|
ADLINK Launches Distributed Programmable Automation Controller for Machine Automation Applications
DPAC-3000 enables distributed control, cabling reduction and faster integration in cost-effective, compact automation controller
May 22, 2008, Taipei
ADLINK Technology, Inc. (TAIEX: 6166), a global provider of trusted embedded products, today announced the DPAC-3000series, its newest Distributed Programmable Automation Controller (DPAC) for the machine automation and factory automation industry. The compact embedded controller offers a distributed control solution for digital and analog I/O and motion control, while enabling a 15 to 20 percent cabling reduction compared to other Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) solutions on the market today.
"The machine automation industry is undergoing a major shift from the centralized configurations of current PLC and PAC products to distributed control solutions, such as the DPAC-3000," said Jeff Munch, chief technology officer at ADLINK. "With centralized systems, it is difficult to expand functionality and excess cabling gets in the way; however, with distributed control solutions, the integrated fieldbus significantly reduces cabling and functionality can be extended with a generic Ethernet cable."
Equipped with a fast, time-deterministic fieldbus, the standalone DPAC-3000 offers significant cabling reduction and faster installation, all in a cost-effective and compact form factor. The DPAC-3000 features a rugged embedded platform with a front control panel for system integrators to design their own user control interface, which can be used for a variety of applications, including monitoring purposes, and parameter setting and checking.
The DPAC-3000 provides system integrators in the machine automation field with simplified configuration and ease of installation, as well as high shock endurance up to 100 G. ADLINK's DPAC product line features well-integrated motion, I/O and communications functionality.
The module further incorporates an Intel based 10/100Base-T Ethernet port, a PATA EIDE controller, a dual-port SATA controller, 4 USB 2.0 ports, two serial ports, one parallel port (SPP/ECP/EPP) shared with FDD, one PS/2 keyboard/mouse interface, an AC'97 audio interface, and power management functionality.
The DPAC-3000 series of embedded automation controller systems combines embedded PC technology and distributed I/O modules to form a compact, vertically mountable, and highly-extendable Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) solution. The DPAC-3000 supports configurations based on the AMD® Geode™ LX800 and Intel® Celeron® M. For DPAC virtual tour, please visit ../MAPS/DPAC/
|
About ADLINK
ADLINK Technology provides a wide range of embedded computing products and services to the test & measurement, automation & process control, gaming, communications, medical, network security, and transportation industries. ADLINK products include PCI Express®-based data acquisition and I/O; vision and motion control; and AdvancedTCA, CompactPCI, and Computer-on-Modules (COMs) for industrial computing. With the acquisition of Ampro Computers, Inc., ADLINK also provides a wide range of Extreme Rugged and Rugged Single Board Computers, Computer-on-Modules and Systems under the brand name Ampro by ADLINK. ADLINK strives to minimize the total cost of ownership (TCO) of its customers by providing customization and system integration services, maintaining low manufacturing costs, and extending the lifecycle of its products. ADLINK is a global company with headquarters and manufacturing in Taiwan; R&D and integration in Taiwan, China, and the US; and an extensive network of worldwide sales and support offices.
ADLINK is ISO-9001, ISO-14001, and TL9000 certified, is an Associate Member of the Intel® Embedded Alliance, an Executive Member of PICMG, and a Sponsor Member of the PXI Systems Alliance. ADLINK is a publicly traded company listed on the TAIEX Taiwan Stock Exchange (stock code: 6166).
 |
|
|
For more information, please contact our worldwide offices nearest your region.
ADLINK TECHNOLOGY INC., Headquarters
9F, No.166 Jian Yi Road, Chungho City, Taipei, Taiwan 235
Tel: +886-2-82265877
Fax: +886-2-82265717
http://www.adlinktech.com
Email: service@adlinktech.com
AMPRO ADLINK TECHNOLOGY, INC.
5215 Hellyer Avenue, #110, San Jose, CA 95138, U.S.A.
Toll Free: +1-800-966-5200
Fax: +1-408-360-0222
Email: info@adlinktech.com
|
|
|
|
