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ePCII: Embedded PC Technology as Industrial PC or Data Logger
Written by D. Hilliges
Wednesday, 06 August 2008
With
the ePCII series, BMC Messsysteme GmbH (bmcm), manufacturer for data
acquisition and PC technology, introduces the second generation of embedded PC
technology based on highly integrated and powerful ETX technology. Available is a data logger version ePCII-LOG with integrated measuring card or an industrial PC ePCII-QUAD particularly suitable for automotive and industrial applications. The devices feature an extended temperature range so that they can be used even in harsh environment.
It's like in a movie: A second version to be successful must
feature something new and better without loosing sight of its basic characteristics.
BMC Messsysteme GmbH (bmcm) has put great emphasis on this aspect when
developing the next generation ePCII as industrial PC or data logger.
With the integration of an LX800 CPU in ETX standard (Embedded Technology eXtended) the processor performance of the new devices has been
doubled (500MHz). At the same time the wattage is constantly low (app. 10W).
Besides that, the extremely compact design could be kept: the robust aluminum housing with
110mm in width and height and 210mm length can easily be placed in tight space.
Also new is the extended
temperature range from -25°C to +85°C (-13°F to 158°F), an important aspect
frequently disregarded by other manufacturers and often causing problems. Especially
in industrial environment and vehicle tests extreme temperatures can be reached
fast. If even those are exceeded, a continuous temperature control protects the
devices by shutting them down.
The ePCII systems are available as industrial PC ePCII-QUAD (--> http://www.bmcm.de/us/pr-epcii.html
), a modularly structured, compact embedded PC, or as a data logger ePCII-LOG (--> http://www.bmcm.de/us/pr-epcii-log.html
) for applications in data acquisition. The possibility to transmit data via
CAN makes them especially interesting to the automotive sector. The CAN interface (4x CAN) is already
integrated in the ePCII-LOG, the ePCII-QUAD can be equipped with a relevant PC/104
interface card.
Using CompactFlash
cards as data carrier with high memory depth (max. 2GB) is a clear advantage. With
this replaceable storage medium a consistent configuration and measuring data
can easily be copied to other systems.
The devices feature many interfaces (z. B. VGA, USB, PS2,
LAN, RS232) to provide for a wide range
of applications.
A galvanically
isolated power supply unit guarantees high interference resistance and
reliability.
The data logger ePCII-LOG is additionally equipped with a 16-bit PC/104 data acquisition card so that
the recorded signals of the 16 analog inputs and the CAN data are processed
synchronously in time. The sampling rate of 1kHz per channel makes it to a very fast device in its category.
In addition, with 2 analog outputs and 32 digital channels
the ePCII-LOG is particularly suitable for control
tasks.
Programming of the data logger is done via the integrated operating
software.
The integrated components, such as the intelligent LCD
display and the carrier board, are available as single parts. Besides that,
bmcm offers various PC accessories and PC/104 cards to individually equip the
ePCII devices.
PC technology and industrial data acquisition at an
excellent price-performance ratio: BMC Messsysteme GmbH has long made this its
motto and impressively proves this with the ePCII series. For further information,
visit www.bmcm.de
BMC Messsysteme GmbH was founded in 1994 as an independent corporation with
headquarters in Maisach, app. 30 km west of Munich.bmcm is one of the only German companies that completely develops and
produces in Germany.
The products of data acquisition and PC technology from BMC Messysteme GmbH
stand for quality "made in Germany".
A high value is set on keeping an excellent price/performance ratio. Since
establishing a direct distribution in July 2006, customers have been able to
profit from the advantage of direct contact to the manufacturer.
BMC Messsysteme GmbH serves the following business areas:
* Measuring components and PC measurement technology *
This comprises a wide range of connection systems, measuring amplifiers, data
acquisition cards (internal and external), "ready-for-use" data
acquisition systems, data loggers and the appropriate software for visualization,
recording and analysis. http://www.bmcm.de/us/prgr-products.html
* PC technology *
This area includes embedded PCs developed as complete solutions as well as
single PC components often used in the automotive field. http://www.bmcm.de/us/prgr-pc-tech.html
* D2M (Design to Manufacturing) and OEM products *
BMC Messsysteme GmbH develops and produces electronic components according to
customer specifications. http://www.bmcm.de/us/co-d2m.html
You will receive high-quality products manufactured already since the beginning
of 2006 according to the RoHS directive. Of course, the corresponding
documentation and CE test is always included.
A German documentation is obligatory for us, as well as an English description
to be available to our international customers.
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