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Variety of connections: 4x HDMI 2.0, 4x COM, 8x USB

With its compact housing measuring 65 x 215 x 155 mm (HxWxD), the BRICK Pro offers a wide range of connections. These include four HDMI 2.0 ports, which are combined with the integrated Intel® Iris® Xe graphics unit, which can play content in a resolution of 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (4K) on up to four independent screens simultaneously. In addition, four 2.5 Gbps LAN, four COM RS232/422/485 and two audio connections (Mic-In and Line-Out) are available, equipping the Mini-PC for a wide range of application scenarios.

A total of eight USB ports – four of which are USB 2.0 and four USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 – provide for the connection of external peripherals, depending on the application.

Mini-PC for the control cabinet & machine control

As the BRICK Pro is anti-vibration and shock-tested in accordance with IEC 61373, it can be used in machines or production lines where movement and vibration can occur during operation. Thanks to its passive cooling, it can also withstand the potential presence of dust and/or moisture in these applications.

Thanks to its wide range power input of 12~24V, the industrial Mini-PC is also perfectly suited for the control cabinet. If the power supply in a vehicle application is already secured by other means and the temperature range is stable, the BRICK Pro can also be used here.

Extended temperature range, 4G and WiFi

As befits a true “BRICK”, the BRICK Pro model also has an extended temperature range from 0°C to +50°C. It can also be optionally equipped with a WiFi module and a 4G module. The mini PC can also be equipped with an operating system, depending on requirements. Ubuntu, Windows 11 Pro and Windows 10 IoT are available.

The most important things at a glance:

• CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-1335UE (2x 1.3 GHz Performance Cores, 8x 0.8 GHz Efficiency Cores)
• GPU: Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (integrated)
• RAM: up to 32 GB DDR5
• SSD: up to 2TB M.2 NVME PCIe 4.0
• Max. Resolution: 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (4K)
• 4 independent screens
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 65 x 215 x 155 mm
• Ambient conditions: -0°C to +50°C at 10-90% non-condensing humidity

Connections:

• 4x USB 2.0
• 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2×1
• 4x HDMI 2.0
• 4x 2.5 Gbps LAN
• 4x COM RS232 / 422 / 485
• 2x audio (Mic-In and Line-Out)

Mini PCs for control cabinets

Control cabinet PCs face a number of challenges that they have to overcome. From different connections to the power input or mounting with the DIN rail brackets, they have to overcome various hurdles. The following of our Mini PCs overcome these hurdles with ease:

The NINETEEN Q670E

With 1.5U and an extended temperature range from 0°C to +60°C, our 19-inch giant is the perfect companion for server applications. With the optional Nvidia graphics card, it is ideally suited for applications such as deep learning, industrial monitoring or AI calculations.

It also comes with additional features such as a PCIe slot for the optional graphics card, the option of two SSDs in a RAID array and our NINETEEN supports iAMT and Wake on LAN.

Discover the NINETEEN Q670E

The WINDBOX III Ultra

The WINDBOX III Ultra is a classic all-rounder in the usual high spo-comm quality at an attractive price. It can be used in almost any area of application, whether in industry, digital signage or logistics – passive cooling and low power consumption make it possible! The WINDBOX III Ultra is also available with an optional top-hat rail bracket for the control cabinet to meet any challenge.

Discover the WINDBOX III Ultra

 

The BRICK series

Our industrial PCs from the BRICK series – consisting of the BRICK Silver, the BRICK i3-N305 and the BRICK Pro – with their robust housings, passive cooling and wide range of connections, represent the ideal mini PC for a control cabinet that can withstand even the toughest conditions. Incidentally, BRICK PCs have the option of working completely silently with an SSD. The areas of application are also very diverse here, whether machine control, data measurement or control cabinet. The DIN rail bracket can also be ordered here as an optional extension.

Key data:

• Robust housing
• Low power consumption
• Fanless design
• High connection diversity

Discover the BRICK series

Things to know about control cabinet PCs

Control cabinet PCs are specially designed for use in industrial environments. They are characterized by a robust design that makes them resistant to vibrations, dust, moisture and extreme temperatures. These features are crucial to ensure reliable operation in demanding environments.

Another feature of control cabinet PCs is their compact design. Many models are designed for mounting on DIN rails, which enables easy integration into existing control cabinets and saves space. This type of mounting is particularly widespread in automation technology.

Choosing the right control cabinet PC depends on various factors, including the required computing power, the number of required interfaces and the environmental conditions. It is important to consider the specific requirements of each application in order to find the optimum solution.

Our conclusion

Choosing the right control cabinet PC is crucial for the efficiency and reliability of industrial applications. With our Mini PCs, we offer solutions that meet the high requirements in control cabinets. Whether for server applications, digital signage or industrial control systems – our series offer the right solution for every application.

If you have any questions about control cabinet PCs or other products and applications, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Extended temperature range and wide range power input

As the successor to the NINETEEN Q370 from spo-comm, the NINETEEN Q670E has been given a number of upgrades. With its extended temperature range of 0°C to +60°C and a height of 1.5 U, the Mini-PC is perfect for use as a server. At the heart of the system is an Intel® Core™ i5 12500T processor, which is combined with up to 64 GB RAM and an SSD of up to 2 TB.

4x DisplayPort 1.4a up to 4K and Nvidia RTX GPU

The housing of the NINETEEN Q670E with dimensions of 68 x 424 x 298 mm (H x W x D) has many important connections, including 4 DisplayPorts 1.4a (with up to 4K video resolution), 10 USB ports and 2 LAN ports. This means the system can be connected to a wide range of peripherals in an industrial environment. The PCIe x16 slot also allows an optional Nvidia RTX graphics card to be connected, which enables applications in the areas of deep learning, machine learning and AI calculations.

Hot Swap SSD, iAMT, Wake on LAN

The NINETEEN Q670E comes with some special features. These include the option of installing several SSDs in a RAID array, which are also hot swappable. The system also supports iAMT and Wake on LAN. The Mini-PC can be optionally equipped with 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™ i5-12500T (6x 2.0 GHz, max. 4.4 GHz)
• GPU: Intel® UHD Graphics 770 (integrated)
• GPU: Nvidia RTX A2000 / 2000 / 4000 (optional)
• RAM: up to 64 GB DDR5
• SSD: up to 2TB M.2 NVME / up to 4 TB SATA (RAID 1)
• Max. Resolution: 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz (4K)
• 4 independent screens
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 68 x 424 x 298 mm
• Ambient conditions: -0°C to +60°C at 10-90% non-condensing humidity

Connections:

• 2x USB 2.0
• 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2
• 4x USB 3.2
• 1x USB type C
• 4x DisplayPort 1.4
• 1x 2.5 Gbps LAN
• 1x Gigabit LAN
• 2x audio (line-in and line-out)
• 1x PCIe x16

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