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News Release from: Sealevel Systems | Subject: SeaPac-LX
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 02 July 2007
Panel PC enables intuitive operator
interfaces
Flat panel computer combines the latest AMD Geode processor with a wide selection of touchscreen LCDs and I/O expansion modules.
Available now from Sealevel Systems, the SeaPac-LX flat panel touchscreen computer combines the latest AMD Geode processor with a wide selection of touchscreen LCDs and I/O expansion modules The innovative modular design of the SeaPAC-LX gives system designers virtually unlimited configuration options and makes field maintenance and upgrades easy
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 23 Oct 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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SeaPAC-LX systems are perfect for a variety of operator interface and machine control applications requiring small size and versatile I/O connectivity.
Powered by a high-performance fanless 500MHz AMD Geode LX800 processor, SeaPac-LXs are equipped with a robust standard I/O feature set.
Dual 10/100Base-T Ethernet, four serial ports, four high-speed USB 2.0 ports and 8bit general purpose digital I/O are available on each system.
For flexible local and remote I/O interface, SeaPac-LXs expand using Sealevel's SeaI/O data acquisition modules.
Designers can choose from Reed and Form C relays, optically isolated inputs, TTL, A/D, D/A and serial options.
The SeaPac-LX's processor communicates with SeaI/O devices using Modbus RTU allowing one or more SeaI/O modules to be physically attached to the SeaPac-LX or located remotely up to 1.2km away.
SeaPac-LX systems are available with displays ranging from 6.4 to 17in, and include a rugged panel mount bezel that provides Nema 4/IP65 protection from sprayed liquids on the front surface.
The optional resistive touchscreen enables intuitive operator interface and offers years of durable service.
SeaPac-LXs are powered by 12V DC, and power is provided to SeaI/O expansion modules using convenient pass-through connectors.
The system is rated for 0-50C operation, and a VESA bracket allows attaching to a mounting arm.
Windows XP Embedded is a perfect operating system choice for SeaPac-LX systems.
Sealevel offers application assistance for efficiently transferring customer applications to the XPe platform.
Using XPe, the application can execute from Compact Flash, creating a completely solid-state solution for ultimate reliability.
For users that require disk storage, an optional high-temperature hard drive is available.
SeaPac-LX systems are priced beginning at US $1495, and are available from stock.
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