Advantech announced PPC-6151C – the first configurable panel PC available on the market. Featuring a 15” true-flat resistive touch TFT LCD display and an optimized chassis with 2.5” SATA HDD bay, PPC-6151C can be equipped with various certified mini-ITX motherboards and configured to specific application requirements.
In addition to multiple I/O ports, including RS232/422/485, DisplayPort 1.2, VGA, USB 3.0, Line-Out, Mic-In, the system features an integrated PCI/PCIe x4 slot to enable flexible expansion for increased functionality. The entire system is CE and FCC Class A certified while the front panel is IP65 rated for protection from water and dust, making PPC-6151C the ideal system for industrial applications in a wide range of environments.
PPC-6151C is the firstcommercially available configurable panel PC compatible with any mini-ITX motherboard. Because traditional panel PCs feature proprietary display panels and touch sensors, connecting them to a third-party motherboard is nearly impossible. Consequently, customers disatisfied with these systems were required to build custom models from barebone units, resulting in extended lead times and increased costs due to minimum order quantities (MOQs).
Advantech resolved this issue by developing a proprietary daughter board that transmits display panel signals to the motherboard. This allows customers to select their preferred mini-ITX motherboard platform and configure the system specifications and functions according to their usage requirements and budget considerations, rather than overspending on redundant features.
Besides enabling customers to select boardsthat satisfy their exact requirements, the PPC-6151C’s flexible design means that in the event of a motherboard failure, a replacement motherboard of the same model can be directly installed on-site. This eliminates the costs of sending the system back to the RMA center for repair and significantly reduces operational downtime.
