Advantech AWS-8248 - Manual (Page 10)

AWS-8248 User’s Manual 2
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
We designed the AWS-8248 specifically for the factory floor and other
harsh industrial environments. This 19" rack/panel-mount workstation
offers full state-of-the-art industrial computing technology packaged
within one compact unit. It includes a 14.1" color LCD monitor, 7-slot
passive backplane, slide-out "work drawer" card cage, 250-watt power
supply, 3½" floppy disk drive (slim CD-ROM and 3½" HDD optional),
front and rear 5-pin keyboard connectors and a sealed front panel that
conforms to NEMA 4 and NEMA 12 specifications. All of these features
are housed in a rugged workstation chassis which provides protection
from dust, vibration and moisture.
14.1" Color LCD
• Vertical and flat screen for better display quality
• High resolution display (1024 x 768)
• Anti-static treatment on the glass surface to minimize dust accumula-
tion on the monitor
• Digital screen adjustment for accurate picture quality
39-key sealed-membrane operating keypad
You can enter numerical data using the workstation's convenient 39-key
sealed-membrane operating keypad. The keypad has excellent tactile
response. You can also attach an external keyboard through a connector
on the front panel.
Programmable macro function keys
An additional membrane keypad offers 10 ordinary function keys (F1 ~
F10) and 10 programmable macro keys (SF1 ~ SF10). Macro keys auto-
mate common key sequences, even inside application programs.
Front-accessible control panel
You can easily access the workstation's controls from the front of the unit
via a sturdy protective door. Controls include LEDs, and switches for
power and system reset. The front panel also holds a 3½" 1.44 MB FDD.
The aluminum door protects the controls from the environment outside.
The door has a waterproof foam-rubber seal and captive handscrew to
hold it closed. In addition, the door offers protection against accidental
operation of the unit's controls.