In technical and industrial as well as in private applications, it is becoming increasingly important to provide temporary or permanent high performance for computationally intensive processes. Some examples are artificial intelligence (AI) calculations, optical control and quality control in production or - in the private sector - games with 1080p Full HD resolutions and more with three-dimensional graphics. The MEGA-3110-Serie series uses modern hardware and fast I/O according to current standards such as PCI Express, memory with DDR4 and Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors to meet the ever-growing demands even in critical situations.
Variable performance for individual scaling
Graphics cards have an extremely high computing speed compared to a conventional processor, which they achieve through very short signal paths, their own CPU with a dedicated memory as well as fast interfaces. For this purpose, the MEGA-3110 series provides an expansion slot in PCI Express x16 in combination with further slots for individualizing the hardware. Therefore, the MEGA-3110 series uses an LGA1151 socket as the primary computing unit, which supports Intel Core i3/i5/i7 CPU of the 8th and 9th generation Coffee Lake. Compatibility with different models from an Intel i3 Quad Core to Intel i7 Octa Core CPU in combination with banks for up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM allows high scalability of computing power and cost efficiency to adapt the MEGA-3110 series to its task and environment.
Universal native I/O for industry and data processing
The MEGA-3110 series features a rich selection of integrated interfaces to support various applications such as traditional production, Industry 4.0 smart factories, fast data processing for IT applications or applications of modern AI. Available expansion slots such as two slots for PCI Express x8 and x16 and optionally another PCIe x8 as well as four sockets for Mini PCIe (Mini Card) are thus available for further customization of the system. For peripheral devices with direct communication, the MEGA-3110 series offers, among other things, six serial COM ports RS232/422/485 with AutoFlow, six external USB 3.2 ports as well as an externally accessible 16-bit GPIO. The equipment with three individually configurable Ethernet Gigabit LAN also supports the parallel use of IP devices and complex, redundant or branched IT structures.
Robust design ensures permanently secure IT environment
A hardware failure in productive environments usually leads to extreme consequential costs because it affects running processes and in many cases can even partially or completely interrupt production. The features of the MEGA-3110 series therefore include above-average reliability and long-term tolerance of negative environmental influences. In addition to the use of high-quality components, this also includes operation in a very wide temperature range from -40° to +70° Celsius and secure mounting via wall mount or as a local stand-alone device. The modular and flexible design also enables mobile installation as a vehicle or transportation PC, for which the MEGA-3110 series has an explicit car power mode.
Flexible, powerful and efficient: the MEGA-3110 series for modern IT systems
The demands on industrial computers have grown by leaps and bounds in recent years due to more complex applications such as AI, making long-term compatibility and efficiency a priority during the planning stage of new installations or system upgrades. The MEGA-3110 series explicitly takes these requirements into account and, to this end, offers users a platform that is both proven and functional, scalable, customizable and upgradeable.
With its exceptional features, it opens up numerous application fields that include various applications such as Industry 4.0, logistics and fleet management or video surveillance for security or traffic monitoring as well as research and technical plant control. Support for up to three independent displays and extensions for dedicated GPU and other coprocessors, for example, create optimal conditions for using the MEGA-3110 series as an H2M terminal or as a direct instance within M2M and SCADA applications.
