Merlin (ROM-DOS/Sockets)
The MERLIN Single Board Computer provides the performance and reliability of previous generation boards, with the addition of on-board Ethernet at a reduced cost.
Datalight's ROM-DOS OS and Sockets Internet Protocol and network communications software is pre-installed on the board.
The MERLIN features the Intel 25MHz 386EX CPU surrounded by a host of functionality including: 3 serial ports, 10 BASE-T Ethernet, 2MB DRAM, 1MB Flash, optional 512K battery backed SRAM, Real Time Clock, I/O port and an on-board 8 - 18V DC (or 10 - 16V AC) power supply.
The MERLIN is rated at an operating temperature of –20 to +60°C, and has been designed to meet European CE standards. The board is supplied as standard with Datalight's ROM-DOS 6.22 Operating System and Datalight's Sockets network communications application.
As with all Arcom CPU boards, the MERLIN is available in a ready to run Development Kit. The MERLIN Development Kit contains all hardware and software to allow the design engineer to begin development immediately. Included in the Development Kit is:
- MERLIN-SE SBC pre-loaded with TCP/IP stack and ROM-DOS.
- 12V Power Supply
- All cables
- Quickstart manual
- CD containing Arcom's MERLIN software library, technical manual, binary images, example code, Datalight's software documentation and component data PDF's
The board is available in two variants:
- MERLIN-SE (DOS) (512Kbyte battery-backed SRAM)
- MERLIN (DOS) (no SRAM fitted)
Arcom Control Systems, Inc., 13510 South Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64145. Tel: 816-941-7025; Fax: 816-941-7807.