Data processing directly on the edge

Edge PCs offer an excellent solution for this. These compact industrial PCs are designed to process data directly at the machine – "on the edge". The most important requirements for the edge PCs used can be summarised in three characteristics: powerful, compact, low-maintenance.

Fast processors

With the Spectra PowerBox 410 series, Spectra presents the ideal mini-PC for edge applications. State-of-the-art 9th generation Intel^® processors ensure maximum performance. Depending on the requirements, you can choose between Xeon^® and Core™ i7/i5/i3 processors. The outstanding graphics performance is achieved by the integrated Intel^® HD 630 graphics engine of the 9th generation.

Expandable via mPCIe slots

For remarkable flexibility in equipment, three mPCIe slots are available for WiFi, GSM, COM, LAN or fieldbus extensions and two sockets for LAN or PoE extensions. Furthermore, an M.2 2230 socket provides the basis for WiFi or Bluetooth expansion. Two Gigabit LAN connections support fast data transport. In total, more than 100 equipment variants can be put together using the plug-and-play principle. With this wealth of variants, the Spectra PowerBox 410 series offers the technical possibilities of a classic 19 inch industrial PC, but with dimensions of 242 x 77 x 173 mm it requires less than a tenth of the volume.

Fanless operation

The largely cable-free design reduces the risk of failure due to detached cables. It can be used at operating temperatures of -40 °C to +70 °C, depending on the CPU used. The edge PC operates without a fan, but can also be additionally cooled by an external fan. A wide-range voltage input of 9 to 48 VDC is available for the power supply. ▪ ds