XP-8000-CE6 series is x86-based PAC of ICP DAS. It combines the functionality and openness of PC, the reliability of a programmable logic controller (PLC), and the intelligence of I/O modules. Compared with PC and PLC, PAC has batter price/performance. Moreover, XP-8000-CE6 can be widely used in factory automation, building automation, machine automation, laboratory automation, chemical industry, environmental monitoring, M2M…etc.
XP-8000-CE6 is equipped with an x86-based CPU running a Windows Embedded Standard operating system, various connectivity (VGA, USB, Ethernet, RS-232/RS-485) and 0/1/3/7 slot(s) for high performance parallel I/O modules.
Windows CE 6 is a compact and real-time OS used to quickly create time critical and high performance applications. With Windows CE 6, users can use familiar tools (VS .NET 2005/2008) to develop software. Its kernel architecture supports significantly more simultaneously running processes, from 32 up to 32,000 simultaneous processes, each of which can run in a 2GB virtual memory address space. This allows developers to incorporate larger numbers of more complex applications into the XP-8000-CE6. Further more, the development tools of Soft PLC (ISaGRAF/Win-GRAF ) and SCADA (InduSoft) are also available.
Software Features
- Web Server
- FTP Server
- SQL Compact Edition 3.5
- .NET Compact Framework 3.5
- Remote Display
- OPC Server (NAPOPC_CE6 DA Server)
- Soft PLC solution: XP-8xx7-CE6 (ISaGRAF inside)
- SCADA solution: XP-8xx9-CE6 (InduSoft inside)
Hardware Features
Powerful CPU Module
The most important features of the CPU module are
- Cortex-A8 (1.0 GHz)
- 512 MB SDRAM (DDR3)
Built-in VGA Port
A built-in VGA port can be directly connected to a regular LCD display.
64-bit Hardware Serial Number
The 64-bit hardware serial number is unique and individual. Every serial number of XP-8000-CE6 PAC is different. Users can add a checking mechanism to their AP to prevent software from pirating.
Built-in Flash Disk
In normal situation, users can store their AP or data to the CF card or USB Flash disk. But in some vibration environment (for example, like driving ships, trains), the two storage media would be bad connection. Then the built-in Flash disk will be the best storage media in such the vibration environment.
Rich I/O Expansion Ability (RS-232/485, Ethernet, FRnet, CAN)
Beside the local I/O slots, XP-8000-CE6 also equips several RS-232/485 ports, two Ethernet ports to connect serial I/O and Ethernet I/O. And with FRnet and CAN communication module in local slot, FRnet I/O and CAN devices are easy to be integrated.
Dual Watchdog Timer
A system could be hanged up when the OS or the AP fails. There are two watchdogs (OS watchdog and AP watchdog) designed to automatically reset the CPU when the situations happen. The design will increase the reliability of the system.
Non-volatile Memory (512 KB)
To retain important data while power off, non-volatile memory is the ideal design. The PAC is equipped with a 512 KB Non-volatile Memory.
Dual Ethernet Ports
The PAC provides two Ethernet ports. The two Ethernet ports can be used to implement redundant Ethernet communication and separate Ethernet communication (one for global Internet, one for private Ethernet).
Redundant Power Inputs
To prevent the PAC from failing by the power loss, the power module is designed with two input connectors. Once a power input fails, the power module switches to the other power input. And there is a relay output for informing the power failure.
Ventilated Housing Design Allows Operation Between -25°C ~ +75°C
Each XP-8000-CE6 is housed in a plastic-based box with a column-like ventilator that can help to cool the working environment inside the box and allow the XP-8000-CE6 operating between -25°C and +75°C.
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Standard XP-8000-CE6 (Windows Compact Embedded 6.0 Inside)
The controller supports following software development tools: 1. DLLs of I/O modules for VS.Net 2005/2008 2. DLLs of Modbus/RTU and Modbus/TCP for VS.Net 2005/2008 3. OPC server (Quicker) |
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| Model | CPU | System Memory |
Non-Volatile Memory |
Storage | VGA Resolution |
Ethernet Port |
USB Port |
RS-232/ RS-485 |
I/O Slot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP-8031-CE6 | x86 CPU, 1.0 GHz dual-core |
2 GB DDR3 SDRAM |
512 KB MRAM, 16 KB EEPROM |
32 GB Flash, 8 GB CF Card |
640 x 480,
800 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768 |
2 | 4 | 5 | - |
| XP-8131-CE6 | 4 | 1 | |||||||
| XP-8331-CE6 | 3 | ||||||||
| XP-8731-CE6 | 7 | ||||||||
There are two types of I/O communication bus, parallel bus and serial bus. The parallel bus type I/O modules (high profile I-8K series) are high speed ones used only in the PACs including XPAC, WinPAC, iPAC, ViewPAC, etc. And the serial bus type I/O modules (high profile I-87K series) are low speed ones used in both PACs including XPAC, WinPAC, iPAC, ViewPAC, etc., and I/O expansion units including RU87Pn, ET-87Pn, USB-87Pn, etc.
The differences between the two series are listed as follows:
| Model | I-8K Series | I-87K Series |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Interface | Parallel Bus | Serial Bus |
| Protocol | - | DCON |
| Communication Speed | Fast | Slow |
| DI with Latched Function | - | Yes |
| DI with Counter Input | - | Yes (100 Hz) |
| Power on Value | Yes | Yes |
| Safe Value | Yes | Yes |
| Programmable Slew-Rate for AO Module | - | Yes |
For more information, please go to the following web page.
Remote I/O Selection
Ethernet
The available Ethernet I/O devices are ET-7000, ET-7200, ET-87P4/8-MTCP and I-8KE4/8-MTCP. The PAC can access them in Modbus/TCP protocol. A nModbus.dll is provided for C#, VB.net programming.
RS-485
The PACs are equipped with the RS485 COM ports which enable the transmission rate up to a maximum of 115.2 Kbps. The medium for connection is a twisted-pair, multi-drop, 2-wire RS-485 network that can link I-7000, M-7000, RU-87Pn with high profile I-87K modules. To access M-7000, a nModbus.dll is provided for C#, VB.net programming. To access I-7000 and RU-87Pn with high profile I-87K modules, PACSDK is provided for C#, VB.net, VC and VB programming.
FRnet
FRnet is an innovative industrial field bus that has many special features, such as high-speed deterministic I/O control, real I/O synchronization capabilities, non-protocol communication, and easy programming. With a FRnet communication module (I-8172W), the PAC can link FRnet I/O modules to implement high-speed distributed I/O (FR-2000 series). To access I-8172W, a pac_i8172w.dll is provided for C#, VB.net, VC and VB programming.
CAN Bus
The Controller Area Network (CAN) is a serial communication way, which efficiently supports distributed real-time control with a very high level of security. It provides the error-processing mechanisms and concepts of message priority. These features can improve the network reliability and transmission efficiency. Furthermore, CAN supplies the multi-master capabilities, and is especially suited for networking“intelligent” devices as well as sensors and actuators within a system or a sub-system. With I-8123, I-8124, I-87120, the PAC is able to demonstrate every feature of CAN, CANopen, and DeviceNet.
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