ePC
The embedded PC is a passively cooled and very compact PC system that opens up many areas of application due to its numerous interfaces and integrated software tools
Key Features
- Atom-CPU with passive cooling
- Numerous interfaces like CAN, Ethernet, IOs, CFast, DVI and USB
- Software tools for all tasks around the CAN bus
- Link2Go: Extension modules can be attached without adapting the ePC like fieldbus couplers
- IP20 full metal housing for optimum EMC protection
Description
Key performance data
Various processors of the Atom series are available. The chipset is characterized by high energy efficiency and offers low heat loss. 1 to 2 GB RAM are available onboard and also enable more extensive computing operations. The ePC has no rotating parts. Instead of a conventional hard disk, the fast CFast is used as the successor to Compact Flash – the system can also be booted via this interface. The advantage is the speed of up to 3 Gbit/s for data transfer. All CFast cards from 4 to 32 GB are conveniently available from Sontheim.
Due to the full metal housing, storage media and CPU, the system offers optimum EMC properties and can be passively cooled even under difficult environmental conditions.
Link2Go – Put it on!
Modern automation applications require efficiency and the flexibility to be able to react precisely to changing requirements.
With Link2Go we have created the possibility to connect individual add-on modules to the ePC quickly and conveniently and to exchange them as required. The spectrum of planned modules ranges from touch displays and bus couplers to read-only memories and serial interfaces. Customer-specific modules can also be created. Link2Go – create your personal embedded solution at a standard component price.
Interfaces
For maximum flexibility, the ePC already has numerous interfaces without extensions (Link2Go modules). These include CAN, Ethernet (EtherCAT-capable), digital inputs and outputs, DVI and USB. In the basic configuration, tasks as PLC, CAN bus master or slave, signal processing center and many other applications are possible. The integrated CFast interface is – similar to a USB stick – suitable for data collection and also for booting the device.
Technical Data
| Chipset | Freely selectable Atom-Chipsets, e. g. 1.3 GHz / 1 GB RAM CPU boards are exchangeable, new CPU platforms thus retrofittable |
| RAM | 1–2 GB, optional separate process data storage (Retain storage) |
| HDD | Slot for CFast-Card or Link2Go module, bootable |
| CAN | 1× CAN interface acc. to ISO 11898, galv. isolated |
| LAN | 2× Gigabit LAN (one interface is EtherCAT-capable) |
| WLAN | optional |
| Digital Inputs | 4× DI, acc. to IEC 61131-2, separate supply |
| Digital Outputs | 4× DO, acc. to IEC 61131-2, separate supply |
| USB | 4× USB 2.0 |
| DVI-D | 1× |
| Connection of external Peripheral components | Mouse, keyboard and other peripherals via USB 2.0 Visualization via DVI or via Link2Go module |
| LEDs | Power, HDD and CAN |
| Dimensions (l×w×h) | 120 mm × 115 mm × 111 mm |
| Storage temperature | –20°C up to +65°C |
| Operating temperature | 0°C up to +60°C; extended temperature range with –40°C up to +85°C |
| Humidity | 5 % – 95 % non-condensing |
| Protection class | IP20 |
| Power supply | 24 V DC ±20 % |
| Total current | max. 1.2 A |
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The IPC-4 is suitable for various tasks in automation technology. More individuality and more performance.
- Computing power up to 2.16 GHz
- Very good performance even in harsh environments
- Suitable for industrial use due to integrated power supply and fan
- All interfaces accessible from the front
CAN/CANopen
The IO modules allow a customized design for a wide range of CAN networks. The close and flexible data communication ensures an efficient and future-proof system.
- Modules with analog or digital IOs
- Galv. isolated CAN according to ISO 11898
- Safety features for high running safety
Computer-on-Modules
The customized embedded systems have scalable performance for mobile and networked solutions – even in harsh environments thanks to an extendable temperature range.
- Numerous interfaces, e.g. CAN, USB, PCIe
- Onboard 10/100/1000 Mbit LAN
- Intel Atom processor, Freescale i.MX6