Aaronn Electronic has expanded its range of low-cost mini PCs with additional models from Kontron’s SMARTCASE IPC chassis family. The areas of application range from digital signage, vending machines, kiosks and ticket machines to industrial automation. With Intel Alder Lake or AMD Embedded Ryzen R2000 as the basis, Kontron SMARTCASE series provides a wide choice of processors. Moreover, the chassises are the basis for a wide range of particularly compact box PCs thanks to motherboards in Mini-ITX or Mini-STX format.
Following the withdrawal of Intel from the NUC business, users are looking for alternatives. „If flexibility, durability, reliability in 24/7 operation and industrial suitability are at the top of the list of requirements and the focus is on embedded systems or IoT, the Kontron SMARTCASE series is a good choice“, said Christian Squarra, Key Account Manager at Aaronn Electronic.
He has already had good experiences with other models in the series and is now looking forward to the new possibilities. This is why the system integrator and distributor from Puchheim has expanded its existing range of Affordable Mini PCs to include the Kontron SMARTCASE S501 and Kontron SMARTCASE S730models.
The SMARTCASE series from Kontron is generally characterised by modularity, flexibility, conformity to industry standards, compact design and long-term availability. They fulfil the requirements of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in accordance with CE and FCC/B standards. When it comes to customisation and support, Aaronn Electronic provides customers with individual and comprehensive support.
As a complete package, the SMARTCASE series is ideal for a wide range of applications – from machine control, medical technology, the transport sector or the energy industry to digital signage, kiosk and sales systems as well as industrial automation.
SMARTCASE S501 for Intel processors
The SMARTCASE S501 has a size of 36 x 147 x 165 mm and a case volume of just 0.87 litres. It is designed for the K3921-N mSTX and K3921-H mSTX industrial motherboards, which are based on Intel Core i3 processors and Intel N-series processors from the Alder Lake generation.
The motherboards both support Intel UHD Gen12 Graphics (based on the Intel Xe architecture). Up to three displays can be connected via two DisplayPorts 1.4 and USB Type-C. There are also a total of five USB ports (3.2 Gen 1 and Gen2), two LAN ports and optional RS-232. WLAN and Bluetooth can be realised via an M.2 slot, while storage is provided by a 2.5″ drive bay for HDD/SSD.
SMARTCASE S730 for AMD processors
The SMARTCASE S730 has a size of 250 x 52 x 191 mm and is designed for the Kontron D3713-V/R and Kontron D3723-R mITX motherboards. They support the AMD Embedded Ryzen V/R1000 and R2000 processor series.
The S730 also offers a dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 port on the front. A low profile extension slot for corresponding expansion cards and the option to install an additional graphics card (AMD Radeon) ensure flexibility. A 2.5″ drive slot (HDD or SDD) also offers storage space here. Besides three DisplayPort connections, HDMI is also available. A COM port, two Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports and up to six USB ports offer many connectivity options despite the compact design. If WLAN (Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6) is required, this can be easily realised thanks to the integrated antennas.
A wide-range input from 8 to 34V enables many different applications. Optionally, power can be supplied via an internal 65W PSU module. The SMARTCASE 730 can be used horizontally and vertically and can be mounted with a wall bracket. Cooling can be active or passive depending on requirements. This makes it suitable for environments with high temperatures (up to 45°C).
Comprehensive advice and broad support
By closely cooperating with Kontron for many years, Aaronn Electronic can offer comprehensive consultation in hardware selection and project support. As a system integrator and one-stop shop independent of manufacturer, Aaronn can also provide design-in support for customisation to specific environments and applications, assist in the selection of components and help to find solutions for efficient cooling. Contact Aaronn Electronic for an individual consulting and discover how the Kontron SMARTCASE series can meet your specific demands.
Your direct contact person
Stefanie Fließ
Key Account Manager
stefanie.fließ(at)aaronn.de
Tel.: +49 89-894577-14