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Designs and Services Accelerating IoT Deployment

Edge Intelligence will be the key factor in delivering AIoT growth. To empower various AIoT applications on the edge, Advantech offers a diverse range of fanless embedded computers with individual features like high-performance processors or ultra-small designs. These embedded computers utilize ruggedized construction to ensure reliability in environments with harsh temperatures and vibration. Advantech’s internationally certified modular designs support flexible I/O extension. Using Advantech’s fanless embedded computers, integration services, and management software, customers can quickly transform ideas into AIoT solutions.

Outstanding Design for AIoT Applications

Fanless Design Proven Ruggedness Wide-Temperature Operation Modular Design
  • Excellent passive cooling for operation in dusty environments
  • High stability and outstanding MTBF
  • Wide range power input 9 ~ 36VDC
  • Mechanical protection withstands up to 3g vibration and 30g shock
  • EMC & safety certifications
  • Operates in conditions ranging between -30 ~ 70 °C with certified industrial-grade components
  • Patented thermal design for Core™ i computing solutions
  • Supports diverse expansion with I/O, display, communication, or customized interfaces

Diverse Products and Expansions

ARK-3000 Series: High Performance Computing

Primary applications: transportation, IoT middle server, automation

  • High performance powered by Intel® Core™ i/Xeon®
  • Multiple I/O for multifunction machines
  • Disk support options for Intel® RAID
  • Flexible PCI/PCIe expansion options

ARK-2000 Series: Compact Design and Easy I/O Flexibility

Primary applications: kiosks and equipment building

  • Medium-to-high performance
  • Versatile I/O for equipment integration
  • Supports iDoor/ARK Plus modules, adaptable to over 100 system configurations

ARK-1000: Ultra-Small Design

Primary applications: kiosks and automation

  • Palm-sized design
  • Low power consumption
  • Supports optional iDoor/Power modules
  • Wi-Fi kit support (available for specific models)

Star Products:

  • ARK-3530F: Intel®Xeon® E3 / Core™ i3/i5/i7 LGA1151 Modular Expansion Fanless Box PC
  • ARK-3531: Intel® 8th and 9th Gen Core™ i3/i5/i7/i9 LGA1151 Fanless Box PC
  • ARK-2232L:Intel® Atom® E3940 SoC Modular Fanless Box PC
  • ARK-10: Ultra Slim Fanless PC ARK-10 on Intel® Celeron J1900 Quad Core SoC with Dual GbE and Dual COM

  • ARK-11:Intel Celeron N3350 DC SoC with 4K Dual HDMI/Dual LAN/M.2 DIN-Rail

Built-In Management Software

As IoT applications continue expanding, device management is now more important than ever. Advantech DeviceOn software provides an intelligent networking and AI-based detection solution for device monitoring and predictive maintenance that ensures stable operation and convenient management for IoT devices. All ARK platforms are bundled with DeviceOn to enable edge device management.

Device Management Connectivity Service Edge Intelligence System Security
  • Device Monitoring & Diagnostics
  • Device Onboarding & Registration
  • Industrial Protocol Connectivity
  • Plug-n-Play Peripherals
  • Real-Time Data Processing
  • Data Analysis & Filtering
  • McAfee Threat Protection
  • Acronis Backup Recovery

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