APCBB32 B & R Automation
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The B & R Automation APCBB32 is an industrial PC unit in the APC Industrial Automation PC Units series and features 2 Ethernet ports with 1 Gbit/s speed. It has 5 USB 2.0 ports, 2 RS232 ports, and a female DVI-I panel interface. The device includes 2 CompactFlash Type I slots and has onboard SRAM of 512 kB.
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The APCBB32 is an embedded computer unit from B & R Automation in the APC Industrial Automation PC Units series. It serves as the central control layer inside machine cells, providing deterministic processing for motion, safety, and HMI tasks while linking to field devices through onboard communication ports and removable storage devices. In a typical installation, it runs application logic, coordinates motion tasks, and exchanges data with operator interfaces from the same hardware platform. This arrangement supports compact automation systems that need dependable real-time control without a separate standalone PC.
The system starts through a BIOS boot process and can load its operating environment from two CompactFlash Type I slots, allowing application files and retained data to be stored on removable media. It includes 512 kB of directly addressable onboard SRAM for high-speed buffering, while 192 kB is retained across power cycles for persistent variables. Runtime support is backed by a battery rated at 950 mAh, which maintains the real-time clock and CMOS settings when external power is unavailable. Network communication is provided through dual Ethernet channels with a link speed of up to 1 Gbit/s, and the motherboard also includes one add-on interface slot, two RS-232 ports, and a female DVI-I connector for display output. The serial ports allow connection to legacy peripherals, and the DVI-I output supports direct integration with external monitors.
Front-side access includes 5 USB 2.0 ports for keyboards, storage devices, and service accessories. Audio functions are handled by an AC97 codec, which provides the unit's audio interface for basic sound input and output compatibility in local machine interfaces. During a power loss, the internal power-failure logic marked MTCX preserves the system state for 10 ms, giving the CPU a brief interval to store the most recent data. The combination of dual Ethernet connections, two CompactFlash slots, and the add-on interface slot supports continuous operation in distributed control environments where communication uptime and data retention are important.
Frequently Asked Questions about APCBB32:
Q: What Ethernet connectivity does the APCBB32 offer?
A: The APCBB32 is equipped with two Ethernet ports, each capable of speeds up to 1 Gbit/s.
Q: How many USB ports are available on the APCBB32 and what standard do they support?
A: There are five USB 2.0 ports available on the APCBB32 for external device connections.
Q: How much onboard SRAM does the APCBB32 provide?
A: The APCBB32 features 512 kB of onboard SRAM for memory operations.
Q: What type and how many CompactFlash slots are on the APCBB32?
A: This model includes two Type I CompactFlash slots for data storage expansion.
Q: What kind of panel interface is included on the APCBB32?
A: The APCBB32 provides a female DVI-I panel interface for display connections.
