Avalue is readying a rugged, fanless, embedded computer for vehicles, industrial machines, and military equipment, equipped with a dual-core Intel Atom D510 processor. The ERS-PNV series offers dual gigabit Ethernet ports, five USB 2.0 ports, three serial ports, plus both CompactFlash and SATA storage, says the company.

The ERS-PNV comes standard with the dual-core Intel Atom D510, but can also be deployed with one of the other two single-core D410 or N450 "Pineview" Atoms, says Avalue. Supporting up to 2GB of DDR2 667MHz SDRAM, the computer provides both a CompactFlash (CF) slot and dual SATA ports, with a mounting kit for a 2.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD), says the company.

Avalue ERS-PNV
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The ERS-PNV is further equipped with dual gigabit Ethernet ports and five USB 2.0 ports, one of them front-facing, says Avalue. One of the USB ports can hold an optional 802.11b/g wireless module, says the company, and a Mini PCIe slot offers the opportunity for further wireless expansion.

Three serial ports are said to be provided, with an option for three more front-facing serial ports available via an LPC to COM module. A VGA port and audio I/O round out the set of available interfaces.

Back-facing I/O on ERS-PNV
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Passive aluminum heat dissipation fins sit atop the 10.67 x 4.90 x 2.17-inch chassis, enabling fanless cooling, says Avalue. The horizontal deployment of the 3.5-inch single board computer (SBC) and HDD within the system also helps to improve cooling efficiency, providing support for temperatures ranging from 32 to 122 deg. F (0 to 50 deg. C), says the company.

Anti-vibration has been tested at up to 5 Grms, and anti-shock up to 50 Grms, claims Avalue. Other ruggedization features are said to include a secure metal covering for the CF slot, and an optional lockable or industry-grade Phoenix-type power connector plug that supports a stable +9V to +32V wide voltage input.

A service window on the bottom cover of the system provides access to the internal system board and hard drive, says the company.

Specifications listed for the ERS-PNV include:

• Processor — Intel Atom D510 with dual 1.66GHz CPUs (optional single-core D410 or N450 1.66GHz); Intel ICH8-M chipset
• Memory — Up to 2GB DDR2 667MHz SDRAM via 2 x 200-pin SODIMMs
• Expansion:
•  CompactFlash Type I/II slot with ejector and metal cover
• 1 x Mini PCIe slot (internal)
• Storage — 2 x SATA ports; mounting kit for 1 x 2.5-inch HDD (hidden)
• Networking — 2 x gigabit Ethernet (Intel 82574L)
• Other I/O:
  • 5 x USB 2.0 ports (1 x front-facing)
  • Optional USB 802.11b/g module
  • 3 x RS-232 ports (COM2 can be RS-422/485)
  • Optional 3 x additional COM ports (front-facing via LPC to COM module)
  • 1 x VGA port
• Audio — Mic-in; line-in; line-out; Realtek ALC888 for 5.1-CH
• Other features — Watchdog timer; 2 x LEDs
• Power:
  • 100 ~ 240Vac, 50 ~ 60Hz input
  • 12Vdc, 5A output (screw type; 60 W)
  • Optional 9 ~ 32V wide range DC input with Phoenix type power connector
• Operating temperature — 32 to 122 deg. F (0 to 50 deg. C)
• Ruggedization — Anti-vibration to 5 Grms; anti-shock to 50 Grms
• Dimensions — 10.67 x 4.90 x 2.17 inches (271 x 150 x 55mm)
• Weight — 5.5 lbs (2.5 k)

Availability

The ERS-PNV is available this month at an unspecified price. Operating system support was not detailed. More information on the ERS-PNV may be found here.

Other similar Avalue ERS systems include the Atom N270-based ERS-AT270, and the Intel Core 2 Duo-based ERS-945, says Avalue.

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