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        Large panel PC goes to sea

        Jonathan Angel | Date: Dec 28, 2010 | Comments: 1


        Moxa announced a panel PC designed for marine applications, with a sealed front panel and a waterproof USB port. The MPC-122-K has a 2.26GHz Intel Core Duo processor, a 22-inch display with a resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels, plus CompactFlash support and an optional 2.5-inch hard disk drive, the company says.

        Moxa's MPC-122-K is said to have a front panel that meets the IP65 standard for sealing against liquids and dust. The device also meets marine-specific standards such as IEC 60945 (PDF link) and IACS-E10 (PDF link), the company adds.

        Moxa's MPC-122-K

        The MPC-122-K's 22-inch display, for which no touch capabilities are cited, is said to feature full-range dimming, optical bonding, a wide view angle, and color calibration. Specifications include a native resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, and a 300-nit brightness rating.

        The device's front panel includes a display adjustment button, a USB port with a waterproof cover, and a four-way controller with menu button, according to Moxa. Other ports, behind the display on the MPC-122-K's left side, include six additional USB 2.0 ports, two gigabit Ethernet ports, two serial ports (RS232/422/485), and a PS/2 port.

        According to Moxa, the MPC-122-K also has two video outputs -- DVI-D and VGA -- along with 3.5mm jacks for line-level audio I/O. A CompactFlash slot resides behind a screw-on door, while a 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drive is optional internally, the company adds.

        Moxa says the MPC-122-K employs Intel's GS45 northbridge and ICH9M southbridge, using a 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SP9300 processor and accepting up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM in a single SODIMM slot. The panel PC also offers a Mini PCI Express expansion slot, no doubt intended for wireless networking.

        Features and specifications listed by Moxa for the MPC-122-K include:

        • Processor -- Intel Core 2 Duo SP9300 clocked at 2.26GHz
        • Chipset -- GS45 northbridge and ICM9M southbridge
        • Memory -- up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM via single SODIMM slot
        • Display -- 22-inch screen with 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution
        • Storage -- CompactFlash slot and 2.5-inch bay for SATA devices
        • Expansion -- Mini PCI Express slot
        • Networking -- 2 x gigabit Ethernet
        • Other I/O:
          • 1 x VGA
          • 1 x DVI-D
          • 7 x USB 2.0 (1 front, 6 on side)
          • audio -- line in/out
          • 1 x PS/2
          • 2 x serial (RS232/422/485)
        • Power requirements -- 19~36VDC; 49 Watts
        • Operating range -- 5 to 131 deg. F (-15 to 55 deg. C)
        • Dimensions -- 22.05 x 16.54 x 5.31 inches
        • Weight -- 41.88 (19kg)
        • Mounting -- DIN-rail, wall, VESA

        Further information

        Pricing was not cited, but the MPC-122-K, available with Windows XP or Windows 7, appears to be available now. More information may be found on the MPC-122-K product page.

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