
New analog input modules
MicroControl is launching the next generation of compact analog input modules. The new modules are µCAN.4.ai-BOX for voltage/current, µCAN.4.sg-BOX for strain gauge sensors and µCAN.4.ti-BOX for temperature sensors.
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MicroControl is launching the next generation of compact analog input modules. The new modules are µCAN.4.ai-BOX for voltage/current, µCAN.4.sg-BOX for strain gauge sensors and µCAN.4.ti-BOX for temperature sensors.

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