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Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
UNO-4678 is an embedded Application Ready Platform (ARP) that can
shorten your development time and offers rich networking interfaces to
fulfill extensive needs in different projects. Advantech Universal Net-
work Controller is designed to be a total solution for network enabled
Application Ready Platforms.
Leveraging field-approved and worldwide approved real-time OS tech-
nology, Advantech UNO-4678 series provides a Windows CE .NET and
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-4678 series are ideal embedded plat-
forms for implementing custom applications for diverse applications.
Open Architecture Designed for Automation
For applications demanding customized control, an UNO-4678 that uses
more flexible, off-the-shelf technology is a better option. UNO-4678 uses
off-the-shelf components such as an x86 processor, an Ethernet chip set,
CompactFlash., and DRAM. At the same time, the UNO-4678 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, optimized control, or Ethernet communica-
tion. So, UNO-4678 offers the I/O connectivity of PCs with options like:
3 x 10/100Base-T Ethernet, 8 x RS-232/422/485, 2 x USB, CompactFlash
and VGA interfaces for display panels.
An Industry-Proven Design
Industrial and mobile applications require controllers with high-vibration
specifications and a wide temperature range. Machines or controllers in
light industrial environments also require flexible and stable mounting.
Many machine builders underestimate the need for a more rugged con-
troller because their end applications are mounted in an industrial enclo-
sure.
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