Advantech has announced the ARK-2120, an intelligent, fanless embedded system powered by Intel® Atom™ N2600/D2700 Dual Core low power processor with rich I/O interfaces. The new generation Intel® Atom™ processor brings 44% improvement on processing power and 90% on graphics performance. These low-power platforms provide energy-efficient and environmentally responsible solutions, and serve applications targeted at factory automation, machine automation, kiosks, and self-service applications; operating reliably in -20 ~ 60°C environments!

Rugged & Multifunctional Design
ARK-2120 is powered by Intel® Atom™ N2600 1.6GHz/ D2700 2.13GHz dual core processors in an Advantech, rugged-design embedded box PC. All models are fanless, and highlight various quality features including wide-input power supplies from 12V to 24V, wide temperature range -20 ~ 60° C, diverse expandability options, and structural strengthening. ARK-2120 enlarges the surface of the top cover and conductive cylinder to create maximum cooling effects for optimised cooling efficiency. It also provides rich I/O interfaces: up to 6 x USBs, 3 x GbEs, 6 x COMs, and supports high capacity 2.5” HDD up to 1 TB. The RS-232/422/485 COM port mode can easily be changed via BIOS setting.

Multiple Display Support
ARK-2120 supports multiple display types: VGA, HDMI or 48-bit LVDS display. The graphic engine is DirectX 9, H/W format decode/Acceleration, MPEG2 (H/W acceleration), H.264/ VC1/ WMV9 (H/W Decode/Acceleration). ARK-2120 can be integrated with a touch panel display interface. The Advantech I-Panel Link supports a touch panel with power, video, and touch info, all through a single cable. Multifunctional design technologies simplify your applications with efficient solutions.

Built in Intelligent Management Tools ─ Advantech iManager & SUSIAccess
Advantech iManager provides a valuable suite of programmable APIs such as multi-level watchdog, hardware monitor, system restore, and more user-friendly interfaces. iManager is an intelligent self-management cross platform tool that monitors system status for problems and takes action if anything is abnormal. iManager offers a boot up guarantee in critical, low temperature environments so systems can automatically recover when voltages dip. iManager makes the whole system more reliable and more intelligent. 
ARK-2120 also supports Advantech’s own SUSIAccess, which provides easy remote management so users can monitor, configure, and control a large number of terminals to make maintenance and system recovery simpler.

ARK-2120 Features

• Intel® Atom™ N2600 1.6 GHz/ D2700 2.13 GHz compact fanless Embedded Box PC 
• DDR3 memory support up to 4 GB  
• Supports dual independent displays: VGA, HDMI or 48-bit LVDS display. 
• DirectX 9 graphic engine, MPEG2 H/W acceleration, H.264/ VC1/ WMV9 (H/W Decode/Acceleration) 
• Mini PCIe expansion with SIM holder for communication module, e.g.: HSDPA, WLAN 
• 3 x Intel® GbE
• HD Audio: Line in, line out, mic in
• 6 x USB ports, USB 2.0 compliant 
• 6 x COM ports: 2 x RS-232, 4 x RS-232/422/485, auto flow control
• 8-bit programmable digital IO
• Supports external CFast socket and has one 2.5" HDD bay 
• iManager and SUSIAccess technology
• OS: Win7 , WinXP, WinXPe, WinCE, Linux 
• Power Input Voltage: 12 VDC ~ 24 VDC, lockable power input connector
• IP40
• Operating Temperature: -20 ~ 60°C
• Chassis Construction: Heavy duty aluminium
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 264.5 x 69.2 x 137.25 mm

ARK-2120 will be available in June, 2012.