IPC2U partner Arestech released three new series of modular embedded computers – MERA, MEVA and MEGA. All these computers have rugged chassis from extruded aluminum with heavy duty metal and can operate in industrial grade temperatures from -40 to +70C. All items support Intel 8th Gen Core i3/i5/i7 CPU and some models of MERA and MEVA series supports Intel Celeron J1900. All of them support triple displays and many I/O ports, that can be further customized by up to four special modules called “Universal I/O Brackets”, which offer additional USB, COM or LAN ports. Depending on the environment and the application, some models can be operated in fanless mode or with an optional internal fan kit. The 2,5” HDD/SSDs are accessible from the outside and some models even feature RAID. More details can be found in the following comparison table:
| MERA series | MEVA series | MEGA series | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main features | Compact size, Cable-free and jumper-less design | For machine vision, Cable-free and jumper-less design enables easy, flexible expansion | Supports high performance GPU cards up to 380W, Cable-free and jumper-less design |
| CPU |
MERA-2000 : Celeron J1900 MERA-3100: 8-9th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 (35W) |
MEVA-2010 : Celeron J1900 MEVA-3110: 8-9th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 (35W/65W) |
8-9th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 |
| Storage | SATA HDD/SSD, mSATA / cFast (MERA-3100 supports RAID 0/1/5/10) | SATA HDD/SSD, mSATA / cFast (MEVA-3110 supports RAID 0/1/5/10) | SATA HDD/SSD, mSATA / cFast (MEGA-3111 / 3112 supports RAID 0/1/5/10) |
| Intel Gbit LAN ports | Up to 3x Intel GbE ports, supporting Wake-on-LAN and PXE | Up to 3x Intel GbE ports, supporting Wake-on-LAN and PXE | Up to 3x Intel GbE ports, supporting Wake-on-LAN and PXE |
| Serial ports | Up to 6x COM (RS232/422/485) with Auto Flow Control | 6x COM (RS232/422/485) with Auto Flow Control | 6x COM (RS232/422/485) with Auto Flow Control |
| Expansion slots | Up to 4x Mini PCIe Full Size sockets |
MEVA-2010: up to 1x PCIe x16 and 2x PCIe x4 MEVA-3100 series: 1xPCIe x16 and 2x PCIe x8 |
Up to 1x PCIe x16 and 2x PCIe x8 |
| Display | VGA, DVI, Display Port | ||
| External AT / ATX power mode switch | Yes | ||
| Operating temperature | -40..+70C | ||
| External PC / Car mode switch | Yes | ||
For more specific information regarding the particular models, please visit the respective product-pages:
MERA-2000-Series (compact, w/ Intel Celeron J1900)MERA-3000-Series (compact, w/ Intel Core-i 8th/9th Gen.)
MEVA-2000-Series (expandable (PCIe), w/ Intel Celeron J1900)
MEVA-3000-Series (expandable (PCIe), w/ Intel Core-i 8th/9th Gen.)
MEGA-3000-Series (expandable (PCIe), suitable for high performance GPUs, w/ Intel Core-i 8th/9th Gen.)
