Advantech Launches PC-Based Industrial Workstation

By DE Editors

The eAutomation Group of Advantech (Cincinnati, OH) introduces the AWS-8129H PC-based industrial workstation with a 12.1” color TFT LCD display.

Included are three ISA, four PCI, and two PICMG slots that offer flexibility for application specific requirements. There is a PS/2 port, USB port, floppy disk drive, and an optional CD-ROM drive behind a front-accessible protective door.

The first of two membrane keypads has 47 operating keys including 26 alpha characters; the second keypad has 10 function keys, 10 programmable macro function keys, reset, and power on/off.

It includes six OSD keys (display on/off, brightness up/down, menu select, exit) and a touchpad with two mouse buttons. The operating system supports Windows 95, 98, 2000, and XP.

The AWS-8129H is specifically designed for use within factories and other harsh industrial environments due to its RoHS compliancy and front panel design for NEMA4/IP65 applications.

Price: starting at $1,768.

Please visit Advantech for more information.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.