01 August 2008

Moxa - ARM9 Based Embedded Computers For Harsh Environments

Moxa has debuted the IA261-I-T and IA262-I-T, two RISC-based embedded computers for harsh environments.

The IA261-I-T and IA262-I-T computers use the Cirrus Logic EP9315 ARM9, 32-bit, 200 MHz RISC CPU, Moxa confirmed. The systems incorporate 32 MB NOR Flash ROM and 128 MB SDRAM.

The IA261-I-T comes with 4 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, and the IA262-I-T embedded computer comes with 2 RS-232/422/485 serial ports and dual CANbus ports. Both computers come with dual Ethernet ports, 8 digital input channels, 8 digital output channels, VGA output, 2 USB hosts, and a CompactFlash socket. They are housed in a compact, IP40 protected, industrial-strength aluminum casing.

The IA261-I-T and IA262-I-T computers support RS-232/422/485, CANbus (IA262-I-T only), digital I/O, come with 2 KV isolation protection, and have dual LAN ports, making them ideal as communication platforms for industrial applications that require network redundancy, the company explained. In addition, the VGA output interface is suitable for use with SCADA systems in industrial applications, such as manufacturing automation, production line process monitoring, and mining automation, that require VGA and HMI features.

The IA261-I-T and IA262-I-T computers come with Windows CE 6.0 pre-installed, and support general Windows and .NET 2.0 computing environments.