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The D602 is a 6U CompactPCI COTS computer with onboard functional safety that realizes triple redundancy on a single board to achieve fail-operational, fault-tolerant behavior.

Robust Panel PC for Interactive Rail Applications
The DC17 panel PC is a rugged, fanless and maintenance-free human-machine interface (HMI) for railway applications. It features a 12.1" display and a projected capacitive touch screen.
Its small, ultra-flat mechanical design and configuration options save space in the driver cabin and allow the panel to be tailored for all types of applications in different train models. In addition, its full software compatibility with the 10.4" DC15 panel PC both increases flexibility and lowers costs, e.g., if an upgrade to a larger panel is necessary.

Robust Panel PC for Interactive Rail Applications
The DC15 panel PC is a rugged, fanless and maintenance-free human-machine interface (HMI) for railway applications. It features a 10.4" display and a projected capacitive touch screen or 32 illuminated front keys.
Its small, ultra-flat mechanical design and configuration options save space in the driver cabin and allow the panel to be tailored for all types of applications in different train models. In addition, its full software compatibility with the 12.1" DC17 panel PC both increases flexibility and lowers costs, e.g., if an upgrade to a larger panel is necessary.

Maintenance Free and Extremely Rugged
The NM10 family is a range of fanless, smart managed and maintenance-free Ethernet switches, which have been specifically designed for use in rolling stock applications operating in extremely rugged environmental conditions.

For Onboard Applications
The BC51M is a maintenance-free box computer that has been designed for use in vehicles, e.g. in trains, commercial vehicles, mobile machines or airplanes for applications such as Internet-On-Board, positioning via GNSS, entertainment or predictive maintenance. An MVB option is available to support integration into the Train Communication Network (TCN).

The PX7 is a PCI Express Mini Card designed for converting form factor PCI Express Mini to M.2. In addition, it converts PCIe x1 on the PCI Express Mini side into USB 3.0 featured on the M.2 side.

The P522 is a 32bit/33MHz PMC module with AFDX/ARINC-664 functionality. AFDX is a reliable, high-speed data bus commonly used in airborne applications for sending information between avionics subsystems. Its most important features are high data integrity, redundancy and deterministic behavior.

The BL50W is a fanless, maintenance-free box computer that has been designed for independent use or as display computer electronics for embedded wireless applications in transportation, e.g. in trains, commercial vehicles, mobile machines or airplanes.

Latest Intel Xeon Technology
The A25 is a high-performance multicore VMEbus CPU board based on Intel's Xeon D-1500 server CPU. The VMEbus interface is implemented as an open-source, FPGA-based solution. This makes it both future-proof and cost-efficient with comprehensive functionality. The A25 supports a reduction of system size, a reliable long-term operation without forced air cooling, and manifold computing functions with just one computer board.

The BC50M is a maintenance-free box computer that has been designed for independent use or as display computer electronics for use in vehicles, e.g. in trains, commercial vehicles, mobile machines or airplanes.

The CS1 is a FPGA chip with an AFDX-protocol that can be installed directly onto a large variety of boards to build an AFDX end system, and eliminates the need for an additional module. Without modification, the CS1 can be adapted to realize specific requirements like, for example, AFDX/CAN, AFDX/Standard Ethernet, AFDX/ARINC 429 gateway solutions.

The CC10C is a Rugged COM Express module (RCE) built around the NXP (formerly Freescale) ARM i.MX 6 series of processors with a Cortex-A9 architecture. Supporting different types of the i.MX 6Solo, 6DualLite, 6Dual and 6Quad families, the computer-on-module is widely scalable, e.g., to processing or graphics requirements. Where less performance is needed, you can optimize costs by choosing a single- or dual-core processor instead of a quad core.

For IoT or Storage-Intensive Applications
The BL51E is a fanless, maintenance-free box computer for embedded applications in transportation, e.g., in trains, buses or commercial vehicles. Its HDD/SSD shuttle provides the storage capacity necessary for entertainment servers or video surveillance systems. A vast number of I/O functions and options seamlessly link the BL51E to the IoT, making vehicles smart.

Low-Power Intel Atom CPU
The F26L low-power CPU board is a member of the scalable family of Intel CPU boards which ensures future-safety and long-term availability. It is equipped with an Intel Atom Apollo Lake-I dual-core or quad-core System-on-a-Chip (SoC). Due to the low power architecture on the Intel Atom processor, the CPU card has a total power consumption of max. 6.5 Watts to 12 Watts, while having a clock frequency of up to 1.6 GHz. An excellent graphics performance, thermal supervision of the processor and a watchdog for the operating system top off the functionality of the F26L. Furthermore, a Trusted Platform Module is assembled for security purposes.

Virtualization-Ready
The G40A is a high-performance 3U CompactPCI Serial multicore CPU platform equipped with the NXP ARM Cortex A72 LS1046A processor.
Featuring ARM core technologies and NXP data processing accelerators and I/O interfaces, G40A secures your application for the future by being full-virtualization ready - memory and I/O sub-systems can be virtualized - and available for 15 years from product introduction.

Interactive OLED Display
The G233 is a 3U CompactPCI Serial board featuring a 3.12" OLED display for showing diagnostic status and error messages. Two control buttons at the front panel can be used for user interactions, e.g. scrolling or doing set-up. Eight programmable LEDs are provided for user-defined functions.

Ultra-rugged VITA 59 COM Express
The CB71C is an ultra-rugged COM Express module for rail, public transportation and industry applications, e.g. data acquisition, infotainment, transcoding, live 3D. It is 100% compatible to COM Express Type 6 Pin-Out and conforms to the VITA 59 standard which specifies the mechanics to ensure reliable operation even under the harshest environmental conditions.

High Performance for Virtualization Applications
The G25A is a high-performance multicore CPU platform based on Intel's Xeon D-1500 System-on-a-Chip (SoC). Paired with I/O cards, the G25A can be ideally used for transferring data from and to storage media, the Internet via LTE, wireless, copper or optical Ethernet. Its up to 16 processor cores and built in Intel® VT-d and VT-x support make the board ideally suited for virtualization applications.

The BL70S is a fanless, maintenance-free box computer that has been designed for embedded storage applications such as content servers or video recorders. It offers two external SATA shuttles with hot-plugging support.

The CB70C is a member of a new family of Rugged COM Express modules which is controlled by a third generation Intel Core i7 processor running at up to 3.1 GHz maximum turbo frequency bringing state-of-the-art PC technology onto a small form factor. This means a scalable performance with 1 up to 4 cores, integrated graphics, as well as support of Intel AMT or Open CL 1.1.

Safe CPU System up to SIL 2
The CB30C safe CPU board is a Rugged COM Express module for use in safety-related applications, e.g., for rolling-stock train control systems or industrial applications. It is based on a NXP QorIQ single-core P1013 or dual-core P1022 processor, running at up to 1 GHz and providing excellent performance per watt. It is hardware-supervised by a dedicated safe supervisor to meet EN 50129 or IEC 61508 SIL 2 level requirements. An assessment report from TÜV SÜD greatly simplifies certification for railway applications.

The BC50R is a maintenance-free box computer that has been designed, e.g., for data acquisition applications in rugged environments in vehicles, e.g. in trains, commercial vehicles, mobile machines or ships.

Whenever you need a robust and reliable design without losing flexibility – the box PC family from MEN is the right choice.

A Flexible Switch in a Common Modular Format

The G102 is a fully managed 3U flexible multiport Gigabit Switch, with a 29 GBit/s Switch matrix, implemented as a CompactPCI Serial board. It occupies one system slot or one peripheral slot using a 4 HP front panel with three Gigabit Ethernet ports on M12 X-coded connectors on the front panel. The new backplane concept for MEN routers and switches allows high flexibility in network applications and management.

MH50C is the central controller of the modular Train Control System menTCS. It is a modular system platform usable for safety-critical train applications like train control, automatic train operation (ATO) and automatic train protection (ATP) up to SIL 4.

Maintenance Free and Extremely Rugged
The NM31 family is a range of 8-port fanless and maintenance-free managed Ethernet switches, developed specifically for rough environmental conditions in rolling stock applications.

A Flexible Switch in a Common Modular Format

The G101 is a fully managed 3U flexible multiport Gigabit Switch, with a 29 GBit/s Switch matrix, implemented as a CompactPCI Serial board. It occupies one system slot or one peripheral slot using a 4 HP front panel with two Gigabit Ethernet ports on RJ45 connectors and one 2.5 Gb SFP cage. Alternatively, the G101 can be supplied with three M12 A-coded connectors on the front panel. The new backplane concept for MEN routers and switches allows high flexibility in network applications and management.

Maintenance Free and Extremely Rugged
The NM50 is a fanless and maintenance-free wireless access point, specifically designed for use in railway cars operating in rugged environmental conditions.

Quad Serial Interface M-Module
The M77N M-Module is a quad serial interface mezzanine card. It supports four high-performance UARTs with RS232 or RS422/485 level at the front-panel D-Sub connector or at its 24-pin onboard connector.

High Performance for Virtualization Applications
The G25A is a high-performance multicore CPU platform based on Intel's Xeon D-1500 System-on-a-Chip (SoC). Paired with I/O cards, the G25A can be ideally used for transferring data from and to storage media, the Internet via LTE, wireless, copper or optical Ethernet. Its up to 16 processor cores and built in Intel® VT-d and VT-x support make the board ideally suited for virtualization applications.

Provides GLONASS and GPS functionality

The PX1N is a PCI Express Mini Card providing a GNSS receiver with GLONASS and GPS functionality and can be used in 19" systems, box PCs and display computers. It supports active or passive antennas, which can be connected to an U.FL connector. The received antenna signals are sent to the host via USB.

Modular, Built-to-Order Configuration
The MH70S is a modular turn-key storage PC which meets the requirements of storage intensive applications such as digital video recorders, content servers or NAS. It is designed for use in trains, trams or industrial environments.

The NH30 is a modular turn-key network switch with carrier grade Layer 2 and Layer 3 VLAN routing capabilities with a seamless throughput of 29 Gbit/s. It is designed for use in trains, trams or industrial environments.

Main Server Unit and Centralized Platform
The MH70R main server unit acts as the central component of the menRDC railway data center. Several distributed functions are combined into a centralized platform, which reduces the amount of devices within the application environment. It consists of one high-performance, high-bandwidth multi-core CPU board offering 10 Gigabit and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, legacy serial I/O such as RS232, and USB 3.0 interfaces. The most common wireless communication functions and some storage are implemented on CompactPCI Serial peripheral boards in the system.

The BC50F is a fanless, maintenance-free box computer that has been designed for real-time Ethernet applications in industrial environments, e.g. for machine control, robotics or vehicles.

Modular, Built-to-Order Configuration
The MH70I is a modular application-ready industrial PC which meets the requirements of any industrial environment, e.g., control stations for industrial automation. The PC offers a multitude of configuration possibilities whichare built to order resulting in a fast time-to-market. The system comes with complete software support.
The Intel Core i7-based system consists of a modular 40 HP CompactPCI system which can be wall or rack-mounted. The system can be cooled by natural convection or using an additional fan tray at the bottom of the system. Cooling is independent of the mounting position.

Multiple Relay Outputs

The mezzanine card M43N is a relay output M-Module for free potential switching of eight signals. The status of each relay can be read out via "read-modify-write" access. The relays implemented guarantee highest reliability and long life. The board is based on the M-Module ANSI mezzanine standard and can be used as an I/O extension in any type of bus system, i.e. CPCI, VME or on any type of stand-alone SBC.

Multiple I/O Functions and Status Indication

The F405 provides multiple I/O functions especially for Automatic Train Operation (ATO). All digital inputs can be operated with common GND or common positive voltage in the range of -110 V to +110 V. The pulse counter inputs can be used to connect a speed sensor and provide frequency and distance measurement as well as direction, standstill and rolling detection as built-in functions which are all integrated in the FPGA.

The board's high-side switching digital outputs support voltages in the range from 24 V to 110 V. The analog outputs provide the output value as voltage or as current. With their programmable cycle and pulse length, the PWM outputs are suitable for, e.g., engine power control.

The status of all inputs and outputs as well as the indication of OK and reset is shown via LEDs on the front panel.