Xycom Automation launches ”new generation” of industrial PCs

Saline, MI – Xycom Automation , a subsidiary of Pro-face America Inc., has released the 3612T compact, flat panel computer.

The product directly replaces the current 3510T (10-in.) and 3512T (12-in.) offerings at a lower price than the current 10-in. product. The unit features a 12.1-inch SVGA flat panel LCD and analog resistive touchscreen, Celeron 850 MHz CPU, 128 MB RAM, 20GB Hard drive, and standard CDROM and floppy. Options include a choice of Intel Pentium III 1.0 and 1.26 GHz processors, and DRAM options up to 512 MB. Connectivity features include 10/100 BaseT Ethernet, USB port, parallel port, two serial ports, and PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. Expansion capabilities include up to three three-quarter-length and one half-length PCI and ISA cards. An externally accessible Type I or II CompactFlash site or remote drive bay option is also available. Physical package is 11.20- (H) x 13.20- (W) x 7.36-in. (D).

”The 3612T is the result of joint design and procurement strategies with our Japanese parent company, Digital Electronics Corp.,” said Ralph Damato, business unit manager, Industrial PC Products for Xycom Automation. ”This product is packed with features while maintaining a very competitive cost. It meets or exceeds all the specifications that have made our current line one of the world’s best selling NEMA-mounted PCs for factory automation.”

The product carries the European CE mark and includes UL and cUL agency approvals. It is also approved for Class I & Class II, Division 2 Hazardous Locations. It can operate in 0 °C to 50 °C environments without additional cooling, and can be purchased with Microsoft MS-DOS, Windows 98, Windows NT, or Windows 2000 (multi-language) preloaded and configured.

Control Engineering Daily News DeskGary A. Mintchell, senior editor gmintchell@reedbusiness.com

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