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Industrial PC controller A2 allows you to capitalize your existing IT infrastructure and cost-effective way to increase productivity and enviroment performances. Based on open-standard PC this product allows easy integration with hardware and software components in the existing network, using a common operating system, communication protocols, connection methods and already established knowledge of employees in the implementation of the PC system. A2 has no limits and restrictions such as a PLC or other controllers or SBC systems. A2 provides a real, open PC architecture, modularity, high performance, versatility and simultaneity of the options and the ability of future PC continuation and improvement of standards. Followed by software drivers for C / C + +, Visual Basic for Windovs / XP and Windows CE as well as user documentation in Serbian language. A2 is available immediately, with a guarantee period of 5 years with a very economical price.
Description A2 is an industrial PC controller with open architecture and modular concept. The controller can work using standard drives as Compact Flash or SSD. It interacts with the environment using Ethernet, RS-485 or Modbus serial interface but is open to the GPS, GSM, Internet, and other types of communications.
A2 is a modular PC system with the so-called vertical orientation. It has a number of practical options, so that even in complicated situations can be easily applied. Generally, A2 is the High Speed Ethernet controller and a participant in a distributed LAN (Local Area Network) but it applies equally well as a standalone system (Stand Alone) or as a mobile system. In any case it can be connected to the monitor, keyboard, printer and other options and additional PC is required even when developing applications.
A2
works with
a number of
software tools
and
SCADA
packages.
System
integrators
and software
developers
will quickly
feel the
power
of A2 and
a short time
to make
application to
write
better
software code
than they
could
on traditional
PLC
platforms. A2 has a warranty period of 5, and service period of 7 years. Time of delivery can be very short. Architecture A2 consists of three basic components
1. Cases
The first and
main
component of
industrial
PC
A2
is the case or the box.
A2
cases
are made of
aluminum and
come in
four sizes:
4,8,14
and 20
slots.
This allows the
user to choose the
optimal capacity
of the controller.
There are backpanel ISA
board and the power supply source built in the case.
I /
O
modules
included in the
ISA
slots
are well protected
from external influences,
so the controller
can operate
in typical
industrial environments.
The
19"
A2
version
with 14
or 20
slots,
is suitable
for installation in
industrial
rack
cabinet.
Solid construction
makes it
largely
resistant
to vibration,
so that
A2
can be installed in
rail
cars,
ships and
other
mobile assets.
The good
electromechanical
solutions enable
A2
for using
in military
applications. In a commercial variant A2 is resistant to mild-to-medium electromagnetic radiation and interference. In typical applications A2 is built in a metal cabinet and it is an additional protection against interference. If A2 has to be installed in a contaminated environment, when ordering it should be added the suffix EMC in addition to types of case. This type of case is designed not to miss magnetic interference in its interior. This is achieved by appropriate structural solutions and the use of specific magnetic materials. EMC A2 variant may be more expensive by 10% to 30% of the standard configuration. For details, see A2 cases.
2. Processor modules The second basic component of the A2 controller is PC module. For A2, there are currently three types of processor modules. Each of them is a complete PC on a single board (Single Board Computer or SBC). These three models cover almost all areas of application. The most powerful PC module of A2 is with Intel's Core 2 Duo processor. The SBC has the clock frequency of 2 GHz which means it has the shortest execution time of code compared to other available processors. They are used in applications requiring high processing power. More details are on page PC modules for A2.
The second module is a cost-effective Celeron M processor and a third module for A2 works with Intel's ATOM processor and is optimized for applications that can not tolerate the use of cooling fans because ATOM works with very low dissipation (less than 10W).
Both of these modules on the front panel have PS / 2 port for keyboard and mouse, two 9-pin D-connector for RS-232 serial ports (one of them can be configured as a galvanically isolated RS-485 or Modbus), 15-pin D-connector for connection SVGA monitor, Ethernet connector, 4 USB ports, CompactFlash, and a LAN connector.
Help for the optimal choice of processor board is located on the side of practical advice in "Some recommendations for the selection of processor modules."
Watchdog timer
Hard disc, CompactFlash or SSD
Ethernet and RS-485
All
processor
modules for
A2
have
an Ethernet
controller.
If the
application
requires
a
higher degree of
security it
can be installed
and
additional
PC network
card or
more to
form a
fast and
redundant
power
system with
a very
modest
investment.
3. I/O modules
The third
basic components of
the
A2
are input-output
(I
/ O)
modules.
There
is a large
number of
A
/
D,
D /
A
digital
input-output
(I
/ O)
modules
and
counting modules.
Every module is in the
format
188
x
122 mm,
and they have the
standard ISA
connector. More informations about analog and digital I / O modules are located on the section of I/O modules.
System dimensions A2 is a modular system and allows you to configure it for the application needs. The user can choose the case of 4 to 20 slots and to build in only I / O modules that are needed for a given application. If there is a possibility to expand the system later, you can subsequently add analog and digital I / O modules that will expand the system to the required number of channels.
Ambient temperature
A2
operates on the temperature range
of 0
to 50 °
C.
The largest number of
applications
does not require
a wider
temperature range,
but the system
with an extended
temperature range of
-10 to
60 °
C
can be delivered
if requested.
Software
Working
with
A2
is simplified
using the
software
drivers.
Electronic
Design
provides
a complete
library
of software
drivers,
and software
support in
the form of
standard
software packages
for graphic
programming. Standard
32-bit
software
drivers
ED-Link
for
Visual
Basic,
Visual
C
+ +,
Labview
and
LabWindows
/
CVI
for Windows
9x/NT/2000/XP
are provided with the system.
Using these
drivers,
developer
shall be relieved
of the need
for detailed
knowledge of
hardware
systems.
Prices and conditions of sale A2 is supplied with a quality user instruction for use and with the installed software selected by future users. The price includes a short training and telephone support if needed. Delivery is usually within a few days. The warranty period is 5 years, and for embedded PC components is 18 months. Service period is seven years. Complete price list is on the section: Prices for A2
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