Compact size and high performance - IEI's DRPC-230-ULT5 embedded systems based on Intel 8th gen Core CPU

20 January 2021 Product News
Compact size and high performance - IEI's DRPC-230-ULT5 embedded systems based on Intel 8th gen Core CPU

The new series includes three models based on 8th Gen Intel Whiskey Lake processors: DRPC-230-ULT5-i5 and DRPC-230-ULT5-i5/S have Core i5-8365UE CPU, while DRPC-230-ULT5-C/S has Celeron 4205U.

DRPC-230-ULT5-i5 PC offers a full size PCI-Express x4 slot, which allows you to install any PCI-Express x1, x2 or x4 expansion cards, for example, Mustang-V100-MX8 or Mustang-V100-MX4 AI accelerators may be installed to maximize performance in machine vision systems, or an optional PoE network card can be installed to connect IP cameras.

There is a special 4-pin 12 Volt DC connector for PoE network cards, which is able to provide up to 60W of power.

Detailed specification and comparison of the DRPC-230-ULT5 series models:

Model name DRPC-230-ULT5-i5/S DRPC-230-ULT5-i5 DRPC-230-ULT5-C/S
Mechanical Color Black and silver
Dimensions 190x150x81mm 190x150x81mm 190x150x81mm
Cooling solution Passive fanless
Chassis material Aluminum alloy
Mainboard CPU Intel Core i5-8365UE Whiskeylake-U Intel Celeron 4205U
Chipset SoC
RAM 2x DDR4 2400GHz SO-DIMM, 32GB max
Storage SATA 1x 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s HDD/SSD
I/O interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2 6 4
USB 2.0 1 2
Ethernet 2x Intel I210 GbE LAN (colay Intel I211), 1x Intel I219 GbE LAN
COM Port 4x RS-232/422/485 с AFC (DB9), 2x RS-232 (RJ-45)
Digital I/O 8-bit
Display 1хHDMI, 1xDP
Other 1x power button
1x power LED (green)
1x reset button
1x HDD LED (yellow)
1x AT/ATX switch
Expansion PCIe Mini 1x full size (PCIe/USB 3.0/SATA)
M.2 1x 2230 A-Key
Backplane 1x PCIe x4 (Gen3),
1x USB2.0
SIM 1x SIM slot
Power Connector Terminal block 3-pin 12 ~ 24 VDC
* reserved internal power (60 W)
Power consumption 12 V, 4.98 A
Environment Mounting DIN rail
Operational temperature -20 ~ 60oC
Storage temperature -40 ~ 85oC
Vibration resistance 5G, IEC68-2-27 compliant
Weight (net/gross) 2.9 kg/3.2 kg 3.2 kg/3.5 kg 2.9 kg/3.2 kg
Watchdog timer Programmable, 1~255 sec/min
Operation system OS support Microsoft Windows 10, Linux
Front panel layout, I/O ports, expansion slots

The DRPC-230-ULT5 series computers have the following external interfaces:

  • 3 RJ-45 connectors for LAN
  • 4 DB9 connectors for RS-232/422/485
  • 2 RJ-45 connectors for RS-232
  • 6 USB-A ports for peripheral devices
  • 1 HDMI and 1 DP ports for image output up to 4K resolution
  • 1 PCIe x4 expansion slot
  • power jack for 12…24VDC-in
  • AT/ATX switch
  • Power button

DRPC-230-ULT5 series embedded computers support Microsoft Windows 10 and Linux operating systems, allowing to configure a system for solving a wide range of tasks in industrial automation.

Thanks to their compact size, DRPC-230-ULT5 can be mounted in confined spaces, and their capability to operate in a wide range of temperatures from -20 to 60oC allows to use the computers in unheated rooms.

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