KBox: an industrial computer for IoT edge and AI applications

Based on 11^th Gen Intel Core or Celeron processors, the KBox A-151-TGL offers sufficient computing performance for IoT edge or AI applications. The system has an expansion slot on the front (I/O Door), which can be used to expand the KBox A-151-TGL with additional functionalities like fieldbuses, interfaces such as graphics, serial or digital I/Os and Ethernet interfaces.

 It is specifically designed for demanding IoT gateway applications in industrial environments. Based on the 11^th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4E, i5-1145GRE/i5-1145G7 or also i7-1185GRE/i7-1185G7E or the Intel Celeron processor 6305E with up to four processing cores and 4.4 GHz (burst) each, as well as a memory expansion of max. 64GB, the new box PC supports OEM manufacturers and system integrators in realising the full potential of their IoT infrastructures. Another highlight of this generation's Core i7 and Core i5 processors is the Intel Iris Xe graphics with 96 execution units, which users can leverage for demanding AI or IoT edge applications. In addition to two display ports and two gigabit ethernet interfaces, including a 2.5GbE interface with TSN functionality, the KBox A-151-TGL also features four USB 3.2 and two RS232/422/485 interfaces.A wide range of functionalities can be added to the system by means of the three M.2 expansion slots, which can be used for the integration of fieldbuses and wireless technology such as 4G/5G or even WiFi 6 connectivity, in addition to the integration of NVMe SSDs. The majority of system expansions are made accessible via the new expansion slot (I/O Door) located on the front of the system.

The fanless system design offers an extended service life and high system availability even in harsh industrial environments. The KBox A-151-TGL can be operated in the range from 0°C to +50°C or, optionally, in the extended temperature range between -40°C and +65°C. The KBox A-151-TGL can be easily integrated into a wide range of industrial environments by means of DIN rail mounting or wall mounting.