5PC800.B945-03
The B & R Automation 5PC800.B945-03 CPU board from the 5PC Industrial Automation Units series delivers a ruggedized computing platform tailored for demanding industrial environments. Built around the Intel Celeron M 423 processor, this single‐core solution operates at a clock frequency of 1.06 GHz and leverages a 65 nm architecture to balance performance with low power consumption. With an embedded AMI BIOS from American Megatrends, the system supports rapid boot sequences and stable firmware control for extended uptime. Memory scalability is addressed through 2 slots for SO-DIMM DDR2 modules, accommodating up to 3 GB maximum memory to handle multi‐tasking automation workloads. Connectivity essentials such as the Realtek RTL8111B Ethernet Controller facilitate seamless integration into industrial Ethernet networks.
The technical foundation of the 5PC800.B945-03 centers on the Intel 945GME chipset, which orchestrates data flow between the processor, memory, and I/O subsystems. A front side bus of 533 MHz ensures adequate bandwidth between the CPU and memory hierarchy, including a 32 KB L1 cache and 1 MB L2 cache for low‐latency instruction and data access. Graphics duties are managed by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, offering a graphics memory allocation of up to 224 MB drawn from main memory and supporting 32-bit color depth at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 pixels. Power is supplied by a 24 VDC ±25% input, complying with standard industrial power rails and protected by onboard regulation. Ambient and storage temperature tolerances span -20 to 60°C, underscoring the board’s resilience to fluctuations in factory and process environments.
Operational features further bolster the 5PC800.B945-03’s performance profile. An onboard battery-backed real-time clock maintains accurate time stamping for data acquisition and logging tasks, even during power cycles. The system supports ACPI 2.0 and S3 power management, enabling low-power standby modes and rapid resume operations that reduce system overhead in intermittent processing scenarios. Mass storage connectivity includes two Serial ATA ports and an IDE interface, facilitating integration with solid-state drives or industrial HDDs. At just 0.1 kilograms, the board offers a compact footprint for space-constrained control cabinets, while moderate vibration resistance safeguards against mechanical shock on production lines.
System integrators will appreciate the 5PC800.B945-03’s industrial-grade connectors and its seamless compatibility with B & R Automation controllers and HMI panels. The combination of Intel Celeron M 423 processing power, extensive I/O options, and robust environmental ratings makes this CPU board ideal for factory automation, process control, machine vision preprocessing, and data acquisition applications. Design flexibility is enhanced by the open DDR2 memory slots and multiple storage interfaces, enabling customized configurations for diverse automation tasks. Overall, the unit is engineered to deliver reliable operation and straightforward integration in complex industrial systems.
