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News Release from: Kontron UK | Subject: Panel-PC - Kontron V Panel Express
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 05 December 2006
Panel-PC V with scaleable multicore
processors
Kontron has introduced its new Panel-PC - Kontron V panel express equipped with Intel Core Duo T2500 technology on a COM express compliant, scaleable ETXexpress computer-on-modules (COMs).
At the SPS/IPC/Drives fair in Munich, Germany Kontron introduced its new Panel-PC - Kontron V panel express equipped with Intel Core Duo T2500 technology on a COM Express compliant, scaleable ETXexpress Computer-On-Modules (COMs) The brand new Kontron V panel express with embedded multi-core processor technology is ideal for running real time control, visualization (human machine interface) and other tasks - such as security protocols and firewalls for tele-services - simultaneously, whereas previously these applications had to be run on two or more dedicated systems
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 30 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Besides these brand new possibilities the Kontron V panel express is ideally suited for conventional high-end rugged computing applications such as industrial imaging including high-speed data transcoding and processing.
The innovative cooling concept allows for passive and fanless cooling at maximum processor performance.
The display size is scalable from 12- to 17-inch.The front bezel is available in stainless steel and can be customised for an OEM specific look and feel.
The Kontron V panel express is a 100 percent industrial-grade HMI with a maximum RAM of 2 GBytes, and can be equipped with two CF Cards and up to two SATA hard drives.
With a variety of interface options, such as two serial ports, five USB ports (1 x front and 4 x rear), 1x DVI-I, as well as two LAN 10/100/1000 Base-TX, the Kontron V panel express easily adapts to customer specific requirements.
Two free PCI slots are available for expansion.
Integrated watchdog and power management functions complete the package.
The Kontron V panel express supports Windows XP, Windows XP Embedded, as well as Linux and Embedded Linux.
The Kontron V panel express series are COM-based systems, compact, high performance human-machine interfaces for tough industrial demands.
Optimal shock, vibration and temperature resistance, as well as resistance against environments with increased electromagnetic interference are standard.
In addition, Kontron guarantees long-term availability of this in every part function approved system over the next five years, with all components in their original and functional identity and assembly. Request a free brochure from Kontron UK ...
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