Advantech PCA-6178VE Single Board Computer
Advantech Embedded Test Systems. Channels: PIO modes 3/4 with bus mastering to 16.67 MB/sec.
- Model
- Advantech PCA-6178VE
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $650
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- PCA-6178VE
This unit
The Advantech PCA-6178VE is an industrial-grade single board computer built on Socket 370 architecture, supporting Intel Pentium III and Celeron processors up to 700+ MHz and 1.0–1.1 GHz respectively. It combines the Intel 82440BX PCI chipset with a 66/100 MHz Front Side Bus to deliver deterministic performance in embedded control and automation environments. The board integrates on-board VGA/AGP graphics via ATI Rage Pro Turbo or ATI RAGE XL with 4–8 MB video memory, 10/100Base-T Ethernet with Wake-On-LAN, dual Enhanced IDE interfaces supporting ATA 33 at up to 33 MB/sec throughput, and an Ultra II SCSI controller for flexible storage connectivity.
Technical Specifications
Processor & Memory- Socket 370: Intel Pentium III (up to 700+ MHz) or Celeron (up to 1.0–1.1 GHz)
- 256 KB L2 cache at full CPU speed
- Three 168-pin DIMM sockets; maximum 768 MB PC-100 SDRAM with ECC support
- Intel 82440BX chipset; 66/100 MHz FSB
- Award 2 Mbit Flash BIOS Graphics & Display
- ATI Rage Pro Turbo or ATI RAGE XL controller with AGP 2X
- 4 MB SGRAM or 8 MB SDRAM on-board video memory Connectivity
- Dual RS-232 ports: 16C550 UARTs, 16-byte FIFO, up to 115.2 Kbps
- One enhanced parallel port (SPP/EPP/ECP modes)
- Two USB 1.1 ports
- 10/100Base-T Ethernet (Intel 82559 or 82551 controller) with RJ-45 and WoL
- PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector Storage Interfaces
- Two Enhanced IDE channels: PIO modes 3/4 with bus mastering to 16.67 MB/sec; Ultra DMA mode 33 MB/sec (ATA 33)
- On-board Ultra II SCSI controller
- Compact Flash socket (4–40 MB) on select variants Monitoring & Control
- Programmable watchdog timer: 1–63 seconds, system reset or IRQ11 generation
- CPU fan, thermal, and voltage monitoring with alerts
- CMOS auto-backup/restore; ATX soft power switch; message LED Power (Typical at Pentium III 700 MHz, 192 MB SDRAM)
- +5 V @ 5.2 A, +12 V @ 0.4 A, -12 V @ 0.1 A
Key Features
- PICMG-compliant PCI/ISA architecture (32-bit/33 MHz PCI, HISA)
- ECC memory support for critical reliability
- Integrated graphics eliminates external video card requirement
- Wake-On-LAN for remote management
- Flexible storage: IDE, SCSI, and Compact Flash options
- Per-port serial configuration; configurable parallel port addressing
Typical Applications Industrial automation, embedded control systems, legacy system integration, telecommunications equipment, factory floor monitoring.
Compatibility & Integration PICMG standards compliance ensures modular deployment. Socket 370 compatibility with mainstream Pentium III/Celeron processors from the era supports cost-effective processor scaling. PC-100 SDRAM with ECC meets high-reliability requirements in environments.
Advantech PCA-6178VE — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Advantech PCA-6178VE. Calibration covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Advantech PCA-6178VE faults: power supply failure (cRIO-9073/9074), C-series slot connector wear, PXI chassis fan failure, GPIB interface failure on VXI controllers, BIOS/EEPROM corruption. NI CompactRIO most common faults are power supply failure on older cRIO-9073/9074 chassis and C-series module slot connector wear from repeated hot-swap cycles. PXI chassis fan failure is the most common wear item — chassis fans are field-replaceable. VXI embedded controllers most commonly develop EEPROM corruption and GPIB interface failure.
Advantech PCA-6178VE price
This Advantech PCA-6178VE is listed at $650. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Advantech PCA-6178VE calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Advantech PCA-6178VE is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
