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ECS-7000-2R

Ivy-Bridge i3/i5/i7 Fanless Barebone System 2*GbE 2*HDD Bay
  • Manufacturer Vecow Co., Ltd
  • Category: Nuvo-2000-Series and others
  • The Vecow ECS‑7000‑2R is a rugged, high‑performance fanless embedded controller designed for industrial and mission‑critical applications. It belongs to the ECS‑7000 family, which supports 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 Ivy Bridge mobile processors and the Intel® QM77 Express chipset. The ECS‑7000‑2R variant features dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual front‑accessible removable 2.5‑inch SATA III drive bays with key locks, and a wide operating temperature range of ‑25°C to +70°C.
- Processor Support: 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 Ivy Bridge mobile CPUs (up to 3.30 GHz, 6 MB cache).
- Chipset: Intel® QM77 Express, optimized for embedded and mobile computing.
- Fanless Design: Completely fanless aluminum chassis for silent, dust‑free operation and enhanced reliability.
- Memory: Dual‑channel DDR3/DDR3L SO‑DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB at 1066/1333/1600 MHz.
- Storage Flexibility:
- Two front‑accessible 2.5" SATA III (6 Gb/s) HDD/SSD trays with key locks.
- One SATA II (3 Gb/s) port for horizontal SATA DOM.
- Two mSATA II (3 Gb/s) sockets.
- External CFast slot with push‑in/out ejector.
- Networking: Dual Intel® Gigabit Ethernet controllers (Intel® 82579LM and Intel® 82574L) with Wake‑on‑LAN and PXE boot support.
- Graphics: Integrated Intel® GMA HD 4000 GPU supporting up to three independent displays via VGA, DVI‑D, dual DisplayPort, and LVDS.
- Expansion: Two Mini‑PCIe slots (one with SIM card socket) for wireless, I/O, or storage expansion.
- Rich I/O Interface:
- 4 × USB 3.0, 2 × USB 2.0, 2 × internal USB 2.0.
- 3 × RS‑232, 1 × RS‑232/422/485 configurable port.
- 16 GPIO lines.
- Audio: Realtek ALC892 5.1‑channel HD audio codec with line‑in, line‑out, mic‑in, and front audio header.
- Power Protection: Wide‑range 6–36 V DC input with onboard LT4356 surge protection (up to 80 V DC).
- Environmental Robustness: Operates from ‑25 °C to +70 °C; vibration and shock resistant per IEC 60068‑2‑64/‑27.
- Security: Optional Infineon SLB9635 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for hardware‑based encryption.
- Mounting: Wall‑mount brackets included for industrial installation.
- Certifications: CE, FCC Class A, RoHS, EN50155, EN50121‑3‑2 compliance.

Country of origin: Taiwan R.O.C.

Customs tariff number: 8471 5000 000

Comprehensive Product Summary – Vecow ECS‑7000‑2R Fanless Embedded System




### 1. Product Overview

Product Name: Vecow ECS‑7000‑2R
Model: ECS‑7000‑2R
Series: ECS‑7000 Series – Performance Fanless Embedded Systems
Article Number: ECS‑7000‑2R
Manufacturer: Vecow Co., Ltd. (New Taipei City, Taiwan)

The Vecow ECS‑7000‑2R is a rugged, high‑performance fanless embedded controller designed for industrial and mission‑critical applications. It belongs to the ECS‑7000 family, which supports 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 Ivy Bridge mobile processors and the Intel® QM77 Express chipset. The ECS‑7000‑2R variant features dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual front‑accessible removable 2.5‑inch SATA III drive bays with key locks, and a wide operating temperature range of ‑25°C to +70°C. It is engineered for reliability in harsh environments such as machine vision, intelligent automation, surveillance, and transportation systems.




### 2. Key Features

- Processor Support: 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 Ivy Bridge mobile CPUs (up to 3.30 GHz, 6 MB cache).
- Chipset: Intel® QM77 Express, optimized for embedded and mobile computing.
- Fanless Design: Completely fanless aluminum chassis for silent, dust‑free operation and enhanced reliability.
- Memory: Dual‑channel DDR3/DDR3L SO‑DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB at 1066/1333/1600 MHz.
- Storage Flexibility:
- Two front‑accessible 2.5" SATA III (6 Gb/s) HDD/SSD trays with key locks.
- One SATA II (3 Gb/s) port for horizontal SATA DOM.
- Two mSATA II (3 Gb/s) sockets.
- External CFast slot with push‑in/out ejector.
- Networking: Dual Intel® Gigabit Ethernet controllers (Intel® 82579LM and Intel® 82574L) with Wake‑on‑LAN and PXE boot support.
- Graphics: Integrated Intel® GMA HD 4000 GPU supporting up to three independent displays via VGA, DVI‑D, dual DisplayPort, and LVDS.
- Expansion: Two Mini‑PCIe slots (one with SIM card socket) for wireless, I/O, or storage expansion.
- Rich I/O Interface:
- 4 × USB 3.0, 2 × USB 2.0, 2 × internal USB 2.0.
- 3 × RS‑232, 1 × RS‑232/422/485 configurable port.
- 16 GPIO lines.
- Audio: Realtek ALC892 5.1‑channel HD audio codec with line‑in, line‑out, mic‑in, and front audio header.
- Power Protection: Wide‑range 6–36 V DC input with onboard LT4356 surge protection (up to 80 V DC).
- Environmental Robustness: Operates from ‑25 °C to +70 °C; vibration and shock resistant per IEC 60068‑2‑64/‑27.
- Security: Optional Infineon SLB9635 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for hardware‑based encryption.
- Mounting: Wall‑mount brackets included for industrial installation.
- Certifications: CE, FCC Class A, RoHS, EN50155, EN50121‑3‑2 compliance.




### 3. Technical Specifications

| Category | Specification |
|---------------|------------------|
| Processor | 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 Ivy Bridge (6 MB Cache, up to 3.30 GHz) |
| Chipset | Intel® QM77 Express |
| BIOS | AMI UEFI BIOS |
| Super I/O | ITE IT8783F |
| Memory | 2 × 204‑pin SO‑DIMM DDR3/DDR3L 1066/1333/1600 MHz, max 16 GB |
| Graphics | Intel® GMA HD 4000, shared memory up to 1.7 GB |
| Display Interfaces | VGA (DB‑15) 1920×1200 max; DVI‑D 1920×1200 max; DP1 2560×1600 max; DP2 1920×1200 max; LVDS dual‑channel 24‑bit 1920×1200 max |
| Storage | 2 × SATA III 6 Gb/s; 1 × SATA II 3 Gb/s (SATA DOM); 2 × mSATA II 3 Gb/s; 1 × CFast slot |
| Audio | Realtek ALC892 5.1 HD Audio; Line‑in, Line‑out, Mic‑in, Front Audio Header |
| Ethernet | Intel® 82579LM GbE + Intel® 82574L GbE; Wake‑on‑LAN, PXE |
| Serial Ports | 3 × RS‑232, 1 × RS‑232/422/485 configurable |
| USB Ports | 4 × USB 3.0, 2 × USB 2.0, 2 × internal USB 2.0 |
| GPIO | 16 programmable GPIO lines |
| Expansion Slots | 2 × Mini‑PCIe (1 with SIM socket); 1 × internal 6‑pin USB header |
| Power Input | 6 – 36 V DC via Mini‑DIN or 3‑pin terminal block (V+, V‑, FG) |
| Power Adapter (Optional) | 120 W AC/DC adapter (24 V / 5 A, 90–264 VAC input) |
| Protection | LT4356 80 V DC surge protection |
| Watchdog Timer | 1 – 255 sec/min programmable interval |
| Chassis Material | Aluminum housing for thermal dissipation |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 260 × 175 × 79 mm (10.2 × 6.9 × 3.1 in) |
| Weight | 2.8 kg (6 lb) |
| Mounting | Wall‑mount bracket included |
| Operating Temperature | ‑25 °C to +70 °C (‑13 °F to 157 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | ‑40 °C to +85 °C (‑40 °F to 185 °F) |
| Humidity | 10 % – 95 % non‑condensing |
| Vibration | 0.5 Grms @ 5–500 Hz (IEC 68‑2‑64) |
| Shock | 20 Grms half‑sine 11 ms (IEC 60068‑2‑27) |
| EMC Compliance | CE, FCC Class A, RoHS, EN50155, EN50121‑3‑2 |




### 4. Functionality

The ECS‑7000‑2R operates as a compact, high‑reliability embedded controller for industrial automation, machine vision, and edge computing. It integrates Intel’s Ivy Bridge mobile processors with the QM77 chipset to deliver strong CPU and GPU performance while maintaining low thermal output suitable for fanless operation.

Use Cases & Applications:
- Machine Vision & GigE Imaging: Dual GbE ports support high‑bandwidth camera interfaces and real‑time image processing.
- Industrial Automation: 16 GPIO lines and serial ports enable PLC communication and sensor integration.
- Surveillance & Security: Supports multiple displays and large storage capacity for NVR applications.
- Transportation & Vehicle Systems: Wide DC input range and shock/vibration resistance ensure stable operation in mobile environments.
- Medical & Healthcare Devices: Silent fanless design and reliable power protection for sensitive equipment.

Compatibility:
Supports Windows XP, Windows 7/8/10, Windows Server 2008/2012, and Linux distributions (Ubuntu 10.04 LTS or later, Fedora 13 or later, kernel 2.6.33+). Drivers for chipset, graphics, LAN, audio, USB 3.0, and Intel AMT are provided on Vecow Drivers & Utilities DVD.




### 5. Components & Accessories

Included Items:
- ECS‑7000‑2R fanless controller unit.
- Wall‑mount bracket and M4 screws.
- 4‑pin pluggable terminal block for DC input.
- Vecow Drivers & Utilities DVD.

Optional Accessories:
| Part Number | Description |
|--------------|-------------|
| M340S‑W28M1 | Vecow DDR3 4 GB 1333/1066 MHz RAM (Wide Temp ‑40 °C ~ +85 °C) |
| KVR1333D3S9/4G | Kingston® DDR3 4 GB PC1333 RAM |
| KVR1333D3S9/8G | Kingston® DDR3 8 GB PC1333 RAM |
| PWA‑120WM4P | 120 W AC/DC power adapter (24 V / 5 A, 90–264 VAC input) |
| SCSI‑20P‑100 | 20‑pin SCSI cable (1 m) |
| TMB‑SCSI‑20P | Terminal board with 20‑pin SCSI connector and DIN‑rail mount |
| Wi‑Fi Module | Intel® Mini‑PCIe Wi‑Fi module with antenna |




### 6. Installation & Setup

Power Connection:
Accepts 6–36 V DC input via Mini‑DIN or 3‑pin terminal block (V+, V‑, Frame Ground). Ensure proper grounding to reduce EMI and enable LT4356 surge protection.

Mounting:
Wall‑mount installation using included brackets. Two mounting methods are supported for horizontal or vertical orientation.

Storage Installation:
Front panel provides two removable 2.5" drive trays with key locks for HDD/SSD installation. Additional SATA DOM and mSATA slots are available internally.

Memory Installation:
Two SO‑DIMM slots accessible for DDR3/DDR3L modules (up to 16 GB total).

Expansion Cards:
Mini‑PCIe slots support wireless modules, I/O cards, or mSATA storage. One slot includes a SIM card socket for 3G/4G connectivity.

BIOS Configuration:
AMI UEFI BIOS accessible via <Delete> key during POST. Supports ACPI, Intel Virtualization Technology, SATA mode selection (AHCI/IDE/RAID), and serial port configuration.

Operating System Setup:
Install drivers in sequence: Chipset → Graphics → Network → Audio → USB 3.0 → Storage (AHCI/RAID) → Intel AMT/ME.




### 7. Performance & Capabilities

- CPU Performance: Supports Intel® Core™ i7‑3610QE (45 W TDP), i5‑3610ME (35 W TDP), and i3‑3120ME (35 W TDP). These processors deliver quad‑core or dual‑core performance with Intel® Hyper‑Threading and Turbo Boost Technology.
- Graphics Performance: Intel® HD 4000 GPU supports DirectX 11 and OpenGL 3.1 for multi‑display and media applications.
- Memory Bandwidth: Dual‑channel DDR3/DDR3L up to 1600 MHz for high data throughput.
- Storage Speed: SATA III 6 Gb/s interfaces enable fast SSD performance and RAID configurations (AHCI mode recommended).
- Network Throughput: Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports provide redundancy or link aggregation for high‑bandwidth data transfer.
- Power Efficiency: Low thermal design power (35–45 W CPU TDP) enables fanless operation without thermal throttling.
- Reliability: Wide temperature operation, shock and vibration resistance, and solid‑state storage support ensure continuous uptime in industrial environments.
- Limitations: No active cooling means ambient temperature must remain within specified range; limited to two Ethernet ports (unlike higher ECS‑7000 variants with 6 or 9 GbE).




### 8. Standards & Compliance

- CE Marking: Conforms to European EMC and safety directives.
- FCC Class A: Complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules for commercial digital devices.
- RoHS: Lead‑free and environmentally compliant manufacturing.
- EN50155 / EN50121‑3‑2: Railway and transportation electronic equipment standards.
- Intel® AMT 8.0: Supports remote management and diagnostics over network.
- TPM (Trusted Platform Module): Optional Infineon SLB9635 for secure boot and encryption.
- IEC 60068 / IEC 68‑2‑64: Vibration and shock testing standards for industrial equipment.




### 9. Additional Information

Warranty & Support:
Vecow provides a standard limited warranty covering manufacturing defects. Technical support and RMA services are available through Vecow corporate headquarters and authorized distributors. Firmware and driver updates are available from [www.vecow.com](https://www.vecow.com).

Maintenance:
- Periodically check DC input connections and grounding.
- Ensure adequate airflow around the chassis for passive cooling.
- Use only qualified RAM and storage modules tested for wide‑temperature operation.
- BIOS and firmware updates should be performed under Vecow guidance.

Product Lifecycle:
The ECS‑7000 series supports Intel® Embedded Roadmap processors with a 7‑year lifecycle (2011–2017 for Ivy Bridge generation), ensuring long‑term availability for industrial deployments.

Manufacturer Contact:
Vecow Co., Ltd.
12F, No. 111 Zhongcheng Rd, Tucheng Dist, New Taipei City 23674, Taiwan R.O.C.
Tel: +886‑2‑2268‑5658 Fax: +886‑2‑2268‑1658
Email: info@vecow.com Website: [www.vecow.com](https://www.vecow.com)




### Summary

The Vecow ECS‑7000‑2R is a compact, industrial‑grade, fanless embedded system optimized for performance, reliability, and flexibility. Powered by Intel’s Ivy Bridge architecture and the QM77 chipset, it delivers robust computing and graphics capabilities in a rugged aluminum enclosure rated for ‑25 °C to +70 °C operation. Its dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, multiple display outputs, and extensive I/O interfaces make it ideal for machine vision, automation, and surveillance applications. With wide DC input support, surge protection, and optional TPM security, the ECS‑7000‑2R offers a reliable solution for industrial edge computing and embedded control systems where durability and uptime are paramount.