LABTECH Now Supports Data Translations DT-Open Layers 32-Bit Drivers for USB

LABTECH and Data Translation® today announced the release of LABTECH Version 12.1, a significant upgrade that now supports Data Translations DT-Open Layers 32-bit WDM drivers.

LABTECHs Products Offer High-Speed Data Streaming Directly to Disk

Andover, Mass., and Marlboro, Mass., May 30th, 2001 -- LABTECH and Data Translation® today announced the release of LABTECH Version 12.1, a significant upgrade that now supports Data Translations DT-Open Layers 32-bit WDM drivers. Now any device with a DT-Open Layers 32-bit driver is supported by the full LABTECH product line, from the low-cost, lab-oriented LABTECH NOTEBOOK to the high-end, factory process control-oriented LABTECH CONTROLpro. DT-Open Layers is a set of open software standards for Microsoft Windows® that allows users to easily add support for new Data Translation hardware and devices without reprogramming.

This release of LABTECH offers high-speed streaming of data directly to disk. Benchmark tests show 100 kHz throughput for Data Translations USB devices with
16-bit precision. Data Translations DT9800 series provides 500 volt isolation to protect the USB from unwanted noise and ground spikes. Without this isolation, the user risks program interruptions, system halts, and damage to the system. For this reason, Data Translations products are optically and galvanically isolated from the USB.

"This is a significant advance in data acquisition technology. Prior to Data Translations USB modules, LABTECH users just couldn't get everything they needed from any device -- high speed, excellent signal quality, ease of use, and portability. Now, users can have it all," said Dr. Fred A. Putnam, founder and CEO of LABTECH.

"Data Translation has worked with LABTECH for over fifteen years to provide support for our products. Now, with DT-Open Layers, LABTECH can offer its customers complete support of our USB and PCI boards. We are pleased that this partnership continues to grow and prosper," said Fred Molinari, founder and CEO of Data Translation.

Availability and Pricing
LABTECH NOTEBOOK, NOTEBOOKpro. Control, and CONTROLpro run under Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or ME. System requirements include an IBM PC compatible (486 or better), 32MB RAM, and VGA graphics or better.
LABTECH Version 12.1 is available immediately.

LABTECH NOTEBOOK begins at $695.00; LABTECH CONTROL begins at $2,495.00.

LABTECH is an official Data Translation reseller of data acquisition peripheral devices. Data Translations I/O devices can also be purchased directly from Data Translation, with a standard 5-day delivery. For pricing information, refer to Data Translations Website www.datatranslation.co.uk

About LABTECH
Since 1981, LABTECH Corporation has been keeping scientists and engineers on the cutting edge of data acquisition and process control with their products: NOTEBOOK, NOTEBOOKpro, CONTROL, and CONTROLpro. First to leverage the World Wide Web for remote access to real-time applications with its NetTrender technology, LABTECH focuses on providing innovative software for end-users, systems integrators, and OEMs in manufacturing, automated test, and laboratory automation. LABTECHs Website is www.labtech.com.

About Data Translation
Data Translation, Inc. [NASDAQ: DATX] is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of high-performance data acquisition, imaging, machine vision, and digital video hardware and software systems. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Marlboro, Mass., the ISO-9001-certified company has a worldwide presence, with distribution in more than 40 countries and subsidiaries in Germany and the UK. A commitment to open systems and total quality solutions is the hallmark of Data Translation. Information about Data Translation and its products can be found at www.datatranslation.co.uk

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