Introduction
The Win-GRAF XPAC-8000-CE6 Series (XP-8038-CE6/XP-8138-CE6/XP-8338-CE6/XP-8738-CE6) is the new generation WinCE 6.0 based Win-GRAF XPAC (Programmable Automation Controller) from ICP DAS. Each is equipped with an x86 CPU (1 GHz) dual-core running a Windows CE 6.0 operating system, a variety of input/output ports (VGA, USB, Ethernet, RS-232/485), and a range of I/O slots (0/1/3/7) that can be used to integrate high-performance parallel I/O modules (high profile I-8K Series) or serial I/O modules (high profile I-87K series).
The benefits of running Windows CE 6.0 on an XPAC device include hard real-time capability, achievable deterministic control and allowing PAC can have a PC-like window displays and operating environment. The PACs are capable of running WinGRAF (IEC 61131-3 Standard) software to develop logic control applications, and also supporting M.S. VS 2008 software (VB .NET, C#) to develop HMI and data management applications that can exchange data with Win-GRAF applications. So the application's design is more convenient and more practical.