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PC based automationA1 Base
A1 base unit
A1 base unit
A1 Base
Hardware
The base unit is the backbone of the A1 system, housing the CPU unit and the main interfaces. With the built in Compact Flash slot a fully working control unit can be accomplished- without any further component. Via the CAN-interface (optional) I/O signals can be communicated to remote units as also drives can be controlled via this interface.
Expandability is given by the optional PCI extension unit and other members of the growing A1-module-family.




Software
The A1 is a regular x86 compatible PC. Therefore any PC software can be used on this unit. Depending on the application it might be a good idea to run a ‘disk-less’ system, avoiding the issues related to mechanical devices like hard drives. In harsh environment (temperature, vibration) a Compact Flash based system could be the right alternative.
In this case embedded operating systems like WINDOWS CE, XP embedded or Linux are first choice. They can be tailored to just what is needed, increasing reliability ( real time demands when control tasks are involved) and shrinking the size needed in the mass memory.


Technical Data   
CPU Intel CELERON 400, CELERON 650 or PENTIUM M 1.1GHz
RAM 64 MB (max. 512 MB)
CompactFlash 1x slot available from the front
Serial Interface 1xRS232;2xRS232/422/485
galvanic isolated
USB 2x USB
LAN 10/100-BaseT, RJ45 plug
Keyboard PS/2
Mouse PS/2
CAN (option) 2x, SJA1000, galvanic isolated
NVRAM (option) 1 MB non volatile RAM
   
Operating temperature 0° - 45° Celsius
Power supply 24VDC
Size 80x210x200 mm
Weight App. 2.8 kg
 


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