Advantech introduces the EKI-1121L and 1122L ARM-based Industrial
Communication Controllers that offer pre-installed embedded Linux
operation system for user-developed communications, monitoring and
control applications.
Based on an ARM 7 SoC (System on Chip), the gateways feature a dual
10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, and one or two serial ports that are
configurable for RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485. The products are Underwriters
Laboratories (UL) Class 1, Division 2 approved and are suited for oil
and gas, mining and chemical processing applications. Suited for
demanding environments, the products are packaged in metal IP30 rated
chassis; also include DIN-rail and direct panel mounts for easy
installation. Paul Wacker, Advatntech Product Manager for Industrial Communication Products, says,"The inherent networking capabilities of LInux mean these devices are ideal for protocol conversion and store-and-forward data collection gateways." Advantech Corp., Industrial Automation Groupwww.advantech.com
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