Rugged PC features expandable I/O and fanless operation.

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Capable of optimizing electrical, thermal, and mechanical components, RMB-S­ CORE(TM) mobile server comes with processing power, memory, and connector card. Standard I/O includes dual Ethernet, quad USB 2.0, dual serial, CRT/LCD video, and digital I/O. Unit operates in ambient temperatures from -40 to 70°C, depending upon processor speed, user options, and mass storage devices. Mobile power supply operates with 12 and 24 V systems with positive brown-out and transient protection.




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High Performance, Expandable System Beats the Heat



Westminster, CO, August 21, 2007-Octagon Systems announced today, the RMB-S­ CORE(TM) high performance mobile server, the latest member of its CORE SYSTEMS(TM) line of rugged systems with expandable I/O and fanless operation.

The RMB-S is a "no compromise" design that optimizes the electrical, thermal and mechanical components for maximum reliability. The result is a powerful, yet fanless system in a rugged enclosure. The basic unit includes the processing power, mobile power supply, memory, connector card, and I/O for most applications. Enclosure comes with a rich set of I/O and can be expanded mechanically and electrically. The mobile power supply operates with 12V and 24V systems with positive brown out and transient protection.

The PC architecture uses Linux, Windows® and other popular operating systems. Software drivers for Linux and Windows XPe included. Software on a CORE SYSTEM is easily ported to other applications.

Standard I/O includes dual Ethernet, quad USB 2.0, dual serial, CRT & LCD video, and digital I/O. The RMB-S is fully functional out-of-the-box, and additional I/O, such as GPS, analog, radio, or WiFi, can be readily added via PC/104 and PC/104-Plus modules. An option panel can be easily removed and punched for custom annunciators, connectors and controls. Heat from the system is channeled directly to the case to help prevent internal hot spots. The RMB-S mobile server operates in ambient temperatures from -40° to 70° C, depending upon the processor speed, user options and mass storage devices.

A MIL-810F version offers a case with military-grade connectors and gasket sealing to provide dust-resistant, waterproof protection in outdoor environments.

Call for pricing. OEM versions are available. Delivery is stock to eight weeks.

Background

Octagon Systems is a leading manufacturer of embedded enclosure systems for the -40° to 85° C environment. Octagon provides high reliability, PC-based solutions for a wide variety of applications including transportation, security, industrial control, and military. Octagon implemented a quality management system in 1993 and is certified to the ISO 9001:2000 standard. Octagon manufactures its own products and has inhouse certification and verification laboratory to meet various world standards. Located in Westminster, CO, Octagon has made rugged computers since 1981.

Nancy Sullivan
Marketing Director
Octagon Systems
303-412-2026
nsullivan@octagonsystems.com

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