The ECK-161B is designed for embedded multimedia displays for retail stores or exhibitions, POS (point of sale), and surveillance applications, as well as low power control and monitoring for remote locations, says BVM. The system offers a 1.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or 1.86GHz Intel Celeron M CPU, each of which is paired with an Intel 945GME chipset. The ECK-161B also supplies 1GB of DDR2 SDRAM, as well a front-accessible CompactFlash slot and an internal 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drive (HDD) bay, says BVM.



ECK-161B, front and back
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Dual display ports are said to be provided: one VGA port and a 7-pin mini-DIN port that supports component, S-video, or composite video at up to 1080p. The system also provides high definition 7.1 channel audio, supporting two independent outputs, says the company.

I/O includes dual gigabit Ethernet ports, six USB 2.0 ports, and four serial ports, says BVM.The ECK-161B is equipped with a PCI slot, which can hold a PCI card up to 155mm (about 6.1 inches) in length, the company adds.

ECK-161B, with expansion detail
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Power is said to be available from either an external 12VDC supply via a 4-pin mini-DIN socket, or from a 9 to 36VDC source through a three-pin terminal block. Power and reset switches are recessed to prevent accidental operation, and the CompactFlash socket is "secured behind a screw on cover," says the company. The rugged chassis is said to be constructed from heavy-duty aluminum alloy, and offers optional wall mounting.

Specifications listed for the BVM ECK-161B include:

• Processor -- Intel Core Duo @ 1.66GHz (T2300E) with 2MB L2 cache; or Intel Celeron M @ 1.86GHz (440) with 1MB L2 cache
• Chipset -- Intel 945GM+ICH7M
• Memory -- 1GB DDR2 SDRAM
• Flash expansion -- 1 x CompactFlash slot (front-accessible)
• Expansion -- 1 x PCI (up to 155mm)
• Storage -- 1 x 2.5-inch SATA HDD capacity
• Display -- CRT/TV-out interface integrated in 945GM, with 1 x VGA and 1 x 7-pin mini-DIN port for component, S-video, and composite video at up to 1080p
• Networking -- 2 x gigabit Ethernet ports (Broadcom via PCIe)
• Other I/O:
  • 6 x USB 2.0 ports
  • 1 x PS/2 port (keyboard and mouse)
  • 4 x RS-232 ports
• Audio -- 7.1 channel HD audio
• Operating temperature -- 32 to 104 deg. F (0 to 40 deg. C) with consumer HDD; 32 to 122 deg. F (0 to 50 deg. C) with automotive HDD or CF disk only
• Power -- 12 VDC input with 4-pin mini-DIN; 9 VDC - 36 VDC input by terminal block
• Chassis -- Aluminum alloy with heavy duty metal; wall mountable
• Dimensions -- 8.75 x 8.28 x 3.92 inches (222.2 x 210.2 x 99.49mm)
• Weight -- 9.04 lbs net (4.1 kg)

Availability

The ECK-161B is available now, at an undisclosed price, says BVM. More information may be found here.

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