| CPU |
Intel® Pentium® III processor at 500MHz or higher |
| Memory |
Up to 512MB SDRAM in 144-pin SODIMM |
| Display Adapter |
Integrated 855GME "Intel Extreme Graphics 2" video controller for flat panel and analogue monitor (CRT) controller. |
| Video Capture (camera input) |
Up to 2 independent Composite inputs; each input may be multiplexed to 3 additional inputs. |
| TV Output |
RCA/Phono Output for Composite video in PAL or NTSC format. |
| USB |
One optional, single USB port (universal serial bus) to connect peripheral devices. |
| Expansion |
PC Card (PCMCIA) Option - Socket for 1 PCMCIA or PC Card (16-bit, 5V), mounted internally, in extended box. |
| Ethernet |
10/100Mbs with RJ45 twisted pair connector. |
| Flash Disk Option |
32MB to 20GB non-volatile IDE flash disk built in to the main unit. |
| Hard Drive |
IDE: 20G, 30G and 40G |
| Disk Heater |
The heater switches on when the disk temperature falls below 7°C, and switches off when it rises to 8°C. If the external voltage (usually from the vehicle battery) is below the system-defined Battery Low level (which is between 9.6 and 10.6V), the heater cannot be turned on. Users cannot enable or disable the disk heater if fitted. |
| Sound |
Sound Blaster®-compatible sound system with a 1W speaker amplifier and audio jacks for: stereo line input and output, stereo speaker output, and mono microphone input. Sound output levels: Line output is 1V maximum root mean square into 10K Ohm minimum. Speaker output is 340mW maximum per channel into 8 Ohms. |
| Digital I/O (DIDO) |
8 input and 8 output channels, optically isolated to protect the main unit. Optical isolators: Hewlett Packard HCPL-0701 devices or equivalent.The outputs are open collector transistors in two banks of four channels, numbered 0-3 and 4-7. Each bank has its own set of power and ground pins to power the optically isolated output stages. The maximum voltage on the power pin is 18V referenced to ground. The input signals are a differential pair with a 1K Ohm series resistor. The LED needs more than 0.5mA passing through it to turn it on. |
| Parallel Port |
One standard 8-bit parallel port. Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) or Enhanced Capability Port (ECP). |
| Serial Ports |
There are up to 6 serial ports.
Two external RS232 serial ports with modem control lines.
Two optional external RS232 serial ports with transmit and receive data only (or can be used for optional GPRS/GSM modem modules).
Two internal serial ports, one for touch screen and one for optional GPS.
ESD protection:
Human body model: +/-15KV
IEC 1000-4-2 contact discharge: +/-8KV
IEC 1000-4-2 air-gap discharge: +/-15KV
A human body model specifies 5.33A at 8KV and 10A at 15KV.
IEC 1000-4-2 specifies 30A at 8KV and 56.25A at 15KV. |
| GPS Module |
12 Channel GPS receiver module mounted in the main unit and connecting to an external active GPS aerial. This option uses one of the serial ports (COM4). Antenna gain 12-18dB, max 23dB.The module is based on the conexant Jupiter family of GPS modules. The factory default configuration for these modules is NMEA-0183 running at 9600 baud. |
| GPRS/GSM Module |
Optional integrated single or dual GPRS modules with remote antenna. Motorola G18: Multi-slot class 1,2 and 4 (1 uplink and between 1 and 3 downlinks), Serial port – up to 57k baud. |
| Keyboard & Mouse |
PS/2 input provided by rugged combined D9 connector. Optional 5m cable and mouse/keyboard splitter available.
ESD protection:
Keyboard and mouse ports have 300W 5V transient suppressors. |
| Backup Battery |
A backup service battery option stops the computer losing power immediately if the vehicle battery fails. The computer monitors the primary power source (usually the vehicle battery). If primary power is lost or interrupted, the computer switches to the backup service battery. The computer can then run on the backup until primary power is restored or the backup is exhausted. When it switches over, the computer can:- display a message, or sound a warning and shut Windows down in an orderly way.The computer controls charging of the backup battery. |
| Screen Options |
A choice of five standard screens, a 6.4 inch, two 8.4 inch, a 10.4 inch and a 12.1 inch or custom made. |
| Relay Box Option |
Provides connection to the vehicle’s controls. For example, the relay box can connect the ignition to the computer so that the computer starts when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on. |
| Cage Option |
A perforated metal cage protects the system unit from damage from other objects in the boot/vehicle. The cage also ensures that the shock mounts can work unhindered. |
| Operating Systems |
Microsoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows XP. Also available with no operating system installed. |
| Voltage |
Input voltage: 7.5 to 18VDC.
24V input option available |
| Voltage Watchdog |
The voltage watchdog monitors the +5V supply for power failure . If the supply goes more than 5% below specification, the processor is reset. |
| Power Consumption |
2.3A maximum @ 13.6V
Screen off (under software control): 1.3A
Shutdown: 0.015A
Standby: 1.15A
Typical: 1.7A
These figures were obtained with an input voltage of 13.6V to an M-PC with an 6.4 inch (16cm) screen, 500MHz processor, 64MB SDRAM, GPS and aerial, camera input, Ethernet, and headphones running the Windows® 2000 operating system on a 20GB hard drive. |
| Fuse |
4Amps 20mm slow blow fuse in panel-mount holder on connector plate. |
| Self Healing Fuses |
Protection by self-healing fuses includes:
Keyboard: 500mA
Mouse: 500mA
USB: 500mA
Video: 1A on DDC power out |
| Lithium CMOS Battery |
The clock/calendar battery module uses a lithium cell. The manufacturer estimates the life of the part, with no power applied, at about ten years. |
| Temperature |
Operating: -10 °C to +55 °C
Storage: -20 °C to +70 °C
Humidity: 0 to 95% RH non-condensing |
| Case Size |
192mm wide x 250mm deep x 105mm high |
| Typical weight |
1.9Kg |
| Approvals |
CE mark
This product is CE-marked for conformance to EN55022 (Electro-Magnetic Interference), EN50024 (Electro-Magnetic Immunity) and EN60950 (Safety for IT Equipment).
e-mark
This product is designed to meet the limits of EC type approval of an electric/electronic sub-assembly with respect to electromagnetic compatibility (72/245/CCC), as last amended by Automotive directive 95/54/EC, with type approval by a VCA approved third party. Microbus cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of option cards.
A&ES5 (formerly VIDG5)
approved to A&ES5 (formerly VIDG5) issue 9 (class 2AB).
PNC Service
This product is approved for use with the Interim Mobile Data Network (IMDN) and Police National Computer (PNC) Service.
Additional approvals
95/54/EC immunity ISO TR 10605 (ESD)ISO 7637 (transients)
For more information, please see EMC technote and our list of certifications. |
| CPU Thermometer |
The thermometer monitors processor temperature in increments of 0.1 ° C and warns if it exceeds a limit set in software |
| EMI/RFI Shielding |
Peripheral connecting cables supplied by the integrator or installer must be shielded cables. Microbus recommends fitting of a ferrite absorber at the end nearest the M-PC2, M-PC or MP5. Suitable types are the Richco MSFC range available from RS components and the Kitagawa SFC range available from Barfield. |
| Noise (acoustic) |
The fan on the heatsink which has a noise level of 27dBA. |
| Shock & Vibration |
For all three axes:
Random vibration - 2-200Hz bandwidth, 1.04grms
Shock - 20g 11ms half sine, 45g 3ms half sine.
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