Advantech's New Configure-to-Order 15" and 17" Panel PCs

CINCINNATI - March 25, 2014 - PRLog -- Advantech’s Industrial Automation Group is leading the world in the latest design of panel PCs. To give customers greater flexibility in their choice of product and to enable to adjust their designs based on their requirements, Advantech is launching the PPC-8150 and PPC-8170 panel PCs.

The PPC-8150 (15”) & PPC-8170 (17”) panel PCs come with eco-friendly LED backlights with ultra-endurable lifetimes of up to 50,000hrs and resolutions of 1024 by 768 & 1280 by 1024. They are IP65 certified 5-wire resistive touch panels to ensure that they are very reliable and can withstand harsh environments. They have 100 to 240VAC and 12 to 30VDC power inputs which cover most industrial requirements. They are equipped with optional 4 x COM ports and 1 x PCIe expansion slot so users can allocate the I/O ports according to their demand.

Advantech’s Configure-to-Order-Service (CTOS) enables users to build the best solution for their business by selecting such items as the motherboard, memory, hard drive, power supply and other items. Not only does CTOS provide customers with the flexibility to choose their own hardware, it also promises fast delivery since all of the components have already been designed to work with each other. There’s no waiting for engineers to test the specific configuration.  Ease of maintenance ensures that difficult solutions are provided quickly, there is minimal downtime. Finally, by choosing the components that suit them best, costs can be better controlled to ensure that only the required components are delivered with the PPC and that there are no wasted features.

For more information or to purchase any of our other of Advantech products, please contact Advantech directly or your regional Advantech authorized distributor.

Advantech Corporation, Industrial Automation Group – With the theme of Intelligent Automation, Seamless Integration, the Industrial Automation Group (IAG) of Advantech Corporation is a pioneer in intelligent Automation technology. By combining connectivity, flexibility, ruggedness and being at the leading-edge of Internet of Things technology, IAG offers product offerings from Intelligent HMI platforms, Industrial Ethernet, Wireless Communication, Automation Controllers, Automation Software, Embedded Automation Computers, Distributed I/O Modules, Wireless Sensor Network Solutions, Plug-in I/O, and Industrial Communication solutions for a wide array of industries.  With more than 20 years of experience in providing a full range of products to different vertical markets, the Industrial Automation Group is proving to be a global leading Automation Product and Services provider.  US operations for the Industrial Automation Group are based in Cincinnati, OH (800-205-7940). Advantech Corporation, Industrial Automation Group, 11380 Reed Hartman Highway, Cincinnati, OH 45241. Website: www.advantech.com/ea. Email: eAinfo@advantech.com.