The WP-8000-CE7 is the new generation Windows CE 7.0 based PAC (Programmable Automation Controller) of ICP DAS. Each WP-8000-CE7 is equipped with a Cortex-A8 (1.0 GHz) CPU running a Windows CE 7.0 operating system, a variant of input/output ports (VGA, USB, Ethernet, RS-232/485), and 1/4/8 expansion I/O slots that can be used to integrate high performance I-8K (parallel-type) and I-87K (serial-type) series I/O modules.

Its operating system,Windows CE 7.0, has many advantages, including hard real-time capability, small core size, fast boot speed, interrupt handling at a deeper level, achievable deterministic control and low cost. Using Windows CE 7.0 in the WP-8000-CE7 gives it the ability to run PC-based Control software such as Visual Basic.NET, Visual C#, Embedded Visual C++, SCADA software, Soft PLC …etc.

● Remote Maintenance via FTP Server and VCEP Software
The FTP server is used for uploading applications or downloading data. And VCEP is designed for managing the WP-8000-CE7. VCEP can synchronize every movements (screen, keyboard and mouse actions) between the PC and the WP-8000-CE7 via the Ethernet. By using the FTP server and VCEP, you can update and manage the WP-8000-CE7 remotely via the Ethernet.

On the WP-8000-CE7, ICP DAS provides the following software solutions to fit in different applications.

1. Visual Studio .Net 2008 and VC solution: SDK as well as demo programs for C#, VB.Net and VC are provided.
2. SoftPLC solution:
   A. ISaGRAF supports IEC61131-3 languages, Ladder Diagram (LD), Structured Text (ST), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Sequential Function Chart (SFC), Instruction List (IL), and Flow Chart (FC).
   B. KW-software supports IEC61131-3 languages and HMI features.
3. SCADA solution: Indusoft provides simple “drag and drop”, “point and click” developing environment for HMI and SCADA applications.

● Built-in VGA Port
A built-in VGA port can be directly connected to a regular LCD display. Users can operate the HMI or SCADA software (running on the WP-8000-CE7) with display, keyboard and mouse just as how they usually did on regular PCs.

● 64-bit Hardware Serial Number
The 64-bit hardware serial number is unique and individual. Every serial number of WP-8000-CE7 is different. Users can add a checking mechanism to their AP to prevent software from pirating.

● 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.

● Dual Ethernet Ports
WP-8000-CE7 provides two Gigabit 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 WP-8000-CE7 from failing by the power loss, the power module is designed with two inputs. The WP-8000-CE7 can keep working even one power input fails, and mean while there is a relay output for informing the power failure.

● Ventilated Housing Design Allows Operation Between -25°C ~ +75°C
Each WP-8000-CE7 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 WP-8000-CE7 operating between -25°C and +75°C.