Advantech ARK-2232, User Manual

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ARK-2232 User Manual 2
1.1 Introduction
ARK-2232 is an intelligent, modular and fanless embedded system. A fully modular
design, ARK-2232 supports easy I/O switching with optional iDoor modules, wide
range power board and ARK Plus expansions. ARK-2232 is targeted at factory auto-
mation, machine automation, kiosks, and self-service applications.
Rugged & Multifunctional Design
ARK-2232 embedded box PC is powered by Intel® Atom™ E3940 processor to offer
high performance in low power consumption. The compact size system provides a
selection of I/O ports: 2 x USB 3.0, 4 x USB 2.0, 2 x GbE, 4 x COM, 1 x mPCIe,1
xM.2 E Key and 1 x 2.5" HDD. The default power input is 12V DC in, and it also sup-
ports an optional wide range 9~36V power module with wide temperature operation
of -20 to 60C. ARK-2232 passes worldwide certification including CE/FCC, CB, UL,
CCC and BSMI.
Multiple Display Support
ARK-2232 supports dual independents displays: 1 x VGA + 1 x HDMI which HDMI
support 4K resolution. 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-PaaS
Advantech WISE-PaaS provides a valuable suite of programmable APIs such as
multi-level watchdog, hardware monitor, system restore, and other user-friendly inter-
face. iManager is an intelligent self-management cross platform tool that monitors
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 automatically
recover when voltages dip. WISE-PaaS makes the whole system more reliable and
more intelligent. ARK-2232L provides easy remote management so users can moni-
tor, configure, and control a large number of terminals to make maintenance and sys-
tem recovery simpler.