P5MB1/5 B & R Automation
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The B & R Automation P5MB1/5 is part of the P5 Circuit Boards series and features an integrated arithmetic processor without a socket and a BIOS using AWARD EliteBIOS with Plug And Play capability. It supports up to 128 MB of EDO or FPM DRAM via 2 PS/2 SIMM memory sockets and includes an Intel 430HX chipset. The board offers video outputs for FPD with Panellink and CRT VGA DSUB, as well as both PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse and 2 RS232 serial ports with 16-byte FIFO.
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The P5MB1/5 is an industrial motherboard from B&R Automation in the P5 Circuit Boards series. Intended for embedded machine control platforms, the board couples the CPU, memory, and peripheral logic required to run real-time PLC tasks and operator displays. By consolidating processing and I/O on one printed circuit assembly, it simplifies cabinet wiring and shortens system response times in automated packaging, material handling, and cell-level supervision.
Processing duties are handled by an integrated arithmetic unit that is soldered directly to the board, while an AWARD EliteBIOS provides plug-and-play device recognition and stores setup data in a FlashPROM that backs up CMOS settings. The core logic is built around the Intel 430HX chipset, providing cache control and a 64-bit memory bus that supports up to 128 MB of main DRAM. The board has two PS/2 SIMM slots for memory, and a vacant ZIF Socket 7 allows a Pentium-class processor to be added when higher performance is required. Temperature sensors monitor the CPU, the I/O section, and the display unit to help prevent excessive heat buildup.
For operator interaction and field wiring, the board includes an Enhanced AT PS/2 keyboard connector, a matching PS/2 mouse port, and an external floppy disk header so legacy service media can be loaded without opening the cabinet. It also provides two RS232 serial channels with 16-byte FIFOs for touch panels or barcode readers, while the parallel port can switch between SPP, EPP, or ECP modes for printer or data acquisition interfaces. Graphics leave the board through FPD (Panellink) + CRT VGA DSUB outputs, supporting both flat panels and standard monitors. Up to eight cascaded Panelware modules are addressed over the backplane, and system memory can use EDO or FPM technology to match real-time latency requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions about P5MB1/5:
Q: Is the arithmetic processor on the P5MB1/5 board socketed?
A: The P5MB1/5 board features an integrated arithmetic processor that does not require a separate socket.
Q: What is the maximum DRAM capacity of the P5MB1/5 board?
A: The P5MB1/5 supports a maximum of 128 MB of DRAM, which can be installed using two PS/2 SIMM slots.
Q: Which chipset is installed on the P5MB1/5 circuit board?
A: This model uses the Intel 430HX chipset to manage system operations.
Q: What memory types can be used with the P5MB1/5 motherboard?
A: Both EDO and FPM memory types are compatible with the P5MB1/5's memory configuration.
Q: What video output options are available on the P5MB1/5?
A: The P5MB1/5 offers video output options via FPD (Panellink) and a CRT VGA DSUB port.
