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i PC Series Launch Overview. Ralph Damato VP Product Management. i PC Series Summary.
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iPC Series Launch Overview Ralph DamatoVP Product Management
iPC Series Summary The iPC-Series Embedded High Performance Industrial PCs are the next generation of the very successful ePC-Series. These newest additions to the Nematron lineup provide the high performance of Intel i-Series processors and 64 bit operating systems. With four sizes to choose from (12”, 15”, 17”, & 19”) these ultra-thin industrial PCs can be used in many different applications, even Class I Division 2 Hazardous Locations. The iPC-Series continues Nematron’s mission of supplying superior quality, state-of-the-art Industrial PCs that are built and supported in the USA.
Table of Contents • Slide # • Product Specifications 4 • Product Features & Benefits 8 • iPC vs. ePC Performance Comparisons 12 • Target Markets & Applications 13 • Pricing & Ordering Information 14 • Release Schedule 16 • ePC and iPC Product Direction 17 • Industrial PC Market Trends 18 • Competitive Comparisons & Advantages 19 • Product Training and Demos 23 • Closing Sales Notes 24
New iPC Series Specifications • Four Display Sizes to choose from • 12.1” SVGA (800 x 600) • 15.0” XGA (1024 x 768) • 17.0” SXGA (1280 x 1024) • 19.0” SXGA (1280 x 1024) • New! LED Backlit Displays • Display-less version available (nPC300) • Optional 5-wire Analog Resistive Touchscreen • Ultra-Thin panel mounting depth (less than 3.2”) • High Performance/Low Power Processor Options • Intel Dual Core Celeron P4500 (1.86 GHz, 2 M cache, 2 Threads) • Intel i5 Dual Core 520M (2.4 GHz, 3 M cache, 4 Threads) • Intel i7 Dual Core 620M (2.66 GHz, 4 M cache, 4 Threads) • Up to 4 GB DRAM • Base configuration includes easily removable Intel 40GB SSD • 80 GB,160 GB, and 300 GB Intel Solid State Drive options Non-Rotating • 250 GB rotating Hard Drive optional • 100-240 AC or 24 VDC Input Power Supply Options • Windows 7 Pro (32-bit), Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit), or Windows XP Pro (32-bit)
New iPC Series Specifications • Extensive I/O Connectivity • Dual Realtek Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet ports • 6USB 2.0 ports • Two RS-232 ports • One RS-485/422 serial port (jumper selectable) • Additional video ports (supports dual video only) • Analog VGA • HDMI (HDMI to DVI cables sold separately) • Powder Coated Aluminum Bezel • Optional 304 Stainless Steel • NEMA 4/4x/12, IP65 • UL 508 and cUL Approved (pending) • ANSI/ISA 12.12.01-2011 Approved for Hazardous Locations (pending) • Replaces UL 1604 (UL 1604 to be withdrawn on July 31, 2012) • FCC and European CE compliant (pending) • RoHS compliant
New iPC Series Specifications • Environmental Specifications • Operating • Temperature . . . 0 C to 50 C • Humidity . . . . . . 20% to 80% RH • Shock . . . . . . . . 15g peak, 11msec • Vibration . . . . . . 0.006” peak to peak, 1g max 5-2000 Hz • Altitude . . . . . . . Sea level to 10,000 ft. • NEMA 4/4X/12, IP65 • AC Input • 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.0 A max. • Optional DC Input • 18-36 VDC, 4.5 A max @ 24 VDC • Typical Maximum Power Ratings • With all I/O ports functional • To be utilized when sizing an enclosure • nPC300 – 60 Watts • iPC1200 – 70 Watts • iPC1500 – 80 Watts • iPC1700 – 85 Watts • iPC1900 – 90 Watts
iPC Series Weights and Dimensions • Same front panels as current M-Series and ePC units • - Cutout compatible • nPC300 same physical dimensions as the nPC100 • - Same mounting dimensions
iPC Features and Benefits • Extensive I/O Connectivity • Do not need to add expansion cards for extra functionality • Easily Removable Intel SATA Solid State Drives • No cables to contend with • Reliable and Fast Data Transfers • Redesigned internal iPC components for even higher reliability • LED Backlit Displays • Eliminates need for High Voltage Backlight Inverter • Better EMI/RFI performance • Cooler and more reliable backlighting system
iPC Features and Benefits • Optional Stainless Steel Front panel • Ideal for Food, Beverage, & Pharmaceuticals Applications • UL 508 & cUL listed (pending) • Allows easy integration into UL Panel Builders Program • Can be installed in Canada (cUL) • RoHS & European CE Approvals (pending) • Can be installed in Europe • ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 (formerly UL 1604) Hazardous Locations Approved (pending) • Ideal for Oil & Gas, Chemical, & Pharmaceutical Applications
iPC Features and Benefits • Easy Cutout and Installation • Simple Rectangular Cutout • No holes need to be drilled • Easy Mounting Clip Installation • Shallow Mounting Depth • Less than 3.2” in the enclosure • Integrated Power Supply • Do not need a cumbersome external brick • AC or optional DC Input • Medical Grade Reliability
iPC Features and Benefits • USB and HDMI Retention Brackets • Avoid accidental disconnects • Required for Hazardous Locations • USB and Ethernet Strain Relief Clamp • Avoid accidental disconnects • Made with Pride in the USA • Local support and service • Quick turn around on repairs • Understandable English speaking support
iPC vs. ePC Performance Comparisons • Values are for relative comparison only • Data obtained from www.passmark.com database • Entry level iPC w/ Celeron P4500 has better performance than an ePC w/ T2500 and nearly equivalent performance as an ePC+ w/ T7500!
Target Markets and Applications • Many different markets and applications can utilize the iPC-Series Industrial Computers • Automotive Assembly and Fabrication • Pulp & Paper • Process • Oil & Gas • SCADA • Food & Pharmaceuticals • Warehousing • Key Application Advantages • Oil & Gas • Class I & II Division 2 Approved • 24 VDC Option • Food & Pharmaceuticals • Stainless Steel Option • NEMA 4/4X/12
iPC-Series Pricing and Ordering Info • Pricing is contained in the July 2012 Active Products Price List • Click here to get price List • Ordering Information is contained in the datasheets for each model • Click here to go to the iPC-Series Product Page • Then click on the tab for Ordering Information • Also contained in the datasheet link on this page
iPC-Series Pricing Summary • Base Units - include Touchscreen (n/a on nPC300), Intel Celeron P4500, 2GB DRAM, 40 GB Solid State Drive, Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) • Base Models Description List Price • nPC300 Node $1,895.00 • iPC1200T 12” w/ T/S $2,695.00 • iPC1500T 15” w/ T/S $2,695.00 • iPC1700T 17” w/ T/S $3,095.00 • iPC1900T 19” w/ T/S $3,495.00 • Options • -i5 Upgrade to i5-520M CPU +$300.00 • -i7 Upgrade to i7-620M CPU +$600.00 • -DC 24 Volt DC Supply +$200.00 • -SS Stainless Steel Front Panel +$500.00 • -W7U Windows 7 Ultimate (64 bit) +$100.00 • -80SS Upgrade to 80 GB Solid State Drive +$200.00 • -160SS Upgrade to 160 GB Solid State Drive +$400.00 • -300SS Upgrade to 300 GB Solid State Drive +$800.00 • Notes: • - See Active Products Price List for complete list of options and pricing • - Standard Nematron Distributor Discount for Computers applies to all prices • - All prices are in US funds
Release Schedule • Press Release Distribution to Pubs . . . . June 8, 2012 • Release Package Distribution . . . . . . . . . June 15, 2012 • Includes datasheets, price list, press release, picture, & launch presentation • Production Units Available . . . . . . . . . . . August 1, 2012 • Includes all options and accessories • European CE & RoHS Compliance . . . . . August 1, 2012 • UL 508 Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 1, 2012 • Includes cUL (estimated) • ANSI/ISA 12.12.01-2011 Approvals . . . . . August 1, 2012 • Class I & Class II Division 2 approvals (estimated) • ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 replaces UL 1604 as of July 31, 2012
ePC and iPC Product Direction • iPC-Series to replace ePC-Series with CM440 and T2500 CPUs • iPC w/ i5 CPU roughly the same cost as current T2500 w/ superior performance • Passmark Scores: 925 vs. 2387 • iPC w/ CP45 actually costs less with better performance (Passmark score 1243) • At the end of 2012 the ePC-Series will have been shipping for over 5 years • Verifies Nematron’s 5-year product life cycle commitment • On July 1, 2012 base ePC-Series will raise $200.00 list price • Last Time Buy will be issued later this year on ePC-Series with CM440 & T2500 • Actual date will be based on run rate and iPC conversion success rate • ePC-Series with N270 option (fanless) will remain unchanged in price and availability • Recommended to transition current ePC w/ CM440 customers to ePC w/ N270 or iPC w/ CP45 • Begin transition of current customers as soon as possible • Enclosed ePC w/ CM440 or T2500 will not be transitioned to iPC units • Main reason is lack of sales and potential for dust intrusion with a CPU fansink • Enclosed ePC-Fanless with N270 will remain available • Nematron is researching updated ePC-Fanless and ePC-Lite solutions • ETA goal is for early 2013
Industrial PC Market Trends • Notes on Intel i-Series Processors, 64-bit Operating Systems, & Expansion • Relatively new offerings into Industrial Automation Markets • Processors and Operating Systems lag commercial markets by 1-2 years • Only a few suppliers have Intel i-Series offerings • Even fewer suppliers have full UL approvals (especially C1D2) • Nematron Response – new iPC-Series and nPC300 • Windows 7 64 bit support is very difficult to find in an Industrial PC • Nematron Response - Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit available on new iPC Series and nPC300 • Now also available on current ePC-Plus, nPC200, SB800, and RM1400 units • Most Industrial HMI/SCADA software does not yet support 64-bit operating systems • Known exceptions: InduSoftWebStudio V7.0 and Iconics Genesis 64 • More will follow in the next 1-2 years • PCI quickly being displaced by PCIe expansion cards • Many I/O and network communication cards have not converted to PCIe yet • PCIe used heavily by Data Acquisition, Vision, and Video cards in commercial markets • Nematron Response -planned for future ePC-Plus replacement w/ Intel i-Series CPUs
iPC Competitive Comparisons • Nematron vs. Pro-face • Pro-face recently launched PS4700 (15”) and PS4800 (19”) units • Not truly i-Series offering, utilize Core 2 Duo P8400 CPU • P8400 Passmark Rating: 1519 • Compare to Nematron –i5 @ 2387 • 130 Watts Max Typical Power • Compare to Nematron’s 70 – 90 Max Typical Power depending on size • Utilizes traditional CCFL displays instead of LED backlights • Nearly 5.5” panel mounting depth • Compare to Nematron’s 3.2” max panel mounting depth • Does have Class I Division 2 approvals • Supports 32 and 64 bit Windows 7 • Pricing starts at $4,825.00 for the PS4700 w/ 32 GB SSD, 2GB DRAM and Win 7 (32 bit) • Compare to the iPC1500T-i5-2GB-40SS-W7 @ $2,995.00
iPC Competitive Comparisons • Nematron vs. Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) • 6181P Series - 1200P (12”), 1500P (15”), and 1700P (17”) • Not i-Series offering, utilize Core Duo U2500 • U2500 Passmark Rating: 595 • Compare to Nematron –CP45 entry level @ 1243 • 95 Watts Max Typical Power (U2500) • Compare to Nematron’s 70 – 90 Max Typical Power depending on size • Utilizes traditional CCFL backlights instead of LED backlights • UL/cUL listed • Have Class I Division 2 approved 12” version only • Does not support Windows 7 or 64-bit Operating Systems • XP and Embedded Windows only • Pricing starts at $4,245.00 for the 1200P w/ Hard Drive, 2GB DRAM and Win XP • Compare to the iPC1200T-CP45-2GB-40SS-W7 @ $2,695.00
iPC Competitive Comparisons • Nematron vs. Advantech • New IPPC-9151G (15”) and IPPC-9171G (17”) • 2nd Generation i-Series CPUs, utilize several processors including Celeron B810, i3, i5, i7 • i3 -2330E Passmark Rating: 2720 • Compare to Nematron –i5 @ 2387and –i7 @ 2819 • i3 and other CPU options are Commercial offerings • Compare to Nematron “Intel Embedded Roadmap” offerings for long term stability • Max Typical Power not stated but utilize a 180 Watt inexpensive ATX power supply • compare to Nematron’s 70 – 90 Max Typical Power (depending on size) utilizing a 150 Watt medical grade power supply • Does utilize LED backlights • Not UL/cUL listed • Datasheet shows icon for Desktop Information Technology compliance (UL ITE) • Not UL 508 • Could not find UL certification listing for these products on UL’s site! • Do not have Class I Division 2 approvals • Supports Windows 7 64-bit Operating Systems • Pricing starts at $2,923.00 for the IPPC-9151G w/ i3,32 GB SSD,4GB DRAM and Win 7(32 bit) • Compare to the iPC1500T-i5-4GB-40SS-W7 @ $3,095.00 • Only $172 delta w/o applying any distributor discounts!
NematroniPC Competitive Advantages • Lower Power Usage • Less heat input into machine/application • 100-240 AC & optional 24 Volt DC power supply • Medical grade power supplies • High reliability and temperature tolerance • Optional Stainless Steel Front Panel • Available on all sizes! • Approved for Class I Division 2 locations • New ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 compliant (UL 1604 replacement) • UL/cUL 508, RoHS and European CE certifications • Long Product Lifecycle • 5-year availability minimum • Follow Intel “Embedded Roadmap” for processors and chips • Made in the USA • Local control of design, manufacturing, and support • English speaking support • Quick repair and service • Easily Removable Solid State Drives are standard • 2-Year Warranty standard
Product Training & Demos • Specific product training is not currently scheduled • Contact your Nematron Regional Sales Manager or sales@nematron.com if you are interested in setting up a training session or webinar, we will be glad to assist • The best way to sell these new iPCs is to Demo them! • In order to aid your sales efforts Nematron is offering each distributor organization a half-priceiPC of your choice • Not to be sold for 1 year, for demo purposes only • Take advantage of this great offer • Contact your Nematron Regional Sales Manager or sales@nematron.comfor more details
Closing Sales Notes • Great price! • Competitive with overseas pricing • Currently 12”, 15”, 17”, and 19” • No other competitors currently offer all sizes • High Performance / Low Power Intel i-Series CPUs • 64-bit Windows 7 Compatible • LED Backlit Displays • Extensive I/O • Dual Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet ports • 6 USB 2.0 ports • 1 RS-485/422 serial port (jumper selectable) • 2 RS-232 serial ports • Additional HDMI and Analog Video ports (supports dual video) • Full Agency Approvals (pending) • UL 508 & cUL • European CE and RoHS • Hazardous Locations Approved (new ANSI/ISA 12.12.01) • Easily Removable Intel Solid State Drive • Stainless Steel Front Panels & 24 VDC options • 5-Year Product Availability • 2-Year Warranty • Made in the USA!