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About Advantech Box IPCs

Introduction & Selection GuideARK-1300 Series Ultra Compact & Feature Focus Box IPCs

ARK-3300 SeriesCompact Box IPCs

ARK-3200 Series Slim Box IPCs

ARK-3400 Series PCIe Expansible Compact Box IPCs

ARK-4000 Series PC/104 Rugged Stackable Box IPCs

ARK-5280 Series PCI Slot Expandable Box IPCs

Application StoryIn-Vehicle

Gaining the Metro MindshareInstant Commuter InformationSuper Efficient Forklift-mounted ScannerTaxi Passenger Information Center

Display Control

Instant Broadcasts at International AirportsInformative LED Screens at the 2008 Olympics

Self-service Kiosk

Green Transportation in Metropolitan AreasSelf-Service Supermarket

Intelligent Transportation

City Security and Traffic ManagementHighway Surveillance

Factory Automation

Motor Production Quality ControlLCD Production Quality Control

Facility Management

Clean Energy for the 2008 OlympicsGateway to the Mass Transit Railway

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About Advantech Box IPCsFanless Compact Embedded Computers, Ready for Versatile ApplicationsAdvantech Box IPCs are designed to give developers fast, convenient and simplified solutions for industrial and em-bedded applications. The embedded design, rugged features and powerful computing technology deliver reliability and flexibility. These computers are targeted to satisfy customers looking for a robust and compact computing platform with an industrial design and built-in I/O to handle diverse applications.

• Aluminum CasingDesigned with aluminum casing and fins, Advantech Box IPCs not only come with superior heat dissipation capability but also excellent corrosion resistance. This ensures the reli-ability in outdoor environments.

• Fanless DesignWithout rotating parts such as a CPU fan, system fan, power supply fan, the compact em-bedded Box IPCs are designed with extended MTBF and require very low maintenance.

• Limited Internal CablingFor general embedded computers, cables are used for wiring between connectors and CPU boards. These internal cables may increase the risk of system failure due to broken cables, loose contacts, or mistakes in assembly. But since connectors on Advantech Box IPCs are soldered directly on the PCB, the internal cabling inside every embedded com-puter chassis is strategically optimized.

• High Tolerance to Shock and VibrationDesigned with onboard CPU, memory, flash and strengthened connectors, Advantech Box IPCs endure up to 70G of shock and 7G of vibration under operation, and are MIL-STD-810F compliant. For even greater resistance, DRAM optionally can be glued into position for use in environments specially prone to shock and vibration.

• Superior Thermal DesignAdvantech’s Compact Embedded Computers are designed with heat pipes and aluminum thermal fins, supporting wide operating temperatures from -40 to 75° C. Advantech Box IPCs also come with low-voltage CPUs, industrial-grade components to meet mission criti-cal applications.

• Compact SizeUnlike the traditional IPC with sizeable chassis, Advantech Box IPCs are compact, slim and light-weight, saving space in working areas.

• Multiple Mounting OptionsTo meet the demands of various applications, the compact embedded Box IPCs come with multiple mounting options. From DIN-rail and VESA, to wall-mount and desktop, Ad-vantech Box IPCs make an easy, hassle-free fit into your system.

Easy Installation

Ruggedized

Reliable

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Introduction & Selection Guide

Ordering Information

The ARK-1�00 series Box IPCs are ultra compact, powerful, and fanless systems designed for rugged and space-critical applications. This series provides integrators a scalable range of processors from Advantech SoC ™ to Intel® Core™� Duo, connectivity from multiple gigabit Ethernet to wireless interfaces, and high-graphics capable systems. ARK-1�00 series is perfect for automation control and in-vehicle applications.

Part Number Description

ARK-1310F-00A1E EVA-X4150, VGA/4 x RS-232/422/485

ARK-1310L-00A1E ARK-1�10F w/o VGA

ARK-1360F-S1A1E Intel Atom Z510 1.1GHz with miniPCIe + 8 DIO + 2 COMs

ARK-1360F-S6A1E Intel Atom Z530 1.6GHz with miniPCIe + 8 DIO + 2 COMs

ARK-1370-1J0A2E AMD Geode LX800, ultra-compact embedded box IPC

ARK-1370-3J0A2E ARK-1370-1J0A2E with 512 MB DDR SDRAM, 1 GB CF, Windows XP Embedded

ARK-1380-1S0A1E Intel Celeron M ULV 1 GHz, ultra-compact embedded box IPC

ARK-1380-2S0A1E ARK-1380-1S0A1E with 512 MB Memory, 1 GB CF, Windows XP Embedded

ARK-1380-1M0A1E Intel Celeron M ULV 600 MHz, ultra-compact embedded box IPC

ARK-1380-2M0A1E ARK-1380-1M0A1E with 512 MB Memory, 1 GB CF, Windows XP Embedded

ARK-1382-S0A1E Intel Celeron M ULV 423 1.06 GHz, ultra-compact embedded box IPC

ARK-1382W-S0A1E ARK-1�8�-S0A1E, with 80�.11b/g WLAN

ARK-1382-S2A1E Intel Core Duo ULV U2500 1.2 GHz, ultra-compact embedded box IPC

ARK-1388V-S0A1E Intel Celeron M ULV423 1.06 GHz, In-Vehicle box IPC

ARK-1388V-S1A1E Intel Core 2 Duo U7500 1.06 GHz, In-Vehicle box IPC

ARK-1300 SeriesUltra Compact &Feature Focused Box IPCs

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Product Selection Guide

* CRT is extended from DVI-I port by Y-cable

Model Name ARK-1310 ARK-1360 ARK-1370 ARK-1380 ARK-1382 ARK-1388

Features

Cost-effective, entry-level

automation system solution

Cost Effective Intel Atom Solution with miniPCIe Expansion

Slot

Low power consumptionwith -40°C operating

temperature

Mainstream solution for space

critical applications

Multi-display solution for signage

applications

Ultra compact,in-vehicle solution

Processor System

Processor x86 SoC 150 MHzIntel Atom Z510P 1.1GHz/Z530P

1.6GHz

AMD Geode LX800 500 MHz

Intel ULV Celeron M 600 MHz/1.0 GHz

Intel Core Duo ULV U2500 1.2 GHz /

Celeron M ULV 4�� 1.06 GHz

Intel Core � Duo ULV U7500 1.06

GHz/ Celeron M ULV 423 1.06 GHz

System Memory

Onboard 64 MB DDR memory (1�8

MB ptional)

Up to � GB DDR� SDRAM SODIMM

Up to 1 GB DDR SDRAM SODIMM

Up to 1 GB DDR SDRAM SODIMM

Up to � GB DDR� SDRAM SOD

Up to � GB DDR� SDRAM SODIMM

Graphics

CRT Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

LVDS 18/�4-bit LVDS (optional)

18/�4-bit LVDS (optional) 18-bit LVDS 36-bit LVDS - 36 - 36-bit LVDS

DVI - - - - Dual DVI-I -

TV Out - - - - - -

I/O Interface

Audio -High Definition Audio, Spk-out,

Mic-in

Line-in, Spkr-out, Mic-in

Line-in, Spkr-out, Mic-in

Spkr-out (Left and Right)

Spkr-out (Left and Right) Mic-in

Ethernet � x 10/100 Mbps 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps 1 x 10/100 Mbps 1 x 10/100 Mbps 1 x 10/100/1000

Mbps 1 x 10/100 Mbps

Keyboard/Mouse 1 x PS/� 1 x PS/� 1 x PS/� 1 x PS/� - -

USB � x USB �.0 4 x USB �.0 4 x USB �.0 4 x USB �.0 5 x USB 2.0 4 x USB �.0

eSATA - - - - 1 x eSATA -

Serial Port / Parallel Port

4 x RS-232/422/485 � x RS-��� � x RS-

232/422/485� x RS-

232/422/485� x RS-

232/422/485

1 x RS-���,� x RS-

232/422/485

Expansion - 1 x Mini PCIe 1 x PC Card Slot(PCMCIA/Card Bus)

1 x PC Card Slot(PCMCIA/Card Bus) - -

Wireless - - - -1 x 80�.11

b/g WLAN support (miniPCI)

Built-in GPS receiver, supports

50 channel1 x 80�.11 b/g WLAN (optional)

GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA

(optional)

Storage Solid State

Disk

One socket supports Type I/II

CompactFlash card

One socket supports Type I/II

CompactFlash card

One socket supports Type

I/II CompactFlash card

One socket supports Type

I/II CompactFlash card

One socket supports Type

I/II CompactFlash card

One socket supports Type

I/II CompactFlash card

HDD - - - - - -

Power Requirements

Input Voltage & Type DC 9 V ~ �4 V, AT DC 1�V ~ �4V, ATX

DC 9 V ~ �� V, AT/ATX min 6 VDC,

supports cold crank of ISO-7536

DC 9 V ~ 35 V, AT/ATX

DC 9 V ~ 35 V, AT/ATX

DC 9 V ~ �� V, AT/ATX min 6 VDC,

supports cold crank of ISO-7637

CertificationsEMC CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI

Safety UL, CCC, BSMI UL, CCC, BSMI UL, CCC, BSMI UL, CCC, BSMI UL, CCC, BSMI UL, CCC, BSMI

Dimensions (W x H x D)189 x 41 x 130.6 mm (7.44" x 1.61"

x 5.14")

189 x 41 x 130.6 mm (7.44" x 1.61"

x 5.14")

189 x 41 x 130.6 mm (7.44" x 1.61"

x 5.14")

189 x 41 x 130.6 mm (7.44" x 1.61"

x 5.14")

189 x 41 x 130.6 mm (7.44" x 1.61"

x 5.14")

189 x 63.76 x 130.6mm ( 7.44" x

2.51" x 5.14")

Operating Temperature w/ Extended

Temperture CF Card: -20 ~ 60°C

0 ~ 55°Cw/ Extended

Temperture CF Card: -40 ~ 60°C

0~60°C; w/ Extended

Temperture CF Card : -40 ~ 60°C(option)

0 ~ 60°C

w/ Extended Temperature CF Card and RAM

-20 ~ 60°C (ARK-1�88V-S0A1E)

-20 ~ 55°C (ARK-1�88V-S1A1E)

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Introduction & Selection Guide

Part Number Description

ARK-3360L-S6A1E Intel ATOM N450 1.6 GHz with 2G LAN + 4 COMs + miniPCIe, 12V only

ARK-3360F-S6A1E Intel ATOM N450 1.6 GHz with 3G LAN + 6 COMs + 2 miniPCIe, 12-24V DC

ARK-3390-1S1A1E Intel Core 2 Duo U7500 1.06G, Compact Box IPC

ARK-3390-1S6A1E Intel Core 2 Duo L2400 1.66G, Compact Box IPC

ARK-3399-1S0A1E Intel Celeron M 423 1.06G, Compact Box IPC

ARK-3399-1S1A1E Intel Core 2 Duo U7500 1.06G, Compact Box IPC

ARK-3399-1S6A1E Intel Core 2 Duo L2400 1.66G, Compact Box IPC

ARK-��00 series Box IPCs are the compact-size embedded systems with rich I/O functions. Low power consumption, flexible MIO expansions, and compact size make the ARK-��00 series the best choice for controller applications. In addition, the flexibility of VESA mount, DIN mount, and wall mount enable the ARK-��00 series to be mounted in most scenarios. As a result, ARK-��00 series is a great choice for general controllers in industrial applications.

ARK-3300 SeriesCompact Box IPCs

Ordering Information

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Model Name ARK-3360 ARK-3390 ARK-3399

Features Highly integrated multiple I/O ATOM fanless solution

Highly integrated multi I/O Core 2 Duo fanless solution

Core � Duo solution for signage/embedded system control

Processor System

Processor Intel ATOM N450 1.6GHz Intel Core Duo LV 1.66 GHz/ Core 2 Duo ULV 1.06 GHz

Intel Core Duo LV 1.66 GHz/Core 2 Duo ULV 1.06 GHz/Celeron M ULV 1.06 GHz

System Memory Up to � GB DDR� SDRAM SODIMM Up to � GB DDR� SDRAM SODIMM Up to � GB DDR� SDRAM SODIMM

Graphics

CRT Yes Yes Yes

LVDS 18-bit LVDS(Optional) 48-bit LVDS (optional) 48-bit LVDS

DVI - DVI-D -

TV Out - - -

I/O Interface

Audio High Definition Audio, Line-In, Spk-out, Mic-in Line-In, Line-out, Mic-in Line-In, Line-out, Mic-in

Ethernet � x 10/100/1000 Mbps � x 10/100/1000 Mbps 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps

Keyboard/Mouse 1 x PS/� (internal connector) 1 x PS/� 1 x PS/�

USB 6 x USB 2.0 5 x USB 2.0 5 x USB 2.0

eSATA - - -

Serial Port / Parallel Port

1 x RS-232, 3 x RS-232/422/485, 2 x RS-422/485

1 x RS-���,3 x RS-232/422/485,

2 x RS-422/485

1 x RS-���,1 x RS-232/422/485

Expansion 1 x MiniPCI, � x MiniPCIe Mini-PCI -

Wireless - - -

Storage Solid State Disk One Type I/II CompactFlash Card One Type I/II CompactFlash Card One Type I/II CompactFlash Card

HDD 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD bay 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD bay 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD bay

Power Requirements

Input Voltage & Type DC 1�V ~�4V, ATX DC 9 V ~ �4 V, ATX DC 9 V ~ �4 V, ATX

CertificationsEMC CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI

Safety UL, CCC, BSMI UL, CCC, BSMI UL, CCC, BSMI

Dimensions (W x H x D) 264.5 x 69.2 x 137.25 mm (10.41" x 2.72" x 5.4")

264.5 x 69.2 x 137.25 mm (10.41" x 2.72" x 5.40")

264.5 x 69.2 x 137.25 mm (10.41" x 2.72" x 5.40")

Operating Temperature w/ Extended Temperture HDD: 0 ~ 45°C & w/ Extended Temperture

CF: 0 ~ 60°C

w/ Extended Temperture HDD & CF: 0 ~ 55°C

w/ Extended Temperture HDD & CF: 0 ~ 55°C

Product Selection Guide

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Introduction & Selection Guide

Part Number Description

ARK-3202L-S6A1E Intel ATOM N270 1.6 GHz with 2G LAN + 2 COMs + 5 USB ports

ARK-3202F-S6A1E Intel ATOM N270 1.6 GHz with 2G LAN + 4 COMs + 5 USB ports + GPS + 2 mini-PCIe

ARK-3400F-S5A1E Intel® Celeron™ 370 (1.5 GHz ), Expansible Compact Box IPC

ARK-3400F-S0A1E Intel® Celeron™ 373 (1.0 GHz w/o L2 cache), Expansible Compact Box IPC

ARK-3420F-S6A1E Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 1.6 GHz, Expansible Compact Box IPC

ARK-3420F-S1A1E Intel Core 2 Duo U7500 1.06 GHz, Expansible Compact Box IPC

ARK-3420F-U0A1E Intel Celeron M 550 2.0 GHz, Expansible Compact Box IPC

Ordering Information

ARK-��00 series Box IPCs are designed in an ultra low profile aluminum housing (only 75 mm high) with rich I/O ports. The thermal engineering handles even a �4 Watt Intel® Core™� Duo processor without a fan. ARK-��00 series provides system integrators with a turn-key solution and a versatile application development path, without breaking the bank or missing time-to-market deadlines.

ARK-3200 SeriesSlim Box IPCs

ARK-3400 Series PCIe Expansible Compact Box IPCs

ARK-�400 series Box IPCs are ideal, application-ready system platform solutions. ARK-�400 series units come with two 2.5-inch HDD drive bays to meet large storage demands, flexible expansion with two PCI or PCIe alternative expansion slots, friendly, easy-access CF card, and removable HDD drive design. They are powered by an Intel® Core™� Duo/Celeron® M processor, support a wide range of input voltages, and are packed into small, rugged cases.

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Model Name ARK-3202 ARK-3400 ARK-3420

Features Cost-effective ATOM N�70 multiple function platform

Cost effectiveCeleron M solution with

� PCI expansion and multiple I/O

High performance with PCIe expansion and dual SATA HDDs for image processing and surveillance

Processor System

Processor Intel ATOM N270 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron M 370 1.5 GHz/Celeron M 373 1.0 GHz

Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 1.6 GHz/U7500 1.06GHz/

Celeron M 550 2.0 GHz

System Memory Up to � GB DDR� SDRAM SODIMM Up to � GB DDR� SDRAM SODIMM Up to 4 GB DDR� SDRAM SODIMM

Graphics

CRT Yes Yes Yes

LVDS 36-bit LVDS (Optional) Two 48-bit LVDS (Optional) 48-bit LVDS (Optional)

DVI Yes DVI-I DVI-I

TV Out - - -

I/O Interface

Audio Spk-out,Mic-in Line-In, Line-out, Mic-in Line-In, Line-out, Mic-in

Ethernet � x 10/100/1000 Mbps � x 10/100/1000 Mbps � x 10/100/1000 Mbps

Keyboard/Mouse 1 x PS/� - -

USB 5 x USB 2.0 6 x USB 2.0 6 x USB 2.0

eSATA - 1 x eSATA 1 x eSATA

Serial Port / Parallel Port

1 x RS-���, 3 x RS-232/422/485

� x RS-���,2 x RS-232/422/485

� x RS-���,2 x RS-232/422/485

Expansion - 1 x Mini PCI, � x PCI 1 x Mini PCIe,� x PCI/ PCIe (optional)

Wireless - - -

Storage Solid State Disk One Type I/II CompactFlash Card One Type I/II

CompactFlash CardOne Type I/II

CompactFlash Card

HDD 1 x 2.5" HDD bay 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD bay 2 x 2.5" SATA HDD bay

Power Requirements

Input Voltage & Type DC 1� V ~ �4 V, ATX DC 14 V ~ �4 V, AT/ATX DC 9 V ~ �4 V, AT/ATX

CertificationsEMC CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI

Safety UL, CCC, BSMI UL, CCC, BSMI UL, CCC, BSMI

Dimensions (W x H x D) 220 x 68 x 200 mm(8.66" x 2.67" x 7.87" )

220 x 102.5 x 200 mm (8.66" x 4.04" x 7.87" )

220 x 102.5 x 200 mm (8.66" x 4.04" x 7.87" )

Operating Temperature w/ Extended TemperatureHDD: 0 ~ 45°C & CF: 0 ~ 60°C

w/ Extended TemperatureHDD: -20 ~ 45°C & CF: -20 ~ 55°C

w/ Extended TemperatureHDD: -20 ~ 45°C & CF: -20 ~ 55°C

Product Selection Guide

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Introduction & Selection Guide

The ARK-5280 series Box IPCs are designed for slot CPU boards; ARK-5280s offer easy, modular, system expansion using PCI slots. These Box IPCs are ideal for applications involving machine automation, industrial plant, and cabinet integration.

Ordering Information

Part Number Description

ARK-4153Y-1L0A1E AMD Geode LX800, onboard 256 MB memory and 1 GB Flash Rugged box IPC

ARK-4153Y-BL0A1E ARK-4153Y-1L0A1E with WinCE6.0

ARK-4180Y-1S0A1E Intel Celeron M ULV 1 GHz Rugged embedded box IPC

ARK-4180Y-AS0A1E ARK-4180Y-1S0A1E with 512 MB memory, 1 GB CF, Windows XP Embedded

ARK-4180Y-1M0A1E Intel Celeron M ULV 600 MHz Rugged embedded box IPC

ARK-4180Y-AM0A1E ARK-4180Y-1M0A1E with 512 MB memory, 1 GB CF, Windows XP Embedded

ARK-5280-1S5A2ECeleron M 1.5 GHz Embedded Box Computer, with VGA/DVI, Fast Ethernet, 2 x USB ports, 4 x COM ports, AC97 Audio, 1 x PCI expansion slot and 1 x PCI/ISA (shared) expansion slot, Built-in 512 MB DDR SDRAM

ARK-5280-1S8A2EPentium M 1.8 GHz Embedded Box Computer, with VGA/DVI, Fast Ethernet, 2 x USB ports, 4 x COM ports, AC97 Audio, 1 x PCI expansion slot and 1 x PCI/ISA (shared) expansion slot, Built-in 512 MB DDR SDRAM

ARK-5280 SeriesPCI Slot Expandable Box IPCs

With PC/104 single board computers inside and the design to operate in extreme environments, the ARK-4000 series is equipped with shock/vibration resistance and an extended range of temperature endurance. This series is perfect for outdoor, military, and transportation applications.

ARK-4000 SeriesSlim PC/104 Rugged,Stackable Box IPCs

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Product Selection Guide

* CRT is extended from DVI-I port by Y-cable

Model Name ARK-4153 ARK-4180 ARK-5280

Features Expandable PC/104+ solution and-40 ~ 75°C operating temperature

Expandable PCI-104 performancesolution and -40 ~ 75°C operating

temperature

Fanless, Pentium M embedded Box IPC, with PCI/ISA expansion

Processor System

Processor AMD Geode LX800500 MHz

Intel ULV Celeron M600 MHz/1.0 GHz

Intel Pentium M 1.8 GHz/Celeron M 1.5 GHz

System Memory Onboard 256 MB DDR SDRAM Up to 1 GB DDR SDRAM SODIMM Up to � GB DDR SDRAM

Graphics

CRT Yes Yes Yes

LVDS - - 36-bit LVDS (Optional)

DVI - - DVI-D

TV Out - - -

I/O Interface

Audio Line-in, Line-out Line-in, Line-out Line-in, Spkr-out, Mic-in

Ethernet � x 10/100 Mbps 1 x 10/100 Mbps 1 x 10/100 Mbps

Keyboard/Mouse 1 x PS/� 1 x PS/� 1 x PS/�

USB 4 x USB �.0 6 x USB 2.0 � x USB �.0

eSATA - - -

Serial Port / Parallel Port

1 x RS-232/422/485,� x RS-��� / 1 x LPT � x RS-��� / 1 x LPT � x RS-���,

1 x RS-232/422/485

Expansion PC/104+ PCI-104 1 x PCI, and 1x PCI/ISA (shared)

Wireless - - -

Storage Solid State Disk Onboard Flash One socket supports type I

CompactFlash CardOne socket supports type I/II

CompactFlash Card

HDD - - 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD bay

Power Requirements

Input Voltage & Type DC 5 V AT DC 5 V AT DC 9 V ~ �� V, AT/ATX

CertificationsEMC CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI

Safety UL, CCC, BSMI UL, CCC, BSMI UL, CCC, BSMI

Dimensions (W x H x D) 164 x 49.2 x 170 mm(6.46" x 1.94" x 6.69")

164 x 49.2 x 170 mm(6.46" x 1.94" x 6.69")

1�7 x 189 x ��1 mm (5.39" x 7.40" x 8.70")

Operating Temperature -40~75°C -40~75°C w/ HDD:0 ~ 45°C; w/ Extended Temperture CF Card only:-20 ~ 55°C

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Application Story

ProjectAs a safe, comfortable, and convenient mode of transportation, the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) Skytrain has been transforming the Thai capital’s public transportation habits since December 1999. Both residents and visitors can now ride through central Bangkok, gliding above the traffic, noise, and aromas of the streets below. There are currently two routes that cover much of the central city, its many commercial, residential, and tourist areas, serving approximately 400,000 passengers a day. And expansion is planned for outlying areas. To enrich and to entertain passengers during their riding time, plasma/LCD/LED screens are implemented for airing commercials in trains, and at stations.

Requirements • Anti-vibration and shock resistant• Easy maintenance, with support for popular 16:9 widescreen LCDs• Plenty of processing ability for displaying, maintaining, and controlling digital multimedia content• A compact, fanless, temperature compliant system easily installed in small spaces• Built-in IEEE 80�.11b/g wireless LAN with antenna• Extended operation with adequate processing power, low energy consumption, and efficient cooling• Indoor/outdoor usability with a wide temperature range of operation (-20~60°C) and resistance to dust• Excellent reliability and stability

Gaining the Metro MindshareTrain & Station Digital Signage

Thailand

Server at Main StationWLAN AP

WLAN

VGAor LVDS

VGAor LVDS

VGAor LVDS

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In-Vehicle

ARK-3384Wireless Enabled, AC97 Audio, Three USB Fanless Embedded Computer

SystemWhether placed on platform trusses, side beams, above escalators and concourse booths, or in the cars themselves, Advantech’s ARK-��84 serves as the controller for each display. Connected to the back of each LCD display via VGA or LVDS, all units share a server through a hub. The connection be-tween the ARK-��84 and the hub is WLAN and each ARK-��84 has built-in IEEE 80�.11b/g wireless LAN with an antenna. The ARK-��84 receives and updates broadcasting content from the server at the main station by WLAN.

ConclusionCombined with wireless LAN, a 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet, three USB �.0 ports, two serial ports, digital LVDS and analog VGA/CRT display interfaces, the ARK-��84 was extremely well suited to BTS requirements. The ARK-3384 is supplied with AC97 dual output 6W stereo audio in a rugged, compact chassis ideal for intensive multimedia and data communication based applications. Its fanless opera-tion creates no noise and all electronics are conveniently protected in a housing with no vent holes, perfect for applications in which space and environmental demands are critical.

Advantech’s software customization services helped fine tune the Windows XP based operating sys-tem according to BTS needs. Additionally, BIOS changes such as the I/O COM port mode setting can be made without opening the unit. The ARK-��84 provides vivid displays, communication, and con-nectivity for the BTS Skytrain system, along with effective anti-vibration, thermal fins, and heat pipes for maximum reliability.

Suggested ApplicationImplementation

ARK-1382Intel® Core™ Duo ULV U2500 1.2 GHz Ultra-compact System, Supports Dual DVI Display

ARK-3390Intel® Core™ � Duo Automation Control System with Two Isolated COM Ports and GPIO

ARK-1388Ultra Compact, In-Vehicle Solu-tion with Safe Start/Shutdown and Wireless Functions

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Application Story

ProjectThe bus fleet of a major Italian city needed a reliable, easily maintained point-of-information (POI) system for their buses. This system needed to receive information from a central server, and broadcast streaming video or bus time-tables.

Advantech’s ARK-1380 ultra compact, fanless embedded computer won the bid, and now each year over 25 million city bus passengers, both residents and visitors, rely on this POI system for broadcast news, weather forecasts, information about shows and exhibitions, product commercials, and most importantly, city bus routes and schedules.

Requirements • A compact, fanless, temperature-compliant system, easily installed in small spaces• Anti-vibration and shock resistant (Vibration 5G and shock 50G)• Fully compatible with bus power systems (�4VDC)• Indoor/outdoor usability with a wide temperature range of operation (-20~60° C) • Easy maintenance and excellent reliability• Plenty of processing ability for displaying, maintaining, and controlling digital multimedia content• Extended operation with adequate processing power, low energy consumption, and efficient thermal cooling

Instant Commuter InformationBus Point-of-Information System

Italy

Base Transceiver Station

9~36VDC Wide Range Power Input

DVI

LCD Panel

Central Server

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In-Vehicle

SystemThe POI system on the buses receives information from the central station server, which handles a variety of programs catering to both passengers and visitors. And when a GPRS card is added to the ARK-1380, streaming video or location-specific timetable information can be displayed. This Advantech device comes equipped with a PCMCIA slot and can be attached to a monitor through its LVDS connector. The ARK-1�80 is also equipped with a �4VDC power input capability, which accom-modates vehicle power supplies.

ConclusionThe ARK-1�80 was the ideal solution for the bus system because it is an ultra-compact, fanless, fully sealed, robust embedded computer with an anti-vibration feature especially suited to ensuring maximum reliability. Designed for space-critical applications requiring low power consumption and no external cooling – perfect for a bus – all of its electronics are protected in a ruggedized, sealed, easily-mounted (VESA) housing. The ARK-1380 has a 36-bit LVDS display interface, AC97 audio, one LAN, four USBs, and two serial communication ports, plus PC Card interfaces for comprehensive mul-timedia, control, and communication capabilities to fulfill diverse application scenarios.

Advantech’s software customization services helped fine tune the Windows® XP-based operating sys-tem to fit the city’s fleet needs. Additionally, BIOS changes such as the I/O COM port mode setting can be made without opening the unit. The ARK-1380’s flexibility, compatibility, and reliability continue to serve the city bus system well.

Suggested ApplicationImplementation

ARK-1380Ultra Compact, Intel® ULV Celeron® M 1GHz with PC Card Slot, 4 x USB, CRT & LVDS, 1 x LAN, � x COM, Fanless Embed-ded Computer

ARK-3202Cost-effective Intel ATOM N�70 Multiple Function Platform

ARK-1382Intel® Core™ Duo ULV U2500 1.2 GHz Ultra-compact System, Supports Dual DVI Display

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Application Story

ProjectCommercial freight charges are normally assessed by volume, or at least partly so, and thus it is important to quickly and accurately measure volumes of shipping lots.

A customer that serves freight companies wanted to improve their volume-scanning offerings.

This customer’s previous-generation scanning solution was already automated to some degree, but required placing each cargo pallet in a designated space on the floor, then retiring for a few seconds while a ceiling-mounted scanner took measurements and calculated volume.

The customer wanted to streamline the operation with forklift-mounted scanners that would require no special posi-tioning, no extra placement and pick-up. Pallets could then be scanned directly and automatically, in the regular course of loading or unloading.

Requirements • Fast• Accurate• Forklift mounted• Vibration resistant • Stable and reliable• No manual measurements• No extra placement and pick-up• Excellent wireless communications• Voltage-tolerant to operate from forklift electrical supply

Super Efficient Forklift-mounted ScannerInstant Cargo Volumes

United States

USB

Cameras

WLAN Node

Warehouse Server

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In-Vehicle

System

Advantech worked together with the customer to assemble a system that could do the job. The elec-trical system in a forklift is variable, and at first the customer had specified a voltage range from 6 to 60 Vdc. This posed a problem when it turned out that accommodating such a wide range would require unexpected expense. When Advantech engineers inquired into the actual range of voltages encountered in daily forklift operations, they turned out to be considerably more stable than the cus-tomer had originally feared. As it turned out, the ARK-��90, with its ability to accept voltages from 9 to �4 Vdc, was more than adequate, and offered off-the-shelf savings without requiring expensive modifications.

Another question was the wireless communications system. Originally the customer was leaning to-ward the use of High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), similar to that used in mobile telephone systems. While true that HSDPA can provide excellent coverage over long distances, again the relative high cost was a concern. Ultimately, wireless LAN (WLAN) was chosen as the communications engine, and a WLAN card inserted into the ARK-��90. One or more WLAN access points installed in the upper corners of warehouses allow huge interior spaces to be covered completely.

The rest was easy. A pair of USB cameras were linked to the ARK-��90, and also a handheld optical scanner. When the forklift operator picks up a palette and scans in the waybill number, dual cameras mounted on the forklift run through a quick, accurate pallet scan. ARK-��90 takes care of control and calculations, and transmits the palette data via Wi-Fi to the warehouse server.

ConclusionThe sealed, fanless ARK-3390 again came through with flying colors, offering stable, reliable, vehicle-mounted control and communications, as well as helping to reduce costs on two important fronts. The new system cuts unnecessary motion from the cargo handling workflow, making it easier and more efficient. The customer is delighted to be able to offer this competitive new solution to its clients, and help speed the world’s goods on their way.

Suggested ApplicationImplementation

ARK-3390Intel® Core™ � Duo Automation Control System with Two Isolated COM Ports and GPIO

ARK-3360Highly Integrated Multiple I/O,New Generation Intel ATOM N450 CPU, Fanless Solution

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Application Story

ProjectA taxi company was interested in providing real-time infotainment systems for its passengers. The systems were to be installed as flat panel displays in the backs of front seat headrests, allowing for convenient viewing by backseat pas-sengers. Benefits to the passengers would include: GPS tracking, which should eliminate passenger concerns about routing, as well as advertisements and information of use to residents and travelers alike. Plans included display data covering hotels, restaurants, activities, local attractions, entertainment, and weather and safety bulletins. The taxi company anticipated recouping its investment, and more, through paid advertising.

Requirements • Durable• Easily maintained• Wireless• Reasonably priced• Able to tolerate automobile DC power

Taxi Passenger Information CenterThe Peace of Mind Ride

Hong Kong

VGA

GPS/GPRS

Touch Panel

Credit Card Reader

Camera

Thermal Printer LVDS

19

In-Vehicle

System

Advantech’s sealed, fanless ARK-1�88 proved the ideal platform for this in-vehicle system. Its wide range of acceptable input power and built-in resilience more than fulfilled the specified require-ments.

Outfitted with GPS and Wi-Fi communications, data updates are painless and automatic. A seven-inch LCD screen embedded in the back of the headrest provides crisp, lively displays designed to be of particular interest to commuters. The ARK-1�88 provides great performance in infotainment applica-tions.

ConclusionPassengers love the infotainment systems, especially the GPS readout, which lets them see just where they are, and where they are going. This gives peace of mind, especially for those unfamiliar with the city, quickly allaying any apprehensions about being “taken for a ride.”

The taxi company is rolling out their paid advertising program, and is already considering their next generation of in-vehicle infotainment systems, which may include interactive touch screens. This up-grade will depend, of course, on the success of the original system. Stay tuned.

Suggested ApplicationImplementation

ARK-1388Ultra Compact, In-Vehicle Solu-tion with Safe Start/Shutdown and Wireless Functions

ARK-1382Intel® Core™ Duo ULV U2500 1.2 GHz Ultra-compact System, Supports Dual DVI Display

ARK-3202Cost-effective Intel ATOM N�70 Multiple Function Platform

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Application Story

China

Korea

ProjectAs growing Asian airports of increasing importance, both Shanghai’s Pudong Airport in China and Seoul’s Inchon Air-port in Korea recently required reliable, low-maintenance FIDSs.

To manage heavy and ever-increasing passenger traffic, the two airports each needed a comprehensive system to assist its passengers by broadcasting information from a constantly updated database to multiple LCDs placed strate-gically throughout passenger facilities. These systems supply timely information regarding flight arrivals/departures, gate assignments, waiting halls, baggage area assignments, and even destination weather forecasts.

Considering Pudong averages almost �9 million passengers, and Inchon �1 million per year, top-notch solutions were deemed mission-critical. Any potential onsite technical problems could cause a series of consequences that might influence the operation of many other airports. Advantech’s ARK-5280 and ARK-3380 were selected to meet the chal-lenges in the two airports, respectively.

Requirements • Powerful processing ability for displaying, maintaining, and controlling digital multimedia in various formats• An excellent TCP/IP LAN solution through which the FIDS database, input terminals, and display monitors all connect

for real time display• Extended operation with adequate processing power, low energy consumption, and efficient thermal cooling• Electromagnetic compliance• Simple maintenance and increased dependability via an embedded operating system• A compact, fanless, temperature compliant system to fit into small control cabinets• Great reliability, stability, and connectivity• Future proof

Instant Broadcastsat International AirportsFlight Information Display System (FIDS)

Boarding Gate

Airport Lobby

VGA

DisplayVGA

Display

Database

LAN

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Suggested ApplicationImplementation

Display Control

SystemTo provide passengers and visitors with instant information, the ARK-5280 and ARK-3380 receive data from the airport’s central FIDS server regarding flight schedules, luggage claim locations, weath-er reports, and other public-related information. Depending upon location, embedded computers dis-play information on 16:9 or 4:3 LCDs placed in vertical or horizontal orientations. Because of their compact and integrated designs, both the ARK-5280 and ARK-3380 are easily installed behind each LCD display, thereby concealing and protecting cables and wires. In the Pudong Airport application, the ARK-5280 was selectively expanded with a PCI graphic card to support up to 1920 x 1080, high definition resolution -- for larger displays, such as in the airport lobby. For smaller displays, such as at the boarding gates, the ARK-5280 built-in VGA interface was more than adequate. Each Compact Embedded Computer supports simultaneous dual displays, which helps to reduce total system cost.

Featuring real time display, the FIDS database, input terminals, and display monitors are all con-nected via a TCP/IP compliant LAN. The ARK-5280 and ARK-3380 fanless and energy efficient de-signs ensure utmost reliability, keeping passengers constantly updated with flight information and announcements at a glance. In the event of a power outage, the ARK-1000/3000/4000/5000 series support the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) for remote reboot.

ConclusionHigh performance, fanless, compact embedded computers, the ARK-5280 and ARK-3380 proved to be ideal solutions for the FIDS at the airports. The dual independent VGA/SVGA/DVI displays and anti-vibration features (cushioned HDD bay, rubber expansion card holder), plus a rich selection of I/Os, and support for up to 1 or � GB RAM, all made these models the answers to the airports’ current and future requirements. The ARK-5280 demonstrated its flexibility with the addition of the PCI ex-pansion board. Capable of operating over a wide power range, and equipped with mounting brackets to complement their compact designs, the ARK-5280 and ARK-3380 adapted well to the two airport environments.

ARK-3400Cost Effective Intel® Celeron® M Solution with� PCI Expan-sion Slots and Multiple I/O

ARK-3420High Performance Solution with PCIe Expansion and Dual SATA HDDs for Image Processing and Surveillance Applications

ARK-3390Intel® Core™ � Duo Automation Control System with Two Isolated COM Ports and GPIO

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Application Story

ProjectA leading provider of visualization and display solutions was tasked with furnishing indoor/outdoor public LED displays for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Such displays have been gaining in popularity, proving an ideal medium for live and recorded broadcasts of sports, news, and commercials.

Installed throughout key venues, both indoors and out, these colorful LCD displays serve to broadcast live competi-tions, show game schedules and athlete scores, as well as to broadcast commercials and announcements.

Approximately 30 thousand athletes from 205 countries would rely upon the information presented on the Olympic displays, and tens of thousands of onsite fans would closely watch the results of each game. Any display problems could have significant impact on both the audience and the athletes. The display provider sought a partner that could be depended upon for totally reliable hardware. Advantech’s fanless, fully sealed ARK-��80 and ARK-1�70 embedded computers were selected to meet the Olympic challenge.

Requirements • Support a wide range of formats• Excellent reliability and stability• Handle complicated content management• Extended operation with adequate processing power, low energy consumption, and efficient thermal cooling• Weatherized, fanless design• Indoor/outdoor usability with a wide operating temperature range (-20 ~ 60°C), and dust resistance• Easy integration and maintenance

Informative LED Screensat the 2008 OlympicsSporting Event Display System

China

VGA

LED Monitoring System & Backup Display System

LED Videowall

Central Server

LAN

LAN

VGA

COMCOM

Display System for Videowall

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Suggested ApplicationImplementation

Display Control

SystemEach LED display solution positioned either indoors or outdoors around the Olympic venue utilizes ARK-��80 for display and non-stop broadcasting, and ARK-1�70 for monitoring the display system and communicating with the server. ARK-1�70 also serves as the backup system for ARK-��80, dis-playing static images if the ARK-��80 undergoes maintenance.

In the Olympic display system, the ARK-��80 receives broadcast contents via Ethernet. The ARK-1�70 LED display monitor connects to the LED screens and to the ARK-��80 via COM port, and to the server via LAN. It continuously monitors the performance of the videowall display system. Should any problem occur, the system sends an alert to the management center so a technician can be im-mediately dispatched.

Advantech’s fanless and fully-sealed dustproof mechanical design, the featured thermal fins and heat pipes, and the low energy consumption -- all work together to ensure robust management of compli-cated content such as scheduled commercials, graphic animations, and Olympic team logo displays.

ConclusionBoth Advantech’s ARK-��80 and ARK-1�70 are compact, fanless, fully sealed embedded computers that fit seamlessly into the Olympic plan. Designed for space-critical applications requiring low power consumption, all electronics are protected in ruggedized, sealed housings conveniently integrated into the LCD display solutions.

No external cooling is necessary and the ARK-3380 features rich display interfaces, including 36-bit LVDS, CRT/VGA, DVI and s-video. Combining AC97 Audio, one LAN, one USB, and two serial communi-cation ports, the ARK-��80 brings comprehensive multimedia, control, and communications together to offer a solid display control solution. Designed with an AMD Geode LX800 500 MHz processor, two COM ports and four USBs, the ARK-1�70 also meets or surpasses the requirements of the Olympic LED monitoring system.

Advantech’s software customization services helped fine tune the Windows® XP based operating system to accommodate Olympic display needs. Additionally, BIOS changes such as the I/O COM port mode setting can be made without opening the unit. The ARK-1000/3000/4000/5000 series is proud to be chosen to provide vivid displays, communication, and connectivity for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

ARK-1370Ultra Compact, AMD® Geode™ LX800 with PC Card Slot, 4 x USB, 1 x LVDS, 1 x LAN, � x COM, 1 x 10/100 LAN, Fanless Embedded Computer

ARK-3420High Performance Solution with PCIe Expansion and Dual SATA HDDs for Image Processing and Surveillance Applications

ARK-1360Cost effective Intel Atom solution with miniPCIe expansion slot

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Application Story

Project

With environmental awareness growing in people all over the world, energy control, carbon reduction, and global warm-ing are increasingly major political and economic concerns. In order to push energy efficiency and carbon reduction, the Taipei city government has been encouraging its citizens to use non-polluting bicycles for short journeys. With reference to successful projects in some European countries and elsewhere, the government decided to implement a pilot scheme for a public bicycle rental system in central Taipei. The system is named “U-Bike,” and started public service in March, �009.

As a global leader in Industrial Computers, Advantech takes social responsibilities seriously and always does its best to protect the environment. Advantech has also successfully participated in projects in the renewable energy field, such as wind and solar power generation. So the decision to use Advantech products in the bicycle rental system launched in Taipei City was a natural choice.

Requirements • Must be water-proof, vibration resistant, with strong wind and heat resistance to survive in an outdoor KIOSK envi-

ronment• Tolerate a wide temperature range, from -40° C to 75° C• Compact size• Excellent stability and reliability• Rich I/O connections to accommodate screen display, audio output, keyboard, card reader, card sensor, network

transmission, bicycle locking mechanism

Green Transportationin Metropolitan AreasIntegrated Bicycle Rental System

Taiwan

Credit Card Reader

Printer

RFID Card Reader

Keyboard

Display

Lock

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Self-service Kiosk

System

Each U-Bike KIOSK machine is equipped with two ARK-4180 systems. One system works as the rental control system, providing computer screen displays, audio output, a keyboard for entering passwords, a credit card reader and metro card sensor, and network transmission. The other system controls security for the bicycles. The ARK-4180 uses wide-temperature-range components and a specially designed copper heat pipe that quickly conducts interior heat to the thick heatsinks on both sides of the chassis. These features ensure the system works stably even under a scorching sun. ARK-4180 supports a wide range of temperatures, ranging from -40° C to 75° C, which ensures the units can start at low temperatures and continue working accurately at high temperatures. ARK-4180’s com-pact size (137 x 189 x 221 mm) fits nicely within the space requirements of outdoor KIOSK machines. ARK-4180 is the best choice for applications in outdoor environments like bicycle rental systems.

ConclusionThe bicycle rental system is expected to expand to all districts in Taipei City, and then to other cit-ies, and of course reliability is crucial to its adoption and success. Because of Advantech’s long experience and expertise in the embedded market, and also because of their high reliability, robust build, and flexible integration, the client chose ARK-4180 embedded box IPCs to be at the core of the system. The rugged construction also effectively protects the system in the event of accident or at-tempted vandalism. The sealed aluminum chassis meets or exceeds the specifications for lightness, heat resistance, as well as wind, water, and vibration resistance. This ensures system stability in spite of the typhoons and earthquakes that are sometimes encountered in Taiwan.

Suggested ApplicationImplementation

ARK-4180Modular, stackable system, Intel Celeron M 600 MHz/1.0 GHz processor, -40 ~ +75°C, fanless, compact embedded computer

ARK-3400Cost Effective Intel® Celeron® M Solution with� PCI Expan-sion Slots and Multiple I/O

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Application Story

France

ProjectRising grocery prices mean large quantity wholesale purchasing becomes more appealing. As wholesale selections increase, so do the sizes and weights of individual items. Smart sellers know an older customer base will need more assistance with handling their purchases now and in the future.

Advantech’s ARK-3383 fanless, embedded computers in outdoor kiosks are helping a major supermarket chain in France provide better services to its customers. Many kiosks are placed in the parking lot. When customers arrive, they can first use the kiosk to order large and heavy products, such as large bottles of water or multi-packs of dry goods. After they complete their other purchases inside the supermarket, the heavy items they ordered at the kiosk will be ready to be loaded by employees directly into the car.

Requirements • Indoor/outdoor usability with a wide temperature range of operation (-20~60°C)• Excellent reliability and stability• Sealed, fanless construction to protect from dust• Extended operation with adequate processing power, low energy consumption, and efficient thermal cooling• Sufficient USB and COM ports to connect to various devices• A compact, fanless, temperature compliant system easily installed in small spaces• Sufficient processing ability for the multiple purposes• PC-based open architecture, easy to develop and maintain, and able to integrate many devices

Self-Service SupermarketRetail Kiosk

LCD display for commercial

Touch Screen

USB1USB�

USB�

USB4

CCD CameraVGA

Cash AcceptorBarcode Reader

LAN�

COM�

RFID Payment LAN1

COM1

USB5

COM�

LVDS

Dot Matrix Printer

Thermal Printer

Secure Card Reader

ERP System

Mic In, Speak Out

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Self-service Kiosk

SystemAdvantech’s ARK-3383 is the central controller for each kiosk. USB1 through USB5 connect to a cash validator, a barcode reader (for membership cards), an RFID reader (for digital purses/smart cards), a CCD camera, and a dot matrix printer (to print a shopping list for pick up). COM1 connects to a credit/debit card reader; COM2 to a thermal printer (to print credit card receipt); COM3 connects to a touch screen, with associated LVDS connection for display. VGA connects to the second display to broadcast commercials or product promotion information.

The kiosk is also equipped with a microphone and speaker in case a customer encounters a prob-lem and needs to speak to customer services. Both microphone and speakers are connected to the ARK-��8� through AC97 Audio, mic-in, speaker-out, while the ARK-��8� itself connects to the superstore’s inventory and management system through LAN.

ConclusionThe ARK-��8� fanless compact embedded computer combines seven USB �.0 ports, four serial ports, dual Ethernet, as well as other industrial features. It is housed in a rugged, compact, aluminum chassis ideal for intensive control and communication based applications -- precisely what the French supermarket chain requires. All electronics are conveniently protected in a compact housing with no vent holes, ideal for kiosks in which space and environmental demands are critical.

The ARK-��8� features a choice of either a built-in Intel® ultra low voltage Celeron® M or low voltage Intel Pentium® M processor and has independent dual display capability with both VGA and LVDS interfaces. Advantech’s ARK-��8� also comes with Brightness Control API (part of Advantech’s SUSI - Secure & Unified Smart Interface) that allows a developer to interface with Windows XP and Windows CE PCs to easily control brightness for good readability even in sunlight.

Suggested ApplicationImplementation

ARK-3383Seven USB �.0, Four Serial, Dual LAN, AC97 Audio, Fanless Embedded Computer

ARK-3390Intel® Core™ � Duo Automation Control System with Two Isolated COM Ports and GPIO

ARK-3400Cost Effective Intel® Celeron® M Solution with� PCI Expansion Slots and Multiple I/O

ARK-3360Highly Integrated Multiple I/O,New Generation Intel ATOM N450 CPU, Fanless Solution

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Application Story

Africa

ProjectA capital city in Africa is experiencing growth and with it, increasing vehicle traffic. To help manage the burgeoning flow of vehicles, a network of local video surveillance systems covers more than 350 intersections. This network, in conjunction with Advantech’s ARK-4180C all-in-one industrial computer, will simultaneously manage over 1,000 high quality real-time video streams, which will be viewed by authorities monitoring the key interactions of the city. Record-ing and video management are fully supported, as well as an effective data traffic management system that prioritizes data flow and prevents network overbooking.

In addition to the traffic control system, urban surveillance, and the all-important public safety, the system can also provide video streaming to the Internet. Ultimately, the transportation authority of the capital city plans to build a na-tionwide, IP-based MPEG-4 video network infrastructure.

Requirements • Up to 1GHz image processing power• MPEG-1/�/4 hardware compression and decompression• Simultaneous � channel preview, encoding and decoding• Sufficient I/Os for various devices• Anti-vibration to ensure maximum reliability• Outdoor usability with a wide operating temperature range (0~70°C)• Fanless and fully sealed mechanical design• Cooled by thermal fins, heat pipes, and a heat diffuser• Easy integration, easy maintenance, and few parts• Rugged and easily mounted

City Security and Traffic ManagementRoad/Traffic Surveillance System

Central Monitoring

Capture CardDVP-�4�0

External USB HDD

BNC

Vedio In Camera

USB

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Intelligent Transportation

SystemIntegrating ARK-4180 and DVP-�4�0, the ARK-4180C captures image data from the camera, com-presses the image, and sends the data to the server. The capital city’s transportation authority’s networked video and distributed recording system provides: encoding (MPEG-� & MPEG-4) and digital recording for video streaming; management and control of video streams and serial data across the network (30fps NTSC and 25fps PAL on each channel); integration with the Ethernet backbone for multicasting and quality of service; decoding of video streams and still pictures for viewing via the internet gateway; and system control via remote real-time monitoring for diagnostics and mainte-nance.

Cameras are connected by BNC cables, the USB port connects to the HDD for plentiful image data storage space, and the LAN connects to the server -- all work together to make travel in the capital city safe and efficient, no matter what your means of transportation.

ConclusionAn all-in-one industrial computer, the ARK-4180 comes standard with a Celeron® M 1GHz processor and supports up to six USB �.0 ports, two RS-��� connectors, line-in, line-out, LAN, and VGA func-tions. With its PC/104 expansion capability, ARK-4180 is able to add a DVP-�4�0 video codec card. DVP-�4�0 also supports � channel, full-motion, simultaneous video/audio capture and compres-sion/decompression. It uses a high performance MPEG-1/�/4 hardware codec to provide video with D1 resolution at 30fps or 25fps and MPEG-1 Layer II audio. The integrated ARK-4180C system is ultra compact and offers superior resistance against harsh environments fraught with heat, dust, and extremes of humidity.

An additional customized aluminum heat spreader links the video codec module to the aluminum casing to facilitate heat dissipation, contributing to the ARK-4180C’s impressive operating tempera-ture range (0~70° C). Its ultra small size and robust, fanless construction are ideal features for outdoor applications, plus the units are dust and fungus resistant. With customized I/O service and an SDK that supports Windows® 2000/XP with VC++ sample code, the ARK-4180C amply fulfills the needs of the capital city’s transportation authority.

Suggested ApplicationImplementation

ARK-3390Intel® Core™ � Duo Automation Control System with Two Isolated COM Ports and GPIO

ARK-4180Modular, stackable system, Intel Celeron M 600 MHz/1.0 GHz processor, -40 ~ +75°C, fanless, compact embedded computer

ARK-3360Highly Integrated Multiple I/O,New Generation Intel ATOM N450 CPU, Fanless Solution

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Application Story

China

ProjectChina’s booming economy has led to a significant increase in automobile ownership, and hence a growing need for more roads. China started developing its modern highway system in 1984, and as of 2006 it encompassed over 45,000 km of highway. This is the second longest in the world, lagging only behind the United States. And the Chinese highway system is currently growing by an average of �,000 km per year. This ever-increasing labyrinth of highways has served upwards of 50 million vehicles (June 2007) and, perhaps not surprisingly, traffic violations have risen in suit.

To address this problem, an effective monitoring system was required to insure public security against traffic violations and more serious crimes. This innovative monitoring system utilizes real-time CCD image processing while success-fully eradicating common difficulties affecting the rates of video capture, image definition, and recognition. Three ma-jor outputs register panoramic views of offending vehicles, recording elements crucial to identification and culpability, including license plate pictures, speed, and aggravating circumstances. Advantech’s ARK-��8� fanless, embedded computer was chosen as part of the solution.

Requirements • Built to withstand fluctuating weather conditions, temperatures (-20~60 °C), shocks, and vibrations• Fully sealed to protect against dust and water• Easy to maintain and install with the utmost reliability• Compact design, fanless, low power consumption• Four 10/100Base-T Fast Ethernet ports with LAN bypass support on LAN � and LAN �• Accepts a wide range of DC power sources

Highway SurveillanceIntelligent Vehicle Monitoring and Recording System

LAN

USB

Central Monitoring

LAN

CCD Camera

LAN

USB

CCD Camera

USB

CCD Camera

USB

CCD Camera

LAN LAN

USB

LAN

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Intelligent Transportation

SystemThe China highway system requires high quality LANs for image data, and ARK-��8� with its four LAN ports is more than adequate. Each surveillance camera is connected by USB to its ARK-��8� control-ler. The camera is already integrated with a graphic card that makes the AD (analog-to-digital) conver-sion. Throughout the entire system, all of the ARK-��8� are connected to the server via Ethernet with LAN bypass support on LAN � and LAN �. This partnership has made it possible for China to have an effective, fast, and reliable method to monitor their burgeoning highways.

ConclusionThe ARK-��8� fanless embedded box computer four LAN port interfaces and other industrial features into a rugged, compact metal chassis for Ethernet network intensive based applications. The fanless operation provides noise protection when deployed in external environments. The ARK-��8� fanless compact embedded computer is perfectly suited for embedded PC applications. All electronics are conveniently protected in a compact sealed housing, and are equipped with thermal fins and heat pipes for easy cooling, ideal when space and environmental demands are crucial, as in the case of China’s outdoor system.

Not only did the ARK-��8� provide vivid communication and connectivity for China’s highway system, Advantech’s software customization services helped fine tune the Windows XP based OS according to the needs of the China highway development department.

Suggested ApplicationImplementation

ARK-3382Four LAN, Fanless Embedded Computer

ARK-3420High Performance Solution with PCIe Expansion and Dual SATA HDDs for Image Processing and Surveillance Applications

ARK-3360Highly Integrated Multiple I/O,New Generation Intel ATOM N450 CPU, Fanless Solution

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Application Story

Japan China

United States Canada

Motor Production Quality ControlQuality Monitoring System

CCD Camera(for automated opticalinspection, AOI)

Vehicle Assembly Quality Control

Auto Paint Quality Control4�" Touch Screen

COM/VGA

BNC

LAN

Video capture Card

A/D Card

Switch/Router

Switch/Router

Total Quality Monitoring System

LAN

LAN

ProjectFollowing its principles of continuous improvement, a major Japanese automobile manufacturer will upgrade its qual-ity control system in both its North American and Asian manufacturing centers. This quality control system will be applied to the vehicle assembly and the automotive paint sections of the factories.

Vehicle assembly is an extremely complicated process with thousands of parts and countless details to be managed, while automotive paint not only demonstrates the quality of the car before the potential buyer decides to go on a test drive, it also works as an extremely important barrier to prevent corrosion. Advantech’s ARK-3380 and ARK-5280 fan-less, embedded computers were selected to create an effective monitoring system to ensure that both assembly and painting processes are performed to top quality standards.

Requirements • Sufficient computing power and low energy consumption• Extremely compact, sealed construction, fanless operation, and mountable at the back of a touch screen• Anti-vibration to ensure maximum reliability• Easy integration and easy maintenance• PCI expansion capability for image capture• Embedded software support

Server

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Factory Automation

SystemThe Japan automaker’s quality control system includes vehicle assembly, and auto paint. For each area, there are many check points to test different aspects of quality.

The ARK-5280 serves as the key controller for the vehicle assembly quality control line. Two PCI cards were added to it – a video capture card and an analog to digital card. With the PCI expansion, the ARK-5280 is connected to CCD cameras which inspect the quality of assembly. For the auto paint quality control line, the ARK-��80 connects to 4�” touch screens through RS-���. At each quality control station, an operator checks the assigned item and records the score through the touch screen.

The data from both systems is sent to a central server. Overall, a total quality monitoring system, utiliz-ing Advantech’s ARK-5280 and ARK-3380, connects to the server via LAN for easy management.

ConclusionFeaturing either a built-in Intel® ultra low voltage Celeron® M or Intel Pentium® M low voltage pro-cessor, both the ARK-3380 and the ARK-5280 are powerful, robust, fanless, embedded computers. Highly suitable for embedded and industrial PC applications requiring high processor performance within a limited space, the ARK-5280 features two PCI slots for application expansion and system integration, while the ARK-��80 combines a rich display interface and other industrial features into a rugged, compact metal chassis for image-based monitoring applications.

Suggested ApplicationImplementation

ARK-3420High Performance Solution with PCIe Expansion and Dual SATA HDDs for Image Processing and Surveillance Applications

ARK-3390Intel® Core™ � Duo Automation Control System with Two Isolated COM Ports and GPIO

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Application Story

Taiwan

ProjectDue to the continuous development and popularity of consumer electronics, such as LCD TVs, LCD monitors and notebook PCs, global demand for TFT-LCD (thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels) keeps increasing. A major TFT-LCD manufacturer in Taiwan with 7.5-generation (1950 x 2250 mm) LCD production needed to have a full range of new inspection systems.

Automated defect inspection is absolutely necessary to ensure the quality of large, mass-produced LCD panels. The manufacturer’s goal is to sell 100% “no failure” screens, therefore, a fast and highly accurate visual inspection of each finished assembly is essential. Before and after each step in the complete manufacturing process, an alignment is necessary to ensure the glass is positioned accurately. Advantech’s ARK-5280 fanless embedded computer, with two add-on PCI cards, was chosen as the key component for an Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) alignment system.

Requirements • Excellent computing power with Pentium M 1.8GHz CPU to handle image data• All-in-one set with both image grabbing and LED lighting control capability• Four independent image grab channels with BNC/HIROSE connectors• Four independent channels for 5 - 50V LED light with software control• Embedded software supports most of the popular image process libraries, such as Matrox Imaging Library (MIL), eVision, HALCON• Windows XP Embedded ready with MUI and EWF functions• Extremely compact, sealed construction with fanless operation

LCD Production Quality ControlAOI Alignment System

COM

LPT

S/W Encryption Key

PCI-1720U4-ch Isolated Analog Output Card

DVP-7020Video Capture Card

BNC / HIROSE

LED Light Connector

PCI

PCI

LED Light

CCD Camera

PLC Motion/IO Control

CCD Camera

LED Light

G7.5 Glass(1950 x 2250 mm)

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Factory Automation

SystemThe glass defect inspection equipment is for 7.5G glass substrates, capable of inspecting LCD glass plates up to 1950 x 2250 mm. The equipment performs a variety of critical tasks: image grabbing and processing, defect location, statistical computation, as well as data analysis and review. Before and after the defect inspection processing is preceded, the alignment procedure is conducted to ensure the TFT-LCD to be inspected is precisely positioned on the system. This procedure is fundamental and critical, as incorrect position of the glass on the system may lead to serious inspection error. The AOI alignment systems are implemented at many stages through the manufacturing process.

Advantech’s ARK-5280 operates with two added PCI cards. The first is a 4-channel PCI-bus Image Grabber Card with BNC or Hirose interface, which is connected to a CCD camera. The CCD camera captures the image of the cross mark on the glass, and calculates the variance from the absolute X and Y coordinates. According to the variance, it further moves the glass to an ideal position through PLC. The second PCI card is a 4-channel isolated analog output card. With this card, this system features 4-channel LED light software control. The system connects to LED light through a standard LED connector interface. It could enable 5 – 50V wide-range LED light which illuminates the image to amplify features that need to be inspected.

Also, the ARK-5280 connects to an encryption key via printer port. This ensures the security of the API. The printer port further provides easy access for a wide range of image process libraries, as most image process libraries in the world are available through printer port dongles.

ConclusionAdvantech’s ARK-5280 is a powerful, robust, fanless, embedded box computer that is compact enough to fit in small spaces. Its high performance rate was an exact match for the Taiwan LCD maker’s requirements. The ARK-5280 supports Socket 478 processors up to 1.8 GHz such as the Intel® ultra low voltage Celeron® M or the low voltage Intel Pentium® M. Featuring two PCI slots for application expansion and system integration, the ARK-5280 also comes with four USB 2.0 and four standard serial port interfaces. It supports up to � GB of DDR SDRAM and has dual independent display support from built-in CRT/VGA and DVI interfaces.

Offering great flexibility in space critical environments, the ARK-5280 is ideal for embedded system applications required by machine automation, industrial plants, and cabinet integration. Its rubber-ized anti-vibration card-holder for system cards, combined with an anti-vibration HDD-bay, ensure maximum reliability; plus, the ARK’s simple, modularized, user-friendly design is ready for quick instal-lation, as well as easy expansion and maintenance.

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Application Story

China

ProjectIn preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympics as well as future energy demands, China built a wind turbine power plant to provide clean electricity for Beijing and the Olympic Games. Wind power is clean, plentiful, renewable, widely dis-tributed, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions when it takes the place of fossil-fuel-derived electricity. Wind power can be produced by large scale wind farms connected to electrical grids, as well as by individual turbines for providing electricity to isolated locations. At the end of �007, worldwide capacity of wind-powered generators was 94.1 giga-watts. Although wind power currently represents just over 1% of world-wide electricity use, between 2000 and 2007 wind power generation increased more than fivefold globally.

In 2007, the capacity of wind-powered generators in China was 6.1 gigawatts. Advantech’s ARK-3382 fanless, embed-ded computer operates the local monitoring system from within each wind power generating device, helping to provide power for Beijing city and the Olympic Games.

Requirements • Built to withstand fluctuating and harsh weather conditions, temperatures (-20~60° C), shocks, and vibrations• Multiple 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports • Compact, fully sealed, fanless design to protect against dust• High processing power (over 1GHz), low energy consumption• Accepts DC power source• Extended life, high MTBF• Connects to a 15” touch screen (DC power input) to show status of all devices• Designed with thermal fins and heat pipes for easy cooling• Embedded operating system for simple maintenance and increased reliability

Clean Energy for the 2008 OlympicsWind Power Generation Monitoring System

Touch Screen

LVDS

RS-���

Ethernet 100m Cable

WAN

LMCS CMCS

Central Monitoring

LAN LAN

Ethernet to COM Ethernet to COM Ethernet to COM

RS-��� RS-��� RS-���

Devices measure wind speed, voltage of power generator, current, input / output,rotation rate, and temperatures of bearings and gear boxes.

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Facility Management

SystemThe wind power generation monitoring system in China consists of two major parts – a central moni-toring and control system (CMCS) and a local monitoring and control system (LMCS). Each wind tur-bine has one LMCS. The local monitoring and control systems are connected to the CMCS through a LAN. Attached devices measure wind speed, power generator voltage, current, input/output, rate of rotation, plus the temperatures of bearings and the gear box.

With four LAN ports, the ARK-��8� is capable of connecting to various turbine-related devices to col-lect data. Using a LAN connection, the cable can reach up to 100 meters. In contrast, if a COM con-nection is used, cable length must be much shorter and quality of transmissions is erratic.

Advantech’s ARK-��8� works as the heart of the remote LMCS, controlling and checking turbine functions, in addition to collecting data from various devices. It feeds the system’s status back to the CMCS and records the exact times and conditions of any irregularities; a productivity report is processed at regular intervals.

ConclusionThe ARK-��8� fanless compact embedded computer combines four LAN port interfaces and practical industrial functions into a rugged, compact metal chassis for network intensive based applications. Its fanless design increases MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure). That, matched with its features -- reliable, dust-proof, low maintenance, wide operating temperature range -- makes the ARK-��8� extremely suitable for wind turbine applications, which include lack of on-site operators, and a high exposure to dust and broad temperature ranges.

Housing plenty of LAN ports, four 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet with LAN bypass support on LAN 2 and LAN �, and either a built-in Intel® ultra low voltage Celeron® M or Intel Pentium® M low voltage pro-cessor, the ARK-3382 made an ideal solution to supply clean energy to Beijing for the 2008 Olympics and beyond.

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Application Story

Hong Kong

ProjectBecause of its efficiency and affordability, Hong Kong’s Mass Transit Railway (MTR) system is a major mode of public transport averaging over 4 million trips and 3,415,000 passengers each weekday. The MTR network includes 211.6 km of rail with 150 stations, of which 82 are railway stations and 68 are light rail stops.

As passenger traffic continues to increase, integration of the smart card fare-payment technology into the MTR system has further enhanced commuting ease. The “Touch and Go” smart card has become so popular in Hong Kong that over 1� million smart cards are being actively used by the territory’s 7 million people. With Advantech’s ARK-��81, all devices are centrally controlled to keep the system running smoothly.

Requirements • A compact, fanless, temperature compliant system easily installed in small spaces• Light weight with excellent reliability and stability• Extended operation with adequate processing power, low energy consumption, and efficient cooling• Sufficient COM ports for connection with various devices• LAN port for communicating with the control center• Embedded operating system for simple maintenance and increased reliability

Gateway to the Mass Transit RailwayAccess Control System

5~7" LCD panel

RFID Card Reader

Magnetic Card Reader

LEDIndicator

Gatway

18-bit LVDS

COM�

Data Server in Control Center

COM�COM1

DO

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Facility Management

SystemAdvantech’s ARK-3381 works as a central controller, integrating multiple devices to keep the Hong Kong MTR system operating at its optimum. The ARK-��81 connects to the LED indicator, (which shows the direction of the entrance/exit gateway), a magnetic card reader (for single journey tickets), and an RFID card reader (for multiple journey tickets). It also connects to a gateway access control through digital out (DO), a 5~7” LCD panel via an 18-bit LVDS (to show the ticket’s monetary value), and the data server in the MTR station’s main control center via a LAN.

ConclusionThe ARK-��81 fanless compact embedded computer comes with either a built-in Intel® ultra low voltage Celeron® M or a low voltage Intel Pentium® M processor, seven serial port interfaces (5 x RS-232/422/485 and 2 x RS-232), and other industrial features all packed into a rugged, compact metal chassis for intensive communication based applications. Its sealed construction and fanless operation minimizes noise, as well as protects it from dust, moisture, and other substances found in close proximity to the teeming public.

Advantech’s ARK-3381 is perfectly suited for embedded PC applications; it has dual PCI 1284 printer ports, dual independent display capability, anti-vibration features to ensure maximum reliability, ac-cepts a wide range of DC power sources, and is easy to maintain -- making it the ideal solution for Hong Kong’s MTR gateway system.

ARK-3381Seven Serial Ports, � Printer Ports, Fanless Embedded Computer

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