Modules give I/O flexibility to industrial computer

Liberty, SC—Sealevel Systems, Inc. announces the Relio R2000 ruggedized industrial computer designed for use in harsh environments. Available with up to a 1.4 GHz Intel Pentium M processor, the R2000 offers exceptional performance and flexible I/O expansion. Fanless operation is possible to 50 degrees C, and using an embedded operating system such as Windows XPe allows applications to execute from CompactFlash for the ultimate in reliability—no moving parts.

Packed with standard features including dual 10/100BaseT Ethernet, two RS-232/422/485 serial ports, and two USB 2.0 ports, the R2000 excels in I/O intensive applications. Expand with up to three PC/104 kits that terminate to real-world connectors using the Sealevel Porthole mounting design. A Sealevel SeaI/O module or a CD RW/DVD can also be installed in the front of the chassis. Available I/O expansion options include RS-232/422/485 serial ports, Reed and Form C relay outputs, optically isolated inputs, TTL interface to industry standard solid-state relay racks, A/D, D/A, and wireless communications.

The R2000 is designed and maintained with strict attention to long-term availability, avoiding the obsolescence problems inherent with motherboard-based industrial computers. Measuring just 11.4-in. (W) x 8.0-in. (D) x 4.4-in. (H), R2000 systems are housed in rugged metal enclosures designed for convenient table or wall mounting. The system is powered by 5VDC, and a redundant 18-30VDC power input option is available.

Windows XP Embedded is a perfect operating system choice for Relio systems. Sealevel offers application assistance for efficiently transferring customer applications to the XP Embedded platform. Other supported embedded operating systems include Windows CE .NET and embedded Linux. R2000 systems are priced beginning at $1095, and product is available immediately from stock.

Sealevel Systems, founded in 1986, provides communications and I/O solutions for multiple platforms including PCI Bus, PC Card (PCMCIA), and PC/104. Their product line includes multi-port RS-232 and RS-422/485, high-speed sync/async, digital and analog I/O. Sealevel also provides related software, technical support and customer service. The company is known for its ability to customize products to meet customers' unique application needs.

For more information on Sealevel Systems, Inc. please contact Earle Foster at Sealevel by phone at (864) 843-4343 x116, or by e-mail at earlef@sealevel.com.