Amplicon lead the ‘mini-node’ revival!

4th June 2010

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Amplicon have launched the IPC-914 range of ‘mini-node’ industrial computer systems. The 914 stands shoulders above its competition, due to the powerful Intel Core 2 Duo processing power, ultra-compact size and impressive expansion for up to four plug-in cards (PCI or PCIe). Low voltage DC and AC mains powered models increase its flexibility even further. This is a truly rugged and versatile unit with enough processing power to handle complex applications with ease.

With all electronics well protected in an extremely rugged cold-rolled steel housing only 182 x 248 x 185 mm in size, the IPC-914 offers four PCI slots or two PCI plus one PCIex16 and PCIex1 to deliver massive expandability. The system also supports one 2.5” HDD (mechanical or solid state) for high-capacity storage.

The system is built around the Intel 945GME Express chipset and ICH7M-DH Southbridge, supporting Core 2 Duo, Core Duo and Celeron M processors up to 2.33 GHz. The Intel 945GME Express chipset featuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 offers enhanced graphics and increased I/O bandwidth. 2 x SODIMM sockets support up to 4GB DDR2 system memory. With operating temperatures of up to 45°C, the IPC-914 is a compact, rugged, fanless industrial PC with great expansion capability especially suitable for industrial automation, kiosk, digital signage, building controls and DVR applications.

Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, two USB 2.0 ports, two COM ports, and a VGA port are provided as standard. In addition, 4 x USB2.0, 2 x COM ports and 1 x DVI-D port can be added, each at the expense of an available expansion slot at the rear of the enclosure.

The system can be wall-mounted, and is equipped with an internal 10 to 30Vdc 150W power supply and can be used in conjunction with a 90 to 264Vac external mains adaptor. IPC-914 is applicable in a wide range of operating environments and supports various operating systems including Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows XP Embedded (XPE).

The system can be completely customised to meet specific project requirements and Amplicon can help with embedded software development to produce a bespoke product for OEM customers. IPC-914 can be used in conjunction with Amplicon’s networking products to distribute system data across a LAN, WAN or even the internet!