DFI EC500-CS: Modular-Designed Embedded System

8th/9th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors

Key Features

DDR4: Supports DDR4 SODIMM up to 64GB.
Wide-Temperature: Operates in temperatures from -20°C to 70°C.
Three Independent Displays: Supports 1 VGA + 2 DP++.
Multiple Expansion: Features 3 M.2 slots (1 M.2 2230 E key, 1 M.2 3042/3052 B key, 1 M.2 2280 M key).
Rich I/O: Includes 2 GbE, 6 COM, 4 USB 3.1, 2 USB 2.0 (Q370/C246 only).
Support 5G Communication: Enables 5G connectivity.

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

Panel Views

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

Rear View: Features GND, V-, V+, Remote Switch, DC-in, VGA, DP++, USB 3.1, LAN1~2, COM, Status LED, HDD LED, Power, USB 2.0, COM, DIO.

Dimensions

Overall Dimensions (W x H x D): 255.3 x 85 x 224 mm

Weight: 4.15 kg

Mounting: Wall Mount

Specifications

System

Processor: 8th/9th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors (LGA 1151), including i7-9700TE, i5-9500TE, i3-9100TE, i7-8700T, i5-8500T, i3-8100T, G5400T, G4900T.

Chipset: Intel® Q370/C246/H310 Chipset.

Memory: Two 260-pin DDR4 2400/2666MHz SODIMM up to 64GB.

BIOS: AMI SPI 128Mbit.

Graphics

Controller: Intel® HD Graphics.

Feature: OpenGL up to 5.0, DirectX 11, OpenCL 2.1. HW Decode/Encode support for various codecs.

Display: Supports up to three independent displays (1 VGA + 2 DP++ or 1 VGA + 1 DP++ depending on chipset).

Resolution: VGA up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, DP++ up to 4096x2304 @ 60Hz.

Storage

Internal: 2 x 2.5" SATA 3.0 Drive Bay, supports RAID 0/1 (for Q370/C246).

Expansion

Interface:

1 x M.2 2230 E key (PCIe/USB 2.0)
1 x M.2 2280 M key (PCIe x4 NVMe/SATA)
1 x M.2 3042/3052 B key (PCIe/USB3.0)

Audio

Audio Codec: Realtek ALC888.

Controller:

Q370/C246: 1 x Intel® I211AT PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps) + 1 x Intel® I219LM with iAMT11.0 PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps).
H310: 1 x Intel® I211AT PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps) + 1 x Intel® I219V PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps).

Front I/O

Indicators: 1 x Status LED, 1 x HDD LED.

Serial: 4 x RS-232/422/485 (DB-9).

USB: 2 x USB 2.0 (Type A).

DIO: 8 bit (DB-9).

Buttons: 1 x Power button, 1 x Reset button.

Rear I/O

Antenna: 4 x Antenna hole.

Ethernet: 2 x GbE (RJ-45).

Serial: 2 x RS-232 (DB-9).

USB: 4 x USB 3.1 (Type A).

Display: Q370/C246: 1 VGA + 2 DP++. H310: 1 VGA + 1 DP++.

Audio: 1 x Line-out, 1 x Mic-in.

Watchdog Timer

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

TPM: TPM 2.0.

Power

Type: Wide range 9~36V.

Connector: 3-pole terminal block.

OS Support

Window: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 64 Bit.

Linux: Available upon request.

Mechanism

Construction: Metal + Aluminum.

Mounting: Wall Mount.

Environment

Operating Temperature: -20 to 70°C (SSD or mSATA).

Storage Temperature: -20 to 85°C.

Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing).

Shock: Half sine wave 3G, 11ms, 3 shock per axis.

Vibration: IEC68-2-64.

Standards and Certifications

Certification: CE, FCC Class A, RoHS, UKCA, BIS.

System Models

Model Name	CPU	PCH	M.2 Slot	Video Output	COM	USB3.1	USB2.0	LAN	DIO	Remote S/W	DC-IN
EC500-CS4061-Q	i5-8500T	Q370	1x 2230 E key, 1x 2280 M Key, 1x 3042/3052 B key	2 DP, 1 VGA	6	4	2	2	8 bit	Yes	9V~36V
EC500-CS4061-H	i5-8500T	H310	1x 2230 E key, 1x 2280 M Key, 1x 3042/3052 B key	1 DP, 1 VGA	6	4	2	2	8 bit	Yes	9V~36V
EC500-CS4061-C	i5-8500T	C246	1x 2230 E key, 1x 2280 M Key, 1x 3042/3052 B key	2 DP, 1 VGA	6	4	2	2	8 bit	Yes	9V~36V
EC500-CS4061-Q	i7-8700T	Q370	1x 2230 E key, 1x 2280 M Key, 1x 3042/3052 B key	2 DP, 1 VGA	6	4	2	2	8 bit	Yes	9V~36V
EC500-CS4061-H	i7-8700T	H310	1x 2230 E key, 1x 2280 M Key, 1x 3042/3052 B key	1 DP, 1 VGA	6	4	2	2	8 bit	Yes	9V~36V

Ordering Information

Model Name	P/N	CPU	PCH	Fanless	Video Output	Audio	COM	USB	LAN	Power	DIO
EC500-CS4061-Q	750-EC5003-000G	i5-8500T	Q370	Yes	2 DP++, 1 VGA	1 Line-out, 1 Mic-in	6	6	2	DC9~36V	8 bits DIO
EC500-CS4061-H	750-EC5003-100G	i5-8500T	H310	Yes	1 DP, 1 VGA	1 Line-out, 1 Mic-in	6	6	2	DC9~36V	8 bits DIO
EC500-CS4061-C	750-EC5003-200G	i5-8500T	C246	Yes	2 DP++, 1 VGA	1 Line-out, 1 Mic-in	6	6	2	DC9~36V	8 bits DIO

Packing List

1 x EC500-CS system unit
1 x M.2 slot & Mini-PCIe slot screws
1 x terminal block 3 pole for DC input
1 x cable with 2 wire stripped and tinned to DC jack

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