The Kontron ThinkIO-Duo DIN rail PC is now equipped with Profinet RT Controller, Profibus DP and CANopen Master functionality for connection to distributed industrial Ethernet devices in addition to traditional fieldbus components. The flexible platform concept enables the development of further project specific protocols without any adjustment to driver software.

With a depth of 70 mm and a connector-level depth of 35 mm the extremely compact and passive cooled Kontron ThinkIO-Duo DIN rail PC comes with the Intel® Core™ Duo processor U2500 with a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz and 512 MB or 1 GB of RAM. In addition to the high performance processor and internal Flash (512 MB/2 GB), the embedded IPC with a robust aluminium casing offers an optional Compact Flash socket for data storage or for backups/updates, 512KB non-volatile memory and all standard PC interfaces (2 x USB 2.0, RS232, DVI-I) and 2 x GBit LAN interfaces. The Kontron ThinkIO therefore enables remote access or connection to a company’s IT infrastructure (ERP systems and databases). The interruptible onboard inputs can be used for quick reaction to important events, such as failure of the 24 V power supply when using an external uninterrupted power supply or transgressing an end switch. A watchdog and real-time clock round off the features.