(Click here for larger image)The M@CX family currently includes four devices, with screen sizes ranging from 6.4 inches to 12.1 inches. All four are based on a 400MHz Intel PXA255 processor, have up to 128MB of RAM and 128MB of built-in Flash memory, include Ethernet and other expansion ports, provide an optional CAN bus interface, and can be expanded with up to 1GB of CompactFlash.
According to Kontron, applying the thin client paradigm to HMI (Human Machine Interface) reduces maintenance costs while enhancing scalability. All applications run on a central server with only visualization and user input running on the client. Applications can be maintained and upgraded from a central location, which also contributes to improved security.
Key features and specifications of the M@CX family of displays include:
- Processor -- 400MHz Intel PXA255
- Memory -- up to 128MB of RAM; up to 128MB Flash
- Display -- color TFT LCD with resistive touchscreen
- Resolution:
- 6.4 and 10.4 inch models -- 640 x 480
- 8.4 and 12.1 inch models -- 800 x 600
- Expansion -- up to 1GB of CompactFlash
- Input/output ports:
- 2 USB
- Ethernet 10/100
- 3 RS232
- PS/2
- CRT interface
- Field bus support -- CAN bus
- Power -- 24 VDC
- Environmental (operating):
- Shock -- 15G, 11ms duration
- Vibration -- 10-500 Hz, 1G, 3 axis
- Dust and water -- IP 65 front (NEMA 250 type 12 and 13)
- Temperature -- 0 to 50 degrees C
- Humidity -- 5 to 95 percent non condensing
- MTBF -- more than 40000 hours excluding backlight tube
Kontron says it guarantees availability of the M@CX series products for five years, including "complete system responsibility."
The two smaller units (6.4 and 8.4 inches) are available now, while the larger units (10.4 and 12.1 inches) will ship in the first quarter of 2005, according to Kontron.
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