In-Rack Industrial PC for ControlLogix

PC56

The PC56 is an industrial in-rack PC for the ControlLogix platform. Driven by a powerful 500MHz AMD processor, the module serves as a powerful platform for those applications requiring or benefiting from custom development. A direct connection to the ControlLogix backplane gives the PC56 read and write connectivity to the CLX 55XX processor data tables. This direct connection between the CLX data tables and the PC56's ability to support Serial, Ethernet, ControlNet and DeviceNet serial and Ethernet communications makes the PC56 an ideal solution for today's analytical and data centric applications. The PC56 is a high-performance tool capable of supporting those needing to meet today's IT and e-commerce requirements, or simply those that need a powerful processing engine to augment their ControlLogix solution.

Features and Benefits

• Supports several operating systems; Windows CE, XP
• Embedded 500MHz AMD processor
• Fanless for quiet operation
• 10/100 10-BaseT Ethernet
• Direct CLX processor read/write access
• Type II Compact Flash socket
• Stacking PCI Expansion Bus for high-speed connection to accessory modules
• Available 40 GB IDE Drive PCI Expansion Module

Key OEM Features

The PC56 has several key features designed specifically to allow OEMs to develop the high performance applications needed in industrial automation applications:

• High Precision Real Time Clock
• Applications can be secured to module type and/or to module serial number
• Auxiliary timer (CE only)
• PowerFail Monitor (Allows data storage to BBRAM)

Benefits

• Provides easy data collection connectivity
• Rigidly integrates traditional PLC and PC technology
• Integrates multiple vendor programs in a single chassis
• Enhances the control functions of the ControlLogix platform by adding the openness and processing power of the PC
• Meets net control and information automation requirements
• Perfect for tightly integrated OEM applications
• Meets new IT requirements

Applications

• HMI and SCADA integration
• IT Server applications -- Java, CGI, HTML, PHP
• Industrial WEB Server
• eDiagnostics
• Integrated Bar code Management System
• Relational Database Management with SQL
• OEM/User C/C++ application development
• Automated Process Quality and Optimization
• Data Historical and Analysis

Specifications

Hardware Specifications

Environmental Specifications

Operating System

The PC56 modules are ordered and shipped with the selected operating system pre-installed on the module. Operating system versions are as follows:

• Windows XP
• Windows CE 5.0

Engineering Support

Prosoft Technology. can provide additional technical support to ease and expedite the development and implementation of applications on the PC56. This support is available by ordering the PC56 Developer's Support Kit. Contact the factory for additional information.