WP-8000-CE7 Introduction

The WP-8000-CE7/WP-8000 is the new generation Windows CE 7.0 based PAC (Programmable Automation Controller) of ICP DAS. Each WP-8000-CE7/WP-8000 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.

Software Features

Windows CE 7.0/5.0

  • Web Server
  • FTP Server
  • Telnet Server
  • Support PC based software: Visual Studio.NET

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/WP-8000. VCEP can synchronize every movements (screen, keyboard and mouse actions) between the PC and the WP-8000-CE7/WP-8000 via the Ethernet. By using the FTP server and VCEP, you can update and manage the WP-8000-CE7/WP-8000 remotely via the Ethernet.

Rich Software Solutions

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

  • Visual Studio .Net 2008 and VC solution: SDK as well as demo programs for C#, VB.Net and VC are provided.
  • SoftPLC solution:
    • 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).
    • KW-software supports IEC61131-3 languages and HMI features.
  • SCADA solution: Indusoft provides simple “drag and drop”, “point and click” developing environment for HMI and SCADA applications.

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. Users can operate the HMI or SCADA software (running on the WP-8000-CE7/WP-8000) 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/WP-8000 PAC is different. Users can add a checking mechanism to their AP to prevent software from pirating.

Rich I/O Expansion Ability (RS-232/485, Ethernet, FRnet, CAN)

Beside the local I/O slots, WP-8000-CE7/WP-8000 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.

Dual Ethernet Ports

WP-8000-CE7/WP-8000 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/WP-8000 from failing by the power loss, the power module is designed with two inputs. The WP-8000-CE7/WP-8000 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/WP-8000 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/WP-8000 operating between -25°C and +75°C.

Standard WP-8000-CE7 (Windows Compact Embedded 7.0 Inside
The controller supports the following software development tools:
1. DLLs of I/O modules for eVC, VS.Net 2003/2005/2008
2. DLLs of Modbus/RTU and Modbus/TCP for eVC and VS.Net 2003/2005/2008
3. OPC server (Quicker)
Model CPU System
Memory
Non-Volatile
Memory
Storage VGA
Resolution
Ethernet
Port
USB
Port
RS-232/
RS-485
I/O
Expansion
WP-8121-CE7  Cortex-A8,
1.0 GHz
512 MB
DDR3
SDRAM
512 KB
MRAM,
16 KB
EEPROM
256 MB
Flash,
4 GB
microSD
card
800 x 600
1024 x 768
2 2 2 1
WP-8421-CE7  4 4
WP-8821-CE7  8
 
Standard WP-8000 (Windows Compact Embedded 5.0 Inside
The controller supports the following software development tools:
1. DLLs of I/O modules for eVC, VS.Net 2003/2005/2008
2. DLLs of Modbus/RTU and Modbus/TCP for eVC and VS.Net 2003/2005/2008
3. OPC server (Quicker)
Model CPU System
Memory
Non-Volatile
Memory
Storage VGA
Resolution
Ethernet
Port
USB
Port
RS-232/
RS-485
I/O
Expansion
WP-8141-EN  PXA270 or
compatible,
32-bit,
520 MHz
128 MB
SDRAM
512 KB
Dual battery
backup SRAMM,
16 KB
EEPROM
96 MB
Flash,
4 GB
microSD
card
640 x 480
800 x 600
2 1 4 1
WP-8441-EN  4
WP-8841-EN  8
 

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.

I-8K/I-87K Series I/O Modules

Remote I/O Selection

WP-8000 to WP-9000-CE7

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WP-8000 to WP-8000-CE7

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