Rugged and waterproof PC for harsh environments

18th April 2007

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Review Display Systems Ltd has introduced a compact rugged PC system sealed to IP67 for applications where dust and water and a shortage of space present real problems for the systems designer. The AEC-6710 is housed in a rugged aluminium chassis measuring just 165mm x 65.6mm x 197mm. The unit meets Mil-Std-810F for storage and vibration; it also has an operating temperature range of minus fifteen to plus sixty degrees centigrade.

Based around the VIA Mark 533Mhz CPU, the unit supports 512MB SDRAM and has a Compact Flash socket for solid state data storage. A Mini PCI expansion slot is available to enable customization for the application. Included as standard, however, is 10/100base-TX Ethernet, four serial ports, USB, VGA output, Keyboard and Mouse connections. The design also features both isolation and surge protection for peace of mind when operating in the field.

The system will support Windows 2000, XP Embedded and Windows CE.NET with a customised OS service available from RDS. All connectivity to the system is via sealed IP67 rated connectors and the unit can be powered from a DC 12Volt to 48Volt source.

The compact size makes the AEC-6710 ideal for Mobile applications on vehicle Train, ship or plane, whilst the high level of sealing against to elements suits any remote monitoring application.