Lake Forest, Illinois, November, 2007 - Announced today by Associated Research, Inc is the addition of an Ethernet Communication card to their HypotULTRA^® III series of dielectric withstand analyzers. The Ethernet Communication card joins GPIB, RS-232, and an internal data storage card as available interface options on HypotULTRA III.

The Ethernet card allows for setting up tests, executing tests, and retrieving data remotely from any PC with a network connection. Associated Research’s Ethernet interface is one of their latest innovations to shape the industry. The Ethernet interface provides the added flexibility needed by manufacturers to run an electrical safety testing workstation in network controlled manufacturing environments.

The Ethernet Communication card also provides a barcode scanner port allowing for the capability to use a barcode scanner connected directly on the instrument. Barcode scanning can also be accomplished remotely through the Ethernet Communications card in conjunction with Associated Research’s Autoware program. Lastly, the Ethernet Communication card also provides an active RS-232 serial port for added flexibility.

HypotULTRA III models include the 7620 and the 7650. The 7620 is an advanced AC Hipot Tester that also gives a user a choice of an internal or external scanner and automation control. The 7650 is an advanced AC/DC/IR tester that also provides the option of an internal or external scanner and automation control. Both models feature the latest industry technology.

Founded in 1936, Associated Research, Inc. is a worldwide leader in Electrical Safety Compliance Testing Instruments.