IEI announced an Intel Atom-powered panel PC that includes two expansion slots and a “burglar-proof” internal USB 2.0 port. The PPC-5152-D525 has a 15-inch screen, a 1.3-megapixel webcam, a 2.5-inch drive bay and a CompactFlash slot, dual gigabit Ethernet ports, plus five serial ports, according to the company.

With its IP64-compliant front panel and multiple ports, IEI's PPC-5152-D525 appears to be aimed at the usual HMI (human machine interface) and automation applications. However, it's more expandable than most panel PCs, and it also includes a 1.3 megapixel, autofocus webcam.

According to IEI, the PPC-5152-D525 offers two PCI Expansion slots, or one PCI slot and one PCI Express x1 slot. As well as allowing for 802.11b/g/n wireless networking, these slots can support more arcane options, such as a four-channel audio/video capture card, the company says.

IEI's PPC-5152-D525
(Click to enlarge)

With an aluminum front panel, the PPC-5152-D525 has a 15-inch LCD screen that offers resistive touch. IEI quotes a native resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, a 500:1 contrast ratio, and a 400-nit brightness rating.

The PPC-5152-D525 uses Intel's dual-core Atom D525 CPU, clocked at 1.8GHz and paired with the chipmaker's ICH8M I/O controller. The latter, to our knowledge, supports only USB 2.0, but IEI nonetheless claims its panel PC includes two USB 3.0 ports. (Since the company didn't proffer a block diagram, we can't tell you how they got there.)

According to IEI, the PPC-5152-D525 also offers two USB 2.0 ports, presumably external, while a "burglar-proof" internal USB 2.0 port is also cited. The device is also said to include two RS232 ports with DB9 connectors, one RS232/422/485 port (again, DB9), and two RS422/485 ports with RJ45 connectors.

Other connectors listed are a VGA port, a microphone input, a line output, and dual gigabit Ethernet ports. Both copper and fiber connections are supported, the latter via SFP (small form-factor pluggable) transceivers, the company says.

IEI says the PPC-5152-D525 supports up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM via a single SODIMM slot. Fixed storage is catered for by a Type II CompactFlash slot and a 2.5-inch bay for SATA drives, the company adds.

When CompactFlash or SSD storage is employed, the PPC-5152-D525 meets MIL-STD-810F standards for resistance to vibration, according to IEI. With an operating range from -4 to 122 deg. F, the panel PC uses 50 Watts and accepts DC input power ranging from 9 to 36 Volts.

Specifications listed by IEI for the PPC-5152-D525 include:

• Processor — Intel Atom D525 clocked at 1.8GHz
• Chipset — Intel ICH8M
• Memory — up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM via 1 x SODIMM
• Display:
  • 15-inch resistive touchscreen
  • 1024 x 768 pixel resolution
  • 500:1 contrast ratio
  • 400-nit brightness rating
• Camera — 1.3 megapixel webcam with autofocus
• Storage — 2.5-inch bay for SATA drives; Type II CompactFlash slot
• Expansion:
  • 2 x PCI slots, or 1 x PCI slot and 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
  • internal USB 2.0 port
• Networking — 2 x gigabit Ethernet
• Other I/O:
  • 2 x RS232 (DB9)
  • 1 x RS232/422/485 (DB9)
  • 2 x RS422/485 (RJ45)
  • audio — line out, mic in
  • 2 x USB 2.0
  • 2 x USB 3.0
  • VGA
• Power — 9~36VDC; 90W AC adapter
• Operating range — -4 to 122 deg. F
• Dimensions — 16.6 x 13 x 3.1 inches
• Weight — 14.3 pounds

Further information

IEI did not cite pricing, availability, or operating system specifics for the PPC-5152-D525. More information on the device may be found on the PPC-5152-D525 product page.

Jonathan Angel can be reached at [email protected] and followed at www.twitter.com/gadgetsense.

This article was originally published on LinuxDevices.com and has been donated to the open source community by QuinStreet Inc. Please visit LinuxToday.com for up-to-date news and articles about Linux and open source.