Advantech has released IPPC-9150GA-RN, which bundles a 1 GHz Intel® Pentium® III processor and 256 MB of SDRAM for solid processing capability, and enhanced functionality, at a competitive price.
The new IPPC-9150GA-RN is based on IPPC-9150G, which is delivered with support for socket 370 Intel Pentium III CPUs up to 1.3 GHz and up to 1 GB of SDRAM....

Advantech launched today the latest member in the AMONet™ family of distributed motion control products. PCI-1202 is a 16-bit, PC/104 motion control card that supports two independent AMONet™ RS-485 rings, and can control up to 2048 I/O points as well as up to 128 slave modules for control of up to 64 axes...

We are pleased to release two new accessories for easier RS-232 cabling.
OPT8AP is an 8-port RS-232 (DCE) connection box with female DB25 connectors, while OPT8B is an 8-port RS-232 (DTE) connection box with male DB25 connectors. Both boxes are designed to work with PCI-1620A/B/U, PCI-1625, and PCL-858A/B...

The new MIC-3316 uses the Ultra Low Voltage Celeron® 650 MHz CPU, which means a wider temperature range is tolerated and improved reliability is achieved. Even though it does not need an onboard fan, it is a powerful CPU card with up to 384MB SDRAM, optional rear I/O support, and many I/O connectors. MIC-3316 is therefore very suitable for rugged industrial applications...

Advantech announced today the launch of PCI-1601AU and PCI-1601BU, which are 2-port RS-422/485 Universal PCI communication cards. The cards come with support for both 3.3 and 5 V signal systems with their universal PCI interface, and PCI-1601BU also provides surge protection for more rugged environments. Both cards are suitable for multitasking environments with their 128-byte FIFO...

Illegal dumping of industrial waste is a serious problem in many developing countries. But Taiwan's EPA (Environmental Protection Administration) has taken action with a new waste tracking system.
EPA has equipped all waste transport trucks with mobile computers
that manage real-time shipment data and exact positioning by GPS.
The key component? Advantech’s UNO-2058...

This application concept shows how a large building can be automated with a single integrated system of Advantech products. It covers: security, lighting, HVAC, power, water, gas, CCTV, worker attendance, and parking systems. The system includes SCADA software, ADAM-6500 communication controllers, FMS video servers, ADAM-4000, and ADAM 5000 remote I/O modules...

When switching to PC-based control for their new product line, a global leader in balancing machinery for drive shafts chose Advantech’s IPPC-9150 for the operator interface of the control cabinet. The compact PC-based design, networking capability, I/O expandability, and local support in Germany for customizing parts were the key success factors...