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Embedded Computers
For all PeopleBotTM & Pioneer Robots
  • Description
  • Features
  • Components
  • Specifications
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    MobileRobots platforms operate on a client-server architecture. The most popular choice for client computer is the Onboard Embedded PC.

    Extended EBX Form-Factor Embedded Computer with PC104+ and PCI buses Features include low-power draw, light-weight, embedded PC104+ with PCI-enhanced IDE data transfer. Outstanding >30fps with 32-bit color in combination with our framegrabber! Additional memory available.

    We can install Linux or WIN2k operating systems and all Pioneer software on a shock-mounted hard drive. The nose of the robot has room for your choice of 2-3 PC104 and/or PC104+ accessory cards (depending upon robot's configuration). All PC104+ accessories and integration packages include plug-n-play side panel controls for easy access to camera, monitor, keyboard, mouse and other plugs. 

    KEY FEATURES
     
  • Allows autonomous operation 
  • Provides onboard processing for laser, inertial, vision, gps and other real-time analysis
  • MobileRobots integrated and tested drivers, cards and accessories for Linux and WIN



    • 1.6 GHz Cobra 850 MHz VSBC8
    COMPONENTS
     
  • VersaLogic Cobra computer
  • 20 Gb hard drive, shock mounted
  • Robot side panel for easy access to ports, plugs and controls
  • Cards, drivers and software factory installed and tested



    • SPECIFICATIONS
             
    General
    Processor: Intel Pentium M series
    Chipset: Intel 855GME
    Power Requirements: +5.0V only with 128MB RAM, keyboard, mouse, running
    Windows XP Embedded:
    12W @ 600 MHz (speed-step controlled)
    24.5W @ 1.6 GHz
    System Reset:
    Watchdog timeout
    Vcc sensing (resets below 4.70V typ.)
    Bus Speed:
    CPU PSB: 400 MHz
    PCI, PC/104-Plus: 33 MHz
    PC/104: 8 MHz
    Compatibility:
    EBX : Mechanically Compatible
    PC/104-Plus: Footprint compatible, 3.3V or 5V modules


    Mechanical
    Board Size: 5.75” x 8” (146.05mm x 203.2mm)
    Storage Temperature: – 40° C to +85° C
    Operating Temperature: 0° C to +60° C
    Humidity: Less than 95%, noncondensing

    Memory
    DRAM Interface: Two 200-pin SODIMM sockets. Up to 1 GB of 266 MHz PC2100 or 333 MHz PC2700 compatible DDR RAM each.
    Flash Interface: CompactFlash socket with mechanical latch. Type I or II supported.

    Video
    Video Interface: Extreme Graphics 2 chip set. LVDS and analog interface. Uses up to 64 MB system memory. Resolutions up to 2048x1536. Full motion video, MPEG-2 decoder, 3-D, edge smoothing and ultra-fast rendering.

    Network Interface
    Ethernet: Dual ports based on Intel 82551ER or 82541ER. Autodetect 10BaseT/100BaseTX 
    Network Boot Option: Argon Managed Boot Agent. Supports PXE, RPL, NetWare, TCP/IP (DHCP, BOOTP) remote boot protocols.

    I/O
    USB: Four ports USB 2.0 and 1.1 protocol.
    IDE Interface: Dual channel PCI-based. Up to 4 IDE devices (including CompactFlash ). ATA 100 compatible.
    COM 1 - 2 Interface: RS-232, 16C550 compatible, 115K baud max.*
    COM 3 - 4 Interface: RS-232/422/485, 16C550 compatible, 460K baud max.*
    LPT Interface: Bi-directional/EPP/ECP/floppy mode compatible.*
    Digital I/O: 32 line TTL I/O. 2 lines IRQ routable.
    Counter/Timers: Two 8254 style counter/timers.
    Analog I/O (Optional): 8 channel 12 bit 6 us A/D with interrupt capability.
    Audio: AC ‘97 compatible. Stereo Line In. Stereo Line Out.
    AT peripherals: Keyboard* and PS/2 mouse port.*

    Software
    Operating Systems: Compatibility with most X86 operating systems, including Win95/98/NT/CE/XP, QNX, VxWorks and Linux.
    Board Support Packages: BSPs for many popular RTOSs.
    BIOS: General Software’s Embedded BIOS with OEM Enhancements. Field reprogrammable
    		COMPONENTS
     
  • VersaLogic VSBC8 computer
  • 20 Gb hard drive, shock mounted
  • Robot side panel for easy access to ports, plugs and controls
  • Cards, drivers and software factory installed and tested



    • SPECIFICATIONS
               
    General
    Processor: 
    Pentium III 850 MHz.
    Chipset:
    Intel 440BX
    System Reset:
    Vcc sensing, resets below 4.7V typ. Watchdog timeout.
    Bus speed:
    CPU External: 66 or 100 MHz (processor dependent)
    PCI, PC/104-Plus: 33 MHz
    PC/104: 8 MHz
    Compatibility:
    EBX: Full compliance.
    PC/104: Full compliance.
    PC/104: PC/104-Plus: Full compliance, 3.3V or 5V modules
     
    Mechanical
    Board Size:
    5.75” x 8.00” x 1.75”
    Storage Temperature:
    – 40° C to +85° C
    Operating Temperature:
    0° C to +50° C free air, no airflow (VSBC-8 g, h, k)
    0° C to +60° C 100 FPM airflow (VSBC-8 g, h, k)
    – 40° C to +85° C free air, no airflow (VSBC-8m)
    Humidity:
    Less than 95%, noncondensing
    Power Requirements:
    +5V ±5% 3.2A typ. 15.9W (VSBC-8g)
    +5V ±5% 4.0A typ. 20.1W (VSBC-8h)
    +5V ±5% 5.5A typ. 27.4W (VSBC-8k)
    +5V ±5% 3.3A typ. 16.5W (VSBC-8m)
    Memory
    DRAM Interface:
    One 168-pin DIMM socket, up to 256 MB 3.3V SDRAM (PC100 or faster).
    Flash Interface:
    One 32-pin JEDEC DIP socket. Accepts battery-backed static RAM chip or DiskOnChip. Chip accessed in 64K blocks.
     
    Video
    Video Interface:
    ATI Rage Mobility chip AGP interface and 4 MB integrated RAM. CRT, LVDS and DVO (TTL) outputs. Resolutions up to 1280x1024 with 16.7 million colors. Supports MPEG-2 decoding, 3-D, edge anti-aliasing, specular shading and texture mapping.
     
    Network Interface
    Ethernet:
    10/100BaseT based on Intel 82551 chip.*

     
    I/O
    IDE Interface:
    Two channels. Supports up to four IDE devices. Supports high speed IDE Type 4 and Ultra DMA drives.
    Floppy Disk Interface:
    Supports two floppy drives.
    Audio Interface:
    16-bit Sound Blaster Pro compatible. PCI-based. Non-amplified Line Out and Line In supported.
    Analog Input Option:
    8-channel, 12-bit, single-ended, 6 microsecond, input range: ±5, ±10, 0 to +5V, 0 to +10V, channel independent.
    COM 1 - 2 Interface:
    RS-232, 16C550 compatible, 115K baud max.*
    COM 3 - 4 Interface:
    RS-232/422/485, 16C550 compatible, 460K baud max.*
    LPT Interface:
    Bidirectional/EPP/ECP compatible.*
    Opto 22 / Digital Interface:
    16 channel, full compliance, 24 ma outputs.
    USB Interface:
    Two ports (1.1 protocol)*
    AT peripherals:
    Keyboard and PS/2 mouse port*
     
    Software
    Operating Systems:
    Compatibility with most X86 operating systems, including Windows, QNX, Linux and VxWorks.
    Board Support Packages:
    BSPs for many popular RTOSs.
    BIOS:
    General Software Embedded BIOS with OEM Enhancements. Field reprogramm



     

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