Posted to News on 2nd Dec 2008, 10:42
PC is designed for in-vehicle applications
Newly available from Amplicon, the VTC-3300E fanless PC has been designed from first principles with vehicle environments in mind. It features power ignition control to accommodate various power sources and to prevent the PC from running the battery flat when the vehicle's engine is switched off. An 8.4inch in-vehicle monitor is also available to provide integrators with a turnkey hardware product.
GSM/GPRS is included for mobile communications, allowing the PC to stay permanently connected to a head office or other vehicles. GPRS coverage is currently around 99 per cent in the UK, making 'always on' communications a very real possibility. A built-in GPS receiver can be used for navigation and to provide fleet operators with real-time information on the location of all vehicles.
The VTC-3300E is designed to accommodate ruggedised mechanical hard drives as well as solid-state drives capable of withstanding the constant shock and vibration experienced in a vehicle. With solid-state drives, the system supports a wide operating temperature range and can be mounted in any orientation. Dual video outputs, four serial ports, three USB ports and an Ethernet port complete the array of connectivity options.
Amplicon says the VTC-3300E is suited to a wide variety of applications including real-time passenger information display, bus or train schedule monitoring, fleet management, mobile communication, vehicle tracking, in-vehicle surveillance and mobile digital signage.
Follow the link for more information about the VTC-3300E fanless computer.
