Front-access fanless PC with PCI extensions
December 2004
PLCs, DCSs & Controllers
Advantech is offering its UNO-3062, a Pentium III grade, front-access fanless PC, which comes with two PCI extensions. The UNO-3062 features a rugged and field-proven design offering dual power inputs and battery backup SRAM. Different from general industrial PCs, the UNO-3062 is more compact and reliable. The UNO-3062 is an open platform that is suitable for demanding industrial field conditions, suitable for industrial automation and control.
All connections of the UNO-3062 are located on the front panel. This makes wiring and maintenance significantly simpler. The computer measures a compact 140 x 177 x 237 mm (W x H x D) - which means installation in a control cabinet is easy. Its two PCI slots may be used for any PCI form-factor card. Advantech has a large selection of PC-based automation products available in PCI form-factor, including cards for: data acquisition and I/O control, motion control, GPIB, and industrial communication.
Designed without cooling fans, the UNO-3062's aluminium chassis acts as a heatsink to dissipate internal heat. Hard disk-free, it offers excellent anti-shock (50 G) and anti-vibration (2 gRMS w/CompactFlash) properties. The operating temperature can also reach as high as 50°C. With these rugged features, the UNO-3062 is built to operate in harsh environments.
512 KB of battery backed SRAM provides a safe place to store critical data. Dual individual power inputs are supported (16 to 36 V d.c.), and it will switch to another power input if one fails, thus reducing the opportunity of a system crash due to power failure.
For more information contact Peet Smit, Centurion MicroElectronics, 012 666 9066, peet@cme.co.za
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