DFI EC543-CS Modular-Designed Embedded System

Key Features

• Processor: 8th/9th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors
• Memory: DDR4 SODIMM up to 64GB
• PoE: Support 4 PoE (EC543-CS6G86E-Q)
• Displays: Three Independent Displays (1 VGA + 2 DP++)
• Communication: Support 5G Communication
• Expansion: Multiple Expansion (3 PCIe, 1 PCI and 3 M.2 slots support NVMe)
• Temperature: Wide-Temperature Operation (-20 to 60°C)

Certifications: FC, CE, RoHS, UKCA, Intel IoT Solutions Alliance

Panel and Views

Front View: Features HDD LED, Power, USB 2.0, COM, DIO, DC-in, DP++, USB 3.1, LAN1~2, VGA, and a remote switch.

Rear View: Varies by model, typically includes COM, DIO, DC-in, DP++, USB 3.1, LAN, Mic-in, Line-out, and VGA ports. Specific configurations are detailed in the System Models section.

Dimensions

Dimensions (W x H x D): 255.3 x 195 x 224mm

Weight: 5.4 kg

Mounting: Wall mount

Specifications

System

• Processor: 8th/9th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors, LGA 1151
• Chipset: Intel® Q370 Chipset
• Memory: Two 260-pin DDR4 2400/2666MHz SODIMM up to 64GB
• BIOS: AMI SPI 128Mbit
• Graphics Controller: Intel® HD Graphics
• Graphics Feature: OpenGL up to 5.0, DirectX 11, OpenCL 2.1; HW Decode/Encode support for various codecs.
• Display: 1 x VGA, 2 x DP++ (VGA + 2 DP++)
• Storage Interface: 2 x 2.5" SATA 3.0 Drive Bay (support RAID 0/1)
• Expansion Interface: 1 x M.2 2230 E key, 1 x M.2 2280 M key, 1 x M.2 3042/3052 B key, 1 x PCI slot, 1 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x4, 1 x PCIe x1 slots
• Audio: ALC888 Audio Codec
• Ethernet Controller: 1 x Intel® I210AT PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps), 1 x Intel® I219LM with iAMT11.0 PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps)

Front I/O

• Indicators: Status LED, HDD LED
• Serial: 4 x RS-232/422/485 (DB-9)
• USB: 2 x USB 2.0 (type A)
• Buttons: 1 x Power button, 1 x Reset button
• Antenna: 4 x Antenna hole (WiFi)

Rear I/O

Details vary by model. Common ports include Ethernet/PoE (GbE RJ-45), Serial (RS232), USB (USB 3.1 Gen.2, USB2.0), DIO (16 bits or 8 bits), Display (VGA, DP++), and Audio (Line-out, Mic-in).

Watchdog Timer

• Output & Interval: System reset, programmable via software from 1 to 255 seconds

Security

• TPM: TPM 2.0

Power

• Type: Wide range 9~36V
• Connector: 3-pole terminal block, 2-pin power extension switch connector

Environment

• OS Support: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 64 Bit, Linux (available upon request)
• Operating Temperature: -20 to 60°C (SSD or mSATA)
• Storage Temperature: -20 to 85°C
• Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing)

Mechanical

• Construction: Metal + Aluminum
• Mounting: Wall mount

Standards and Certifications

• Shock: Half sine wave 3G, 11ms, 3 shock per axis
• Vibration: IEC68-2-64
• Certifications: CE, FCC Class A, UKCA

System Models

The EC543-CS series offers various configurations with different CPUs, COM ports, USB 3.1, USB 2.0, LAN, PoE, DIO, and other features. Refer to the table below for specific model details.

*All above configurations are equipped with Q370 PCH, remote switch and support 2x 2.5" external removable drive bay, 4 expansion slot (1x PCIe x16, 1x PCIe x4, 1x PCIe x1, 1x PCI), 3x M.2 slots (1x M.2 2280 M key, 1x M.2 2230 E key, 1x M.2 3042/3052 B key), 2x DP++, 1x VGA and 9V~36Vdc input.

Ordering Information

Packing List

• 1 EC543-CS system unit
• 1 M.2 slot screws
• 1 terminal block 3-pole for DC input
• 1 cable with 2 wire stripped and tinned to DC jack