Recently, Linux has been adopted widely by many users because of the properties of stability, open source, and free charge. In the mean while, the development of Linux is supported by many large international companies and the function in Linux is not inferior to Windows so that Linux OS is more and more popular and accepted. On the other hand, the hardware requirement that Linux OS can works in embedded system smoothly is not high, just only 386 CPU or better and 8 MB RAM. Therefore except Win CE of Microsoft, Linux has been alreadyanother good choice in embedded OS.
LinPAC-8000 is the second generation PAC of ICP DAS. It equips a powerful CPU module running a Linux kernel 2.6 operating system, variant connectivity (VGA, USB, Ethernet, RS-232/485) and slots for high performance parallel I/O modules (high profile I-8K series) and serial-type I/O modules (high profile I-87K I/O modules).
Compared with the first generation LinCon -8000, it not only improves the CPU performance and upgrading OS (from Linux kernel 2.4 to Linux kernel 2.6), but also adds many reliability features, such as dual LAN, redundant power input, dual battery backup SRAM, etc. That’s the most powerful control system.
The LinPAC-8000 gives users all of the best features of both traditional PLCs and Windows capable PCs. The LinPAC-8000 includes a VGA port allowing users to choose a regular LCD monitor for display of HMI application, USB port to connect with Keyboard, Mouse, USB device for storage or touch monitor, micro SD/microSDHC memory for storage of program and data. The figure is the general application for LinPAC-8000.
[ Development Environment ] LinPAC SDK :
ICP DAS provides the library file － libi8k.a which includes all the functions of the I-7000/8000/87k series modules. Users just install LinPAC SDK in Windows PC, the cygwin environment will be established automatically and users can develop LinPAC-8000 applications easily by GNU C Language. Otherwise, users can also use Java to develop LinPAC applications.
Note: Cygwin is a Linux-like environment for Windows
[ Built-in Server ] Web Server :
Through these servers, users active web pages can be placed in the LinPAC and make LinPAC be a Web Site. Ftp Server, Telnet Server, SSH Server:
Through these servers, users can remote control and transfer files with LinPAC by encrypting mode. UPnP :
UPnP allows automatic discovery and control of services available on the network from other devices without user intervention.
[ Supported Communication ] Wireless LAN, PPP over Modem, GPRS, Ethernet, Dual LAN,
LinPAC can be connected to internet by Wireless, Modem, GPRS or Ethernet method and users can also combine two LAN via LinPAC. VxComm :
With VxComm Server in the LinPAC, users can remote control RS-232/422/485 COM ports in the LinPAC via users’ PC. Expansion serial ports :
With the I-8000 communication modules, LinPAC-8000 can handle up to 30 serial ports. Support USB to Serial Converter --- 7560、7561 、7563 :
When 7560/61/63 converter module is plugged in the LinPAC, the additional com port will be added in the LinPAC including RS-232/485.
[ Security ] Unique Serial Number：
As soon as “Unique Serial Number” added in users’ program, then users’ program will be locked for this LinPAC.
[ Java ] JVM, JIOD( Java I/O Driver) :
Users can also use Java Language to Write/Compile l/O program in the LinPAC.
[ Interpreter ] Perl, PHP :
The program written by Perl and PHP interpret language can be also executed in the LinPAC.
[ GUI ] GTK+ Library
Users can write LinPAC GUI programs by using GTK+ library.
[ Other ] USB WebCam :
When WebCam is plugged in the LinPAC, the video will show by using built-in video program. RAM Disk :
Users' programs can be saved in four places of LinPAC including: RAM, microSD, microSDHC, Flash memory Resolution : 32 bit 800 x 600
There are one resolution mode supported in the LinPAC. OEM LinPAC Boot Logo
