Saelig Introduces CANatomBOX CANbus Windows Controller 

By DE Editors

Saelig Company, Inc.’s CANatomBOX is a compact embedded controller targeted for Windows-based embedded CANbus control applications.  Based on Intel’s 945GME 1.6GHz Atom processor, the controller box is application-customizable even in small quantities, with a variety of hardware and software options. 

With 512MB SD RAM and 2GB in Compact Flash, the system boots quickly and has passive cooling with no moving parts. The DIN-rail mounted units have small dimensions:  3.7 x 6.3 x 9.0 in. for the standard version and 5.7 X 6.3 X 9.0 in. for the two-PCI-slot version.

Windows Vista/XP/CE, Linux (or other choices such as QNX or VxWorks) can be preinstalled together with other application software. CoDeSys SoftPLC runtime environment is also supported on this platform.

Standard interface connections for CANatomBOX are provided on the front panel. It features front-panel availability for two independent 10/100MBit/s Ethernet ports, status LEDs, an RS232 serial port,  two opto-isolated CAN ports, two USB2.0 ports, and I/O lines. Units are 10-28VDC powered, making them suited for battery-powered operation.

For more information, visit Saelig.

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