Kontron Micro Client IIA: The Intel Atom Processor-Based Panel PC Series
25 November 2009
The completely fanless Kontron Micro Client II Panel PCs are now available with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor in four screen sizes, from 7in to 15in. They can serve as a universal human machine interface (HMI) for various visualisation tasks.
The IP65-protected Kontron Micro Client IIA Panel PCs with resistive touch-screen are designed for the control and monitoring of equipment, machinery and plants. They support all current thin client concepts, from remote desktop protocol (RDP) for Microsoft Windows-based servers to Linux-based open platforms with browser-based Java clients. Operators benefit from such open concepts through the open and runtime licence-free access to both centralised and decentralised (web) server applications.
Kontron's latest panel PCs can also be used for several visualisation tasks without requiring any application-specific software to be installed on the client. The Kontron Micro Client IIAs feature not only SATA and CompactFlash boot functionality, but can also be remotely booted via Ethernet. This facilitates the administration of the complete solution, since only the software on the respective industrial server (e.g. the Kontron KISS server) must be administered.
The Kontron Micro Client IIA Panel PCs also offer a comprehensive interface selection: two 10/1000 Ethernet, two external USB 2.0 ports (plus additional USB port on the front for screen sizes from 10.4in to 15.0in), one RS232 with optional RS422/RS485 and CAN bus interface, as well as additional field bus interfaces as an option. They also feature sophisticated embedded graphics for intuitive GUIs, as well as touch-beep for multimedia-oriented operating and monitoring applications including acoustic feedback. The fanless design enables silent operation, reduced maintenance costs and lower total-cost-of-ownership due to the impressive MTBF of over 40,000hr.
For versatile use the front panel can be omitted, enabling the Kontron Micro Client IIA to be integrated into all custom-specific housings including vandal-protected systems for public use. In this case the OEM needs to integrate the optional touch-screen functionality. With bolt or clip panel mount, plus the optional VESA mount, the new Kontron Micro Client IIA HMIs are easy to install. And thanks to their minimal installation depth (maximum 50mm for 15in) placement is easy, even for existing applications. Shock and vibration resistance, thermal stability and compliance with the strictest EMC standards are standard features of the Kontron Micro Clients IIA, as is long term availability of at least 5yr.
The CE-certified Kontron Micro Client IIA family is now available in EMEA and will be available in America and APAC in late Q1 2010. It supports for Windows CE, Windows XP Embedded and Embedded Linux.
