Fanless Micro Client II Panel PCs are now available with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom
N270 processor in four screen sizes from 7 to 15-inch - from Kontron. They
can serve as a universal HMI (Human Machine Interface) for various
visualization 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 RDP (Remote
Desktop Protocol) 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 license-free access to both
centralized and decentralized (web) server applications
The panel PCs can also be used for several visualization tasks without
requiring any application-specific software to be installed on the client.
The Kontron Micro Clients IIA 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 panel PCs also offer a comprehensive interface selection: 2 x 10/1000
Ethernet, 2 external USB 2.0 ports (plus additional USB port on the front
for screen sizes from 10.4-inch to 15-inch), 1 x 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 40,000 hours.
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 Clients
IIA HMIs are easy to install. Due to their minimal installation depth (max.
50mm for 15-inch) 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 5 years.
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, says the company.
