Title: Advantech PPC-3170-RE4BE 17" Fanless Industrial Panel PC - Rugged Touchscreen HMI Solution

Product Overview:
The Advantech PPC-3170-RE4BE is a robust, high-performance 17-inch XGA industrial Panel PC engineered for demanding operational environments. This fanless touchscreen computer serves as an ideal Human Machine Interface (HMI) for a wide range of industrial automation, machine control, and embedded computing applications. Powered by an efficient Intel Atom E3845 Quad-Core processor, the PPC-3170-RE4BE delivers reliable computing power with optimized energy consumption. Its durable design features an IP65-rated front panel, providing superior protection against dust and water ingress, ensuring uninterrupted operation in harsh and challenging industrial settings. With its versatile I/O connectivity, flexible mounting options, and wide operating temperature range, the PPC-3170-RE4BE offers a comprehensive and dependable computing platform essential for modern smart factories, logistics, and process control systems.

Key Features & Benefits:

17" XGA TFT LCD Display: Provides a crisp, high-resolution (1280 x 1024) visual interface for clear data presentation and intuitive user interaction, enhancing operational efficiency.
Intel Atom E3845 Quad-Core Processor: Delivers powerful yet energy-efficient performance, capable of handling complex industrial software and real-time data processing for critical applications.
Fanless Design: Eliminates the need for cooling fans, significantly reducing maintenance requirements, increasing system reliability, and preventing dust and particulate accumulation, making it ideal for sensitive environments.
IP65-Rated Front Panel: Offers robust protection against dust and water jets, ensuring reliable performance in wash-down areas, dusty factories, or environments exposed to liquids.
Wide Operating Temperature Range: Designed to operate flawlessly in extreme temperatures, typically from -20°C to 60°C, making it suitable for diverse and challenging industrial climates.
Rich I/O Connectivity: Features multiple USB 3.0, Gigabit LAN, and versatile COM ports (RS-232/422/485), enabling seamless integration with a wide array of industrial peripherals, sensors, and network devices.
Flexible Mounting Options: Supports both panel mount and VESA mount (100 x 100 mm), allowing for easy and secure installation into control cabinets, machinery, or wall-mounted applications.
Robust Industrial-Grade Construction: Built with a durable aluminum alloy front bezel and a sturdy steel chassis, providing excellent resistance to shock, vibration, and electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Wide Range DC Power Input: Accepts a broad voltage input (e.g., 9-32V DC), enhancing compatibility with various industrial power sources and ensuring stable power delivery in fluctuating conditions.
Expandable Storage Options: Equipped with an mSATA slot and a 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD bay, offering flexible and ample storage capacity for operating systems, applications, and extensive data logging.

Applications:

The Advantech PPC-3170-RE4BE is an ideal solution for a broad spectrum of industrial and commercial applications requiring a reliable, rugged, and high-performance computing platform:
Factory Automation and Machine Control: Serving as a critical Human Machine Interface (HMI) for real-time process monitoring, data acquisition, and precise machine operation in manufacturing plants.
Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0: Facilitating data visualization, production line management, and enabling connectivity for IoT devices in advanced industrial environments.
Building Automation and HVAC Systems: Providing centralized control and monitoring for complex building management systems and environmental controls.
Logistics and Warehouse Management: Used for inventory tracking, order fulfillment, and fleet management in demanding logistics and distribution centers.
Food and Beverage Processing: Its IP65 front panel makes it perfectly suited for environments requiring frequent wash-downs and protection against moisture and contaminants.
Kiosk and Self-Service Terminals: Ideal for public-facing interactive displays where durability, reliability, and continuous operation are paramount.
Transportation and Fleet Management: Can be integrated into vehicles or control centers for real-time data, navigation, and operational oversight.
Energy Management Systems: Monitoring and controlling power distribution, renewable energy sources, and smart grid applications.

Technical Specifications:

Part Number (with special characters): PPC-3170-RE4BE
Part Number (without special characters): PPC3170RE4BE
Display Size: 17-inch
Display Type: XGA TFT LCD
Resolution: 1280 x 1024
Brightness: 350 cd/m²
Touchscreen Type: Resistive Touch
Processor: Intel Atom E3845 Quad-Core, 1.91 GHz
System Memory: 4GB DDR3L SODIMM (expandable up to 8GB)
Storage: 1 x mSATA slot, 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD bay
LAN Ports: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
USB Ports: 1 x USB 3.0, 3 x USB 2.0
Serial Ports: 2 x RS-232, 1 x RS-232/422/485 (selectable via BIOS)
Video Output: 1 x VGA (for external display)
Audio: Line-out, Mic-in
Expansion Slots: 1 x Full-size Mini PCIe
Power Input: 9-32V DC
Front Panel Protection: IP65 compliant
Mounting Options: Panel Mount, VESA Mount (100 x 100 mm)
Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature: -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F)
Relative Humidity: 10% to 95% RH @ 40°C, non-condensing
Chassis Material: Aluminum alloy front bezel, steel chassis
Dimensions (W x H x D): 420 x 340 x 70 mm (approximate)
Weight: 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)
Certifications: CE, FCC, UL