New 7-inch micro-client from Kontron. Has touchscreen and supports Linux, CE and XPe. 330 nits. Comes with Celeron so not sure what power dissipation is. Front panel is IP65 sealed. |
Kontron has added a smaller, "cost conscious" LCD option to its line of thin-client HMI (human-machine interface) subsystems. The M@C70 Micro Client is based on the company's ETX-format SBCs (single-board computers), has a touchscreen LCD, and supports Linux.
The M@C70 Micro Client targets a wide variety of thin client, web client, user terminal, and control-oriented applications, according to the company. Except for its 7-inch WVGA (800x480) display and smaller overall size, the device is technically similar to the 15-inch M@C150 that occupies the top of the Micro Client range.
The device is offered with processors up to a 600MHz Celeron M, and with up to 1GB of SDRAM. Standard communication ports include 10/100 Ethernet, two USB, and one RS232 (RS422/485 optional). Other optional features include CAN bus, battery backed SRAM, and function keys.
Thanks to a passive cooling design, the unit's installation depth is just under 2 inches, or about 50 mm, according to Kontron. The front panel is sealed to IP65 and, unlike the larger devices in the Micro Client series, the M@C70 is VESA-mountable.
Features and specifications cited by Kontron include:
* Processor -- up to 600GHz Celeron
* Memory -- up to 1GB
* Display:
o 7-inch TFT touchscreen
o 800 x 480 resolution
o 330-nit brightness
* Networking -- 2 x 10/100 Ethernet
* Other I/O:
o 2 x USB 2.0
o 1 x RS232 (RS422/485 optional)
o CAN bus (optional)
* Expansion -- CompactFlash
* Operating temperature -- 0 to 50 deg. C
* Dimensions -- 9.25 x 6.6 x 1.9 inches (235 x 168 x 49 mm)
In addition to Linux, Kontron also provides support for Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded. The selected embedded OS is available pre-installed on a CompactFlash card, Kontron says.
The M@C150 appears to be immediately available, but the company has not disclosed pricing information.