User`s manual

2 CPC-2347 User's Manual
1.1 Introduction
Advantech's new Card-PC, the CPC-2347, a truly an all-in-one 486
processor-based single board computer comes equipped with 32M
DRAM , an SVGA interface which supports CRT monitor with up to
4MB display memory, a 10/100 base-T Ethernet interface and a
Compact Flash solid state disk socket. In addition, it is equipped
with two RS-232 serial ports. One bi-directional printer port
supports SPP, ECP and EPP modes, an IDE HDD interface and a
floppy disk controller, as well as one PCI interface for functional
expansion. With its industrial grade reliability, the CPC-2347 can
operate continuously at temperatures up to 140 F (60 C). This
compact unit offers all these functions within the space of a 2.5"
hard disk drive (68mm * 100mm). The numerous features provide an
ideal price/performance solution for high-end commercial and
industrial applications where stability and reliability are essential.
The Card-PC CPC-2347's power can be supplied through a SO
DIMM socket or an on-board power connector, thus, the CPC-2347
can be embedded into the user's system board or used as a single
board application.
The PCI bus, HDD, FDD and parallel interface are connected with
user's system board by a SO DIMM socket. This form factor has
the benefits of easy maintenance, the ability to replace a damaged
card within 30 seconds, further more, the Card PC can easily
upgrade from 486 to Pentium without changing the user's system
board.
The CPC-2347 provides many useful functions in a tiny card, and
reserves a small connector for other extension modules, such as the
CPC-2520 VGA/LCD module. It provides more flexible functions
according to user's different application. The CPC-2347 is compact;
highly integrated; and easy to maintain, upgrade, and install. These
features make it ideal for applications of small industrial controller,
Panel PC, security system, Internet gateway, instruments, medical
equipment, building automation and so on.