Advantech Modular control IPC

March 31, 2016
The APAX-5580 control IPC is a PC-based control platform with I/O modules, communication ports and control software

The APAX-5580 control IPC is a PC-based control platform with I/O modules, communication ports and control software. It is designed for integrating operation technology and information technology to take advantage of the Industrial 4.0 trend. It includes an Intel Celeron 1.6-GHz/Core i3/Core i7 1.7-GHz processor, 4-GB DDR3 memory, two GbE ports, one RS-232/-485/-422 port, one mSATA connector, two SD slots, two mini PCIe slots, dual-power input and UPS support. A hot swappable design allows modules to be swapped in and out without interrupting the IPC’s operation. As a control platform serving Smart Factory applications, it can connect to other third-party industrial devices.