Taipei, Taiwan – May, 2009 – The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces the PEC-3240, its first Embedded Motion Controller, providing a unique combination of integrated processing, control and communications. Featuring 4-axis motion control, 32-ch isolated digital I/O and an Intel Celeron M CPU, the PEC-3240 delivers a robust, all-in-one automation controller.

By providing a variety of motion control functions, such as 2/3-axis linear, 2-axis circular interpolation, continuous interpolation, T/S-curve speed profile and position limit detection, PEC-3240 is an ideal software-ready solution for general machine automation and testing applications. Inheriting Advantech’s renowned embedded computer designs, the PEC-3240 incorporates a fanless and diskless design with no internal cabling, making it resistant to vibration and allowing it to operate in harsh environments with temperature ranges from -10 to 65° C. Moreover, its dimensions are compact, at 255 x 152 x 59 mm, making the PEC-3240 one of the smallest embedded motion controllers on the market.

PEC-3240 supports Windows 2000/XP, Windows XP Embedded OS and is pre-installed drivers to control motion and I/O functions, shortening system development time and allowing it to be seamlessly integrated into diverse applications. For further information, please contact your regional Advantech authorized dealer.