| Rugged, fanless vehicle PC runs Windows XPe |
Aug. 20, 2007
 Acrosser has introduced a compact, fanless computer aimed at the harsh environments found in trucks, taxis, and other vehicular applications. The AR-ES0831FL runs Windows XP Embedded on Pentium and Celeron M processors, and meets IEC-68-2-6 vibration and IEC-68-2-27 shock standards, according to the company.
(Click for slightly larger view of the AR-ES0831FL vehicle PC)
The company notes that the AR-ES0831FL includes an anti-shock 2.5-inch drive mounting bracket, which protects a disk drive against vibration. For even more robustness, however, the system can utilize CompactFlash cards installed in the integral CF Type II slot.
AR-ES0831FL mechanical diagram
Another key feature of the device for vehicular applications, according to Acrosser, is its built-in DC power supply, which accepts input voltages from 9 to 32 VDC and protects against voltage spikes. The system also provides an "OS shut down delay" function claimed to ensure that the system is powered down properly.
Additionally, heat-pipe technology enables the AR-ES0831FL to run without a fan and the motherboard is equipped with a completely sealed, dust-proof enclosure, Acrosser said.
Key specifications, as listed by the company, include:- Processor -- Intel Pentium M and Celeron M, clock speeds not specified; Intel 852GM and ICH4 chipsets
- Memory -- 200-pin SODIMM socket; comes with 512 MB DDR333 SODIMM preinstalled
- Display -- Intel 852GM integrated graphics with up to 64 Mb shared memory; LVDS interface
- Storage -- ATA100 interface; optional 2.5-inch IDE hard drive
- Networking -- 2 x 10/100 Ethernet ports
- Other I/O ports:
- 4 x serial ports (type not specified)
- 2 x USB (version not specified)
- PS/2 keyboard/mouse
- CRT output
- Expansion -- CompactFlash Type II slot
- Power -- 9-32 VDC power in
- Dimensions -- 9.8 x 6.5 x 2.4 inches
- Operating temperature -- 0-60 degrees C (32-140 degrees F)
- Vibration resistance, using CF card for storage -- IEC 68-2-6, sine, 5G, 10 ~ 500 Hz, 1 Oct./min, X,Y,Z 3 axes, 2 hr/axis
- Shock resistance, using CF card for storage: IEC 68-2-27, 100G peak acceleration (6 msec. Duration)
In addition to Windows XP Embedded, the AR-ES0831FL supports Linux, Acrosser said.
Availability
The AR-ES0831FL appears to be available now, though pricing was not stated.
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