Embedded Systems

A couple of weeks ago I introduced the ipcas RS232-to-USB Converter and the Centronics-to-USB Converter as gap-filling solutions to link up legacy port equipment with modern USB and network technology. Both legacy port servers are based on ipcas's Linux Box LB1 hardware design.

This is just to tell you we got some excellent coverage in LinuxDevices.com

The other day I mentioned that ipcas released a new embedded systems product this year – Linux Box 2.

The enormous range of applications the open source LINUX-based embedded system supports
– in short: its amazing versatility, ubiquitous connectivity, and its cost-effectiveness – make this new technology increasingly popular among all kinds of users and account for its speedy success on the global market.

"In just a few short years, Linux has exploded onto all aspects of the computing scene, offering a low cost, open source solution with strong support for open standards, networking, communications, Internet, graphics, … and more all the time." (Linuxdevices)

This leads me on to introduce another of ipcas’s embedded system solutions: The budget-priced, low power input, and compact LINUX Box LB1

has been specially designed for peripheral tasks and connecting various devices and machines to the Ethernet.

LINUX Box LB1 with
extreme versatility

The integrated LINUX operating system and the combination of 32-bit CPU, various interfaces, real-time clock, and USB ports make the compact LINUX Box LB1 ideal for the implementation of peripheral tasks with wide-ranging functionality – from open- and closed-loop controlling, data acquisition, and remote maintenance, through to protocol conversion, and embedded computing.

LINUX Box LB1 with
wide-range network ability

The other crucial feature the LINUX Box LB1 offers is network ability, thus opening the gates to the new world of high-end online working environments. To network your machines/devices, LINUX Box LB1 additionally enables the user to benefit from immediate access to a wide range of network services such as the HTTP, FTP, SSH, PPP, and TELNET servers as well as the FTP, SSH, and DHCP clients. Of course, users also have the option to develop their own software solutions for specific applications wherever required.

The LINUX operating system and extensive network services such as the web server HTTP, SSH, FTP, and Telnet are all pre-installed. And, that goes without saying, the LINUX Box LB1 is immediately ready to run without time-consuming software installations. Last but not least, the embedded system provides fast boot times and safe operation. See for yourself and view the specifics of LINUX Box LB1

We are exhibiting at

In case you didn’t already know, ipcas is exhibiting again at the Embedded World 2008 trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, from 26 to 28 February 2008. Come and join us at Hall 9, Stand 567. We’d be delighted!

You will find us here:



HALL 9, STAND 567

Embedded World is regarded as the world's largest exhibition of its kind, and is treated as the place to meet by the international embedded community. “Welcome to a smarter world!” is this year's exhibition motto.

Embedded technology is used everywhere - whether in car, data, or telecommunication systems, industrial or consumer electronics, military or aerospace systems. Embedded PCs are being sold worldwide with great success. Over the next few years, strong growth is forecasted particularly in the area of small, compact box and panel PCs with embedded operating systems and without rotating parts. (Trade fair’s Embedded News)

We are proud to announce that ipcas has added at least 2 new products to its portfolio!

LINUX Box LB2 - the intelligent IO Ethernet solution

One of ipcas’ new embedded PC models on display this year is the LINUX Box LB2.

Among its most salient features is its outstanding versatility: Due to numerous integrated interfaces, the LINUX Box LB2 can be used for an astounding number of different applications such as converting, recording, alerting, counting, etc. in a great many of areas:

• MDA/PDA (machine data acquisition / production data acquisition)
• Industrial automation
• Telemetry
• Interface conversion
• Building automation
• Data/Event logger
• Telecontrol device
• … and more …

The IO modules can be populated customer-specifically, thus providing you with large scope to develop your own ideas and solutions. Moreover, it is immediately ready to run (no refitting, no installation drivers, and a cinch to configure!) and, what's more, it's highly cost-effective!

For details view LINUX Box LB2

Metering.Network - the universal online utility management system

Another new ipcas product highlight is the Metering.Network.

This universal measuring device is ideal for the effective, via Ethernet recording, storage, and visualization of measuring data from electronic S0 supply meters (electric, gas, water, heating, etc. meters) in all areas of industrial, commercial, and private resource consumption.

Locating, compiling, analyzing, and evaluating the sources of consumption – which consumer/device consumes which amount at which times (peak loads) – is a crucial requirement for developing conservation plans or loading schedules. Therefore, thanks to Metering.Network, leading edge supply metering technology can be used to produce systematic cost-saving effects which will reduce your utility bills substantially!

For details view Metering.Network