PPC-156T-RL-i5
The NEXCOM PPC-156T-RL is a 15.6-inch marine-certified panel PC holding DNVGL-CG-0339, IEC 60945 and IACS E10 type approvals — the certifications required by classification societies for ECDIS, integrated bridge systems and machinery monitoring on commercial vessels. The PPC-156T-RL-i5 variant from IPC2U ships with a 13th Gen Intel Core i5, with up to 64 GB DDR5 and dual M.2 (SATA + NVMe) storage.
The IP65 front panel carries a 10-point P-Cap touch screen with anti-reflective coating and auto-dimming from 0.1% to 100% — night-watch capable without impairing the officer's dark adaptation. Four 2.5 GbE ports deliver the physical network segregation required by IEC 61162-460, and the 18–31 V DC input connects directly to the ship's 24 V bus.
Key Features
- Triple maritime type approval: DNVGL-CG-0339 (computer-based systems on ships), IEC 60945 (navigation/radio equipment environmental + EMC) and IACS E10 (classification society electrical requirements) — recognised by DNV, LR, BV, ABS, ClassNK and other IACS members.
- 15.6″ IP65 P-Cap touch, auto-dimming 0.1–100%: AR-coated 10-point multi-touch usable in rough seas; minimum backlight preserves night vision on watch.
- 13th Gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3/U300E: Handles ECDIS chart rendering, bridge middleware and cargo databases concurrently; Intel vPro (i5/i7) enables remote out-of-band fleet management at sea.
- 4× 2.5GbE: Physically separates navigation, machinery, ship-management and crew networks — IEC 61162-460 / IACS E22 compliant without a bridge-cabinet switch.
- Isolated RS-232/422/485: Ground-loop-safe connection to legacy NMEA 0183 instruments (GPS, gyrocompass, echo sounder).
- Modern I/O: USB-C with DisplayPort ALT mode (dual-screen ECDIS), 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, fan/buzzer connector for enclosure ventilation control.
- TPM 2.0, Windows 10/11 and Linux, 0 °C to +55 °C, CE/FCC Class A.
Certification Overview
| Certification | Issuing Body | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| DNVGL-CG-0339 | DNV GL | Computer-based systems onboard ships |
| IEC 60945 | IEC | Maritime navigation/radio equipment — environmental + EMC |
| IACS E10 | IACS | Unified requirements for shipboard electrical installations |
| CE / FCC Class A | EU / FCC | EMC market compliance |
Application Use Cases
ECDIS Terminal
Meets the hardware qualification requirements for SOLAS-mandated ECDIS installations; the Core i5 runs FURUNO, JRC and Transas chart software, with the 2.5 GbE ports linking the navigation network and ship LAN simultaneously.
Integrated Bridge System Console
Aggregates ECDIS, radar, AIS and autopilot displays on one type-approved console, with auto-dimming for all watch conditions and network segregation across the four LAN ports.
Engine Room Machinery Monitoring
The IP65 bezel resists oil mist and spray cleaning; the 0–55 °C rating covers machinery-space ambient; the same hardware platform serves bridge and engine room, simplifying vessel spares.
Cargo Management and Load Calculation
Runs stability and stress-analysis software in the cargo control room on class-compliant hardware, aligned with IMO guidance on loading-instrument approval.
Why Choose the PPC-156T-RL
Three certificates, widest fleet coverage. DNVGL-CG-0339 + IEC 60945 + IACS E10 covers the approval requirements of every major classification society — no per-vessel exemption applications for newbuild or retrofit projects.
Hardware-level network segregation. Four independent 2.5 GbE ports satisfy the physical (not VLAN) segregation demanded by IEC 61162-460 and IACS E22 — removing the managed switch from the bridge cabinet.
Remote fleet management and cyber compliance. Intel vPro enables satellite-link diagnostics and updates without a technician visit; TPM 2.0 supports the encryption and secure-boot controls expected under IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3 cyber risk management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which maritime certifications does the PPC-156T-RL hold?
DNVGL-CG-0339, IEC 60945 and IACS E10, plus CE and FCC Class A — recognised by DNV, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, ABS, ClassNK, Korean Register and RINA.
What processor is in the PPC-156T-RL-i5?
A 13th Gen Intel Core i5 with Intel vPro Enterprise support. Core i7, i3 and U300E options exist as alternative configurations — contact IPC2U for the in-stock SKU.
What makes the display suitable for night watch?
Auto-dimming spans 0.1% to 100% brightness, allowing the minimum backlight required at night without loss of chart legibility, on an AR-coated IP65-sealed 10-point P-Cap panel.
What power input does it require?
18–31 V DC — directly compatible with a 24 V ship's distribution bus including its ±20% tolerance band, with no power conditioning unit.
Which operating systems are supported?
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 11 IoT Enterprise and Linux; TPM 2.0 satisfies the Windows 11 hardware requirement, and vPro management works independently of OS state.
The NEXCOM PPC-156T-RL is a 15.6-inch marine-certified panel PC holding DNVGL-CG-0339, IEC 60945 and IACS E10 type approvals — the certifications required by classification societies for ECDIS, integrated bridge systems and machinery monitoring on commercial vessels. The PPC-156T-RL-i5 variant from IPC2U ships with a 13th Gen Intel Core i5, with up to 64 GB DDR5 and dual M.2 (SATA + NVMe) storage.
The IP65 front panel carries a 10-point P-Cap touch screen with anti-reflective coating and auto-dimming from 0.1% to 100% — night-watch capable without impairing the officer's dark adaptation. Four 2.5 GbE ports deliver the physical network segregation required by IEC 61162-460, and the 18–31 V DC input connects directly to the ship's 24 V bus.
Key Features
- Triple maritime type approval: DNVGL-CG-0339 (computer-based systems on ships), IEC 60945 (navigation/radio equipment environmental + EMC) and IACS E10 (classification society electrical requirements) — recognised by DNV, LR, BV, ABS, ClassNK and other IACS members.
- 15.6″ IP65 P-Cap touch, auto-dimming 0.1–100%: AR-coated 10-point multi-touch usable in rough seas; minimum backlight preserves night vision on watch.
- 13th Gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3/U300E: Handles ECDIS chart rendering, bridge middleware and cargo databases concurrently; Intel vPro (i5/i7) enables remote out-of-band fleet management at sea.
- 4× 2.5GbE: Physically separates navigation, machinery, ship-management and crew networks — IEC 61162-460 / IACS E22 compliant without a bridge-cabinet switch.
- Isolated RS-232/422/485: Ground-loop-safe connection to legacy NMEA 0183 instruments (GPS, gyrocompass, echo sounder).
- Modern I/O: USB-C with DisplayPort ALT mode (dual-screen ECDIS), 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, fan/buzzer connector for enclosure ventilation control.
- TPM 2.0, Windows 10/11 and Linux, 0 °C to +55 °C, CE/FCC Class A.
Certification Overview
| Certification | Issuing Body | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| DNVGL-CG-0339 | DNV GL | Computer-based systems onboard ships |
| IEC 60945 | IEC | Maritime navigation/radio equipment — environmental + EMC |
| IACS E10 | IACS | Unified requirements for shipboard electrical installations |
| CE / FCC Class A | EU / FCC | EMC market compliance |
Application Use Cases
ECDIS Terminal
Meets the hardware qualification requirements for SOLAS-mandated ECDIS installations; the Core i5 runs FURUNO, JRC and Transas chart software, with the 2.5 GbE ports linking the navigation network and ship LAN simultaneously.
Integrated Bridge System Console
Aggregates ECDIS, radar, AIS and autopilot displays on one type-approved console, with auto-dimming for all watch conditions and network segregation across the four LAN ports.
Engine Room Machinery Monitoring
The IP65 bezel resists oil mist and spray cleaning; the 0–55 °C rating covers machinery-space ambient; the same hardware platform serves bridge and engine room, simplifying vessel spares.
Cargo Management and Load Calculation
Runs stability and stress-analysis software in the cargo control room on class-compliant hardware, aligned with IMO guidance on loading-instrument approval.
Why Choose the PPC-156T-RL
Three certificates, widest fleet coverage. DNVGL-CG-0339 + IEC 60945 + IACS E10 covers the approval requirements of every major classification society — no per-vessel exemption applications for newbuild or retrofit projects.
Hardware-level network segregation. Four independent 2.5 GbE ports satisfy the physical (not VLAN) segregation demanded by IEC 61162-460 and IACS E22 — removing the managed switch from the bridge cabinet.
Remote fleet management and cyber compliance. Intel vPro enables satellite-link diagnostics and updates without a technician visit; TPM 2.0 supports the encryption and secure-boot controls expected under IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3 cyber risk management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which maritime certifications does the PPC-156T-RL hold?
DNVGL-CG-0339, IEC 60945 and IACS E10, plus CE and FCC Class A — recognised by DNV, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, ABS, ClassNK, Korean Register and RINA.
What processor is in the PPC-156T-RL-i5?
A 13th Gen Intel Core i5 with Intel vPro Enterprise support. Core i7, i3 and U300E options exist as alternative configurations — contact IPC2U for the in-stock SKU.
What makes the display suitable for night watch?
Auto-dimming spans 0.1% to 100% brightness, allowing the minimum backlight required at night without loss of chart legibility, on an AR-coated IP65-sealed 10-point P-Cap panel.
What power input does it require?
18–31 V DC — directly compatible with a 24 V ship's distribution bus including its ±20% tolerance band, with no power conditioning unit.
Which operating systems are supported?
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 11 IoT Enterprise and Linux; TPM 2.0 satisfies the Windows 11 hardware requirement, and vPro management works independently of OS state.
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