Kontron has introduced a new series of industrial panel PCs based on its COM Express technology. The V Panel Express series supports Linux, comes in three screen sizes, with Core Duo processors optionally available, according to the company.

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Kontron says the V Panel Express series features an “innovative” cooling design that enables fanless operation at maximum processor performance. Additionally, because the units are based on a COM (computer-on-module) design, they can accommodate a wide range of scalable processor performance.

Kontron lists the following key features and specifications for the V Panel Express series:

• Processor — “up to” Core Duo T2500 technology
• Memory — max. RAM 2 GB
• Display:
  • 3 panel sizes — 12.1, 15, and 17 inches
  • resistive analog touch screen
  • max. resolution not specified
• Storage options:
  • 2 CompactFlash slots
  • 2 SATA hard drives
• I/O ports:
  • dual Ethernet — 1 gigabit, 1 10/100
  • 5 USB 2.0 — 1 front, 4 rear
  • 2 RS232
• Expansion — 2 PCI slots
• Power — +24 VDC
• Front panel sealed to IP65 (NEMA 250 type 12 and 13)

In addition to “Linux and embedded Linux,” the V Panel Express also supports Windows XP and Windows XP Embedded, according to Kontron.

Price and availability were not disclosed. Comparatively little documentation is available on the V Panel Express series at the company's website.

 
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