Hardware

ECS Industrial Computer intros mini PCs, motherboards, EV chargers

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May 19, 2023

ECS Industrial Computer Co. Ltd., a Taipei based retail and industrial solutions manufacturer, will introduce a range of products this month, according to a press release. Intros include:

• The LIVA Z5 Plus and LIVA Z5E Plus mini-PCs enable guests to order their own bubble tea from a fully automated self-service kiosk that includes multiple 4K displays showing a drinks menu, order status and sales promotions. The mini-PCs can connect up to four 4K monitors simultaneously. The mini PCs are embedded with 13th Generation Intel Core i processors while storage options include a M.2 2280 PCI-E NVMe Gen-4x4 SSD and option of a 2.5-inch SATA SSD (Z5E Plus). Connectivity includes two 2.5GbE, with the option of Intel vPro and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, providing multi-gigabit performance.
• The motherboard for information kiosks and public terminals designed for public applications such as information kiosks and lottery terminals, the B760H7-M8 offers a range of touchscreens, buttons, switches and lighting. Supporting 13th generation Intel Core i processors and DDR5 memory, the motherboard uses 100% solid capacitors for stability and longevity. 3D graphics can be added via a GPU card into the PCI-Express 5.0 16x slot, and storage options include two high-speed M.2 NVMe SSD PCI-E 4x4 and four SATA ports.
• The ECSIPC Q670H7-IS1 motherboard is designed for industrial applications such as smart auto test equipment and an autonomous mobile robot. It supports 13th generation Intel CoreT i Processors and a PCI-Express 5.0 16X slot for GPU or FPGA cards ready for AI/ML processing. It features DDR5 up to 128GB, M.2 NVMe PCI-E 4x4 and SATA SSD storage is available. Connectivity includes two Ethernet, Wi-Fi/BT and LTE/5G modules. Legacy COM RS232/422/485 are available to support industrial equipment interfaces.
• The 360kW commercial EV dual-output DC smart charger is capable of dual output up to 360kW (400A max, 480V, 3-phase). The turnkey solution provides charging for communal parking garages, commercial fleet operators, automotive dealers, EV infrastructure operators, service providers and freeway service stations. It features an integrated digital signage display that allows status information and display advertising opportunities for public operators, plus an integrated PCI-PTS payment system that allows tap-to-pay via secure Internet access. The charging interface is compliant with CCS2, OCPP 1.6 JSON standard and ISO 15118. The charger integrates with the ECSIPC management platform, allowing operators, system integrators and commercial customers to control the charger station remotely.