Avalue Technology SLP-WHG slot PC

Avalue Technology has launched the SLP-WHG: a high-performance slot PC with EtherCAT. Intelligent factory solutions like the slot PC can connect and extract data even from legacy systems or non-digitised environments, refining the data for intelligent management and data-driven digital transformation. The PC is designed to meet high-performance industrial automation applications with short cycle time, synchronised read speeds and data security.

The device features an Intel 8th Generation Core processor in a fanless chassis. Capacious DDR4 memory capacities up to 32 GB total provide fast memory caching opportunities or plenty of overhead for even large runtime applications. M.2 expansion opportunities are available for Wi-Fi, SSD storage and GNSS, plus PCI-Express 4x and 1x slots for add-in cards such as motion controller, digital or analog I/O and video capture. Rich I/O includes three Gigabit Ethernet, four COM ports, four USB 3 ports (3x Type-A, 1x Type-C), three HDMI display output and one 2.5″ SATA drive bay.

The product is designed to withstand harsh environments and supports wide DC voltage input between 12 and 24 V, and wide operating temperatures from -20 to 50°C. The company provides VESA mounting options in the chassis so the PC can be fixed to a wall, device or unit. Furthermore, the device is CE/FCC Class A certified.

Avalue EtherCAT enhances throughput by up to 30% compared to equivalent devices without EtherCAT, the company claims. It offers time-deterministic synchronous control for a wide variety of automation usage. It supports third-party EtherCAT assistive-module support, giving operators the freedom to choose different motors and I/O based on cost/performance needs, thereby building an efficient operating environment. Deployment of each new system is fast and efficient due to Avalue’s easy-to-use utilities.