NISE-105-E3845
Four COM ports — two on the front panel (COM1/COM2) and two on the rear panel (COM3/COM4), each a DB9 connector supporting RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 with auto flow control — enable simultaneous connection to PLCs, drives, instruments, barcode readers and legacy automation equipment without a serial hub or USB converter. A 4 GPI + 4 GPO discrete I/O header provides direct signal-level integration with machine I/O. Compatible with ACP ThinManager thin client management and InduSoft Web Studio HMI/SCADA software, the NISE-105-E3845 serves as a managed SCADA terminal, protocol gateway and edge automation controller on a single certified platform.
Key Features
- Intel Atom E3845 Quad Core 1.91 GHz — Fanless from −10 °C to +60 °C: The Bay Trail-I E3845 quad-core processor provides a four-core compute resource within the NISE-105-E3845's passive thermal envelope, enabling concurrent execution of a SoftPLC runtime, serial communication handling, dual display output and network services without active cooling; the fanless aluminium chassis eliminates mechanical wear, fan maintenance and particulate ingress — a critical reliability factor in dusty production environments, food processing areas and machine-mounted installations where cooling airflow cannot be guaranteed
- 4× RS-232/422/485 DB9 COM Ports — Front and Rear Panel Access: COM1 and COM2 are positioned on the front panel; COM3 and COM4 on the rear panel — all four are DB9 connectors configured individually for RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 with auto flow control, enabling the NISE-105-E3845 to simultaneously serve as a Modbus RTU master on RS-485 for field instruments, an RS-232 host for a barcode scanner, and an RS-422 interface for a legacy CNC controller or printer — all from a single embedded PC without a serial expansion card or USB-to-serial hub
- Dual Intel I210-IT GbE with EtherCAT, WoL, Teaming and PXE: Two independent Intel I210-IT Gigabit Ethernet ports support OT/IT network separation: one port handles real-time EtherCAT master communication with servo drives, distributed I/O and motion control hardware when used with a compatible SoftPLC stack; the second maintains standard Ethernet connectivity to the plant network for SCADA data exchange, remote management and software updates; Wake-on-LAN, NIC teaming and PXE boot support multi-site deployment and network-resilience configurations
- Dual Independent Display — HDMI + DVI-I (DVI-D or VGA via Adapter): HDMI and DVI-I outputs drive two monitors simultaneously from the Intel Atom E3845's integrated graphics without a discrete GPU; the DVI-I connector supports both DVI-D digital and VGA analogue displays via a DVI-I to VGA converter, providing compatibility with legacy industrial monitors in retrofit installations; dual display enables split-screen operator workstation configurations with process monitoring on one screen and HMI control on the other
- 4× GPI + 4× GPO Discrete I/O — TTL 5 V Header: Four digital inputs and four digital outputs at TTL 5 V logic levels provide direct connection to machine signals — proximity sensors, relay coils, indicator lamps, e-stop contacts — for discrete event monitoring and control without a separate I/O expansion module; combined with the four COM ports and dual GbE, the NISE-105-E3845 consolidates serial device connectivity, Ethernet communication and discrete I/O integration into one chassis
- CFast and 2.5" SATA Storage — Configurable for Shock and Capacity Requirements: The CFast socket (SATA 2.0) accepts solid-state CFast modules rated for 50 G shock and 2 Grms vibration for high-vibration environments; the 2.5" SATA bay accepts standard industrial SSDs and HDDs for high-capacity data historian, OS and application storage; both storage interfaces are available simultaneously, allowing an OS on CFast with a data drive in the 2.5" bay for applications requiring both ruggedisation and large local storage
- 9–30 V DC Wide-Range Input, Mini-PCIe Expansion, CE/FCC/UL/cUL Certified: The +9 to +30 VDC input accommodates both 12 V and 24 V industrial supply rails — including 12 V vehicle power for mobile installations — without a voltage conversion stage; one mini-PCIe socket accepts optional Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n) or 3.5G/4G LTE modules for wireless connectivity; CE, FCC Class A, UL and cUL certification covers European, North American and Canadian market compliance; audio (Mic-in + Line-out) supports operator voice intercom and alarm systems
Application Use Cases
SCADA and HMI Terminal with ThinManager or InduSoft
The NISE-105-E3845's verified compatibility with ACP ThinManager and InduSoft Web Studio makes it a directly deployable SCADA and HMI terminal at the plant floor level. ThinManager manages thin client sessions centrally, allowing the NISE-105-E3845 to host a managed display session for a SCADA server over the dual Intel I210-IT Ethernet without running the SCADA server software locally; InduSoft Web Studio runs natively on the NISE-105-E3845 as a local HMI runtime connected to field devices via the four RS-232/422/485 COM ports for Modbus RTU device communication and Modbus TCP over Ethernet for PLC connectivity — dual display outputs drive both the operator interface and a secondary engineer's monitoring screen simultaneously.
Multi-Device Serial Gateway and Protocol Converter
With four independently configurable RS-232/422/485 COM ports on front and rear panels, the NISE-105-E3845 runs protocol conversion and data aggregation software that simultaneously polls multiple field devices: energy meters on RS-485 Modbus RTU via COM1, a barcode or RFID reader on RS-232 via COM2, a legacy CNC or robot controller on RS-422 via COM3, and a serial printer or receipt system on RS-232 via COM4. Aggregated data is presented as a Modbus TCP or OPC UA endpoint over Ethernet to SCADA or MES systems upstream — four independent serial channels from one compact embedded PC requiring no external serial hub or DIN-rail serial gateway modules.
Edge Automation Controller with EtherCAT
Running a SoftPLC runtime such as Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 or CODESYS on Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, the NISE-105-E3845 operates as an EtherCAT master controller: one Intel I210-IT NIC handles real-time EtherCAT cycle communication with servo drives, digital I/O terminals and analogue I/O modules on the machine's EtherCAT network, whilst the second NIC maintains plant network connectivity for engineering tool access, SCADA communication and data upload to MES. The GPIO header provides four discrete machine input signals and four output signals directly to the controller without an additional I/O expansion unit in the cabinet.
Machine-Mounted Data Acquisition Node
Configured with a CFast module for the OS and system partition and a 2.5" SSD in the SATA bay for the data historian, the NISE-105-E3845 collects process data from instruments connected across its four COM ports, timestamps and stores readings locally at high acquisition rates, and forwards consolidated data to a central historian over Ethernet. The CFast configuration's 50 G shock and 2 Grms vibration ratings support installation directly on machine frames subject to cyclic mechanical loads from stamping, cutting or conveying operations — environments where hard-drive storage configurations would experience accelerated mechanical wear and eventual data loss.
Remote Site Control and Monitoring Station
At remote pump stations, energy substations and environmental monitoring sites, the NISE-105-E3845 with an optional 4G/LTE mini-PCIe module provides a self-contained control and monitoring station: four RS-232/422/485 COM ports connect Modbus RTU instruments, relay controllers and telemetry units; the GPIO inputs monitor gate contacts, level switches and alarm signals; the 9–30 V DC input accepts supply from both 12 V solar/battery systems and 24 V mains-backed DIN-rail power supplies without a power conditioning stage; and the 4G/LTE module provides cellular backhaul to the SCADA server without a fixed-line connection.
Why Choose the NISE-105-E3845
Four Independently Configurable RS-232/422/485 DB9 Ports in a 185 mm Wide Chassis
Compact industrial embedded PCs in the 185 × 131 × 54 mm class typically provide two COM ports — occasionally three — and rarely support both RS-422 and RS-485 on all ports. The NISE-105-E3845 provides four fully configurable RS-232/422/485 DB9 ports as standard, with two on the front panel and two on the rear, enabling serial device connections from both sides of the chassis in a panel installation without cable routing constraints. For system integrators managing legacy serial device fleets — PLCs, drives, instruments, HMI panels, barcode systems, weighing terminals — four native COM ports eliminate the serial hub or USB-to-serial adapters that would otherwise occupy additional panel space, add failure points and complicate Windows COM port numbering for SoftPLC and SCADA software.
Simultaneous CFast and 2.5" SATA Storage for OS/Data Separation
The combination of a CFast socket and a 2.5" SATA bay — both operating independently — allows a dual-storage configuration that separates the OS and application partition (CFast, high shock/vibration tolerance) from the data historian partition (2.5" SSD, high capacity). This architecture is a common requirement in industrial data logging applications where the embedded OS must survive machine power cycling and vibration events whilst the data drive accumulates months of production records. Achieving this configuration on a competitor platform would typically require a larger chassis with two SATA bays; the NISE-105-E3845 provides it in a 54 mm tall chassis with the CFast slot independent of the SATA drive bay.
9–30 V DC Wide Input — One SKU for 12 V and 24 V Deployments
Industrial deployments frequently span both 12 V and 24 V supply environments: 12 V vehicle bus in mobile equipment, AGVs and transport installations; 24 V DIN-rail power supply in fixed panels and cabinet installations. The NISE-105-E3845's +9 to +30 VDC input accommodates both supply ranges without a separate DC/DC converter module or a second procurement SKU for the different voltage environment. CE, FCC Class A, UL and cUL certification covers European and North American compliance simultaneously — a single procurement line item serves both market territories with no hardware modification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What processor does the NISE-105-E3845 use and what are its key compute specifications?
The NISE-105-E3845 uses the Intel Atom E3845 quad-core processor running at 1.91 GHz, belonging to Intel's Bay Trail-I family. The system supports up to 8 GB DDR3L 1066/1333 MHz via one SO-DIMM socket. The Intel Atom E3845's integrated graphics handles dual independent display output (HDMI + DVI-I) without a discrete GPU, and its low TDP enables fully fanless operation from −10 °C to +60 °C in a 185 × 131 × 54 mm aluminium chassis.
How many serial COM ports does the NISE-105-E3845 provide and what standards do they support?
The NISE-105-E3845 provides four serial COM ports: COM1 and COM2 on the front panel and COM3 and COM4 on the rear panel, each using a DB9 connector. All four ports support RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 with auto flow control and are independently configurable, enabling simultaneous multi-protocol serial communication with up to four field devices at different baud rates and electrical standards from a single embedded PC.
Can the NISE-105-E3845 drive two monitors simultaneously?
Yes. The NISE-105-E3845 provides dual independent display output via HDMI and DVI-I connectors, supporting simultaneous dual-monitor configurations from the integrated Intel Atom E3845 graphics. The DVI-I connector supports DVI-D digital displays natively and VGA analogue displays via a DVI-I to VGA converter, providing compatibility with both modern digital monitors and legacy analogue industrial displays in retrofit deployments.
What storage options are available for the NISE-105-E3845?
The NISE-105-E3845 provides a CFast socket (SATA 2.0) and a 2.5" SATA drive bay, both available simultaneously. The CFast configuration is rated for 50 G shock (half-sine, 11 ms) and 2 Grms vibration (5–500 Hz), suitable for machine-mounted and high-vibration applications. The 2.5" bay accepts industrial SSDs and HDDs for high-capacity storage; SSD in the 2.5" bay matches the CFast shock and vibration ratings, whilst HDD is rated for 20 G shock and 0.5 Grms vibration and suits low-vibration environments only.
What is the power input range and which operating systems are supported?
The NISE-105-E3845 accepts +9 VDC to +30 VDC (nominal 24 V DC), covering both 12 V and 24 V industrial supply environments without a voltage conversion stage. An optional 24 V / 60 W AC/DC power adapter is available separately. Supported operating systems include Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 64-bit, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Embedded variants and Linux Kernel 3.8.0. The platform is verified compatible with ACP ThinManager thin client management software and InduSoft Web Studio HMI/SCADA runtime.
Four COM ports — two on the front panel (COM1/COM2) and two on the rear panel (COM3/COM4), each a DB9 connector supporting RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 with auto flow control — enable simultaneous connection to PLCs, drives, instruments, barcode readers and legacy automation equipment without a serial hub or USB converter. A 4 GPI + 4 GPO discrete I/O header provides direct signal-level integration with machine I/O. Compatible with ACP ThinManager thin client management and InduSoft Web Studio HMI/SCADA software, the NISE-105-E3845 serves as a managed SCADA terminal, protocol gateway and edge automation controller on a single certified platform.
Key Features
- Intel Atom E3845 Quad Core 1.91 GHz — Fanless from −10 °C to +60 °C: The Bay Trail-I E3845 quad-core processor provides a four-core compute resource within the NISE-105-E3845's passive thermal envelope, enabling concurrent execution of a SoftPLC runtime, serial communication handling, dual display output and network services without active cooling; the fanless aluminium chassis eliminates mechanical wear, fan maintenance and particulate ingress — a critical reliability factor in dusty production environments, food processing areas and machine-mounted installations where cooling airflow cannot be guaranteed
- 4× RS-232/422/485 DB9 COM Ports — Front and Rear Panel Access: COM1 and COM2 are positioned on the front panel; COM3 and COM4 on the rear panel — all four are DB9 connectors configured individually for RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 with auto flow control, enabling the NISE-105-E3845 to simultaneously serve as a Modbus RTU master on RS-485 for field instruments, an RS-232 host for a barcode scanner, and an RS-422 interface for a legacy CNC controller or printer — all from a single embedded PC without a serial expansion card or USB-to-serial hub
- Dual Intel I210-IT GbE with EtherCAT, WoL, Teaming and PXE: Two independent Intel I210-IT Gigabit Ethernet ports support OT/IT network separation: one port handles real-time EtherCAT master communication with servo drives, distributed I/O and motion control hardware when used with a compatible SoftPLC stack; the second maintains standard Ethernet connectivity to the plant network for SCADA data exchange, remote management and software updates; Wake-on-LAN, NIC teaming and PXE boot support multi-site deployment and network-resilience configurations
- Dual Independent Display — HDMI + DVI-I (DVI-D or VGA via Adapter): HDMI and DVI-I outputs drive two monitors simultaneously from the Intel Atom E3845's integrated graphics without a discrete GPU; the DVI-I connector supports both DVI-D digital and VGA analogue displays via a DVI-I to VGA converter, providing compatibility with legacy industrial monitors in retrofit installations; dual display enables split-screen operator workstation configurations with process monitoring on one screen and HMI control on the other
- 4× GPI + 4× GPO Discrete I/O — TTL 5 V Header: Four digital inputs and four digital outputs at TTL 5 V logic levels provide direct connection to machine signals — proximity sensors, relay coils, indicator lamps, e-stop contacts — for discrete event monitoring and control without a separate I/O expansion module; combined with the four COM ports and dual GbE, the NISE-105-E3845 consolidates serial device connectivity, Ethernet communication and discrete I/O integration into one chassis
- CFast and 2.5" SATA Storage — Configurable for Shock and Capacity Requirements: The CFast socket (SATA 2.0) accepts solid-state CFast modules rated for 50 G shock and 2 Grms vibration for high-vibration environments; the 2.5" SATA bay accepts standard industrial SSDs and HDDs for high-capacity data historian, OS and application storage; both storage interfaces are available simultaneously, allowing an OS on CFast with a data drive in the 2.5" bay for applications requiring both ruggedisation and large local storage
- 9–30 V DC Wide-Range Input, Mini-PCIe Expansion, CE/FCC/UL/cUL Certified: The +9 to +30 VDC input accommodates both 12 V and 24 V industrial supply rails — including 12 V vehicle power for mobile installations — without a voltage conversion stage; one mini-PCIe socket accepts optional Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n) or 3.5G/4G LTE modules for wireless connectivity; CE, FCC Class A, UL and cUL certification covers European, North American and Canadian market compliance; audio (Mic-in + Line-out) supports operator voice intercom and alarm systems
Application Use Cases
SCADA and HMI Terminal with ThinManager or InduSoft
The NISE-105-E3845's verified compatibility with ACP ThinManager and InduSoft Web Studio makes it a directly deployable SCADA and HMI terminal at the plant floor level. ThinManager manages thin client sessions centrally, allowing the NISE-105-E3845 to host a managed display session for a SCADA server over the dual Intel I210-IT Ethernet without running the SCADA server software locally; InduSoft Web Studio runs natively on the NISE-105-E3845 as a local HMI runtime connected to field devices via the four RS-232/422/485 COM ports for Modbus RTU device communication and Modbus TCP over Ethernet for PLC connectivity — dual display outputs drive both the operator interface and a secondary engineer's monitoring screen simultaneously.
Multi-Device Serial Gateway and Protocol Converter
With four independently configurable RS-232/422/485 COM ports on front and rear panels, the NISE-105-E3845 runs protocol conversion and data aggregation software that simultaneously polls multiple field devices: energy meters on RS-485 Modbus RTU via COM1, a barcode or RFID reader on RS-232 via COM2, a legacy CNC or robot controller on RS-422 via COM3, and a serial printer or receipt system on RS-232 via COM4. Aggregated data is presented as a Modbus TCP or OPC UA endpoint over Ethernet to SCADA or MES systems upstream — four independent serial channels from one compact embedded PC requiring no external serial hub or DIN-rail serial gateway modules.
Edge Automation Controller with EtherCAT
Running a SoftPLC runtime such as Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 or CODESYS on Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, the NISE-105-E3845 operates as an EtherCAT master controller: one Intel I210-IT NIC handles real-time EtherCAT cycle communication with servo drives, digital I/O terminals and analogue I/O modules on the machine's EtherCAT network, whilst the second NIC maintains plant network connectivity for engineering tool access, SCADA communication and data upload to MES. The GPIO header provides four discrete machine input signals and four output signals directly to the controller without an additional I/O expansion unit in the cabinet.
Machine-Mounted Data Acquisition Node
Configured with a CFast module for the OS and system partition and a 2.5" SSD in the SATA bay for the data historian, the NISE-105-E3845 collects process data from instruments connected across its four COM ports, timestamps and stores readings locally at high acquisition rates, and forwards consolidated data to a central historian over Ethernet. The CFast configuration's 50 G shock and 2 Grms vibration ratings support installation directly on machine frames subject to cyclic mechanical loads from stamping, cutting or conveying operations — environments where hard-drive storage configurations would experience accelerated mechanical wear and eventual data loss.
Remote Site Control and Monitoring Station
At remote pump stations, energy substations and environmental monitoring sites, the NISE-105-E3845 with an optional 4G/LTE mini-PCIe module provides a self-contained control and monitoring station: four RS-232/422/485 COM ports connect Modbus RTU instruments, relay controllers and telemetry units; the GPIO inputs monitor gate contacts, level switches and alarm signals; the 9–30 V DC input accepts supply from both 12 V solar/battery systems and 24 V mains-backed DIN-rail power supplies without a power conditioning stage; and the 4G/LTE module provides cellular backhaul to the SCADA server without a fixed-line connection.
Why Choose the NISE-105-E3845
Four Independently Configurable RS-232/422/485 DB9 Ports in a 185 mm Wide Chassis
Compact industrial embedded PCs in the 185 × 131 × 54 mm class typically provide two COM ports — occasionally three — and rarely support both RS-422 and RS-485 on all ports. The NISE-105-E3845 provides four fully configurable RS-232/422/485 DB9 ports as standard, with two on the front panel and two on the rear, enabling serial device connections from both sides of the chassis in a panel installation without cable routing constraints. For system integrators managing legacy serial device fleets — PLCs, drives, instruments, HMI panels, barcode systems, weighing terminals — four native COM ports eliminate the serial hub or USB-to-serial adapters that would otherwise occupy additional panel space, add failure points and complicate Windows COM port numbering for SoftPLC and SCADA software.
Simultaneous CFast and 2.5" SATA Storage for OS/Data Separation
The combination of a CFast socket and a 2.5" SATA bay — both operating independently — allows a dual-storage configuration that separates the OS and application partition (CFast, high shock/vibration tolerance) from the data historian partition (2.5" SSD, high capacity). This architecture is a common requirement in industrial data logging applications where the embedded OS must survive machine power cycling and vibration events whilst the data drive accumulates months of production records. Achieving this configuration on a competitor platform would typically require a larger chassis with two SATA bays; the NISE-105-E3845 provides it in a 54 mm tall chassis with the CFast slot independent of the SATA drive bay.
9–30 V DC Wide Input — One SKU for 12 V and 24 V Deployments
Industrial deployments frequently span both 12 V and 24 V supply environments: 12 V vehicle bus in mobile equipment, AGVs and transport installations; 24 V DIN-rail power supply in fixed panels and cabinet installations. The NISE-105-E3845's +9 to +30 VDC input accommodates both supply ranges without a separate DC/DC converter module or a second procurement SKU for the different voltage environment. CE, FCC Class A, UL and cUL certification covers European and North American compliance simultaneously — a single procurement line item serves both market territories with no hardware modification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What processor does the NISE-105-E3845 use and what are its key compute specifications?
The NISE-105-E3845 uses the Intel Atom E3845 quad-core processor running at 1.91 GHz, belonging to Intel's Bay Trail-I family. The system supports up to 8 GB DDR3L 1066/1333 MHz via one SO-DIMM socket. The Intel Atom E3845's integrated graphics handles dual independent display output (HDMI + DVI-I) without a discrete GPU, and its low TDP enables fully fanless operation from −10 °C to +60 °C in a 185 × 131 × 54 mm aluminium chassis.
How many serial COM ports does the NISE-105-E3845 provide and what standards do they support?
The NISE-105-E3845 provides four serial COM ports: COM1 and COM2 on the front panel and COM3 and COM4 on the rear panel, each using a DB9 connector. All four ports support RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 with auto flow control and are independently configurable, enabling simultaneous multi-protocol serial communication with up to four field devices at different baud rates and electrical standards from a single embedded PC.
Can the NISE-105-E3845 drive two monitors simultaneously?
Yes. The NISE-105-E3845 provides dual independent display output via HDMI and DVI-I connectors, supporting simultaneous dual-monitor configurations from the integrated Intel Atom E3845 graphics. The DVI-I connector supports DVI-D digital displays natively and VGA analogue displays via a DVI-I to VGA converter, providing compatibility with both modern digital monitors and legacy analogue industrial displays in retrofit deployments.
What storage options are available for the NISE-105-E3845?
The NISE-105-E3845 provides a CFast socket (SATA 2.0) and a 2.5" SATA drive bay, both available simultaneously. The CFast configuration is rated for 50 G shock (half-sine, 11 ms) and 2 Grms vibration (5–500 Hz), suitable for machine-mounted and high-vibration applications. The 2.5" bay accepts industrial SSDs and HDDs for high-capacity storage; SSD in the 2.5" bay matches the CFast shock and vibration ratings, whilst HDD is rated for 20 G shock and 0.5 Grms vibration and suits low-vibration environments only.
What is the power input range and which operating systems are supported?
The NISE-105-E3845 accepts +9 VDC to +30 VDC (nominal 24 V DC), covering both 12 V and 24 V industrial supply environments without a voltage conversion stage. An optional 24 V / 60 W AC/DC power adapter is available separately. Supported operating systems include Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 64-bit, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Embedded variants and Linux Kernel 3.8.0. The platform is verified compatible with ACP ThinManager thin client management software and InduSoft Web Studio HMI/SCADA runtime.
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