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PPC-2115 User Manual
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General Information
This chapter includes general information about the PPC-2115 Human
Machine Interface (HMI).
Introduction
The PPC-2115 touch panel computer, a state-of-the-art HMI based on an
x
86 platform, includes these key features:
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Fanless
—Because the system uses a low-power processor, it does not
need fans, which often are unreliable and cause dust to circulate inside
the equipment.
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Bright display
—The TFT LCD features a 15 in. display that meets
industrial demands for clear interfaces.
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Powerful communication capability
—The PPC-2115 is a powerful
I/O interface for easy communication with other devices. The I/O
interface includes serial ports, an RS485 port, a parallel port, and
Ethernet and USB 2.0 support.
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Windows CE support
—In addition to Windows 2000/XP support, the
PPC-2115 supports the Windows CE and Windows XP embedded
platforms.
I/O Ports
The PPC-2115 includes the following ports:
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One parallel port that supports EPP/ECP/SPP modes
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Three serial ports: RS232 (COM1 and COM3) and RS232/422/485
(COM4)
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Two RJ-45 Ethernet ports: LAN 1 (10/100BaseT) and LAN2
(10/100/1000BaseT)
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One PS/2 port: 6-pin mini-DIN port for keyboard and mouse
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Two USB ports compliant with USB 2.0
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One CompactFlash slot
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One PCMCIA slot
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Three audio ports: one microphone, one line in, and one line out