Industrial / Specific Purpose Computers
Flat Panel Computer suits harsh industrial environments.
Press Release Summary:
Computer Dynamics Survivor-WildCat(TM), 15 in., corrosion-resistant computer has NEMA 4, environmentally sealed, aluminum-fabricated enclosure. Computer's backlit Ultra-HiBrite(TM) display provides sunlight readability. Unit also incorporates 1 GHz Intel® Pentium III processor with up to 512MB SDRAM, 40 gigabyte hard drive, two Type 2 PCMCIA expansion slots, and two RS232 serial ports. Measuring 16.9 x 19.8 x 8.1 in., computer can withstand shock of 20 G.
Original Press Release:
GE Fanuc Launches Survivor-Wildcat(TM) Sunlight-Readable, Corrosion-Resistant Flat Panel Computer for High Reliability in Challenging Industrial Environments
CHICAGO - October 21, 2002 - GE Fanuc Automation North America, Inc., is introducing the new Computer Dynamics Survivor-WildCat(TM)- a 15" sunlight-readable, corrosion-resistant computer that is designed for use in the harshest industrial environments - at the Instrumentation, Systems and Automation (ISA) Conference and Exhibition, Chicago, October 21-24, 2002, Booth #2440. HAZLOC approved, the Survivor-WildCat combines high reliability with superior ease-of-use and readability for applications in natural resource extraction and processing, chemical industries, discrete manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and other industries.
Now available, the Survivor-Wildcat flat panel computer sports a NEMA 4, environmentally sealed, aluminum-fabricated enclosure. The standard unit has Class I/ Division 2, Group ABCD, Temp Code T4A, Zone 1, Zone 2, CE, UL, ATEX 3 and CSA approvals and operates at -40ºC to +50ºC. An Ultra-HiBrite(TM) display provides sunlight readability with minimal temperature rise by utilizing a patented backlighting system. Viewing enhancement filters reduce sunlight loading, and a sun visor shields during high ambient conditions and protects the screen during transportation. To prevent the panel backlight from illuminating when temperatures are too low for proper operation, an elaborate thermal management system with status light indicator heats the backlight tubes and other electronics to a safe starting temperature. Front-panel indicators provide status LEDs for thermal management heaters, hard drive activity, and network, as well as two indications defined by the user.
Designed for unparalleled computing in harsh conditions, the Survivor-WildCat features a 1 GHz Intel® Pentium III with up to 512M SDRAM, a 40 gigabyte hard drive, Compact Flash, ATA, Disk on Chip, two Type 2 PCMCIA expansion slots, external PS2 keyboard/mouse ports, 2 RS232 serial ports, PC104 expansion and a 100 dB alarm horn. The Survivor-WildCat also offers onboard 10/100BaseT (fiber optic, wireless, RJ45 or coax with lightning/surge arrestor) and is compatible with Windows® 2000, Embedded NT, WIN 9x and Linux.
Measuring just 16.9" x 19.8" x 8.1", the Survivor-WildCat can withstand shock of 20G and has vibration ratings of 10-500 Hz, .012 in 10-57 Hz 2G 57-500 Hz. Mounting options include pedestal, yoke or rear.
Defining Hazardous
A "hazardous environment" is typically classified as one that contains amounts of explosive gases or dust either during normal operations or during an abnormal circumstance. These areas are usually found in petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical and painting industries where by-products of the process or the end product itself are considered hazardous. The word hazardous is further defined by the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) under a Class, Division, Group rating system, which helps define the severity of the hazardous environment.
Class
Defines the form of hazardous substance present
1. Class I - Area where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or liquid vapors are present.
2. Class II - Area where ignitable concentrations of combustible dusts are present.
Division
1. Defines the level of hazardous substance concentration
2. Division 1 - Hazardous substances are present during normal operation.
3. Division 2 - Hazardous substances are present only during abnormal conditions (such as a leak).
Groups
Defines the type hazardous substance
Class I Substances
Group A - Acetylene (Most Volatile)
Group B - Hydrogen
Group C - Ethylene
Group D - Methane
Class II Substances
Group E - Conductive (Metal) Dust (Automatically classified as Division 1)
Group F - Carbonaceous (Carbon or Coal) Dust
Group G - Agricultural (Flour or Grain) Dust
About GE Fanuc Automation
GE Fanuc Automation North America, Inc., is a leading global supplier of automation solutions and is a joint venture between GE and FANUC, Ltd. of Japan. GE Fanuc products and services include CIMPLICITY® collaborative production management software, nano to high-end PLCs, a wide range of CNCs, motion control, operator interfaces, industrial computers, lasers, and a wide range of integration and customer support services. Headquartered in Charlottesville, Va., GE Fanuc is part of GE Industrial Systems. For more information, visit www.gefanuc.com.
About GE Industrial Systems
GE Industrial Systems spans the globe as an industry leader in integrated industrial equipment, systems and services. The business brings to customers the latest technological products used to distribute, protect and control electrical power and equipment, and provides innovative product and service solutions for commercial, industrial, residential and utility applications. Headquartered in Plainville, Connecticut, USA, GE Industrial Systems (www.geindustrial.com) is one of the major businesses of the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE).
For more information, visit www.gefanuc.com or contact:
GE Fanuc Information Center
P.O. Box 8106
Charlottesville, VA 22906
Phone: (800) 648-2001
Fax: 434-978-5205
e-mail: gefanuc@gefanuc.com
Survivor-WildCat and Ultra-HiBrite are trademarks of Computer Dynamics, Inc., a GE Fanuc Company. CIMPLICITY is a registered trademark of GE Fanuc Automation North America, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
