Our product line-up includes: Touch Probe Touch and Hold Probe Magnetic Probe Plastic Fobs Branded Fobs Magnetic iButton Fob Assembly Touch Probe Box iButton Card Holder Adjustable Bracket TOUCH PROBE As a result of extensive consultations with users of touch memory technology, MBL Technologies has developed a new probe which overcomes many problems encountered in the field: the Touch Probe. Touch memory technology is used primarily in applications relating to phyisical security, access control, vehicle protection, and fleet management. The MBL Technologies probe accepts the standard iButton (Microcan) supplied by Dallas-Maxim Semiconductor. Data is transferred to and from the iButton by touching its surface onto the MBL Technologies probe. As depicted below, the probe is available with either an 8mm central pin (left image) or 12mm central pin (right image). Our touch probe technology offers the following distinct features and advantages: Solid ABS Housing All metallic parts made of stainless steel Sealed, weatherproof construction Positive panel mounting, using a large and secure plastic nut Built-in bicolor LED (red and green standard, but any other colors available upon request) Attractively priced TOUCH AND HOLD PROBE The Touch and Hold Probe is designed to accept the iButton (in its plastic fob) and hold it for as long as is necessary for the reading process. It is made of three ABS injection-molded parts: the main housing and two covers. These three components are held together with stainless steel screws and nuts. CLICK HERE TO SEE AN IMAGE OF THE TOUCH AND HOLD PROBE IN USE The iButton and fob are inserted through the front opening of the probe (there is only one correct insertion point). It is then clamped by a spring across its diameter (earth). This clamping action is firm and positive, designed to withstand harsh conditions and vibrations such as those found in moving vehicles and heavy equipment. The clamping spring is secured with a stainless steel screw and solder tab, with the solder tab taking the earth wire. A second, specially-designed spring, is inserted from the top of the housing and held in place by a T-shaped cover. This spring makes contact with the data surface of the iButton. The spring has a small hole at the back onto which the data wire is soldered. The touch and hold probe can be installed on surfaces such as front panels or boxes. A rectangular cut-out is required for installation. Illustrated instructions for installation purposes, as well as general dimensions, are available from MBL Technologies. Typical applications for our touch and hold probe include: Pre-paid meters Security and immobilizer systems Vehicle management systems Equipment for operation by authorised personnel only, such as Computers Vehicles Hi-tech or specialised hardware Machinery Any process that requires data transfer to/from the iButton for a prolonged period (more than a simple touch transfer) Dispensing machines Petrol pumps MAGNETIC PROBE The new ML9092-MG Magnetic Probe is a unique device that was designed to hold a magnetic fob in place by means of magnetic force. The housing is built from a non-magnetic metal, which has a round, flat face in the front and - in the middle of this face - an insulated, spring-loaded pin (which acts as the contact). Built into the Magnetic Probe are small magnets which create the required magnetic field. This attracts magnetic metals, and thus pulls and holds them onto the front face. At the back of the probe is a solder lug (for the ground signal). The magnetic fob consists of a nickel-plated steel ring pushed over an iButton, which is inserted into a plastic fob. When this fob is held close to the front face of the Magnetic Probe, it is pulled onto the probe’s face by the magnetic force exerted on the steel ring, and held firmly in place. The ML9092-MG can be mounted onto any panel using an M8 nut. A second nut is used to hold he solder lug in place. While held in place by the magnetic force, the center contact (spring-loaded pin) transfers the signal (data) read from the iButton to a wire that is soldered to an insulated pin at the back of the probe. The steel ring - which touches the front face of the probe - transfers the ground (earth) signal to a wire soldered to a solder lug at the back of the probe (the probe’s housing thus acts as ground). The Magnetic Probe can be used in any application requiring an iButton to be read or written to for any extended (that is, non-instantaneous) period of time. Some examples of these applications include: The food services and/or restaurant industry Cash registers Computer and data processing Time and attendance Access control PLASTIC FOBS iButton fobs are an ideal way to mount iButtons. Particularly useful in the field, where iButtons need to be portable. The fobs allow the iButtons to be carried around for uses such as secure keys, portable data carriers, and personal authentication devices. Our plastic fobs are available in various colours (any colour required is available upon request). NEWLY INTRODUCED ORANGE COLOUR BRANDED FOBS Our plastic fobs are now available with customized company branding. This can be a company name, logo or any other form of branding which is then embedded on the fob handle. These branded fobs can be ordered with the customer's choice of graphics and/or text, and in any desired colour. It is great for identification, ownership, as well as being an advertising and marketing tool. MAGNETIC iBUTTON FOB ASSEMBLY To cater for the magnetic probes which are available on the market and currently in use, MBL Technologies has designed a magnetic iButton fob assembly. These units consist of a plastic fob, an F5 iButton and a magnetic ring surrounding the iButton. The assembly is very versatile and can be assembled with any type of F5-sized iButton. Furthermore, the plastic fob can be branded, as seen above. TOUCH PROBE BOX The touch probe box is a new and robust box designed to hold the touch probe. It is made of durable plastic ABS, with a flip-on, spring activated cover. This is ideal for harsh working environments and weather conditions. This includes mounting in out-door areas, and on cars and trucks. iBUTTON CARD HOLDER The iButton card holder is a new type of plastic ID-card holder which takes a credit card size ID card, as well as an iButton. This can then be hung on a shirt or jacket, as well as be attached to a key-ring. The ID Card Holder comes in various colours (any colour required is available upon request). ADJUSTABLE BRACKET A multipurpose product made of durable ABS plastic, the adjustable bracket can be adjusted in three directional planes. Ideally used to securely hang small to medium sized objects on walls and panels.