BX-M210 GPIO Model

Overview / Features

This product is a fan-less computer for embedded applications with an Intel Atom processor x5-E3940 (1.6GHz). It provides an ultra-compact design with a capability of operating in a wide temperature range (between -20 and + 60°C in an airflow environment of 0.7m/s).Addition to DisplayPort, a wide variety of interfaces including USB 3.2 Gen1 (USB 3.0) x 4, LAN x 2, Digital I/O (32 isolated inputs, 32 isolated outputs), RS-232C/422A/485 are provided. Furthermore, the product types with wireless LAN function and Bluetooth are ready for connecting digital devices with ease, and they are ideal as IoT gateway terminals that can link to peripheral devices. Embedded-type CPU has been adopted. The use of readily available parts ensures the product to be applied easily. In addition, CONTEC-customized BIOS allows support to be provided at the BIOS level. and Contec’s unique functions :”Power Failure Protection”, “CONTEC Fast Boot”, “Secure Boot USB Key”, “Disk Copy”, “Self-diagnosis” are available.

Usage Examples

Parking lot gate device

Automatic fare adjustment machine

Factory production management

Factory manufacturing equipment

• Extremely compact space-saving PC with an A5 paper installation area
  • The space-saving design (55 × 182 × 155 mm (H × W × D)) of the BX-M210 allows for installation in an area roughly the size of an A5 paper. with a clearance of only 50mm.
• Equipped with abundant interfaces such as 32 isolated digital inputs / 32 outputs
  • In addition to DisplayPort x1, USB 3.2 Gen1 x4, USB 2.0 x4, and LAN x2, Analog RGB port and RS-232C x4(three port can be used as RS-422A or 485) are equipped. The CFast card slot, which is easily replaceable, is used for storage and can be used as a writing area for logs and collected data. The model with wireless (BX-M210-J2313) can be connected to wireless LAN and Bluetooth compatible devices.
• “Power failure protection system” features power-off without OS shutdown
  • Equipped with the “Power failure protection system” function that protects data and prohibits writing to storage in the event of power failure. Along with the lockdown (disk writing suppression) function of Windows IoT Enterprise, power can be safely turned off without a shutdown process. Moreover, file system damage or data damage caused by sudden power failure can be avoided.
• CONTEC-customized BIOS provides useful utility
  • Useful utility of BIOS*1 customized by CONTEC is provided. The “CONTEC Fast Boot” achieves Windows startup in 10 seconds.*2 The “Disk Copy” function provides secure disk backup at the BIOS level, and also supports backup in file format or compressed file format. The “self-diagnosis” function enables monitoring and diagnosis of voltage levels, temperature data, and resource information for onboard devices, SSDs, and other resources. We also offer the CONTEC tools “BIOS update tool” for updating BIOS.*3
    • *1For details, see “BIOS Setup” in the manual.
    • *2It is the actual measured value when Windows 10 and HORM function are enabled at the factory. Time may vary depending on configuration. Note that TXE, TPM, Network Stack, and SMART Self Test are not supported when the CONTEC Fast Boot is enabled.
    • *3Contact your retailer for more information.
• High-security design contributes to a highly reliable system
  • The latest security functions such as TPM2.0 and Secure Boot, as well as CONTEC’s original function including the 「Secure Boot USB Key」are provided. This product is designed with the high security required for industrial applications in mind.
• Supports a wide range of temperatures with operations guaranteed from -20 to 60°C
  • Operates stably over a wide range of temperatures from -20 to 60°C *4.
    • *4with 0.7m/s airflow