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Compact C8
Sealed 8.4" LCD Industrial Panel PC with Resistive Touch Screen

DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS
CONTROL PANEL
ADD-ONS
CONNECTOR COVERS
DIMENSIONS
CONNECTORS
KEYBOARDS
MOUNTS
The C8 Industrial PC, with its light-weight, extremely hard-wearing aluminum enclosure, was specially developed for mobile operation under extreme conditions. The daylight-capable, 8.4" TFT display with integrated touch panel and automatic brightness control opens up a great variety of possible uses plus extremely simple operation. Its sophisticated technology permits fast and easy integration of various peripheral devices. Due to its very compact design with dimensions of only 232 x 185 x 99 cubic mm (L/W/H) and its manifold installation options, this completely sealed IPC can be mounted on or inside nearly every carrier vehicle. This makes the C8 an ideal vehicle terminal for forklift trucks, order picking vehicles or construction machinery.


SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS
  Board Version: N7A x=Optional
Enclosure Completely sealed, no external fan  
Material Aluminum  
Surface Structure/nano-structure paint finish  
Dimensions (WxHxD) 9.1x7.3x3.9“ (232x185x99 mm3)  
Weight Approx. 3.75 kgs / 8.3 lbs  
Display 8.4“ TFT display SVGA (800x600)  
Brightness 350 cd/m²  
Touch Screen Resistive analog  
Protective foil for touch screen x
CPU Intel Celeron 400 MHz  
Memory 256 MB (Up to 512 MB Optional)
(1 x SO-DIMM-socket)
 
Video Controller Intel 82815, max. 32 MB  
Network Intel 82551QM 10/100 MBit  
Wireless LAN x
Hard Disk 60 GB  
Interfaces COM 1 RS232  
COM 2 RS232  
2 x USB 1.1  
Ethernet network (RJ 45)  
Monitor VGA  
PS/2 keyboard, mouse via Y cable  
Floppy (only USB)  
Expansions/Slots Compact-Flash slot (Type I)  
Mini PCI  
PC/104+ (without ISA) x
PC Card slot (PCMCIA) via LP PCI-Slot x
Low profile PCI slot 4.72 inch (120 mm) long x
Special Functions Micro controller (monitoring, control, evaluation)  
Automatic brightness control  
Automatic temperature monitoring  
Automatic voltage monitoring  
Touch controller (panel control and readjustment)  
MCU setup  
Input Voltage Standard 12 VDC stabilized x
100 - 240 VAC with standard power supply x
9VDC up to 140VDC with external DC/DC converter x
Environment NEMA12 (IP54) (with IP54 connector cover) x
NEMA4 (IP65) (with IP65 connector cover) x
Operating Temperature Range 32° to 113° F (0 to 45° Celsius)  
With heating option: -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60°C) x
Storage -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60°C)  
Vibration Resistance DIN EN 60068-2-6  
Shock Resistance DIN EN 60068-2-27  
Mark of Conformity CE, FCC  
Operating Systems Windows NT, 2000, XP, XP Embedded, LINUX, DOS x


CONTROL PANEL

The following operations can be executed from the front control panel:

• Switching the IPC on and off
• Switching the backlight on and off
• Controlling the backlight
• Activate a special feature (e.g. showing a virtual keyboard)

All keys can be conveniently activated or deactivated via software. The control panel has some LEDs for status display next to the keys plus a brightness sensor which adjusts the backlight to accommodate ambient brightness.


CONNECTORS

The Compact C8 connectors are located on the underside. Connector covers can be supplied for additional protection. The basic unit is equipped with the following connectors:

• RJ45 network connector 10/100MB
• two RS232 ports via standard 9-pin DSUB
• CRT via standard 15-pin HD-SUB
• two USB V1.1 ports

Attention: C8 is used mainly in logistics with different voltage supply sources. For this reason, the external power supply is not included in the C8 basic unit. Please order a power supply or DC/DC converter separately!


 ADD-ONS for C8

The basic version of the Compact C8 industrial PC comes with a mini-PCI slot as well as a CompactFlash socket.

If further add-ons are required, it is possible to install an additional PC104+ (without ISA) slot or a low-profile PCI slot (but not both of these together!). Standard PC cards can be fitted, too, by using a special PC card adapter for the low-profile PCI slot.

The PC card adapter requires the low-profile PCI slot (11978)!


Connector Protection for Compact C8

Optional connector area covers are available for unit type Compact C8.


Connector protection with rubber lip

This connector cover provides additional protection for the connector area.
Cables can be easily fed toward the back over the rubber lip without disconnecting the connectors. This connector protection is also available as an alternative when mounting various types of scanners.


Connector protection with IP65 grommets

There are 4 cable ducts in IP65 protection standard available for this connector cover. During mounting, the cable ends must be fed through the cable ducts before fitting the connectors. This connector protection is also available as an alternative when mounting various types of scanners.

Mounting Brackets


Standard tiltable PC mounting bracket

The mounting bracket is used to mount Compact industrial PCs as well as adjust the tilt. There are various keyboard brackets available for mounting a keyboard directly to the enclosure of the IPC. You will find the appropriate keyboard brackets for the keyboard in question under keyboards .

 


Keyboards

All different types of PC keyboards can be connected to this PS/2 keyboard connector (N6). For industrial applications, two different types of keyboard (NEMA 4x) are available.

Instead of a mechanical keyboard, an optional virtual keyboard may be used.

Membrane keyboard

The membrane keyboard with its inclined casing is water and dust proof as well as resistant against a lot of chemicals. You can clean it with corrosive disinfectants without problems. All casing parts are authorized for food contact by the FDA. It is absolutely hygienic suitable without edges and grooves and fulfils the strict regulations of the food industry. The operating temperature range is from -0°C up to +50°C (32°F up to +122°F). (Dimensions: 494x205x57mm)

Long stroke keyboards NEMA 4 (IP65)

If a large amount of data needs to be entered, this waterproof long stroke keyboard is the right choice as it is very easy to operate. Other features are its ergonomic shape and the integrated mouse function. (Dimensions: 298x142x22mm)

 

Piezo keyboard

The piezo keyboard has a completely hermetic dense surface out of stainless steel and is suitable for highly sensible areas with temperatures from -40°C up to +85°C (= -40°F up to 185°F). It particularly captivates with its long life time because there are no moving parts used. A peep tone informs the user about the return information after a keystroke. (Dimensions: 494x205x57mm)

Foil keyboards NEMA 4x (IP65)

This foil keyboard in a metal housing is dust and splashed water protected and easy to clean. This keyboard is perfect for industrial, medical and food technology usage. Dimensions: 16.2" x 8.4" x 1.65" (410x213x42mm)