Rugged Computer Boards and Systems for
Harsh, Mobile and Mission-Critical Environments

Home > Products > Box & Panel PCs > Box PCs > RC1

CompactPCI/Serial/PlusIO

VMEbus

Computer-On-Modules (COM)

Networks & Connectivity

Pages related to RC1

Thermal management

Mission-critical design

Collect your favorite products in My MEN!

RC1 - Rugged IP67 Box Computer

Overview
Technical Data
Ordering Information
Downloads

Log in to add RC1 to My MEN or to view your favorites

Gallery

Diagram

Main Features

3.5" 4:3 TFT LCD touch panel
Intel® Atom™ 1.1 GHz or 1.6 GHz
Up to 1 GB RAM, 2GB microSD™ card
Optional SATA SSD, up to 8 GB Flash Disk
2 Fast Ethernet, 1 USB (master or client)
Additional I/O, e.g., CAN bus, IBIS, UARTs
PCI Express® Mini card slot for wireless with 2 optional antenna connectors
Wide-range PSU with backup (power class S2)
-40 to +70(+85)°C operating temperature
EN 50155 (railways), IP67 compliant
e1 certified by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority
Windows® XP Embedded (120-day eval version)

Description Open

The RC1 is more than just a "box PC": it is a rugged, fanless and maintenance-free control unit for harsh, mobile, mission-critical applications with or without visualization requirements in railway/transportation, avionics, industrial automation and medical engineering. Two standard models are available: One without a display and one with a 3.5" 4:3 262,144 color display (primarily for service purposes) with a resolution of 640x480 and touch functionality to control the unit.

(continued)

Both standard models are powered by an Intel® Atom™ Z510 running at 1.1 GHz and are equipped with 512 MB RAM and a 2GB microSD™ card (a SATA solid-state drive and Flash memory are optional). All I/O signals are concentrated at the front side. They include 2 Fast Ethernet (on M12 connectors) and a service interface with one USB port (master or client), one RS232, a reset input and one GPIO, all combined on an 8-pin M12 connector. The RC1 offers two slots for additional I/O purposes for which a number of special SA-Adapter™ kits with M12 connectors are available. The FPGA-based concept of the RC1 enables easy implementation of various interfaces (e.g., CAN bus, RS485, IBIS, GPS or binary I/O).

A second power input makes it possible to connect a backup power source (e.g., a battery) that is automatically used in case of power failure on the main power input. As a fully EN50155 compliant power class S2 unit, the RC1 remains functional despite power interruption for up to 10 ms.

The unit's PCI Express® Mini card and SIM card slots can be used to add wireless functionality like Bluetooth, WLAN, WIMAX, GSM/GPRS, UMTS etc. For this case, two optional N-Type connectors can be made available at the unit's front panel.

The RC1 is one of the first members of the MIPIOS® family of extremely rugged IP67 compliant products designed for Ethernet connectivity. The unit is prepared for wall or DIN-rail mounting. Its robust stainless enclosure is protected against violent impacts and the whole unit is compliant with IP67. With a typical power consumption of only 12 W for the total system the design is always realized without fans, using conduction cooling to spread the dissipated heat to the outside of the housing. All electronic components are soldered to withstand shock and vibration and prepared for conformal coating. The standard versions of the RC1 comply with ISO 7637-2:2004 and the EN 50155, class Tx railway standard, i.e., the units are able to operate in a -40 to +70°C (+85°C for 10 minutes) environment. The optional display panel is designed for an operating temperatue of -30 to +70°C with automatic switch-off of the display at excess temperatures.

Technical Data Open

CPU

Intel® Atom™ processor Z510 or Z530
• Z510: 1.1 GHz processor core frequency, 400 MHz system bus frequency or
• Z530: 1.6 GHz processor core frequency, 533 MHz system bus frequency

(continued)

Options

Display

Screen size: 3.5"

(continued)

Standard Configurations

Article No.	Display	PSU	Processor	Memory	Interfaces	Wireless
06RC01-00	no	24 VDC in (S2)	Z510, 1.1 GHz	512MB RAM, 2GB MicroSD card	2 Ethernet, 1 USB, prepared for 2 SA-Adapter™ kits	prepared for 2 antenna connectors
06RC01-01	yes, w. touch	24 VDC in (S2)	Z510, 1.1 GHz	512MB RAM, 2GB MicroSD card	2 Ethernet, 1 USB, prepared for 2 SA-Adapter™ kits	prepared for 2 antenna connectors

Standard RC1 Models Open

Related Hardware Open

Miscellaneous Accessories Open

Software

Article No.	Description	More
Linux
This product is designed to work under Linux. See below for potentially available separate software packages from MEN.
13Z015-06	MDIS5™ low-level driver sources (MEN) for 16Z029_CAN (MSCAN/Layer2) Requires an MDIS4™/2004 or MDIS5™ system package	Download Details
13Z016-06	MDIS5™ driver (MEN) for 16Z029_CAN (CANopen master) Requires an MDIS4™/2004 or MDIS5™ system package	Details
13Z017-06	MDIS5™ low-level driver sources (MEN) for 16Z034_GPIO and 16Z037_GPIO Requires an MDIS4™/2004 or MDIS5™ system package	Download Details
Windows
This product is designed to work under Windows®. See below for potentially available separate software packages from MEN.
10F014-78	Windows® XP Embedded BSP (MEN) for F11S, F14, F15, F17, F18, F19P, F21P, G20, XM1, XM1L, XM2, MM1, MM2, SC21, SC24, DC1, DC2, RC1 and BC50M	Download Details
10Y000-78	Windows® Embedded Standard 7 BSP for F11S, F19P, F21P, G20, XM1L, XM2, MM1, MM2, SC21, SC24, BC50M, F206, F210, F215, F216, G215, P506, P507 and P511	Download Details
13MM01-77	Windows® Installset (MEN) for MM1 and RC1 Includes all free drivers developed by MEN for the supported hardware.	Download w/o System Package Download with System Package Details
13Z015-70	MDIS4™/2004/MDIS5™ Windows® driver (MEN) for 16Z029_CAN (MSCAN/Layer2) Requires a compatible MDIS™ system package	Download Details
13Z016-70	MDIS5™ Windows® driver (MEN) for 16Z029_CAN (CANopen master) Requires an MDIS4™/2004 or MDIS5™ system package	Download Details
13Z017-70	MDIS4™/2004 / MDIS5™ Windows® driver (MEN) for 16Z034_GPIO devices Requires a compatible MDIS™ system package	Download Details
13Z087-70	Windows® native driver (MEN) for 16Z087_ETH (Ethernet controller)	Download Details
Firmware/BIOS
MEN's CANopen firmware consists of the Vector Informatik protocol stack. The corresponding driver software comes from MEN. It is based on MDIS™ (MEN Driver Interface System), which makes the hardware ready for use under Windows®, Linux, VxWorks®, QNX®, OS-9® and other software environments. You can find more information on the Vector CANopen tools at www.vector-informatik.de.
Miscellaneous
Intel® software development products such as analyzers, compilers, threading tools etc. can be downloaded under www.intel.com/cd/software/products/asmo-na/eng/index.htm. IA-32 Intel® Architecture Software Developer's Manuals are available under www.intel.com/products/processor/manuals/index.htm.

For operating systems not mentioned here contact MEN sales.

Documentation Open

Article No.	Description	More
05RC01-00	Service cable for RC1 with M12 to D-Sub (RS232), USB (Type A), reset connector, -40..+85°C	Photo
05RC01-08	Cable set for MIPIOS® RCx, consisting of: 1 Ethernet cable (M12 to RJ45), 1 service cable, 1 power cable (M12 to open end), 2 SA-Adapter™ cables (M12 to open end), -40..+85°C	Photo
05RS01-00	DIN-Rail mounting plate for MIPIOS® family, -40..+85°C	Photo
05RS01-01	Wall-mounting plate for MIPIOS® family, -40..+85°C	Photo