BX-321

Overview / Features

This product is a small, fanless PC for embedding with a palm-size body that can be mounted on a 35mm DIN rail. This product is the successor to the previous BX-320 microcontroller products and it meets the needs of replacing the BX-320 in systems. The exterior of this product has the same dimensions. In addition, it is possible to expand functions such as digital input / output *1 by connecting the F&eIT series device module in the same way as conventional products. The Intel Atom® processor E3845 is used for the CPU to achieve even lower power consumption and higher speed while ensuring sufficient performance. Equipped with an external expansion connector that can be cabled to the expansion chassis for PCI / PCI Express expansion cards. 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.
*1 Only compatible with Windows Embedded Standard 7 32bit

• Compact design
  • The small chassis is equipped with a variety of interfaces including VGA, USB 3.2 Gen1 x 1, USB 2.0 x 3, RS-232C x 2, LAN x 2 (1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX), Audio, and the F&eIT I/F (for F&eIT Series device modules). This product is also equipped with a PCIe connector that can be connected to an external expansion chassis. This product has the same dimensions as the previous BX-320 Series products, so it can be swapped into existing systems.
• Can be used as a controller for F&eIT series measurement / control / communication devices*1
  • It can be used as a controller for F&eIT series measurement / control / communication devices. Device modules such as digital input / output, analog input / output, and serial communication can be used as measurement / control / communication devices.
    • *1 Only compatible with Windows Embedded Standard 7 32bit
• Expandable with PCI cards, PCI Express cards
  • A PCI Express Cable type expansion chassis can be connected with a single cable (sold separately), and a PCI / PCI Express expansion cards can be added.
• Can be attached to 35mm DIN rail
  • The main body and removable 35mm DIN rail mounting bracket are included as standard. Since the connection with the module is configured to be stacked on the side, the system can be configured easily and smartly without using connecting devices such as a backplane board.
• Supports 10.8 to 31.2 VDC wide range power supply
  • It supports a wide range power supply of 10.8 to 31.2VDC and can be used in various power supply environments.
• Reliable design required for embedded applications
  • With the Windows Embedded Standard or Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2016 pre-installed model, it is possible to use the WF function *2 of the OS. By prohibiting unnecessary writing to the storage device with the EWF function, it is possible to eliminate the anxiety of limiting the number of writes to the storage device and prevent unintended system modification.
    • *2 Windows Embedded Standard has an EWF (Enhanced Write Filter) function, and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2016 has a UWF (Unified Write Filter) function, which redirects writing to a disk to RAM etc. and suppresses writing to an actual disk. It is a function to protect.