Fanless system handles factory environments

With its small form factor and features that include memory backup, RS422/485 interfaces with auto-flow control and +/-15kV ESD protected and isolation, the Nexcom 3200 fanless embedded system has been specifically designed for use within factory environments. With two built-in Ethernet network ports and sufficient processing power, the 3200 is able to communicate with multiple networks and execute numerous applications to control devises within process automation, logistic automation, monitoring control and environmental control.

The system features a low power ETX module design and is configured with Intel's 852GM + ICH4 chipset with either onboard Intel Celeron M 600MHz with 512Kbyte L2 cache or onboard Intel Celeron M 1GHz with 512Kbyte L2 cache.

The 3200 fanless system supports SO-DIMM 400 FSB memory up to 1Gbyte, and the Intel 82562ET 10/100 Ethernet controller provides sufficient network traffic for data exchange.

The specially designed I/O supports four serial ports for legacy device connection that includes two RS422/RS485 interfaces with automatic flow control, +/-15kV ESD protected and isolation (optical isolation, maximum 2000V DC) through a 10-pin screw terminal connector.
Furthermore, an optional NVRAM socket is reserved for memory backup SRAM, which offers optional dedicated plug-in NVRAM memory.

With the 3200 series, users have the option to add a second-tier expansion kit on top of the original unit, which is available on ODM request.

The use of the additional space on top of the original unit means the user could configure a slim-type of CD-ROM, PC/104 or PC/104-plus modules that offer customer-defined I/Os