Software plays a vital role in developing more effective automated data acquisition and control systems. Advantech’s advanced software solutions are more complete, more integrated and more open, providing excellent capabilities to communicate with other devices, especially for data acquisition, testing and measurement, and control applications.

With a complete range of Industrial Operator Panels, Touch Panel PCs, Industrial Panel PCs, and Industrial Flat Panel Monitors, Advantech offers a wide range of HMI products for industrial automation needs. By creating value-added, standard product solutions and by offering customization, Advantech can provide platforms to meet any requirement.

Advantech offers complete embedded automation computers with rugged, cableless designs for harsh industrial environments. With compact and rich IO, multiple expansion solutions and multiple mounting methods, these platforms are suitable for a wide variety of applications in a wide range of environments.

As the leading supplier of industrial computers worldwide, Advantech has the experience and know-how to offer world-class industrial communication products for PC-based automation. Advantech’s industrial Ethernet Switches and Serial Device Servers not only have the ability to connect sensors and I/O devices from field sites and factories, but also provide an Ethernet backbone to integrate these switches and device servers in real time.

Advantech is a global leader in plug-in I/O card design and manufacturing, providing a full range of industrial data acquisition (DAQ) and control products which are widely used in industrial and laboratory applications such as: monitoring, motion control, data acquisition, and automated testing. There are five major categories – PC/104, PCI-bus, ISA-bus, USB-based, and CompactPCI modules. With rich wiring terminals and extensive software support, Advantech provides reliable, efficient, and cost-saving industrial solutions.

Advantech provides two different types of controllers with respective I/O modules for versatile applications, PC-based Controllers and Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC). The PC-based controllers are open development environment interface; the PACs are a single platform with multi-disciplined controller functionalities.

Advantech is a global leader in data acquisition I/O module design and manufacturing, offering complete stand-alone data acquisition modules which are broadly used in industrial applications, such as facility monitoring, environment monitoring, and industrial process control. Advantech distributed I/O modules are categorized into two families, Ethernet I/O (ADAM-6000 series) and RS-485 I/O (ADAM-4000 series), which are subdivided into Analog I/O and Digital I/O modules with some of them supporting modbus communication protocol.

Advantech Building Automation Systems offer direct digital controllers, I/O expansion modules, WebView, and WebLink for energy management and facility monitoring and control systems(HVAC, lighting controls, etc.). Advantech BAS offers friendly web-based user interfaces, remote access and management capabilities, and open systems technologies, including open database management and BAS standard protocols (Modbus, BACnet, and LonWorks).

Advantech provides a variety of solutions designed to be IEC 61850-3 compliant, including computing platforms, data gateways and Industrial Ethernet switches. These products play key roles in communications interoperability and interconnectivity for Power & Energy applications.

Advantech provides USB 2.0, PCI-104 and PCI bus video capture cards with MPEG4/H.264 hardware compression, and PCI bus video capture cards with software compression. The PV series can be easily installed into Advantech IPC platforms, and include Advantech’s PowerView 6000 bundled with each module, while the DVP series supports SDKs for user integration with 3rd party products.

Advantech Computer On Module series supports fanless operation in very small form factor while supporting CPUs ranging from GX1 to Intel Pentium M. Scalable COM solutions are available: COM-Express, ETX, XTX, SOM-144 and RISC-based SOM. Not only does Computer On Module allows quick design turnover, it also provides the benefits of easy installation, maintenance and upgrades. For more COM Design Support Services, please visit http://COM.advantech.com

Advantech embedded Single Board Computers range from 3.5" PC/104 EPIC and EBX, to 5.25" form factor boards. These platforms are standard form factors in compact sizes with rich I/O, high flexibility and easy expansion capabilities. They offer scalable performance to fulfill multiple applications that demand reliable operation and industrial grade design and quality. Advantech embedded Single Board Computers (SBC) offer low power/ ultra low power solutions, fanless designs, compact and low profile architectures, and extended temperature options and longevity. Above all, reliability is built into all Advantech embedded Single Board Computers!

Advantech industrial motherboards range from ATX, Micro-ATX, and mini-ITX form factor boards. These platforms are built with standard form factor which allow customers to seamless upgrade without compatibility. The standard ATX mounting holes and I/O bracket area enable the ready-to-use and reduces cabling as well as total cost. In addition, commercial motherboard typically has a short life-cycle, Advantech industrial motherboards are under strict revision control, which means engineering changes are kept to the minimum to reducing the high cost of design changes and reduce costly maintenance and upgrade efforts. These industrial motherboards are ideal solutions for customers who are using commercial off-the-shelf products but require the flexibility of PCIe, PCI-X, PCI and AGP card expansion with industrial features such as longevity, reliability and manageability.

Advantech Transportation systems aim at providing communications and technology that allow safe, convenient, comfortable, efficient, and environmentally friendly travel for all commuters. Many cities worldwide are in the midst of improving their transportation system infrastructures, and Advantech is there to provide a helping hand, offering advanced product solutions for the transportation market segment. These include not only intelligent infrastructures, but also intelligent vehicles, and marine & railway management platforms.

Advantech embedded software packages “enhance quality of life with Advantech platforms together with Microsoft Windows Embedded Technology.” Customers are free from the hassle of dealing with multiple vendors (hardware supplier, system integrator, embedded OS distributor) for projects.

Taking advantage of ultra low power consumption, Advantech SoCs are able to operate in wide temperature range environments without thermal designs, making them the perfect x86-based SOC for diverse embedded applications.

Advantech is dedicated to helping customers develop reliable gaming machines. We have years of industrial ePlatform design know-how and experience wit professional software development. We offer gaming motherboards, chassis, and cabinet customization services to meet the requirements for Casino, Arcade, and Pachinko and Lottery POS applications.

Advantech’s Embedded Touch Module (ETM) solutions offer high reliability, high resolution, fast conversion times, and also included Advantech’s own application software—TouchWare, which decreases integration effort and adds extra value to hardware and software value. Advantech Wireless Module Solutions combine versatile embedded modules with ready-to-use software as a total package for embedded vertical applications. Advantech Storage Modules combine versatile USB flash storage media with advanced management software as a total solution for all kinds of embedded applications.

ATX motherboards measure 305 x 244 mm and support up to 7 expansion slots. Advantech’s ATX motherboards offer a wide range of computing capacities from low power Intel Pentium M based Solutions to latest multi-core processors.

Advantech offers PICMG 1.3 System Host Boards (SHB Express), PICMG 1.0 Single Board Computers (SBC) as well as Half-Size Single Board Computers are designed to include industry-standard ISA, PCI or PCIe gold fingers for easy expansion. Half-size CPU cards support a full range of performance options, from 386 to Pentium M-level CPUs, as well as great expansibility, from ISA to PCI and PCI Express.
 

A wide range of Advantech backplanes are available for PICMG single board computers (SBC). They range from four to twenty slots, and allow optimal system configurations with flexible combinations of 64-bit/32-bit PCI and ISA slots. Advantech also provides a low-cost, yet professional design service that tailors backplanes to meet expansion requirements within a short time frame.

Advantech offers a complete selection of industrial computer chassis from 1U to 7U rackmount, to wall-mountable solutions, designed to support a variety of motherboard/single board computer (SBC) form factor, such as ATX, MicroATX, Mini-ITX, PICMG 1.0/1.3 full-size/half-size SBC, 3,5”/5.25” biscuit SBC, etc. Chassis features range from redundant power supply, hot-swappable accessories, storge and cooling options, and system fault detection mechanism.

Advantech offers versatile rackmount peripherals to help system integrators build space-saving and easy-to-operate computer systems.

Expertly configured for general applications, this new products line features Advantech's most popular CPU boards, chassis, backplanes and peripheral components and save your time on system assembly and integration at the best price-performance ratio.

Advantech's industrial servers deliver outstanding performance, rigorous reliability, and scalability in rack-optimized enclosure. Designed with enterprise-class chipset and cutting edge technology, the servers support dual processors and buffered memory to maximize computing productivity and provide customers with the ideal solution for performance-demanding applications.

Advantech Box IPCs deliver a variety of sizes and functions for diverse embedded applications, from ultra-compact A5 size to 2 PCIe slot expansion capability, with processor performance ranging from Intel® Core™ 2 Duo to 486 SoC. The robust aluminum housings ensure reliable operation at temperatures ranging from -45° C to 75° C even in harsh environments, and withstand high vibration and shock with ease.

Advantech is devoted to developing ideal and reliable medical ePlatform for doctors, nurses, and caregivers to access versatile clinical data and information, which is suitable for HIS, PACS, LIS and CIS systems. Our products seek to improve the medical experience during the observation, diagnosis and therapy stages.

Advantech's Vehicle Mounted Computing Platforms provide industrial-grade computing solutions for vehicles such as forklifts, trucks, trailers, tractors, and/or cranes. The full product family is for comprehensive data processing. The rugged enclosure has no ventilation holes so that the front and back panels can withstand dust and water penetration. Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g), GPS, GSM/GPRS module(s) can be integrated into our computing platforms for real-time data exchange, navigation, and communications.

The panel computer combines a CPU board, LCD display, and user-friendly touchscreen within a slick, compact chassis. Each product is a compact, highly integrated, network-ready computer with the fullest I/O connectivity.

Aiming to enrich user experience, Advantech will start to develop an array of infotainment touch panels that include patient infotainment terminal, residential infotainment terminal, hospitality infotainment terminal and in-vehicle infotainment terminal.

Advantech Industrial Portable Computers present the best in tough mobile computing devices for industrial applications. Our ruggedized mobile devices are military certified and drop resistant, they bring high mobility and rock solid build quality to professionals in the field. Our product lines include Industrial PDAs, Handhelds, and Tablet PCs.

Advantech's Mobile Data Terminal solution provides trusted location-based services to all fleet management applications, making it far more efficient for fleet owners to manage fleet dispatching and fleet tracking of their mobile resources. Advantech's VITA family offers a 16-channel GPS engine, GSM/GPRS module, RS-232 port, and digital I/O ports to allow GPS location tracking, wireless data transmission, and remote sensing and alarm notification. The utility software provides the tools needed to integrate VITA’s process and GPS data into GIS (Geographical Information System) programs.

As your display partner, Advantech offers various types of Industry Display Solution such as Industrial Display Kit, Industrial Monitor and Interactive Digital Signage to meet your application requirements. From small size of 3.5” to 22”, from indoor to outdoor applications and from stationary to mobility, Advantech delivers customization services to fulfill you unique applications and environmental standards. Our product development is the result of many years of engineering, advanced technical capabilities, fabrication and integration experience.

Advantech's Digital Media Platform offers embedded media-processing modules for customers to build their network digital media applications. These modules are designed using advanced media or RISC processors with enabling firmware to meet the requirement in processing high quality digital media. Advantech has powered thousands of digital signs across retail, healthcare, hospitality and food ervice organizations, making it one of the leading platform providers in the market.

As your display partner, Advantech offers various types of Industry Display Solution such as Industrial Display Kit, Industrial Monitor and Interactive Digital Signage to meet your application requirements. From small size of 3.5” to 22”, from indoor to outdoor applications and from stationary to mobility, Advantech delivers customization services to fulfill you unique applications and environmental standards. Our product development is the result of many years of engineering, advanced technical capabilities, fabrication and integration experience.

Advantech Digital Video Solutions provide complete and rugged PC-based video surveillance systems and full-functional video servers. In digital video surveillance applications, Advantech PC-based digital video recorders (DVR) provide complete IP network and hybrid surveillance solutions with H 264/ MPEG4 compression. Besides providing highly reliable video surveillance hardware, Advantech provides comprehensive PC surveillance software solutions, including DVR, NVR and Central Monitoring System CMS. Advantech digital video surveillance can be ideally be used in major critical surveillance applications such as in factory, vehicle, and business building security.

The telecommunications industry is fundamentally evolving as equipment manufacturers and modular communications platform designers are repositioned along the telecommunications value chain. Advantech provides foundation building blocks for that value chain in the form of standard off-the-shelf computing and management blades designed to meet the needs of Telecom Equipment Manufacturers (TEMs). These building blocks enable our TEM partners to redeploy their resources to focus on differentiated services, such as application development and network management as they themselves evolve into Telecom solutions providers. Our Blade Computing Division designs and manufactures blades in AdvancedTCA, AdvancedMC and CompactPCI form factors. We provide solid and timely technology introductions while designing to stringent industry standard requirements such as NEBS and ETSI. From experience, we know how to work hand-in-hand with system integrators and TEMs during the pre-certification phase of their integrated platforms. When standard product adaptation is necessary to meet a TEM partner’s design constraint, Advantech understands how to change, move or remove connectors and components, re-adjust for EMC and adjust for chassis-specific cooling issues in a timely manner.

Advantech offers a full range of network security hardware to build a solid foundation for all kinds of network security environments. Our mission-critical network computing platforms integrate the latest technologies and deliver optimal performance. Advantech network security platforms are the perfect hardware platforms for all kinds of network applications. We are dedicated to the research and development of network security platforms for network security application developers, system integrators, and service providers. Advantech offers a full series of Network Security Computing Platform based on the x86 architecture. Our high-performance, rack-mountable enterprise platforms feature highly integrated motherboards and LCM control modules designed for dual Xeon processors. Our tabletop platforms are compact and consume minimal power, and our user-friendly designs satisfy the needs of small businesses or home/office network security applications. Advantech integrates the latest Network Processing Unit (NPU) with network security accelerators and Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions. The result is a platform that can serve more advanced network security applications while taking advantage of enhanced network connectivity. Our professional team of experts understands your computing needs and provides appropriate system integrations and compatibility testing services, so you can focus on the important innovations that are driving a changing network world.

Advantech is devoted to developing environmentally-friendly technologies through building automation and energy management solutions and by getting involved with renewable energy systems. With Advantech’s Energy Management System, users can monitor, control, and conserve energy in buildings and organizations. In addition, Advantech’s industrial-grade, rugged, and reliable system components are suitable for outdoor and harsh applications, in such diverse fields as wind power, solar energy, and other renewable energy applications.

In the power generation and distribution market, maintenance-free power backup systems and IEC 61850-based power transmission & distribution systems are rapidly becoming much more important. This trend helps increase energy efficiency while also helping protect our environment and natural resources. Advantech is proud to provide reliable Embedded Automation Computers, Industrial Managed Switches, Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) and Touch Panel Computers to serve this cause.

Advantech provides mission critical hardware to the world's leading communications and networking equipment manufacturers. Whether it's wired or wireless, nodes at the core or edge of the network, Advantech's products are embedded in the OEM equipment that our world's network and communications infrastructure depends upon. With a proven track in designing, manufacturing, servicing boards and systems for the world's leading telecommunication equipment manufacturers, Advantech has the scope, scale, and expertise to create integrated customization services that meet the requirements of mission-critical communications and networking markets.

Advantech has an excellent reputation for developing Environmental Monitoring (EMS) and Facility Management Systems (FMS). While Environmental Monitoring applications focus on air, water, river, dam, urban, bridge, tunnel and electric applications. Facility Management targets factory and remote SCADA applications. Advantech’s EFMS combines both Environmental Monitoring and Facility Management to provide value-added systems and solutions through high-volume SCADA and advanced web-based technology, allowing users to monitor and operate processes anytime, anywhere via standard browser.

Gaming applications face strict regulations and must satisfy industry specific standards. Advantech has years of industrial ePlatform design know-how and experience with professional software development. We offer gaming machine customization services to meet the most exacting requirements.

Transportation systems aim at providing communications and technology that allow safe, convenient, comfortable, efficient, and environmentally friendly travel for all commuters. Many cities worldwide are in the midst of improving their transportation system infrastructures, and Advantech is there to provide a helping hand, offering advanced product solutions for the transportation market segment. These include not only intelligent infrastructures, but also intelligent vehicles, and marine & railway management platforms.

Advantech offers flexible PAC solutions based on IEC 61131-3 SoftLogic, PLCopen motion control function blocks and remote diagnostic utilities, providing solutions in both centralized and decentralized motion control architectures. These solutions are aimed at satisfying the demanding requirements of various industrial applications, including solar cell manufacturing, electronics manufacturing and packaging. Advantech’s new PAC-based solutions provide integrated operation, runtime and downtime information into MES/CIM systems to improve the production yield rate and optimized usage of all the facilities.

Medical, clinical and healthcare settings have unique requirements for electronic products in terms of sealed units, thermal and acoustic properties, electromagnetic interference control, longevity, certification, and adherence to strict rules and regulations. Certifications such as UL60601-1, EN60601-1, and ISO 13485, ensure the quality of design and manufacturing of medical devices.

Advantech has been a leader in providing a wide range of certified computing systems and services for the world’s largest medical technology providers for many years. We have a full roster of medical products to fit all requirements, R&D teams dedicated to medical technology research and implementation, extensive customization capabilities, and a global sales and service organization that guarantees rapid time-to-market and dedicated local support.

Real Estate Intelligence is a set of integrated technology solutions that aims to simplify the way people interact with technology in life. Advantech provides a series of solutions for the home, office building, hospitality, and retailing environment, delivering users a happier life and work-style.

Advantech aims to provide comprehensive system modules, with competitive end-to-end pricing, to facilitate system integration for small-to-midsize self-service kiosk manufacturers and system integrators.

Advantech Vehicle Computing & Fleet Management solutions provide industrial-grade vehicle mounted computers, portable computer, and Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) for fleet management, law enforcement, and logistics & warehousing applications.