Introduction - Advantech ARK-2250 Series User Manual

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Introduction

ARK-2250 is an intelligent, modular, and fanless embedded system. A fully modular
design, ARK-2250 supports easy I/O switching with optional iDoor modules, wide
range power board, and MIOe board expansions. ARK-2250 is aimed at factory auto-
mation, machine automation, kiosks, and self-service applications.
Rugged, Multi-functional Design
ARK-2250 embedded box PC is powered by an Intel 6th gen core i3/i7 processor.
The compact size system provides a selection of I/O ports: 4 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0,
2 x GbE, 4 x COM, 2 x mPCIe and 1 x 2.5" HDD. The default power input is 12V DC
in, and it also supports an optional wide range 9~36V power module with wide tem-
perature operation of -20 to 60C. ARK-2250 passes worldwide certification including
CE/FCC, CB, UL, CCC and BSMI.
Multiple Display Support
ARK-2250 supports up to 3 display types: VGA, HDMI as the default display, and an
expansion display module. It can also provide DP, HDMI, DVI-D as a 3rd optional dis-
play port. The graphic engine is DirectX 11.3, OpenGL 4.4, and OpenCL 2.1 Full
AVC/VC1/MPEG2 HW Decode.
Built-in Intelligent Management Tools — WISE-PaSS/RMM
Advantech WISE-PaSS/RMM provides a valuable suite of programmable APIs such
as multi-level watchdog, hardware monitor, system restore, and other user-friendly
interface. iManager is an intelligent self-management cross platform tool that moni-
tors system status for problems and takes action if anything is abnormal. It offers a
boot up guarantee in critical, low temperature environments so systems can automat-
ically recover when voltages dip. WISE-PaSS/RMM makes the whole system more
reliable and more intelligent. ARK-2250L provides easy remote management so
users can monitor, configure, and control a large number of terminals to make main-
tenance and system recovery simpler.
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