Targeting industrial control applications, IEI's IOVU-430M is the first Windows CE device we've come across with a capacitive multi-touch display (a resistive, single-touch version of the product is also available). While the panel PC is said to ship with a SDK (software development kit), utilities, and technical documentation, IEI provides no word on what user interface has been added to its Windows CE 5.0 operating system. However, finger-operated zooming is said to be possible, as illustrated in the image below.
IEI's IOVU-430M features multi-touchAccording to IEI, the IOVU-430M has a 4.3-inch screen with a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels and a 400-nit brightness rating. The device uses a Marvell PXA270 processor clocked at 416MHz, while its operating system is stored on a 1GB miniSD card that is bundled with the system, the company adds.
Designed for wall, stand, or arm mounting, the IOVU-430M has a front panel that is IP65-rated for resistance to dust and liquids, IEI says. Interfaces are said to include 10/100 Ethernet, CAN bus, a RS232/422/485 serial port, six GPIOs, and a USB 1.1 host.
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IEI says the IOVU-430M includes stereo speakers with 1.5 Watts of amplification per channel, and can play back MPEG-1 video. Wireless networking (802.11b/g) is also on board, according to the company.
The IOVU-430M can operate on DC power ranging from 12 to 36 Volts, and uses just 7 Watts, according to IEI. Operating range is said to be from -4 to 140 deg. F (-20 to 60 deg. C).
Specifications listed by IEI Technology for the IOVU-430M include the following:
- Processor -- Marvell PXA270 clocked at 416MHz
- Memory -- 128MB of RAM and 1GB of flash (supplied via miniSD card)
- Display -- 4.3-inch display with 480 x 272 pixel resolution and 400-nit brightness rating; supplied in either capacitive or resistive versions
- Networking:
- LAN -- 10/100 Ethernet
- WLAN -- 802.11b/g
- Other I/O:
- 1 x RS232/422/485
- 1 x USB 1.1 host
- CAN bus
- 6 x GPIO
- Operating temperature -- -4 to 140 deg. F (-20 to 60 deg. C)
- Power requirements -- 12 to 36VDC; 7Watts
- Dimensions -- 5.7 x 4.09 x 1.33 inches (145 x 104 x 34mm)
- Weight -- 1.5 pounds (.7kg)
Further informationPricing and availability were not detailed by IEI Technology, but the IOVU-430M appears to be available now. More information may be found on the company's website, here.
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