ROBO-598VS
Full Size PICMG 1.0 CPU Board
Portwell ROBO-598VS Full-Size PICMG 1.0 Embedded CPU Board
The Portwell ROBO-598VS is a full-size PICMG 1.0 embedded CPU board designed for industrial automation, machine control, OEM systems, instrumentation, legacy embedded platforms, and rackmount industrial computers. This board supports multiple processor families, making it a flexible solution for maintaining and extending the life of older embedded computing systems.
The ROBO-598VS supports Intel® P55C processors up to 233MHz, AMD K6 processors up to 550MHz, and Cyrix M1/M2 processors up to 450MHz. Built on the ALi M1541 / M1543C chipset, it provides dependable support for legacy operating environments and industrial control applications that continue to rely on proven PICMG 1.0 backplane architectures.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Portwell
- Model: ROBO-598VS
- Board Type: Full-Size PICMG 1.0 Embedded CPU Board
- Processor Support: Intel® P55C, AMD K6, Cyrix M1/M2
- CPU Speed Support: Intel P55C up to 233MHz, AMD K6 up to 550MHz, Cyrix M1/M2 up to 450MHz
- Chipset: ALi M1541 / M1543C
- Memory: Three 168-pin DIMM sockets
- Maximum Memory: Up to 768MB SDRAM
- Cache Memory: 512KB pipeline burst SRAM
- BIOS: AMI PCI/ISA Pentium BIOS
- Storage Interfaces: Dual IDE
- I/O: FDC, 2 serial ports, 1 parallel port, keyboard, mouse, 2 USB ports, IrDA
- Watchdog Timer: 8-stage hardware watchdog timer
- Power Requirement: +5V@10A (typ.), +12V@80mA, -12V@30mA
- Board Dimensions: 339.5 mm x 122 mm (13.37 in x 4.8 in)
- PCB: 6-layer PCB
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to +55°C
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to +75°C
- Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Legacy PICMG 1.0 SBC for Industrial Systems
The Portwell ROBO-598VS is ideal for legacy industrial computers, machine automation platforms, process control systems, OEM equipment, and embedded systems that continue to rely on PICMG 1.0 full-size backplane architectures. Its broad CPU compatibility and classic industrial I/O set make it a practical choice for maintaining older systems where direct replacement or system continuity is critical.
With support for IDE storage, serial and parallel communications, USB connectivity, IrDA, and watchdog timer functionality, the ROBO-598VS remains relevant in long-life embedded and industrial applications.
Repair, Replacement, and Sourcing Support
At EmbeddedCPUBoards.com, we provide repair, replacement, testing, refurbishment, and sourcing services for Portwell embedded CPU boards, including the Portwell ROBO-598VS.
Our support services include:
- Component-level diagnostics and repair where feasible
- Replacement sourcing for obsolete and hard-to-find Portwell boards
- Functional testing and validation
- Processor, memory, and I/O verification
- Backplane compatibility review
- Lifecycle support for legacy industrial computing systems
If your Portwell ROBO-598VS is showing boot failure, intermittent faults, memory instability, I/O communication issues, storage interface faults, or watchdog-related problems, we can help determine whether repair, replacement, or alternate sourcing is the best path forward.
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