Nematron iPC Series - Chapter 1 - Introduction

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Document No. DOC-IPC-003,
User Manual iPC-Series & nPC300, Rev C Rel. 11-2014 Page 3 of 27
Chapter 1 - Introduction
The iPC Series products are high performance embedded ultra-thin industrial computers specifically
designed for harsh industrial environments including Class I & II, Division 2 hazardous locations. In addition
there are also ATEX Zone 2/22 certified variations.
The iPC Series offers four versions with 12.1” SVGA (800 x 600), 15” XGA (1024 x 768), 17” SXGA
(1280 x 1024), or 19” SXGA (1280 x 1024) LED backlit TFT Color LCD panels. A stand alone “node” version
without an integrated display is also available (nPC300). These high-performance embedded industrial PCs
offer processor options up to a state of the art Intel Core i7 Processor and DRAM options up to 4 GB. With a
multitude of I/O included on the standard unit many automation applications are ideally suited for use with this
series. The Ultra-Thin panel depth (2.7” to 3.42”) also makes this series ideal for space constrained
applications. With Class I and II Division 2 approvals this industrial PC makes installation in Hazardous
Locations applications simple.
Features
 Processor Options up to Intel i7 options
o Intel ATOM N2800 – 1.86 GHz, 1 MB Cache, 2 Cores & 4 Threads, Fanless
o Intel Celeron P4500 – 1.86 GHz, 2 MB Cache, 2 Cores & 2 Threads
o Intel i5-520M – 2.4 GHz, 3 MB Cache, 2 Cores and 4 Threads
o Intel i7-620M – 2.66 GHz, 4 MB Cache, 2 Cores and 4 Threads
 DRAM Options up to 4 GB
 80 GB (minimum) easily removable SATA solid state drive
o Larger Solid State SATA drive upgrade options
o 500 GB (min) SATA hybrid hard drive with Solid State Adaptive Memory Cache Option
 Numerous I/O Ports
o Two Gigabit Ethernet ports
o 6 USB 2.0 ports (4 on N2800 CPU option)
o 2 RS-232 serial port
o 1 RS-422/485 Serial port
o Analog VGA or HDMI port for dual screen applications
 UL 508 and ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 listed for Hazardous Locations: Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D and
Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G, Class III when installed in a suitable enclosure (N/A to Enclosed
Options)
 Optional ATEX Zone 2/22 configurations available (24 VDC configurations with appropriate ATEX
markings only)
 NEMA 4/4X/12 & IP66 front bezel (does not include –EN or –RM options)
 2-Year warranty
 European CE mark compliant
 Integral 100 -240 VAC power supply
 Simplified installation with no studs
 Ultra-Thin design – less than 3.25” behind front panel
 VESA compliant – all modes up to SXGA, 75Hz (SVGA on 12” and XGA on 15” unit)
 Optional 5-wire resistive touch screen
 Optional NEMA 1 Enclosure
 Optional 304 stainless steel front bezel
 Optional iPC1900 Rack Mount front bezel (not NEMA sealed)
 Optional 24 VDC input power
 Windows 7 Professional 32-bit standard
o Windows XP Professional 32-bit optional
o Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (includes multi-language support) optional