Aaeon VPC-5600S fanless in-vehicle network video recorder

Aaeon has released the VPC-5600S Intel 7th Generation Core i based in-vehicle embedded controller. The high-performance, stand-alone embedded PC features four Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports for connection to IP cameras. It has passed extensive environmental testing and conforms to the eMARK 13 standards for electrical disturbances to road vehicle equipment and MIL-STD-810G for protection from vibration and shock.

The product is supplied with an Intel Core i3-7100U 2 GHz multicore processor to provide a state-of-the-art embedded computing platform. Intel Core i5/i7 processor options are also available. It is equipped with two SODIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of DDR4 system memory.

I/O connections include six Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet connectors (4xPoE), four USB 3.0, one CANBUS port and two SIM slots for communication. Two 2.5″ drive bays and one mSATA slot are provided for hard drives or SSDs. Three full size Mini-Card slots are provided for system expansion. Additional I/O includes eight digital I/O and audio line in and line out. The device features DisplayPort and HDMI connections for video output, allowing multiple displays to be simultaneously connected.

The fanless design reduces the possibility of airborne corrosive or conductive materials entering the system, while its rugged construction allows the unit to survive the constant vibration common to in-vehicle environments. Redundant SIM slots ensure critical safety communication and telemetry, while standardised I/O ports simplify vehicle system integration.

The product operates on 9 to 36 VDC power supplies, allowing it to support 12 and 24 VDC vehicle power. In addition, built-in intelligence prevents undue vehicle battery discharge. The unit can operate in temperatures ranging from -40 to +85°C. It is suitable for vehicle video recording applications, passenger information systems and transport controller applications.