Avalue BMX-T550 industrial control barebone system

Avalue Technology has released its industrial-grade desktop barebone system, the BMX-T550. Compact and high-performance, it adheres to stringent industrial-grade inspection standards for system stability. It is also expandable and customisable, making it a user-oriented solution.

The system can be used for large-screen digital signage and high-precision applications. When a video capture card is inserted in the expansion slot, it is suitable for use in medical image analysis and diagnosis; when EtherCAT is inserted, it boosts production line efficiency and improves synchronous control. The product is also targeted at machine automation, production line automation, machine vision, robotic arms, industrial equipment manufacturing and general industrial applications.

The product is available in two specifications: desk chassis and barebone system. Desk chassis supports a Mini-ITX motherboard and is suitable for users with assembly ability; barebone system is pre-built with an H310 chipset, Intel 8th/9th-generation Coffee Lake processor, Intel UHD 610/630 graphics card and two memory slots (maximum 64 GB DDR4 2666), making it a turnkey chassis solution. Other than these differences, both are identical in their configurations. Their front I/O interface has an LED power button, data access LED indicator and two USB 2.0 slots, while the storage device at the back includes two 2.5″ external hard disks and various I/O connectors that are closely grouped together. The device is equipped with I/O shield and a PCIe x 16 expansion slot, reserving more room for adjustment.

The system is CE and FCC certified and has passed the 10G impact test and 2G vibration test. It operates uninterrupted even in harsh environments and has a 7–10 years product lifespan. Suitable for use in POS, transportation and interactive kiosks, it is useful for precision-oriented industrial automation when integrated with EtherCAT.