Eurosiscon launches Advantech's ARK-DS350, a mini PC for digital signage

Eurosiscon has presented the new model ARK-DS350 Advantech, a compact/embedded industrial computer for digital signage that comes in two versions of the AMD microprocessor: AM2 3100+ and AM2 4200+.

Eurosiscon account, within its wide range of PC-based industrial automation and control products, With a new model of compact / embedded industrial computer belonging to the family of equipment for digital signage: Advantech's ARK-DS350. It is an advanced digital signage platform that comes in two versions of the AMD microprocessor. These are the AM2 models 3100+ and AM2 4200+, both versions have AMD 780MN chipset installed + SB700 with L2 memory cache 512 KB and 2 MB respectively. In addition, this equipment is delivered with 1GB of RAM as standard, this memory can be expanded up to 4GB.

Features ATI Radeon HD graphics chipset 3200 with shared memory of 512 MB, offering a maximum resolution of 2560 X 1600 to 60 hz. This graphics chipset uses video acceleration using the set-top box for H.264, VC-1 and MPEG-2, offering HD video playback and precise image transitions, What makes it the ideal platform for digital signage applications where a good reproduction of multimedia content is crucial to achieve a great visual impact. VGA and HDMI interfaces allow you to work with two displays at once (Dual Display) offering Full HD 1080p.

In relation to data storage, we will say that this equipment is delivered with a 2.5" SATA hard drive. 160 GB and also has 1 CompactFlash socket type I/II. In terms of connectivity the ARK-DS350 has 2 Broadcom 5764M Giga LAN interfaces, 4 USB ports 2.0 and 1 COM RS-232. It also offers Line-out audio interfaces, Mic-in, Line-in, 1 Internal Mini PCIe expansion slot for optional installation of a Wi-Fi LAN module or TV tuner, 1 PSW interface (Power Switch Interface), Watchdog function and function to schedule the times at which the equipment must be put into operation.

It has a compact design, Low profile and light weight (2 Kg), allowing easy installation behind any large LCD or plasma screen, VESA is also compatible. Its working temperature range goes from 0 to 40 C. In relation to the supported operating systems we will say that it works with the most common as: Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows XP Embedded, Linux Fedora 9.0, Etc.

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