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Intelligent display computer in harsh and mobile environments: DC1 with Intel® Atom ™
04 November 2008
MEN Mikro Elektronik extends its product range by a family of intelligent, modular display computers.
Intel® Atom up to 1.6 GHz
12“...19“ TFT LCD monitor
9-36V wide-range PSU
Fanless and maintenance-free
Shock and vibration resistant
-40 to +70(+85)°C operation temperature
Specified according to railway standard EN 50155
Vandal-proof
MEN Mikro Elektronik is a member of:
Intel® Embedded Communications Alliance
Freescale™ Design Alliance
VITA (VMEbus International Trade Association)
PICMG (PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group)
PC/104 Embedded Consortium
CAN in Automation
Mezzanines International
PXI™ Systems Alliance
The DC1 is the first specially ruggedized panel PC of its kind and is based on Intel’s new Atom processor Z530 or Z510 which stands out with its low power consumption, extended temperature range, space-saving design and seven years minimum availability and a favorable price/performance ratio.
Future-oriented visualization – robust, safe, flexible
The intelligent display computer DC1 is a rugged, fanless and maintenance-free panel PC for use in harsh, mobile and safety-critical applications in transport, avionics, medical engineering or industrial automation. Its robust aluminum housing is protected against vandalism and has been developed for safe operation in direct contact with passengers, e.g. in infotainment applications in trains, buses or airplanes.
The DC1 is the first member of a family of display computers based on a flexible, modular design concept as to display resolution and display size, processor type, I/O configuration and power supply. Heart of the DC1 are Intel’s Atom processors with a frequency of up to 1.6 GHz and a performance comparable to a Pentium M with 1 GHz or more. 1 GB working memory and 4 GB USB-controlled Flash Disk supply enough capacity for every application. Standard I/O comprises 2 USB, 2 Fast Ethernet, 1 UART as well as binary inputs and can optionally be extended by HD Audio or IBIS field bus functionality. Wireless functions as, e.g. WIFI, WIMAX, GSM/GPRS, UMTS can optionally be implemented via a MiniPCI Express card slot in combination with an external antenna. Thus, loading of new display contents is possible. All signals are collected at the bottom side of the DC1 which enables the DC1 to be fixed on any mounting device.
The control electronics of the DC1 is located directly behind the display, which enables a fanless cooling via conductive cooling between the electronics and the display. With a total power dissipation of just 20 Watts, the Display Computer is suited for an operation temperature of -40 to +70°C (up to +85°C for 15 minutes). Against shock and vibration, all components are soldered and only M12 or D-Sub I/O connectors are used. The electronics are prepared for coating to withstand humidity. The off-the-shelf DC1 which is equipped with a 15“ display and a wide-range PSU with 9-36V (optionally also 18-75 Volt und 36-154 Volt) is IP54-protected at the front and complies to railway standard EN 50155.
The superior control of the displays and the installation of the DC1 is just as flexible. The signals are transferred to the next display computer – in hardware and thus with short delays – via an integrated Ethernet Switch which saves space and cost for the cabling which would be required otherwise. The DC1 can be mounted on a wall or a bar. Another possibility is to mount two systems side-by-side or back-to-back, the double display being controlled by only one computer. As an option, the DC1 can also control a remote display with the same or different content via DVI-D. A Dongle enables easy configuration and exchanging of the DC1 as the respective configuration can be stored on it and imported on another DC1.
Display content by courtesy of Verkehrs-Aktiengesellschaft Nürnberg (VAG).
Price starting from EUR 1995,- plus VAT for single units
For additional information, please go to www.men.de/corporate/press.asp. or www.menmicro.com
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