New Ultra-thin ePC-Series for Hazardous Locations - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Nematron is pleased to announce the availability of the ePC-Series of Industrial Computers with Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous Location Rating. With an Ultra-thin profile and support for Celeron M and Core Duo performance the ePC is ideal for demanding HMI/SCADA applications. There are currently three display sizes in the series 15", 17", and 19", all are available with 5-wire Analogue Resistive touch-screens and IP65/NEMA front panel environmental protection. With an ultra-thin panel depth of less than 75mm (3.0") on the 15" unit they are particularly effective in harsh environments with space critical installation and especially hazardous locations, such as off-shore Oil Production Platforms.

Amongst the design goals for the new ePC-Series computers was to provide the product quality of a traditional industrial computer with high end processing performance in a small footprint.

The American manufactured ePC-Series computers include 15" (ePC1500) XGA, 17" (ePC1700) SXGA, and a 19" (ePC1900) SXGA LCD version. All versions are standard with 100-240 VAC input power supplies, have NEMA 4/4x/12 panel mountable front panels, and are less than 75mm (3.0") deep when panel mounted. Stainless Steel front panels, Solid State non-rotating hard drives, and 24 Volt DC input power are available options for all three. Along with a Compact Flash socket as standard the ePC has an extensive range of I/O ports which include; two 10/100/1000 Ethernet , one RS-422/485, two RS-232, four USB 2.0, PS/2, and even an external Video connection that supports dual display with extended desktop. In addition the SATA hard drive is designed with a socket connection for quick and easy removal.

With options up to an Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz processor and 2 GB DRAM the ePC-Series provides enough processing power to run the most complex HMI and SCADA applications.

All sizes of the ePC-Series have UL and cUL 508 as well as Class I Division 2, RoHS, and European CE approvals, simplifying system integration for virtually any application and/or location. The ePC-Series is a distinctly different industrial PC offering unparalleled value and superb quality at a competitive price.

See Technical Data Sheet.