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News Release from: Advantech (UK) | Subject: TPC-1560 integrated touch panel computer
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial Team on 25 January 2002

Touch panel industrial computer is
ultra-slim

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Ultra-slim touch panel computer gives a powerful and durable solution for process and machine control applications.

Ultra-slim touch panel computer gives a powerful and durable solution for process and machine control applications Advantech has introduced a powerful integrated touch panel computer that is designed for use in industrial automation applications The rugged TPC-1560 has a 15in colour TFT display and a resistive touch screen user interface

A slim 55mm enclosure houses a powerful and reliable, fanless 500MHz Crusoe 5400 CPU and 128MB DRAM that provide fast execution of operator inputs.

Compatibility with Windows 9x/NT/2000/CE software makes the TPC-1560 suitable for a wide range of customer applications.

A PC/104 expansion slot and on-board provision for a fast docking single 2.5in HDD give a high degree of versatility.

This is further enhanced by a single type-II CompactFlash slot.

The input power requirements of the TPC-1560 are 24VDC at a maximum rating of 2A.

The TPC-1560 weighs 3.8kg and has overall dimensions of just 383 x 307 x 55mm.

A strong IP65 rated, lightweight Magnesium alloy front bezel is combined with a tough moulded plastic rear housing to give a unit that can be used in harsh industrial environments.

The computer can operate at temperatures ranging from 0degC to +50degC and relative humidities up to 95%.

The TPC-1560 is BSMI certified for electro magnetic interference, and also meets class A requirements for CE, FCC compliance.

With a viewing angle of 140 degrees and luminance of 350 cd/m2, the TFT LCD display can be viewed clearly in most environments.

Additionally, up to 16 million colours and an on-screen resolution of 1024 x 768 give the user quick and easy recognition of displayed information.

The eight-wire analogue resistive touch panel that is overlaid on the TFT display provides continuous resolution and a minimum light transmission of 75%.

It has a specified lifetime of 100 million operations.

Communications and peripheral interconnectivity are well catered for on Advantech's TPC-1560.

A single PS/2 port is provided for either individual or simultaneous connection of a mouse and keyboard, whilst two USB ports enable connection of serial data devices.

I/O ports provided include: three serial ports (two RS-232 and one auto data flow control RS-232/422/485), one parallel port, one 10/1 port, one VGA port and MCA line out jacks.

Founded in 1983, Advantech offers solutions to application and product developers, solution providers and systems integrators, looking for a specialised, reliable computing platform for telecommunications, computer telephony, network applications or manufacturing automation.

The company consists of four groups; Industrial Automation, Embedded Computing, Web Appliance and Network Computing.

Advantech has dedicated all corporate resources to becoming the premier supplier of leading edge products, responding to changing market forces and customer needs.

As an e-platform partner, Advantech has established a knowledge network with the Internet for external and internal customers for access at any time, anywhere, through their Web browsers.

Advantech is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, and has offices and sales worldwide enabling customers to benefit from real-time, local language services.

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