Marine devices powered by Tiger and Elkhart Lake processors

Marine environments demand durability to withstand some of the most extreme conditions that naval workstations and vessels may face, including extreme temperatures, high humidity levels, and volatile ocean turbulence that can cause shock and vibration. When choosing a ruggedised Panel PC for marine use, assessing the application's specific needs and environmental conditions is important to ensure optimal equipment performance and longevity.

Marine environments pose unique challenges for electronic equipment due to saltwater exposure, humidity, vibration, temperature fluctuations, and the potential for mechanical impact. To ensure reliable operation in such harsh conditions, electronics equipment for marine use undergoes ruggedisation, which involves designing and manufacturing electronic devices to withstand the harsh conditions of marine applications.

Ruggedisation is essential for marine electronics to operate reliably and provide safety and performance in vessel navigation systems, communication equipment, and control systems. Winmate provides several robust solutions for durable marine devices such as Panel PCs.

The Intel Elkhart Lake Pentium N6415 processor powers Winmate's newest marine Panel PCs. Each PC has a front-facing IP66 rating that ensures resilience against water and dust, making it an ideal solution for vessels and offshore applications. Each of these PCs has 4GB DDR4 memory and 256GB M.2 SSD, with two GbE ports, two USB ports, and two COM ports that provide versatile connectivity options for integrating various marine systems. Their wide voltage input range of 9V to 36V DC ensures stability in the power supply, accommodating the fluctuating conditions often experienced at sea.

As well as its Panel PCs, Winmate offers a range of embedded PCs designed for marine use. This includes the I330EAC-ITW, powered by the fanless Intel Tiger Lake Core i5-1135G7 processor and certified with DNVGL-CG-0339 and IEC60945 standards.

Marine standards are included to ensure that any devices or electrical equipment used on and offshore are thoroughly tested ahead of use, providing both performance and safety.

The I330EAC-ITW features 4GB DDR4L RAM and a removable 2.5" SSD drive bay, which improves its customisability for flexible storage options. Its fanless cooling system increases its durability by removing a common point of failure often found in systems that rely on fans, which can introduce dust and water ingress to the inner electricals. Using an alternative to fans, the device is further fortified for resilience and longevity in marine environments.