Open Box with Windows 10 for SP5000

Pro-face distinguishes two Windows 10 Open Box variants: PFXSP5B411 and PFXSP5B412.

PFXSP5B411 is supplied without HMI Runtime, while PFXSP5B412 has this runtime environment factory-installed.

This makes PFXSP5B411 the right choice for applications requiring an open Windows platform where HMI software is to be selected separately or is not required.

PFXSP5B411 runs under Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC 32-bit.

The Windows platform allows the device to be used not only as the basis of a visualisation system but also as an industrial unit running compatible diagnostic, communication and utility applications.

Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC in January 2029. Pro-face notes that after this date, further operating system updates will not be available for SP-5B411 and SP-5B412.

The unit uses an industrial processor Intel Atom E3825 clocked at 1,33 GHz.

The processor has two cores and two threads and 1 MB of L2 cache.

The design is fanless and uses natural air circulation, reducing the number of mechanical components requiring maintenance.

PFXSP5B411 is equipped with 4 GB of DDR3L memory.

The main system storage medium is a 32 GB CFast card, which contains the Windows system. The manufacturer specifies approximately 17 GB of free user space.

The graphics system uses shared UMA memory of up to 256 MB.

PFXSP5B411 features 2 RJ45 Ethernet ports.

10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T, providing transmission speeds of up to 1 Gb/s.

Two physical interfaces enable communication to be separated between the automation network, machine devices and supervisory infrastructure.

The module features COM1 and COM2, each of which can operate as RS-232C, RS-422 or RS-485.

The interfaces use 9-pin D-Sub connectors and support transmission speeds up to 115200 bit/s.

This enables direct integration of PFXSP5B411 with PLC controllers, regulators, drives and other devices using serial communication.

PFXSP5B411 features 3 USB 2.0 Type-A ports and one USB 2.0 mini-B port.

Each Type-A port can supply up to 500 mA, with a maximum total available current of 1 A across all three ports.

The USB ports can be used to connect compatible peripherals, storage devices, service equipment and other accessories required by the application.

Open Box features one SD card slot intended for Storage memory.

Two CFast slots are also available: one for the operating system and the other for additional Storage memory.

The design with removable system media can simplify servicing and restoration of prepared device configurations.

PFXSP5B411 features a digital DVI-D video output.

The maximum supported resolution is 1920 × 1200 px (WUXGA).

This allows an additional monitor to be connected and the system to be used in more advanced operator workstations.

The module provides an input MIC / LINE IN on a 3,5 mm mini-jack socket.

A speaker output of at least 300 mW at 8 Ω and LINE OUT are also available.

The AUX output can operate as Alarm Output or Buzzer Output 24 V DC with current up to 50 mA.

PFXSP5B411 has an interface allowing installation of one optional Fieldbus Unit module.

This enables the platform to be expanded with additional communication capabilities according to the SP5000 expansion range.

PFXSP5B411 is part of the modular SP5000 architecture and can be mounted on the rear of a compatible Display Module.

The current Pro-face table provides SP-5B411/SP-5B412 configurations covering SP5000 Series displays from 7″ Wide to 19″ Wide.

This enables the same computing platform to be retained while selecting the display size and type appropriate for the operator workstation.

The rated supply voltage of the Box Module itself is 12 V DC.

With standard mounting using a Display Module, power is supplied to the Box Module through the display.

If the Open Box is to operate independently of the Display Module, the following can be used: DC Power Supply Adapter PFXZCDADEXP1.