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News Release from: Kontron UK | Subject: Kontron ThinkIO-Duo DIN rail PC
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 24 April 2008
PC offers improved Ethernet connectivity
The Kontron ThinkIO-Duo DIN rail PC requires neither batteries nor fans and is therefore maintenance-free.
The Kontron ThinkIO-Duo DIN rail PC is now equipped with Profinet RT Controller, Profibus DP and CANopen Master functionality for connection to distributed industrial Ethernet devices, in addition to traditional fieldbus components The flexible platform concept enables the development of further project-specific protocols without any adjustment to driver software
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 30 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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With a depth of 70mm and a connector-level depth of 35mm, the passively cooled Kontron ThinkIO-Duo DIN rail PC comes with the U2500 Intel Core Duo processor with a clock frequency of 1.2GHz and 512Mbyte or 1Gbyte of RAM.
In addition to the high-performance processor and internal Flash (512Mbyte/2Gbyte), the embedded IPC with a robust aluminium casing offers an optional Compact Flash socket for data storage or for backups/updates, 512Kbyte nonvolatile memory and all standard PC interfaces and two Gbit LAN interfaces.
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The interruptible onboard inputs can be used for quick reaction to important events, such as failure of the 24V power supply when using an external uninterrupted power supply or transgressing an end switch.
A watchdog and real-time clock round off the features.
The Kontron ThinkIO-Duo DIN rail PC requires neither batteries nor fans and is therefore maintenance-free.
Since it has no moveable components, such as rotating disks, it is ideal for use in environments where shock and vibrations are expected.
Moreover, it is designed with exclusively soldered components.
In addition to Windows XP Embedded, Kontron offers a real-time Open Source Automation Development Lab (OSADL) software package as standard for the Kontron ThinkIO-Duo DIN rail PC. Request a free brochure from Kontron UK ...
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