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Mini PCs for outdoor applications

From digital signage to industrial control, vehicle computing and use in control cabinets – our spo-comm Mini-PCs can really do a lot! But what criteria must outdoor PCs meet?

Whether fanless cooling or an extended temperature range, a mini PC must have these features in order to be called an outdoor PC. These PCs are used in vehicles or in the digital signage sector, for example for digital out-of-home advertising in pedestrian zones, in construction site and customs vehicles or in ATMs.

The spo-comm RUGGED series

Our spo-comm RUGGED PCs are characterized in particular by their robust, passively cooled housing. They are also fully operational at temperatures from -40°C to +70°C, making them ideal outdoor PCs. Depending on the system, they also boast a wide range power input of 9 to 48 volts, which absorbs voltage peaks and is therefore ideal for applications in vehicles.

Thanks to the combination of a powerful CPU and high-performance Nvidia or AMD graphics cards, they are perfect for the digital signage sector. In addition, the RUGGEDs can be perfectly adapted to your own needs with optional extensions such as LAN, PoE, 4G or GPS.

The majority of our RUGGED Mini-PCs feel right at home outdoors and defy a number of challenges!

Which spo-comm Mini-PCs are suitable as outdoor PCs?

RUGGED Q170 – Flexibility & robustness for outdoor and vehicle computing
The powerful Intel® Core i5 of the sixth generation with a performance of 4 x 2.3 GHz and up to 3.3 GHz is just the tip of the iceberg. The RUGGED Q170 continues to impress with modular LAN expansion, a power input of 9-36 volts and an extended temperature range of -40°C – +70°C.

RUGGED Q470E – Vehicle PC, monitoring and industrial
Equipped with an Intel® Core® i5-10500TE CPU with up to 6x 3.7GHz. Above all, it impresses with the usual industrial features of a spo-comm Mini-PC and many additional customization options, such as a WLAN, 4G or PoE module. This is why our RUGGED Q470E feels right at home in industrial applications as well as in outdoor areas and as a vehicle PC.

RUGGED Ryzen – outdoor digital signage powered by AMD
Our boss in the outdoor DS sector shines with an AMD® Ryzen V1807 CPU, extended temperature range from -40°C to +70°C and wide-range power input from 9-36 volts. It can also be equipped with up to 32 GB RAM and up to one terabyte of mass storage for high-performance applications. With four DisplayPorts and an integrated AMD® VEGA 11 GPU, the RUGGED Ryzen also enables playback of 4K@60Hz content on up to four screens simultaneously.

RUGGED T1000 – Industrial Vehicle & Outdoor PC
Thanks to its numerous features and expansion options, our new addition to the range can take its place in a wide variety of applications. In addition to an extended temperature range of -40°C to +70°C and wide range power input of 9-48 volts, it is also equipped with an Intel® Core™ i5-10500TE with 6 x 2.3 GHz and the eponymous Nvidia® Quadro T1000 graphics card. If you value individuality, the RUGGED T1000 is just right for you! It can also be equipped with an extra battery pack or 4G, CAN bus module and a module for 8x PoE.

Of course, we don’t just cover the outdoor PC sector. Discover the variety of our spo-comm Mini-PCs now and find the PC that feels right at home in your application!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Wide range power input 8 – 48V and anti-vibration design

In addition to a temperature range from -10°C to +50°C, the NOVA R680E also has a wide range current input from 8V to 48V. In addition, the NOVA is shock-tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2 and has an anti-vibration design, meaning it can also withstand applications where things can get a little bumpy.

Intel® Core™ i5-12500T and passive cooling

The NOVA R680E industrial PC is equipped with an Intel® Core™ i5-12500T CPU with a performance of up to 6x 4.4 GHz. Combined with up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM and an NVMe SSD of up to 2 TB, the system can be used in a wide range of industrial applications – from machine learning to control (monitoring production lines). The passively cooled housing also ensures that the NOVA feels right at home in dusty production halls.

10x USB, 4x LAN, 4x COM: NOVA connection miracle

Various interfaces are located on the robust metal housing of the NOVA R680E in order to be equipped for a wide range of applications. In addition to 4 video outputs (2x HDMI 2.0 and 2x DisplayPort 1.4a), this also includes a total of four 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports. There are also 10 USB 3.2 ports on the front and back panel to connect the Mini PC to external peripherals. Thanks to the four COM interfaces, the NOVA is ideal for industrial applications.

Optional graphics card, WiFi and operating system

However, the highlight among the available interfaces is the SKU slot, which makes it possible – depending on the application – to install various cards that rely on a PCIe bus, be it a graphics card or special LAN cards.

As usual with our spo-comm PCs, the NOVA R680E can also be equipped with WiFi, a 4G module or an operating system. Ubuntu, Windows 11 Pro and Windows 10 IoT are available.

The highlights and all technical data at a glance:

• CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-12500T (6x 2.0 GHz, max. 4.4 GHz)
• GPU: Intel® UHD Graphics 770
• RAM: up to 64GB DDR5
• SSD: up to 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe
• Max. Resolution: 4096 x 2340 @ 60Hz (4K)
• 4 independent screens
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 217 x 127 x 240 mm
• Passive cooling
• PSU: 8V – 48V
• Ambient conditions: -10° to +50°C at 10-90% non-condensing humidity

Connections:

• 4 x 2.5 Gbps Ethernet
• 2 x DP 1.4a
• 2 x HDMI 2.0
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1×1
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×1
• 4 x COM (2x RS 232 and 2x RS232/422/485)
• 1 x GPIO (8-bits (4 x GPI; 4 x GPO), 5~35V, isolation 1.5KV)
• 1 x DC-IN Phoenix
• 2 x audio (Mic In, Line Out)
• WiFi, 4G optional

Michael Sporrer, CEO of spo-comm GmbH, comments: “We have been working with MSI since 2008 and are now the most important partner for IPC systems in Europe. The cooperation is now so close and based on trust that the design of the products in the systems division is largely based on our suggestions.”

While the housing and connections are identical to the previous model, the inner workings of the Mini-PC are available in two different versions: firstly as an entry-level model with an Intel Celeron CPU for WINDBOX newcomers, and secondly as a top-of-the-range model with a powerful Intel Core i5 CPU. What the two devices have in common is that they run on the Windows 7, Windows 7 Embedded and Ubuntu 12.04 operating systems. The entry-level model will be available at a lower price than the previous WINDBOXIII, while the top-of-the-range model will cost a little more. As usual, the latest model from the mini PC specialists impresses with its simple elegance and lightness: weighing just 1.5 kilograms, the WINDBOXIII+ is easy to handle in terms of installation and requires little space. If you want to see more, you can take a closer look at the spo-book WINDBOXIII+ in a 360° view with zoom function in the product presentations on the website.

The WINDBOXIII+ is expected to be available for spo-comm partners from August 2012 and for all other customers exclusively from spo-comm from September.

The highlights and technical data at a glance:

Entry-level model:

• Intel Celeron 827E
• Dual display: HDMI and DVI-I
• Integrated W-LAN + Bluetooth
• Full HD up to 1080p
• 6 USB slots
• 2 x Gbit LAN
• Low power consumption (~20 watts)- VESA mount
• Numerous additional options, such as 3G modules (UMTS), DVB-T tuner

Top model:

• Intel Core i5 2467M
• Dual display: HDMI and DVI-I
• Integrated W-LAN + Bluetooth
• Full HD up to 1080p
• 6 USB slots
• 2 x Gbit LAN
• Low power consumption (~20 watts)
• VESA mount
• Numerous additional options, such as 3G modules (UMTS), DVB-T tuner

 

The WINDBOX serie

Extended temperature range and wide range power input

The heart of the RUGGED T1000 – an Intel® Core® i5-10500TE CPU with up to 6x 3.7 GHz – is combined with both an Intel® UHD Graphics 630 and an NVIDIA® Quadro® T1000 graphics card. As standard, the system is equipped with 16GB DDR4 RAM and a 512 GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD.

The extended temperature range of -40°C to +70°C, a wide range power input of 9 – 48V and the passively cooled housing ensure that the Mini-PC can be used not only outdoors but also in vehicles.

Battery pack, 4G, PoE and GPS module

As befits one of the spo-comm RUGGED PCs, the T1000 model can also be expanded with numerous modules. In addition to a 4G module, this also includes a battery pack, which ensures that Windows shuts down properly. A GPS module and a PoE module are also optionally available in order to adapt the system optimally to individual requirements.

Connection diversity with 10x LAN, 4x USB and 3x COM

The front and back panel of the housing, measuring 95 x 260 (with wall bracket 290) x 250 mm, has a large number of connections. These include five video outputs (3x DisplayPort 1.2, 2x HDMI 2.0b), 10x RJ45 GbE LAN ports and three COM RS 232/422/485 ports. A total of 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1×1 interfaces are available for connecting the system to other devices and exchanging data. The system also has 2x SIM card slots.

The RUGGED T1000 can optionally be equipped with WiFi or an operating system, depending on requirements. Ubuntu, Windows 11 Pro and Windows 10 IoT are available.

The highlights and all technical data at a glance:

• CPU: Intel® Core® i5-10500TE (6x 2.3 GHz, max. 3.7 GHz)
• GPU: Intel® UHD Graphics 630 / NVIDIA® Quadro® T1000 Mobile
• RAM: 16GB DDR4
• SSD: 512 GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe
• Max. Resolution: 4096 x 2340 @ 60Hz (4K)
• 5 independent screens
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 95mm x 260mm x 250mm
• Passive cooling at 0.6 m/s air flow rate
• PSU: 9V – 48V optional
• Ambient conditions: -40° up to +70°C at 10-90% non-condensing humidity
• WiFi, GPS / 4G / CAN bus / PoE / Backup battery optional
• Wall bracket included

Connections:

• Frontpanel: 
  • 8 x LAN RJ45 GbE (Intel® i210-AT)
  • 2 x HDMI / 1200p@60Hz (MXM Graphics)
  • 2 x SIM card socket
  • 2 x 2.5″ Drive Bay for HDD / SSD (RAID 0,1,5)
• Backpanel:  
  • 3 x audio (Mic In, Line Out, Line In)
  • 3 x DP (Intel® GPU)
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A
  • 2 x LAN RJ 45 GbE (Intel® i210-AT + i219LM)
  • 3 x COM RS 232/422/485 (CAN optional)
  • 1 x GPIO (8 x DI & 4 x DO; COM optional)
  • 1 x DC-IN Phoenix

Fanless tablet for industry

The RUGGED Tab 8A is part of the spo-comm industrial tablets and completes the range at the entry level. . The tablet is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G99 CPU, 8GB RAM and a 128 GB eMMC SSD. The robust housing with passive cooling is paired with an extended temperature range and numerous extensions. This means that the system can be used in industry or logistics.  

Integrated 5G module and optional accessories  

The RUGGED Tab 8A is not only equipped with a fixed CPU, RAM and SSD, but also with an Android 12 operating system. In addition to a line-out connection, the tablet has a USB 2.0 port, two SIM card slots and a USB type C for charging and data transfer. Depending on the application, various accessories can be selected, including a 2D scanner, a backup battery or a docking station.  

Highlights and technical data at a glance:

•     CPU: MediaTek Helio G99
•     GPU: ARM Mali-G57 MP2
•     RAM: 8 GB DDR4 Low Power
•     SSD: 128 GB eMMC
•     Operating system: Android 12
•     Dimensions (HxWxD): 20 mm x 155 mm x 236 mm
•     8″ IPS display, 5-point touch, 1200×900 resolution
•     Ambient conditions: -20°C up to +60°C at 10-90% non-condensing humidity
•     Passive cooling

Connectors:

•     1x USB 2.0
•     1x Line-Out
•     2x SIM
•     1x USB type C (charging & data transfer)
•     Integrated 4G / 5G module  
•     Integrated GPS module

Configure your RUGGED Tab 8A

Industrial tablet with optional accessories

The RUGGED Tab 10 i5 is the high-end model of our tablet PCs and is equipped with an Intel® Core i5-1235U CPU, 16 GB RAM and a 128 GB m.2 SSD equipped. The robust housing has space for the most important connections and can be supplemented with a wide range of accessories, such as a 2D scanner or a docking station. This makes the tablet the perfect companion in application areas that require high performance for demanding software, e.g. in construction site management and logistics.

Bridge battery, integrated WiFi, optional operating system

Despite its active cooling, the tablet has an extended temperature range of -20°C to +60°C and is dust and waterproof to IP65. The integrated bridge battery ensures that the time is bridged when the battery is changed and uninterrupted work is possible. The RUGGED Tab 10 i5 is already equipped with Wi-Fi and can be upgraded with either Windows 11 Pro or Windows 10 IoT.  The display has a size of 10.1″ with a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels.

Highlights and technical data at a glance:

•     CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-1235U (2x Performance Cores 1.3 GHz, max. 4.4 GHz and 8x Efficient Cores 0.9 GHz, max. 3.3 GHz)
•     GPU: Intel® UHD graphics  
•     RAM: 16 GB DDR4
•     SSD: 128 GB M.2 SSD
•     Dimensions (HxWxD): 27 x 196 x 289 mm
•     10.1″ IPS display, 10-point touch, 1920×1200 resolution
•     Ambient conditions: -20°C up to +60°C at 10-90% non-condensing humidity
•     Active cooling

 

Connectors:

•     1x mini HDMI 2.1a (max. 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (8K))
•     1x USB 3.2 Gen 1×1
•     1x Line-Out
•     1x microSD
•     1x SIM
•     Integrated WiFi 6
•     Integrated 4G / 5G module
•     Integrated GPS module

Configure your RUGGED Tab 10 i5

3x 4K for digital signage applications

The ONE H610 is equipped with a powerful Intel® Core® i5-12400, 16GB RAM and a 512GB NVMe SSD. Thanks to its integrated Intel® UHD graphics unit, three video outputs (1x DisplayPort, 2x HDMI), which enable a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60Hz (4K) on 3 screens, and the compact dimensions of just 36 x 180 x 180 mm (H x W x D), the system is perfect for use in price-sensitive digital signage applications where space is at a premium.  

Optional equipment and connections for Thin Client

As is usual with spo-comm industrial PCs, the ONE H610 can also be optionally equipped with Windows 11 Professional and Windows 10 IoT. There is also the option of WiFi.  

Despite its small dimensions, the housing of the ONE H610 offers an enormous variety of connections, including two audio ports (line-out and mic-in), a Kensington lock and a SIM card slot. A Gigabit LAN port and a total of 9x USB ports (4x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2×1, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1×1, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1×1 Type C) are also located on the housing and also enable use as a thin client.  

Highlights and technical data at a glance:

•     CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-12400 (6x 2.5 GHz, max. 4.4 GHz)
•     GPU: Intel® UHD-Grafik 770
•     RAM: 16 GB DDR4
•     SSD: 512 GB M.2 NVMe
•     Max. Resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz (4K) on 3 screens
•     Dimensions (H x W x D): 36 mm x 180 mm x 180 mm
•     Active cooling
•     Ambient conditions: -0°C to +40°C at 10-90% non-condensing humidity

Connectors:

•     4x USB 2.0
•     2x USB 3.2 Gen 2×1
•     2x USB 3.2 Gen 1×1
•     1x USB 3.2 Gen 1×1 Type C
•     1x DisplayPort 1.2
•     2x HDMI 2.0
•     1x Gigabit LAN
•     2x audio port (MIC-IN, LINE-OUT)
•     1x Kensington Lock
•     1x SIM card slot
•     WiFi optional

 
Configure your ONE H610