The XPAC XP-8000 is the new generation Programmable Automation Controller (PAC). It is equipped with an AMD LX 800 CPU (500MHz) running a Windows Embedded Standard 2009 operating system with wide ranging connectivity (VGA, USB, Ethernet, RS-232/RS-485) and 3/7 slots for high performance parallel I/O modules (high profile I-8K series) and serial-type I/O modules (high profile I-87K I/O modules). A version without slots for plug-in cards is also available, which is useful for monitoring and controlling other devices via the serial ports.
The Windows Embedded Standard 2009 operating system has many advantages including the same Win32 API as Windows XP Professional,. This has the advantage that almost every desktop program can be easily ported to Windows Embedded Standard 2009. This effectively reduces the developmental effort and shortens the time to market.