Kontron's MicroClients/Thin Clients Now Based on the ETX Standard Thin HMIs for Thin Client Architectures
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Press Release from Kontron's Munich Autumn Press Conference
Kontron at the SPS/IPC/DRIVES Nuremberg, Germany
November 22 - 24, 2005 Hall 7 - Booth 306
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Eching, Germany, September 27, 2005 - Kontron's new fanless display and
operator terminals can now be used in even more applications thanks to a new
hardware and software design. Whether they are used as thin clients, web
clients, operator terminals or controllers, these thin HMI (Human-Machine
Interface) systems enable diverse requirements to be met quickly and
cheaply. The robust HMI systems are available with 8.4", 10.4" and 12.1"
resistive touchscreens.
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Designed to meet the performance requirements of visualization and
communications over ethernet, the M@C84, M@C104 and M@C121 MicroClients have
high-performance ETX-based STPC Vega 200MHz x86 CPU modules that can be
scaled inexpensively to meet changing performance needs. The innovative
fanless cooling concept allows for a compact, space-saving system that has
an overall depth of < 50 mm.
All MicroClients from the new product line have IP65 protection on the
front. With an input voltage of 24 V DC, they are particularly well suited
to industrial and machine internal electrical networks. Embedded operating
systems are loaded onto CompactFlash. 1 x RS232, 2 x USB and LAN are
available to enable connection of peripherals or for servicing.
The MicroClients can optionally be equipped with a CAN interface and
battery-buffered SRAM. The shallow installation depth of < 50 mm and low
power consumption, in conjunction with low heat dissipation, make the new
MicroClients ideal for use in mobile battery-operated applications such as
mobile infotainment systems. Other possible applications include building
management systems, vehicle engineering, machine and system manufacturing,
medical technology and transportation.
MicroClients or thin clients used as web-based display and operator panels
with all the applicationprograms running on a central web server are very
low-maintenance and also highly flexible. The advantages of this thin client
architecture include centralized administration and software maintenance,
maximum data security through centralized data storage and backup, and high
reliability and availability (high MTBF values) through the elimination of
rotating mass storage devices and fans, which reduces the total cost of
ownership to the minimum.
Windows CE.net, Windows XP Embedded and Embedded Linux are available as
standard. Kontron has extensive software expertise and can customize or
extend the software support package according to customers' specifications.
Numerous standard protocols, including http, XML and RDP, are already
included. Additionally, integration of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
and a browser that starts in kiosk mode to run Java applets has already been
developed.
Shock and vibration resistance, thermal stability and compliance with the
strictest EMC standards are standard features of the MicroClients. Long-term
availability of the components used is key in ensuring long product life
cycles, which are of particular interest to machine and system
manufacturers. By developing all the essential components in house,
including the housing technology and the associated temperature management
and EMC measures, Kontron can guarantee an availability of at least 5 years
for all of its HMIs.
Reader Inquiries:
Kontron Embedded Computers GmbH
Oskar-von-Miller-Strasse 1
D-85386 Eching, Germany
Phone +49 (8165)77-777
Fax +49(8165)77-279
sales@kontron.com
kontron-emea.com
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Press Contact:
Michael Hennen
SAM´S Network
Sales And Management Services
Schulstraße 2
52134 Herzogenrath
Germany
Tel. +49 (0)2407-9517600
Fax +49 (0)2407-9517605
Mailto:Michael.Hennen@sams-network.com
Product Management:
Werner Schmidt
Produktmanager
Kontron Embedded Computers GmbH
Werner-vonSiemens-Strasse 1
D-93426 Roding
Phone +49 (9461) 950-196, Fax -100
werner.schmidt@kontron.com
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