/O and power connections out to screw terminal blocks. It also has DIP switches for activating inputs and LEDs to indicate the state of each I/O point. Remember, each point on the CC16 can be used as an input or as an output. To use a point as an output you simply make sure the corresponding DIP switch is left OFF. The CC16BB is intended for use during development, and will make it very easy for you to test your programs without being connected to the "real thing".
The other CC16 accessory is the CC16TB (Terminal Board). This is designed for production use in situations where it is more suitable to have screw terminals than crimped plug-in connectors. We make most of our boards these days with plug-in connections because in volume production it saves our customers money and "dumbs down" final assembly. However, we realize that for customer who are making small quantities of product, screw terminals may be more cost-effective.
The CC16TB simply plugs onto the CC16 controller. It makes all the I/O connections available on screw terminals. It also has screw terminals for the power supply and a pair of terminals for power out, after the series protection diode. The mechanical fasteners we supply with the CC16TB allow you to "hard fix" the two boards together and provide threaded standoffs for fastening the whole assembly to a base.
The CC16BB and CC16TB will be available mid-February. Prices will be $39 for CC16BB and $29 for CC16TB.
