• Gigabit and 10/100Mbit Ethernet
• High speed IEEE1394b (suitable for RSU-1394 removable storage unit)
• GSM/GPRS/3G GSM-R or CDMA2000 1X 800/1900MHz (China and US)
• CAN-bus interface
• Diagnostics with intelligent system temperature and operation monitoring
• I2C-port for monitoring/debugging of the system (also at power off)
• USB 2.0 with 2A drive for RSU-USB removable storage unit
• Gigabit and 10/100Mbit Ethernet, Serial ports
• Isolated digital I/O
• VGA Analogue monitor output
• Audio connectvity
• Solid state mass storage for OS and application software
• High endurance 20GB HDD for data (external, removable or internal fixed)
• Rugged enclosure design
• EN 50155, CE and ECE Regulation 10.02 compliance
• IP65 Environmental protection class
• Extended operating temperature range up to 70°C
• Power consumption: 15W (min), 25W (max)
• Weight: 1.5Kg (min), 3Kg (max)

The Eurotech "Rugged VDS" is a standardized high performance telematics system platform designed for demanding mobile and vehicle installations. It combines a powerful embedded PC with advanced connctivity such as Gigabit Ethernet, cellular wireless, USB 2.0 and IEEE-1394b as well as a CAN-bus interface for vehicle I/O.

System expansion and reconfiguration is easy due to the completely modular internal architecture and construction, that bases on standard PC/104 and PC/104Plus board level products. The "Rugged VDS" combines wireless cellular communication over GSM/GPRS/3G, GSM-R or CDMA2000, WLAN and data transfer using Gigabit or 10/100Mbit Ethernet. These communication channels are required in applications such as mobile data servers and access routers.

Modern high speed serial expansion buses such as USB or Firewire are provided for common peripheral device or camera/video integration. Local I/O and sensor expansion is possible using the integrated CAN-bus interface. High performance storage peripherals are supported by the enhanced high current drive USB 2.0 port, that allows for direct connection of external HDD units for mass storage. All Eurotech systems use 20GB high endurance automotive rated extended temperature range HDDs that ensures safe and long-term data storage under all environmental conditions.

All Eurotech systems feature a unique "system monitor" that increases system operating reliability and safety. Internal system operations are controlled by the intelligent system monitor. Temperature and supply voltage monitoring combined with system device management is autonomously handled by the "system monitor" microprocessor. An I2C-bus port is available for external access to the internal monitor bus. Through this I2C-port diagnostics and service tasks can be easily performed, even though the system is powered off.

The "Rugged VDS" meets the requirements of EN50155 standard; extended operating temperature range (-25°C/+70°C) as well as resistance to humidity as well as shocks and vibrations commonly encountered in mobile installations.

To improve the mechanical durability locking circular watertight connectors are used. The WLAN antenna uses a locking R-SMA connector to increase reliability. The back side panel of the system is dedicated for field I/O as well as service and utility I/O that are located under a protective cover. Available for maintainance use are: I2C-bus, VGA output, keyboard and mouse. No fixed system peripheral connectors need to be removed to access the utility I/Os.

There are three different options available for system mass data storage. The mass storage HDD can be internal fixed, removable (over USB2.0) or external (USB2.0 or IEEE-1394b). The Eurotech enhanced USB 2.0 ports are designed to directly power the removable or external high endurance HDD mass storage unit through the USB port. Datarates exceeding 23MBytes/s can be achieved using this technology. The use of a USB 2.0 interface allows for the live removal and insertion of mass storage HDD-units during system operation.

Other standard systems available:

• DVR Digital video recorder system
• AVL Automatic vehicle location system
• Duraptor™ - PC/104 stacking systems
• Duraptor Example - train computer
• EDU™ - Hardened vehicle display

Communication options:

• Gigabit Ethernet(1000Mbps LAN controller)
• Fast Ethernet (10/100Mbps LAN controller)
• GSM/GPRS/3G, GSM-R, CDMA2000 1X (China and US)
• TETRA (Europe and Asia)
• 2.4GHz high speed WLAN 802.11g and 802.11b
• CAN-bus
• Serial ports
• USB 1.1
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (with enhanced drive capability)
• Hi-Speed USB Firewire - IEEE1394b

Processor availability:

• 5x86 133MHz
• Geode GX2 333MHz
• Celeron 400MHz
• Pentium III 800MHz (limited operating temparature +60°C)

Memory:

• 128MB or 256MB onboard soldered DRAM

Solid state disk: (for OS and application software):

• Disk On Module

Audio:

• Audio interface with line in/out and microphone

Galvanically isolated digital I/O:

• 7 inputs (additionally one for Power ON signal)
• 5 outputs with isolation 500VAC@1min

Operating Systems supported:

• WinXPE, WinCE, LINUX, (QNX upon request)

Internal system Monitor (I2C):

• System operation, processor temperature and internal voltage monitoring
• Externally accessible through I2C-port

Enclosure:

• Ultra light extruded aluminum construction
• Reset button with "power on" LEDs

Standards:

• Climatic compliance: EN 50155 (Humidity, Ambient temperature, Storage temperature)
• Mechanical compliance: EN61373 (Vibration and Shocks)
• Electrical compliance: EN 50155 (Power supply voltage dips, surges, insulation resistance)
• EMC compliance: EN 50121, EN 61000, EN 55011, ECE ONU reg.10 (immunity and emissions)
• Safety compliance: EN 60950

Front panel connectors:

• IP65 protected circular male connector for general I/O:
• 8,4 to 40Vdc Power input
• 10/100MB Ethernet
• 5 isolated digital outputs
• 7 isolated digital inputs
• IP65 protected circular female connector for general I/O:
• 1 x Line-out
• 1 x Line-in
• 1 x MIC port
• 2 x RS-232 serial port
• 2 x USB 1.1 ports
• 2 x RS-232 optional serial ports
• Application specific IP65 connectors:
• 1 x USB 2.0 port
• 1 x RJ45 for Gigabit/Fast Ethernet
• 1 x WLAN antenna (R-SMA)
• 1 x CAN-bus port
• Optional application specific I/O connector

Back panel connectors:

• 6 LEDs:
• Power-on
• Power-good
• 4 free for user application
• Maintenance connectors (located under removable panel):
• I2C-port for status monitoring and debugging
• 1 x DB-15 pin for VGA analogue monitor
• 1 x MiniDin-6 for Keyboard and mouse
• 1 x Reset button

Dimensions (in mm):

• LL version: (250 x 129 x 57) L x W x H
• LH version: (250 x 129 x 73) L x W x H

Power Supply:

• +8.4 to +40Vdc (non-isolated) - EN 50155

Power consumption:

• 15W (minimum), 25W (maximum)

Operating temperature ranges:

• -25°C to +70°C (standard)
• -40°C to +85°C (extended)

Heat dissipation:

• No active cooling required, structural heat dissipation

Weight:

• 1.5 Kg (minimum), 3 Kg (maximum)