Introduction - Advantech UNO-4673A Series User Manual

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Introduction

UNO-4673A/4683 series is an embedded Application Ready Platform (ARP) that can
shorten development time and offers rich networking interfaces to fulfill extensive
needs. UNO-4673A/4683 series is designed to be a total solution for network
enabled Application Ready Platforms.
Leveraging field-approved and worldwide approved real-time OS technology, Advan-
tech UNO-4673A/4683 series provides a Windows XP Embedded ready solution,
and supports several standard networking interfaces, such as Ethernet, RS-232/422/
485 and more. Because of its openness, great expansion capability and reliable
design (fanless and diskless), the UNO-4673A/4683 series are ideal embedded plat-
forms for implementing custom applications for diverse applications.
Target on Data Server and Communication Gateway in Substations
Advantech UNO-4673A/4683 series has been defined and designed to be compliant
with IEC-61850-3, which has been defined as an international hardware standard of
communication network and system in power substations. In modern power substa-
tion, this standard facilitates the management to large number of devices and
enables the various devices to communicate with one another. UNO-4673A/4683
series is a ready and certified platform to serve these requirements.
3x Expansion Slots for Substation Domain IO
UNO-4673A/4683 series offer 3 expansion slots for modularized domain IO plug-in
card. With these expansion slots, UNO-4673A/4683 series can optional equips iso-
lated serial ports, IRIG-B, as well as fiber optical Ethernet interface.
If user need to plug in the ordinary plug-in card, UNO-4673A/4683 series can also
support the interface module to provide PCI, PCIe-mini card slot, mini-PCI and PCI-
104.
Some of the application need to install 2nd HDD. UNO-4673A/4683 series can also
optional provide the HDD kit to install HDD in the expansion slot.
Open Architecture Designed for Automation
For applications demanding customized control, an UNO-4673A/4683 series that
uses more flexible, off-the-shelf technology is a better option. UNO-4673A/4683
series uses off-the-shelf components such as an x86 processor, an Ethernet chipset,
CompactFlash®, and DRAM. At the same time, the UNO-4673A/4683 series unit can
broadcast the process data through the Ethernet and share the data with operators
and managers. By using off-the-shelf components, machine builders can customize
the control scheme they use for other machines that require multiple inputs, opti-
mized control, or Ethernet communication. So, UNO-4673A/4683 series offers the I/
O connectivity of PCs with options like: 6 x Ethernet (2 x 10/100/1000 Base-T, 4 x 10/
100 Base-T), 2 x Serial ports (2 x RS-232/422/485), 6 x USB ports (2 x Front, 3 x
Rear, 1 x Internal), 1 x CompactFlash and VGA interface (UNO-4673A) or DVI-I inter-
face (UNO-4683) for display panels.
Robust IO Isolate System from Electrical Noise
UNO-4673A/4683 series is designed for the applications in substation where is sup-
posed to have certain electric interference. Equipping with isolated power and iso-
lated communication ports, UNO-4673A/4683 series has high resistance toward
electrical noise. It has been proved not only can work well in substation but also suit-
able for any harsh applications
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