News Archive

Dec 8, 2009 New Modbus Tibbo BASIC Demo

We've put up a new demo showing how to quickly communicate with a Modbus energy meter using EM1000-TEV, and make its data accessible on the web.

Sep 9, 2009 Put up Module and Controller Comparison Charts

You can now find detailed comparison charts both for our modules and controllers!

Aug 3, 2009 Tibbo Website Launches with 4 new products!

Following months of preparation and countless hours of agonizing over every aspect of layout, graphics, and text, we proudly present the all-new Tibbo.com!

But it is not all just form. New substance is here too! We are pleased to announce the GA1000 802.11b/g Wi-Fi add-on, EM1206 BASIC-programmable Ethernet module, EM1206EV testing and evaluation board, as well as the DS1206 multi-channel BASIC-programmable controller.

Apr 13, 2009 New 4-Port Device Server Application!

We have just released a Tibbo BASIC application for EM1000-based devices (such as the DS1000) which makes our programmable devices into multi-port serial device servers with a Web administration interface and more!

With this application comes a new release of a compatible Tibbo Device Server Toolkit with several interesting new features.

Apr 9, 2009 Tibbo Goes to Cards Asia Expo

Come meet us at the Cards Asia Expo! 22-24 April 2009, Suntec Singapore, International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Level 4, Booth #4M07.

Dec 22, 2008 New TIDE & TiOS released

Major changes in TIDE! Improved UI includes better code tips, multi-syntax highlighting, debug printing with the new sys.debug method, and more!

Dec 16, 2008 I/O Ninja V1.7.5a Is Out!

I/O Ninja gets a new version, with Terminal Emulation, Insta-Send mode, XModem support, and more. And there is also a new experimental build out, with a Serial Monitor!

This version uses a different license key format. Existing customers are eligible for a free key — please write Support.

Oct 15, 2008 Tibbo Announces Two New Devices

The X20X family of modules now includes two new devices — the EM203 and RJ203 modules.

Sep 17, 2008 X20X Device Family Announced

The EM203A Ethernet module and RJ203A jack/magnetics module are the first members of the new X20X family of embedded devices.

Sep 2, 2008 TIDE and Tibbo BASIC Update

We are done documenting all these objects and new TIDE features that have been added over the past year.

Significantly, the display (lcd.), keypad (kp.), and flash disk (fd.) objects are now documented.

New documentation release also contains information about new TIDE and Tibbo BASIC compiler features, such as preprocessor.

Jul 19, 2008 I/O Ninja V1.5 Released!

Tibbo proudly presents I/O Ninja, a communication debugger.

Modular and robust, I/O Ninja lets you send, receive and listen to arbitrary HEX/ASCII data on multiple transports.

Create serial connections, originate and listen for TCP and UDP connections, monitor (sniff) Ethernet traffic, and more!

Jul 17, 2008 AggreGate 4.1 Released!

This new release offers SNMP support, SMS alerts, custom reports (with a GUI Report Builder) and lots more! For further information,

Jun 11, 2008 New EM1000-TEV Development System is now available

New EM1000-TEV Development System offers all necessary components for convenient development of EM1000-based data collection, control, and automation devices. The System comes complete with the EM1000 module, LCD, keypad, serial ports, I/O, and optional Wi-Fi interface.

May 20, 2008 DS1000 Is Now IP68 Certified!

IP68 certification means the DS1000, when used with its secondary cover, is guaranteed to be 100% dust-proof, as well as water-proof for depths of several meters. You can use it underwater!

The DS1000 has been tested by Integrated Service Technology (a third-party IEC/ISO accredited laboratory).

Mar 11, 2008 Wi-Fi Is Here!

The new WA1000 Wi-Fi board adds wireless communications capability to the already powerful EM1000 BASIC-programmable embedded module.

The WA1000 is fully supported in the Tibbo BASIC programming environment via a sophisticated Wi-Fi (wln.) object available on the EM1000W platform.

Feb 15, 2008 AggreGate has arrived!

AggreGate is a complete management software that facilitates seamless integration of remote devices under one umbrella system, thus affording its users a centralized configuration, control, and monitoring of their machinery and equipment.

AggreGate can be used as the back-end software of any near-real-time solution, such as an access control system. Other potential uses include fields of applications as diverse as sensor networks, industrial automation, data collection, retail, vehicle monitoring and transportation.

For more information please visit http://aggregate.tibbo.com.

Sep 14, 2007 Tibbo announces new family of BASIC-programmable Industrial Controllers

New DS10xx family of BASIC-programmable Industrial Controllers combines mechanical strength with elegant appearance.

The DS1000 4xRS232 device is the first member of the DS10xx family, but this line of Industrial Controllers is about much more than just a simple RS232.

Models with isolated serial ports, universal RS232/422/485 ports, digital and analog I/O, and GPRS are on the way.

Sep 4, 2007 New TIDE version released

This TIDE release features all-new Project Browser and Parser. New Parser is much faster, and also understands local declarations and variables. Additionally, the tooltips (for variables, procedures, etc.) now allow HTML formatting.

The update also includes new TiOS firmware files for our hardware.

Aug 8, 2007 Tibbo announces modular BASIC-programmable EM/RJ1202 Ethernet solution

Tibbo's new EM/RJ1202 offering includes two separate modules. BASIC-programmable EM1202 Ethernet module features 4 serial ports and 32 I/O lines in a tiny 19x17x14.6mm stacked PCB form factor. Optional RJ1202 companion module combines a standard RJ45 socket, Ethernet magnetics, and 4 status LEDs in a shielded 15.5x19x15.5mm housing. Measuring only 19x32.5x15.5mm combined, the EM1202 and RJ1202 occupy the same board space as the older EM202 device. Moreover, the RJ1202 face dimensions match those of the EM202, which eliminates the need for housing modifications when upgrading to the new EM/RJ1202!

May 30, 2007 Running TDST under Windows Vista

We are happy to inform that TDST (V3.9.82 and later) works normally under Windows Vista, however, the UAC (User Access Control) will need to be disabled. A new version will be released later on, which will work under Windows Vista with UAC enabled. Please remember that you must install and run the Tibbo DST with administrative privileges to have it work properly under Windows Vista.

May 29, 2007 Important firmware update for Vista compatibility

The default IP address of Tibbo devices has been changed to 1.0.0.1. Check here (and here) for details.

Mar 7, 2007 Tibbo releases EM1000 BASIC-programmable module

Tibbo is pleased to announce availability of its newest EM1000 embedded module.

The EM1000 is created exclusively for use with Taiko -- Tibbo's rapid programming solution that includes Tibbo BASIC language, Tibbo IDE software, and TiOS operating system.

Ideal for data collection/ control/ automation applications, the EM1000 features a rich set of peripheral modules.

Feb 13, 2007 Taiko update available

Many small issues corrected -- install new Taiko/TiOS and enjoy!

Jan 2, 2006 Beyond Device Servers -- TAIKO Has Arrived!

Programmability is here! Tibbo has released a brand-new programmable solution -- Taiko.

You can now fully customize our products, using BASIC as the programming language!

With BASIC, our devices are no longer confined to being simple Device Servers. Our new programmable devices can perform virtually any intelligent control or communications function -- exactly like you want them to.

The choice of BASIC as a programming language offers two advantages: There is an existing workforce of programmers who already know the language, and development in BASIC is usually fast. This combination facilitates rapid application development -- for Tibbo devices! Visit the Taiko homepage, and go beyond Device Servers!

Jan 2, 2006 LinkServer is out of Beta!

After months of testing, and having been deployed successfully in many various operational projects, LinkServer is now deemed production grade.

May 17, 2005 New Beta Software Released!

Tibbo is proud to announce a comprehensive new release of Beta software and firmware for our Device Servers!

New Device Server Firmware!

• LinkServer support.
• PPPoE support - connect the Device Server directly to an ADSL modem, and it will dial out!
• Security improvements.
• Custom Profiles - define your own post-initialization values for Device Server settings.

New Device Server Toolkit!

• COM object - create and manipulate Virtual Serial Ports directly from within your programs!
• Line control improvements - additional options for CTS, DSR and DCD lines.
• Stability improvements.

New Tibbo LinkServer!

LinkServer allows you to communicate with your Device Servers across the Internet, in the simplest and most elegant way possible.

Sep 22, 2004 New DS202 Serial Device Server released

The DS202 is a new addition to a growing family of Tibbo's external Device Servers.

While being fully compatible with the original DS100 Device Server, the DS202 sports a 100BaseT Ethernet port, extended 12KB routing buffers, wide 9-25V supply voltage range and significantly smaller external dimensions. Device Server comparison chart can be found here.

Sep 1, 2004 DIN rail/wall mounting kit for DS100 now available

Jul 1, 2004 Two new Ethernet Modules released

We are proud to announce two new Ethernet Modules (Embedded Device Servers): miniature (32.1x18.5x7.3mm) 100BaseT EM200, and low-power (~50mA) 10BaseT EM120.

EM200 and EM120 complement Tibbo's new "RJ45" EM202 Module released earlier this year. All three Devices are functionally compatible with each other and upward compatible with the EM100 Ethernet Module. Module comparison chart can be found here.

Jun 7, 2004 New TIBBO.NET service portal

New TIBBO.NET service portal provides the last crucial link that glues your distributed data collection system together. New service lets you access remote Tibbo Device Servers over the Internet without the need to assign expensive real IP-address to each remote node.

Sep 22, 2002 New Multi-IP feature simplifies communications with multiple network-enabled serial devices

Until now a single virtual COM Port created by the VSPD (Virtual Serial Port Driver -- see the right column on this page) could only "point" to one preset destination IP-address. But what if your PC software needs to work with several network-enabled devices located at different IPs?

One solution is to create several virtual COMs (one per each IP). This is inconvenient and application software may not support simultaneous use of several COMs.

Solution comes in the form of Multi-IP table -- a new feature in Tibbo's Virtual Serial Port Driver. New Driver allows you to create, within a single virtual COM, a table of destination IPs and dynamically switch between these IPs basing on the contents of the outgoing data stream.

Jul 1, 2002 DS100B with RS485 I/F

RS485 version of our popular DS100 Serial Device Server will be released in August 2002. New DS100B will maintain full compatibility with the original DS100R while adding an RS485 interface model to our family of Serial Device Servers.

Feb 7, 2002 Release2 BETA is here

We are completing a major update of the DS100/EM100's firmware and accompanying PC software. Called Release2 (R2) this update brings several significant enhancements to our New firmware brings...

• TCP/IP protocol support
• Remote setup via the network
• Remote port configuration
• Remote I/O pin control.

New Tibbo Device Server Toolkit software includes:

• Device Server Manager
• Connection Wizard
• Port Monitor
• Virtual Serial Port Driver.