DSM introduces I/O extension modules for panel-PCs

The ultra-slim panel PCs from DSM Computer are offered as standard with an extension module with two USB 2.0 ports and two COM connections that can be set to RS232/RS422/RS485. An extension I/O with three COM connections (1 x RS232 and 2 x RS232/RS422/RS485) is available as option. Another variant is an extension module with two USB 2.0, one COM (RS232/RS422/RS485) and a Line-Out socket. In addition to the interfaces of the extension modules, the standard version of the panel PCs provides two USB ports, DVI-I and two LAN interfaces that support the EtherCAT protocol.

The robust ultra-slim panel-PC family currently includes the multitouch panel PN18-A2 and two display systems with resistive single touch. The robust PN18-A2 is equipped with a 47 cm (18.5 inch) TFT display with LED backlight and PCT multitouch. The PCT technology offers the familiar ease-of-use known with smartphones, also for industrial display systems, while also satisfying the high requirements placed on robustness and longevity.

The PN17-A2 panel PC has a 43 cm (17 inch) TFT display with resistive 5-wire single touchscreen; the PN15-A2 model is supplied with a 38 cm (15 inch) display. Because the ultra-slim panel-PC family is modular, the rear parts of all ultra-slim models are identical. Their overall depth is approx. 50 mm.

Thanks to the energy efficiency of the integrated IntelDual-Core Atom D2550 processor with two computing cores and the Intel NM10 chipset, the panel PCs operate in the specified operating temperature range of 0° – 45° C without fans. The industrial computers are installed in a high-quality, solid aluminium industrial housing with an aluminium front panel that conforms to the IP65 degree of protection. The integrated 2.5 inch SATA II Solid State Disk and the Compact Flash slot are accessible externally and can be replaced easily.