Year: 2026

To succeed in an outcome-driven world, businesses must operate faster and leaner,

while being increasingly connected with both local and global data.

At Emerson, we’ve  reimagined automation architecture to help you thrive in

today’s demanding business environment.

This architecture ensures that relevant information is readily  available to operators,

so they can make the best decisions in real time.

Highlighting this reimagined architecture, Emerson has gone back to the drawing

board to create the “Definitive Industrial Display Experience.”

The result is the RXi – Panel PC modular display portfolio with multiple options of separable

screens and computing units that maximize flexibility,  performance, and durability.

Modularity and Flexibility

The RXi – Panel PC portfolio ranges from 7” to 24” screens in a

widescreen format, with 7” to 15” models also available with

outdoor Sunlight Readable (SLR) screens. The modular nature of

the unit offers a substantial amount of flexibility in configuring

your RXi – Panel PC. For instance, you can easily swap an indoor

screen for an outdoor screen, change screen sizes, or simply

replace a damaged screen, while utilizing the same computing unit.

System Requirements

Supported Operating Systems

Only 64-bit versions of the following operating systems are

supported. 32-bit operating systems are not supported.

MS Windows Server 2016

MS Windows Server 2019

Windows 10

Windows 10 IoT Enterprise

Windows 11

Computer Hardware Recommendations

The minimum processor and memory should

be comparable to:

Intel Core i5 with 8 GB RAM.

AMD FX or Phenom II X6 with 8 GB RAM

The recommended processor and memory should be

comparable to:

Intel Core i7 with 16 GB RAM.

AMD Higher FX or Phenom II X6 with 16 GB RAM

Licensing Options

When ordering PAC Machine Edition 10. the Key Type

must be selected to be either Leased Key (PAC License Server),

Computer Locked (Software Key), or Hardware (M7).

Leased (PAC License Server)

The Leased Key enables users to lease a license from a

centralized server. The centralized server is called the PAC

License Server. The client that runs PAC Machine Edition can

be a virtual machine managed by either a type 1 or type 2

hypervisor or a physical machine. PAC License server can be

hosted on a physical or virtual machine (type 1 or type 2).

Computer Locked (Software Key)

The license is locked to a specific physical computer.

The license can be used by PAC Machine Edition that is

running on that computer or on a guest virtual machine

managed by a type 2 hypervisor hosted on that computer.

Hardware (M7)

PAC Machine Edition 9.8 and 10.x support M7 hardware keys.

M7 keys support licensing PME running on a physical or

hosted virtual machines (type 2).

The Right Programming Languages

PME supports IEC-61131-3 editors including ladder logic,

structured text, and function block diagrams. In addition,

C blocks can be created and merged easily into PME. This

gives you the freedom to use the best language for your

application.  The sequence function blocks bring the benefits

of sequential function charts into the function block diagram

editor allowing equipment control and its associated

sequencing to be merged into one editor.

Module Type Packages

Modularization is important to facilitate flexible

manufacturing and to accelerate the construction and

planning of plants. PME enables modular automation

by providing a library of data objects with interfaces that

semantically define the data to be exchanged between

equipment controlled by a PACSystems controller and a

Process Orchestration Layer (POL) per the VDI/VDE/NAMUR

2658 specification. The library is realized as a set of function

blocks each with an OPC UA interface that forms

the data object to be exchanged with the POL. The POL

coordinates the plant level control by issuing commands

and receiving state information by means of the data objects.

PME can export the definition of data objects used by a single

controller target as a Module Type Package (MTP) that can

be imported into a POL such as Emerson’s DeltaV

Flexible Project Structure

PME can support one to multiple targets in a single project,

allowing you to scale appropriately based on the application.

Therefore, you can have one project for each controller or

one project for multiple controllers depending on the needs

of the engineering and operations personnel that configure

and maintain the control system.

Versatility

Due to its support of extensive communication protocols

and instructions, PME excels in a variety of industrial

markets, including water and wastewater, oil and gas,

power renewables, mining and marine. Whether an industry

sector requires high-speed loops or advanced regulatory

control for loops where the primary process variable changes

slowly (like many temperature loops), PME has the tools for

effective control and operation.

The Right Programming Languages

PME supports IEC-61131-3 editors including ladder logic,

structured text, and function block diagrams. In addition,

C blocks can be created and merged easily into PME. This

gives you the freedom to use the best language for your

application.  The sequence function blocks bring the benefits

of sequential function charts into the function block diagram

editor allowing equipment control and its associated

sequencing to be merged into one editor.

Boost Productivity Through

Reusable Modules

Combining the best of traditional programming and graphics

applications, PME features object oriented reusability to

save time during configuration. Users can build applications

rapidly with user defined function blocks, user defined types,

and control modules. These reusable type definitions

allow the development of controls logic to be done in

an object-oriented fashion.

Built-in Change Management Client

Seamless integration with PAC Change Management

allows end users to safely configure and manage small to

large applications. Check projects out, make the appropriate

changes and then document your changes when checking

the project back into the PAC Change Management server.

If circumstances make it necessary to roll back to a previous

version, then that version can be selected from the PAC

Change Management server and made the current version.

The roll back is done!

Introduction

PAC Machine Edition (PME) provides users with an

integrated development environment to configure and

maintain control applications.  This environment provides

the tools to program and configure a wide range of

devices such as PACSystems QuickPanel+™ operator

interface, programmable automation controllers (PACs),

variable frequency drives, servos, and edge devices. Once

configuration is done, the same environment provides tools

to monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain control applications

throughout their lifecycle.

Integrated Environment

In addition to sharing common development tools, all PAC

Machine Edition components — View, Logic Developer,

and Motion Developer — share a common database and

common objects across applications. This means logic,

scripts, and HMI panels all share a common data model that

doesn’t require duplicating configuration in multiple spots.

Troubleshoot Across Multiple PLCs

PAC Machine Edition allows the user to open multiple

PME sessions on one PC and then connect each session to

a separate controller simultaneously. This allows the user

to view multiple application programs at the same time

from a single PC.

Pre-Loaded Edge Analytics and SCADA

Do more at the edge with the PACSystems RXi2-BP

optionally pre-loaded with Emerson’s PACEdge™ or Movicon.

NExT™ HMI/SCADA software. This industrial PC delivers

a powerful and tightly integrated solution with reliable,

industrial computing and innovative, scalable and flexible

automation software.

Based on OPC UA, Movicon.NExT is the first integrated

automation software platform for connectivity, IIoT, machine

HMI, HMI/SCADA and plant analytics.

Movicon.NExT enables connectivity to many native and

integrated communication protocols. It provides enhanced

visualization tools, including WPF, XAML and 3D graphics,

and also enables data recording independent of data

format used. With Movicon.NExT, users also get integrated

scripting, an alarm management system, and analytics

capable of acquiring production data in real time. These

analytics provide KPI and OEE performance data, calculate

machine downtime and can be used in tracking and

scheduling production.

PACEdge is a singular, secure, and controlled environment for

users to begin their Digital Transformation. Edge processing

maximizes the value of your data so you can generate real

insights and improve your operation’s reliability, safety, and

energy optimization. PACEdge provides the foundation

for these improvements by delivering all aspects of edge

processing with simplified IIoT application development,

deployment, and administration. All components necessary

in the IIoT application life cycle are brought together in this

single package to provide a unified and secure interface

to decrease your development time and increase your

deployable footprint.

High-Performance Computing

Emerson uses AMD Ryzen™ Embedded series processors

based on their unmatched performance. The PACSystems

RXi2-BP IPC has up to 16GB of ECC RAM, four Gigabit

Ethernet interfaces, and industrial grade high-speed SSD disc

storage to complete the high-performance design.

These features make the PACSystems RXi2-BP IPC the perfect

platform for running industrial applications right at the

machine, even in the harshest environments.

The PACSystems RXi2-BP design features 1 PCIe slot

expandability. This functionality combined with advanced

CPUs allows for flexible, high-performance computing. To

help keep data and operations secure, the PACSystems RXi2

BP utilizes Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and Microsoft

Secure Boot technology.  PACEdge provides the foundation

for these improvements by delivering all aspects of edge

processing with simplified IIoT application development,

deployment, and administration. All components necessary

in the IIoT application life cycle are brought together in this

single package to provide a unified and secure interface

to decrease your development time and increase your

deployable footprint.

Greater Uptime

All aspects of the PACSystems RXi2-BP IPC have been

engineered for reliability in harsh environments. With high

quality industrial components, a rugged design, and fanless

operation, it is perfect for both commercial and industrial

applications. The PACSystems RXi2-BP IPC is a highly reliable

IPC with a long life cycle.

The foundation of the PACSystems RXi2-BP IPC architecture

is Emerson’s rugged COM Express modular CPU platform.

Emerson also incorporates patented thermal monitoring

technology with sophisticated passive cooling techniques

to provide the highest-performance, fanless industrial

computing platform that can operate in extended

temperature ranges.

Enhanced Productivity &

Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

The foundation of the PACSystems RXi2-BP IPC combines

high performance with reliability, enhancing productivity

and reducing cost of ownership. The PACSystems RXi2-BP

IPC delivers low TCO through features such as compact size,

reduced maintenance, low power consumption, and ease

of future performance upgrades enabled by our innovative

rugged COM Express CPU architecture.

The Next Generation of Powerful, Reliable, Ruggedized Computing

Introduction

Emerson has developed the next generation of its powerful,

expandable, and reliable industrial computers (IPC).

PACSystems RXi2 IPCs offer new processor choices, increased

and faster storage, improved graphics, and enhanced

security features.

The PACSystems RXi2-BP IPC delivers compact, rugged,

mid to high range performance to run HMI, historian,

and analytics applications right at the machine, enabling

improved real-time control of operations and better

integration into plant-wide systems.

Combining outstanding compute capabilities with a compact

and robust enclosure, the PACSystems RXi2-BP is ideal for a

range of demanding industrial applications.

The foundation of the PACSystems RXi2-BP IPC combines

high performance with reliability, enhancing productivity

and reducing cost of ownership. The PACSystems RXi2-BP

IPC delivers low TCO through features such as compact size,

reduced maintenance, low power consumption, and ease

of future performance upgrades enabled by our innovative

rugged COM Express CPU architecture.