 PAC
system MSX-Box
Rely on an open and transparent PAC system with free development
tools The Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) system PSX-Box is
an powerful measurement and regulation system with an open and flexible
sofware architecture.
Working with the MSX-Box will boost your measurement and control applications,
because it suits your needs exactly.
You can realise even very complex tasks quite easily.
Thanks to the long-term ADDI-DATA supply philosophy, your secure your
investments for a long time.
Furthermore, the fact that the MSX-Box is supplied with free development
tools limits the purchase price for serial equipments.
New Live DVD
Test the new Live DVD today!
You can download the Live DVD directly: Download
MSX-Box Live DVD
(Version 00.00.11 - 2.6 GB)
You can also request the new Live DVD with this Form.
We will send it to you by post.
A complete PAC system constisting of hardware and software
The MSX-Box constists of two principal parts:
The powerful hardware based exclusively on standards and the free open
source software.
Together, they build a measurement and regulation system, and mean a
safe investment.
Hardware: All standards
Work with technologies you know well: the MSX-Box is based exclusively
on standard components which have confirmed to be effective and will
be available for years:
• 64-bit MIPs processor PCI backplane without hard disk
• Flexible I/O configuration through PCI measurement boards
• Open and scalable, real-time, full machine time only for your application
• Real-time operating system Linux with RTAI extension
• Web server functions and FTP server
• Ethernet communication (TCP/IP)
• Web services (SOAP interface)
• Field bus interfaces (CAN, Profibus Slave, Interbus Master, RS232/RS485)
• Long-term availability wich secures your investment
Software: The open source philosophy on Live DVD
Save time and money: the open source philosophy is a constant theme of
the MSX-Box software.
Your advantages:
• You decide whether and when to update your operating system:
the system runs with the real-time operation system Linux with RTAI,
which also allows to solve time-critical tasks.
• You have free access to the software down to the kernel source code.
You can make extensive system adaptations and realize your own optimized measurement
system.
• With the web server, the MSX-Box can be accessed anytime without additional
program, as most PCs have a browser installed. You can program your own web interface
for servicing the system.
• All MSX-Box development tools are licence-free. This saves expensive
licence costs for serial equipment.
• The Live DVD includes all development tools you may need to run the MSX-Box.
It is based on the 5.1.1 Knoppix version. We have selected Eclipse as development
environment because it has become a standard.
 Read
more about the MSX-Box Live DVD:
Developing
with the Live DVD (pdf)
Specifications
MSX-Box-500
PCI Controller board
• RISC processor: 64 bit MIPs, no fan
• Clock: 200 MHz (optional 333 MHz)
• Memory: 16 MB flash, 128 MB SDRAM, option up to 256 MB
• Installed OS: Embedded RTAI Linux
Standard interfaces:
SUB-D 9-pin: 1 x RS232
SUB-D 25-pin: Reset input 24 V; "H" active
1 x relay output, free programming, closing contact
Optional
SUB-D 25-pin: 1-8 CAN, master/slave, isolated
1 x RS232/RS485, isolated
Additional bracket:
1 x Profibus/slave, isolated
2 x Interbus/Master, isolated
4 x dig. input, 24 V/10 mA, isolated
3 x dig. output, 24 V/200 mA, isolated
• Dimensions: PCI half size board
MSX-Box-800
Same as MSX-Box-500, but with 8 PCI slots on the ATX backplane, incl.
6 free slots for PCI I/O boards.
Ethernet PCI board (RJ45)
• Data transfer rate: 10/100 MBits
Mains supply unit
• Input voltage: 100 V - 240 V, AC, 47-63 Hz (other voltage on request)
• Output voltage: 5 VDC-40 W (max 8 A)
• Protection against: short circuit, overload and overvoltage
• Connection: 2 m power cable
Extensive software support
Free development tools (GNU Compiler, Cygwin, samples in source code),
Knoppix CD development environment
ATX backplane with 5 PCI slots (MSX-Box-500)
• PCI slots: total amount: 5
reserved:
1 x PCI controller board
1 x PCI ethernet board
free slots: for 3 additional PCI half size boards
• Conformity: PCI specification PICMG rev. 2.1.
• Housing dimensions: (L x H x W) 278 x 170 x 165mm
• Weight: approx. 2 kg (standard MSX box system)
ATX backplane with 8 PCI slots (MSX-Box-800)
• PCI slots: total amount: 8
reserved: 1 x PCI controller board
1 x PCI ethernet board
free slots: for 6 further PCI half size boards
• Conformity: PCI specification PICMG rev. 2.1
• Housing dimensions: (L x H x W) 292 x 170 x 292 mm
• Weight: approx.. 3 kg (Standard MSX-Box system)
Housing
• Material: chromated aluminium, colour RAL 5010 blue "Enzianblau"
• Heat dissipation: through programmable fan
• Temperature range: 0 - 50°C
• Temperature monitoring:
configuration at delivery: 5 °C to 45 °C, min. and max. value
programmable through software.
Temperature value can be monitored if exceeded
Resolution: 0.5 °C
• Front openings:
for 5 PCI boards and 1 bracket (MSX-Box-500)
for 8 PCI boards and 3 brackets (MSX-Box-800)
• Status display: 5 LEDs, incl. 2 freely programmable
• Optional:
Ethernet patch cable 2 m, shielded, RJ45 connector (PC <-> MSX-Box)
Colours: other colours (acc. to RAL scale) and inscriptions (on request)
 Options:
MSX-256MB: Memory extension
up to 256 MB
MSX-485-232: 1-port serial interface RS485 or RS232
MSX-Basis: Basic equipment for options MSX-CAN, MSX-Profibus,
MSX-IBS and MSX-DIO-IO
MSX-CAN-X: 1-8 x CAN-Bus, master/slave, with optical
isolation
MSX-Profibus: 1 x Profibus, slave
MSX-IBS-1/-2: 1 /- 2 x Interbus-S, master
MSX-DIG-IO: 4 digital inputs and 3 digital outputs,
24 V.
All basic extensions are optically isolated and incl. ribbon cable 9-pin
SUB-D male connector on separate bracket
Accessories:
MSX-CLAMP: Board holding-down
clamp for fixing the boards
MSX-SCREW: Mounting bracket
MSX-RAILDIN: DIN rail mounting
MSX-GRIP: Carrying handle
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