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Syslogic releases railway computer powered by Intel
25th February 2025
Caitlin Gittins
Syslogic is presenting the EN50155-certified Railway Computer RSL 83. On the processor side, the new embedded system is based on the x7211RE processor from Intel Atom (Amston Lake).
The Amston Lake processor is manufactured in 10nm process and is designed for industrial applications. It boasts high performance efficiency and low power consumption. Syslogic combines the x7213RE processor with its own carrier board and a cleverly designed housing. The latter offers IP40 protection and the effective cooling fins ensure fanless cooling of the railway computer. The unit also has permanently soldered RAM modules.
Combining a low-power processor with an industrial design, the Railway Computer RSL 83 achieves a high MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) with a power consumption of less than 12 watts. This makes it suitable for long-term 24/7 use in rolling stock or off-train applications. Much like all devices in the Syslogic Railway portfolio, the RSL 83 meets the latest railway standards, including EN50155 Class OT4 certification for extended temperature range, EN50125 for environmental conditions, EN45545-2 HL3 for fire protection and EN61373 for shock and vibration resistance.
With regards to electromagnetic compatability (EMC) and electrical insulation requirements, the railway computer offers EN50121 compliance. The RSL 83 is suitable for an input voltage between 16.8 and 30V, covering the typical 24 VDC on-board power supply of rail vehicles.
The new Railway Computer from Syslogic marks the start of a new product series from the company and is designed as a basic device in terms of processor performance and interface configuration.
"Reduced to the max – the RSL 83 has been developed 100% for railway applications, but is deliberately designed for simple applications in terms of connectivity and processor performance," said Benjamin Gassler, Product Manager, Syslogic.
The railway computer scores above all with its long availability and low life cycle costs (LCC).
Syslogic delivers its railway computers with pre-configured Linux Debian or Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC on request. The devices also offer driver compatibility with popular Linux distributions.
