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required. Thanks to their superior perfor-
mance and attractive pricing, the fifth genera-
tion chips are well suited to upgrade from the
former embedded PC models. With the great
performance and reduced energy require-
ments conferred by the new chips, as well
as the more compact design and convenient
selection of features, the BOXER-6638U is
first to consider.
Featuring a modular design, the OMNI Series
can be fitted with a number of modules to
expand its base capabilities. This line belongs
to expandable panel PCs with the pioneering
model. While customizable panel PCs are
nothing new, they often involve stripping the
system device down to its individual com-
ponents and reassembling it to its requested
specifications. The OMNI shortens the lead
time involved by adopting a modular design,
making the customization process as easy as
building Lego toy bricks. To bridge the gap
between industrial networks and IIoT, Aaeon
cooperates with HMS IXXAT INpact solu-
tion to enhance the industrial Ethernet ability.
IXXAT INpact allows you to connect a PC to
any industrial network. It combines proven
Anybus technology with years of know-how
in the area of PC interfaces. Under the IXXAT
INpact brand, HMS delivers communication
solutions for machines, safety and automo-
tive. IXXAT INpact solutions are especially
tailored for communication within machines,
safety systems and the automotive sector.
This offering from HMS Industrial Networks
includes the products and services needed to
solve advanced communication issues. Pow-
ered by Intel Celeron, Atom and Core-i pro-
cessor, the OMNI series deliver enhanced
performance over its preceding models with
high display resolution, up to 32G memory
support and VESA 100/panel mount design.
Some of the most popular expansion inter-
faces and I/Os, such as USB type A x 1 for USB
3.0, USB type A x 3 for USB 2.0, HDMI x 1,
and 3-pin terminal block x 1 for 9~30 V DC
power input, are also featured in the device,
making it suited for any industrial or HMI
display applications.
The panel accomplishes this with a sim-
ple connector on the main CPU box, which
houses the CPU as well as other essential
components on the rear of the panel. Dubbed
the OMNI-slot, each module is connected
to the CPU box through this slot-like USB
device. This plug and play approach not only
makes customization and expansion much
easier, it enables the device to be NRE free,
hence driving the overall cost down. A total
of eight modules are currently available: a
USB/ COM/ LAN combo module, a dual LAN
module, a Mini-Card and SIM card mod-
ule, an RS-232/422/485 module, an isolated
RS-232/422/485 module, a digital I/O module,
a CAN Bus module, and an audio module.
The OMNI series offer multiple choices from
10.4” to 21” supporting 4:3 and 16:9 projective
capacitive (P-CAP) and full-flat 5 wire resis-
tive touch-screen (RTS) with a full aluminum
chassis that offers wider operating tempera-
ture and superior cooling over other contem-
poraries out in the market. The everlasting
popularity in toy bricks serves as the basis
for this design concept. Through the use of
modules, including/excluding certain features
on the device can be done effortlessly, which
is the direction AAEON is taking for future
OMNI-products.
Aaeon has had outstanding achievements in
delivering intelligent system products, such as
rugged Panel PCs, expandable industrial com-
puters, full-HD infotainment displays, rugged
tablets, embedded computers and related
accessories. These products can be applied
today in all facets of digital signage, transpor-
tation, industrial automation, healthcare, hos-
pitality, harbor/marine, military/government
and energy sectors. The company offers fast
customization services for its range of slim
embedded computers and fanless embedded
controllers (BOXER Easy program), and all
other system products according to customer
requirements and regulations. Having earned
the highest degree of trust from tier-1 custom-
ers, it has furthered this service to end-to-end
DMS services that can assist large custom-
ers with volume production, beginning with
design to contract manufacturing. Quality
assurance of our system products ensuring
excellent product performance has been the
key to our growing global customer base in
all areas.
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Figure 2. BOXER-6638U: an economical model.
Figure 3. OMNI-Modular HMI Panel PC
