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In-Rack Industrial PC for ControlLogix

PC56-CE, PC56-XP

The PC56 is an industrial in-rack PC for the ControlLogix platform. Driven by a powerful 500MHz AMD processor, the module serves as a powerful platform for those applications requiring or benefiting from custom development. A direct connection to the ControlLogix backplane gives the PC56 read and write connectivity to the CLX 55XX processor data tables. This direct connection between the CLX data tables and the PC56's ability to support Serial and Ethernet communications makes the PC56 an ideal solution for today's analytical and data centric applications. The PC56 is a high-performance tool capable of supporting those needing to meet today's IT and e-commerce requirements, or simply those that need a powerful processing engine to augment their ControlLogix solution.

Features and Benefits

  • Supports several operating systems; Windows CE, XP
  • Embedded 500MHz AMD processor
  • Fanless for quiet operation
  • 10/100 10-BaseT Ethernet
  • Direct CLX processor read/write access
  • Type II Compact Flash socket
  • Available 40 GB IDE Drive

Key OEM Features

The PC56 has several key features designed specifically to allow OEMs to develop the high performance applications needed in industrial automation applications:

  • High Precision Real Time Clock
  • Applications can be secured to module type and/or to module serial number
  • Auxiliary timer (CE only)
  • PowerFail Monitor (Allows data storage to BBRAM)

Benefits

  • Provides easy data collection connectivity
  • Rigidly integrates traditional PLC and PC technology
  • Integrates multiple vendor programs in a single chassis
  • Enhances the control functions of the ControlLogix platform by adding the openness and processing power of the PC
  • Meets net control and information automation requirements
  • Perfect for tightly integrated OEM applications
  • Meets new IT requirements

Applications

  • HMI and SCADA integration
  • IT Server applications -- Java, CGI, HTML, PHP
  • Industrial WEB Server
  • eDiagnostics
  • Integrated Bar code Management System
  • Relational Database Management with SQL
  • OEM/User C/C++ application development
  • Automated Process Quality and Optimization
  • Data Historical and Analysis

Specifications

Hardware Specifications

Specification

Description

CPU Processor

Embedded 500 MHz Processor

Memory

512 MB SDRAM System Memory, upgradeable to 1 GB

512 KB SRAM (Battery Backed)

Compact Flash

Compact Flash Type I or II socket

Ports

10/100T IEEE 802.3 Ethernet

Isolated Serial RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485

(2) USB 2.0 / 1.1 High Speed Host

Connectors

VGA, 2 Ethernet, 2 USB

Battery

Rechargeable Lithium Vanadium Pentoxide

Jumpers

COM 1 Mode Selection

Battery Enable/Clear CMOS

Boot to SAFE STATE (default settings)

Hardware Debugger Support

Switches

Recessed Reset Switch

LED/Display

4-digit alphanumeric status display

3 Status LEDs

1 User LED

Red, Green, Off

Real-Time Clock

Precision RTC accurate to +/- 4 minutes per year

Timers

82C54 Timer Clock 14 MHz -- Interrupt Interval 1.67619 US

Video

VGA

1920 x 1440

1280 x 1024 256

1024 x 768 56K

800 x 600 16 M

43 Hz Interlaced 56 through 85 Hz Refresh Rates

Environmental Specifications

Item

Specification

Temperature

Non-Operating: 0 to 80° C

Operating: 0 to 60° C

Note: Storage media may limit operating

Form Factor

Single-slot ControlLogix module

Power Ratings

10 W Max power consumption (Backplane powered)

Operating System

The PC56 modules are ordered and shipped with the selected operating system pre-installed on the module. Operating system versions are as follows:

  • Windows XP
  • Windows CE 5.0

Ordering Information

PC56-CE

Module with WinCE on 64M Compact Flash

PC56-XP-IDE

Module with Windows XP on 40G IDE Drive-2 Module Set

PC56-XP

Module with Windows XP on 4G Microdrive

   
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