06/29/2010 • Automation • Drive Tech • Metrology

Advantech Wins the Computex Taipei Best Choice Award with the TREK-550 Mobile Data Terminal for In-Vehicle Use

Advantech, the leading global ePlatform services provider, is happy to announce that the TREK-550 industrial, in-vehicle, dedicated, box computer has won the Taipei Best Choice Award for 2010. The award is a tribute to Advantech’s leadership in the global Industrial PC manufacturing business and its corporate spirit to always strive for innovation and excellence in product development. It represents the highest praise for maturity and innovation in a product. Charles Lee, Director of Industrial Mobile Computing Division stated, “This award exemplifies Advantech’s spirit in bringing to market advanced and innovative industrial products. TREK-550 is part of our suite of industrial grade in-vehicle computing products, helping enable smart technologies and smarter business through interconnected devices and advanced communications.”

TREK-550 placed in transport trucks, buses, vehicle fleets and taxis connects to a variety of different sources: an onboard diagnostics interface (CAN bus with J1939 protocol support); built-in wireless communications (GPRS/CDMA/HSDAP and WLAN) which allow TREK-550 to send data, receive over-the-air (AOTA) updates, and communicate with central dispatch; and a built-in Bluetooth module which allows customers to wirelessly connect mobile devices (eg: barcode scanner, earphones). TREK-550 is ISO7637-2/SAE J1455 / SAE J1113 compliant; it is able to operate in extreme temperatures and transient power conditions; and it can endure commercial vehicle degree shocks and vibrations. The dual-audio and dual-video outputs allow independent displays such as the TREK-303 to be attached, providing in-cab or passenger display applications.

Truly Designed for In-Vehicle Use
TREK-550 is built from the ground up for use in vehicles, where a rugged industrial design is critical. The ISO7637-2 rating and car power management software (ignition on/off, delay on/off, and low battery monitor) guard against electrical noise and surges, as well as preventing damage to the computer caused by transient vehicle power. TREK-550 is able to withstand environmental extremes common in vehicles: it can operate at a range of -30°C to 70°C, and its sealed unit carries a military grade certification (MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5) against vibration and shock.

A built-in gravity sensor can sense abnormal G-forces and send SOS information back to a central server for automatic emergency calling. Built-in AV input ports allow real time rear-view-monitoring, giving commercial trucks the same features found in luxury cars.

CAN Bus Diagnostics
TREK-550 receives vehicle diagnostic information using the widely-adopted CAN bus with protocol support. TREK-550 supports J1708, a serial communications standard which allows it to communicate over a serial port to other vehicle electronic control units (ECU). TREK-550 also supports the newer J1939 standard allowing it to communicate via twisted pair to a variety of vehicle components over a CAN bus. Information exchange is fast and efficient, and can be reported to the driver or central office in real-time.

GPS with AGPS and Dead Reckoning Technology
GPS systems often fail in dense urban centers, tunnels, or mountainous regions where line-of-sight to satellites is compromised. Vehicle fleets can’t afford these types of interruptions. TREK-550 overcomes these inherent limitations to satellite technology in two ways: assisted GPS (AGPS), where positioning data is sent to the unit using GPRS communications from an AGPS server; and dead reckoning, where the vehicle continues to update its position based on velocity and gyroscopic calculations. So, TREK-550 is able to report its position to driver and/or dispatch regardless of terrain or driving conditions.

Video-in Feature for Rear View Monitor
TREK-550 has two video-in ports to support a rear view monitor. It is important for truck drivers to see behind the truck when they are backing up, or on the sides as they turn the vehicle. Reducing blind spots with video monitoring systems increases safety and reduces liability to the vehicle fleet company.

TREK-550 supports Windows CE 6.0, XPe, and Linux, and it is compatible with the TREK-303 smart vehicle display. TREK-550 is an ideal, powerful industrial-grade solution fulfilling a wide range of in-vehicle needs for fleets of all kinds.

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