Contec Americas Joins Intel Industrial PC Catalyst Program with Innovative, Rugged Industrial Computers

Contec Americas helps industrial manufacturers move to a modernized industrial PC environment and enable digital transformations as part of Intel’s Industrial PC (IPC) Catalyst Program. Contec is featuring its rugged VPC-5000-G factory automation computer and innovative CONPRO-H9320 industrial artificial intelligence (AI) computer in its initial contribution to the catalog of leading IPCs.

Contec Americas Inc. (Contec), a global electronics manufacturer and systems integrator, has joined the Intel Industrial PC (IPC) Catalyst Program. The program is designed to help users move to a modernized industrial PC environment and enable digital transformations without major disruptions to their business. Contec joined the Intel IPC program as part of their focused go-to-market (GTM) strategy to accelerate interest in the latest generation of IPC and to enable the Internet-of-Things (IoT).   Contec is featuring its rugged VPC-5000-G factory automation computer and innovative CONPRO-H9320 industrial artificial intelligence (AI) computer in its initial entries to the IPC Catalyst catalog. Both systems are uniquely suited to support modern factory initiatives by helping users improve defect detection and manufacturing productivity, enable predictive analytics, and reduce overall cost.

The VPC-5000-G and CONPRO-H9320 industrial computer lines feature ruggedized hardware designed for 24/7 operation, a wide operating temperature range, protection against ingress of dust and water, a long-life cycle, and industrial-grade components. The systems are optimized to support the latest Intel Xeon and Intel Core processors.

“By joining the Intel’s Catalyst Program, we guarantee our customers that our industrial computers are best-in-class in terms of innovation, industrial durability, and hardware-enhanced security features. The VPC 5000-G and CONPRO-H9320 were engineered to last,” said Brad Jens, Executive VP Sales and Marketing for Contec. “We selected the Intel Xeon and Intel Core processors for optimal performance with minimal power requirements, long product life cycle support, and guaranteed compatibility with Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC and Windows Server IoT.”

Contec has 45 years of experience building rugged technology for industrial applications. They apply this experience to make durable, flexible, and serviceable systems suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.

VPC-5000-G High Performance Factory Automation Computer Features

High performance FA computer with Intel Xeon E-2278GE / E-2226GE /Intel Core i3 9100E /Intel Celeron G4900 compatible

Highly reliable and long-life components based on 24-hour operation

Support Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC and Windows Server IoT (coming soon)

Long-term product availability and maintenance

Up to 64 GB RAM

Removable drive for storage

Easy deployment and installation thanks to its dimensions (430 mm (W) x 491 mm (D) x 204.2 mm (H)) and desktop/rack mount

Wide operating temperature: 5-40°C

Includes TCG TPM2.0 for security

6 USB 3.1 Gen 1 and 2 USB 2.0

HDMI and analog display ports

CONPRO-H9320 Industrial AI Computer Features

Supports 8th Gen Intel Core Processor Family, formerly code-named “Coffee Lake”

Supports Gigabit Ethernet

Supports Cambricon AI MLU 100 C/D Accelerator

4 USB 3.0, and 1 HDMI Out

One hard drive supports cache of 4T video

Supports up to 32 GB of RAM

Power Input of 12V~28V

Thin and easy deployment in 315 x 305 x 50mm

Learn more about the VPC-5000-G and CONPRO-H9320 industrial computers at www.contecamericas.com.  

About Contec Americas Inc.

Contec Americas is a global technology design, manufacturing, and integration company with a wide portfolio of products including fully custom computing platforms, industrial computers, tier one computers, all-in-ones, displays, data acquisition and control products. Contec Americas provides value through product design and innovation, life cycle management, logistics and post-production support. Our products and services are sold around the world to customers in many segments including industrial automation, IoT/M2M, medical and diagnostics, transportation, and gaming. Contec Americas is a product member of the Contec Co., Ltd. Group companies, founded on innovations in industrial computing and PC based technology since 1975.

Contact Information:
Contec Americas Inc.
Katherine Hartman
(321) 821-7031
katherine.hartman@us.contec.com

 

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