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Wednesday, December 04, 2019

Kontron Box PC industrial controllers use Intel Core and Xeon E processors


By Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.uk

Kontron has launched its third generation of industrial computers in Box PC format using Intel Core and Xeon E processors 
The KBox C-103-CFL series is based on the latest of the ninth generation with up to six processor cores and are specifically designed for use in control cabinets in automation environments. In addition to the control and visualization of machines or inspection and AI-based vision applications, Soft-PLC applications can also be implemented using the optional NVRAM and the integration of fieldbus extensions. The KBox C-103-CFL is currently available with two PCI Express slots; further variants with up to four slots will follow during the first quarter of 2020. 

The Bix PCs use the ninth generation Core i3, i7 or Xeon E processors; the Intel Core i5 is based on the 8th generation. The maintenance-free system enables fanless operation up to 75 degrees Celsius while a Goldcap option and redundant power supplies as well as the recovery functionality guarantee maximum system availability and a long life time.

In addition to up to three display ports and up to four GB Ethernet interfaces, the family features up to four PCI Express, one mPCIe and three M.2 expansion slots. Up to two COM ports incl. RS485 option, three USB 3.0 and three USB 2.0 ports,as well as up to four SATA slots ensure maximum flexibility and expandability. For secure communication and connection to the cloud, the industrial computers support TPM V2.0 encryption and the Kontron APPROTECT security solution based on Wibu-Systems CodeMeter. Kontron APPROTECT Licensing also enables new business models such as 'pay-per-use' or time-based trial versions.

www.kontron.com/products/systems/embedded-box-pc/kbox-c-series/kbox-c-103-cfl.html

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