"Resource-Saving PC" - Space-Saving and Eco-Friendly
GPC-BX955 Series

March 24, 2009

CONTEC, a leading manufacturer of computer peripheral equipment, industrial computers and network devices, is pleased to announce the release of the new Box Computer series for embedded equipment, GPC-BX955 series.

GPC-BX955 Series

The GPC-BX955 series is the high-end model of CONTEC’s GPC-BX950 series. These fanless PCs are built on Intel’s Atom™ N270 processor and 945GSE (GMA950 incorporated) chipset. They offer the end-user sufficient computer performance with low power consumption.  The unit’s small footprint and low height allows installation in a 50mm gap. This "Resource-Saving PC" contributes to minimizing needed power and space for equipment, reducing running cost and promoting energy efficiency.

The DVI interface is capable of supporting screen displays of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (full HD), making it exceptionally suitable when connecting to large-sized liquid crystal displays. It has standard interfaces including 1000BASE-T, USB2.0, and serial. The GPC-BX955 Series contains no moving parts, having adopted CF card for storage and by eliminating the need for a fan, simplifying system maintenance.

CONTEC has adopted the use of this embedded-type CPU and chip set and utilizes readily available components to ensure availability and ease of the use of this product. In addition, these systems use a CONTEC-customized BIOS allowing support to be provided at the BIOS level.

Customization of this product is available. Please contact our sales offices or distributors.

Features

· Optimum computer for digital signage

· Contributes to reduced running cost and promotes energy efficiency

· Minimizes needed installation space

· Slit-less, fan-less design reduces need for maintenance

· Remote power management function reduces need for onsite operation tasks · Easy  peripheral device expansion

· Features variety of standard interfaces, including twin CF card slots

· Metal fittings and clamps provided to prevent accidental cable disconnection

· Highly reliable, designed for embedded applications

· Supports a wide range of power supplies from 10.8 to 31.2VDC

Specifications

*1 The capacity of CF is calculated as 1GB equals 1 billion bytes.  The capacity that can be recognized from OS might be displayed as smaller than actual value.

*2: Carefully monitor operating temperature when using 1000BASE-T

*3: Use USB I/F for the keyboard / mouse.

*4: Use a power cable shorter than 3m.

CONTEC’s GPC-BX955 Series is lead-free (exceeding JEITA Phase 2 requirements) and RoHS-compliant.

About CONTEC

CONTEC was established in 1975 by Daifuku to create board-level products for its materials handling systems. As CONTEC’s expertise grew so did its product offerings. Today CONTEC offers an expansive product catalogue featuring more than 200 types of board level data acquisition and includes industrially hardened PCs, networking hardware and web-based monitor and control systems.

CONTEC brings these three decades of experience in data acquisition and industrial automation to the development and manufacture of automation control systems for today’s demanding automation environments. CONTEC’s design and manufacturing process is meticulously monitored in order to provide highly reliable products and to provide total customer satisfaction.

CONTEC offers products for all aspects of PC-based I/O, available in a wide variety of interconnections including PCI Express, PCI, CardBus and USB. Their F&eIT line of micro-component, Ethernet-based distributed I/O offers effortless interconnection from factory floors to corporate offices. In addition, CONTEC manufactures a full-line of automation specific PCs for both embedded and non-embedded operating systems along with industrialized solid state drives.