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Nuvis-3304af-P-i7QC

Core i7-3610QE Fanless Syst. HM76 5*GbE 1*PCI 4*PoE DTIO
  • Manufacturer Neousys Technology
  • Category: Nuvo-3000-Series
  • The Nuvis-3304af-P-i7QC is a rugged, fanless vision system designed for high-performance machine vision applications. It integrates Intel’s 3rd-generation Core™ i7-3610QE quad-core processor, Intel HM76 chipset, and Neousys’ patented Cassette expansion and DTIO technologies. The system combines computing power, precise I/O timing control, and multiple camera interfaces in a compact, industrial-grade chassis.
- High-Performance Processing:
Equipped with Intel® Core™ i7-3610QE (2.3 GHz base / 3.3 GHz Turbo, 6 MB cache) or optional i5-3610ME CPU, providing robust multi-core performance for real-time image processing and industrial control.

- Fanless Architecture:
Advanced thermal design ensures reliable operation in harsh environments without active cooling, reducing maintenance and improving system longevity.

- Integrated PoE Camera Interfaces:
Four Gigabit IEEE 802.3af PoE ports (15.4 W each) powered by Intel® I210 controllers, plus one additional non-PoE Gigabit Ethernet port, enabling direct connection and power delivery to PoE cameras.

- Deterministic Trigger I/O (DTIO):
Patented technology (R.O.C. Patent No. I526834) providing 8 isolated digital inputs and 8 isolated digital outputs with 25 µs timing resolution and change-of-state interrupt capability for precise trigger/strobe synchronization.

- Flexible Expansion via Cassette Design:
Patented modular Cassette (R.O.C. Patent No. M456527) allows PCI or PCIe expansion for additional camera interfaces (Camera Link, CoaXPress, 1394, analog) or motion control cards.

- Rich I/O Connectivity:
Includes 4× USB 3.0, 4× USB 2.0, 2× RS-232/422/485 (software-programmable), VGA, dual DVI-D, PS/2, audio I/O, and external CFast slot.

- Wide Operating Range:
Operates from -25°C to +60°C (i7) or up to +70°C (i5) under full CPU load, with vibration resistance up to 5 Grms and shock tolerance up to 50 Grms.

- Industrial Reliability:
MTBF of 93,732 hours, CE/FCC Class A compliance, and IEC60068-2-64/27 mechanical standards ensure long-term stability in industrial environments.

- Compact and Durable:
Aluminum chassis with dimensions of 240 × 225 × 90 mm and weight of 4.4 kg, optimized for wall or DIN-rail mounting.

Country of origin: Taiwan R.O.C.

Customs tariff number: 8471 5000 000

Comprehensive Product Summary – Nuvis-3304af-P-i7QC




### 1. Product Overview

Product Name: Nuvis-3304af-P-i7QC
Model: Nuvis-3304af-P
Series: Nuvis-3304af Series – Intel® 3rd-Gen Core™ i7/i5 Fanless Vision System
Article Number: Nuvis-3304af-P-i7QC
Manufacturer: Neousys Technology Inc.
Product Type: Fanless industrial vision controller with integrated Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and Deterministic Trigger I/O (DTIO)
Target Application: Machine vision, industrial automation, inspection systems, and embedded vision control

The Nuvis-3304af-P-i7QC is a rugged, fanless vision system designed for high-performance machine vision applications. It integrates Intel’s 3rd-generation Core™ i7-3610QE quad-core processor, Intel HM76 chipset, and Neousys’ patented Cassette expansion and DTIO technologies. The system combines computing power, precise I/O timing control, and multiple camera interfaces in a compact, industrial-grade chassis.




### 2. Key Features

- High-Performance Processing:
Equipped with Intel® Core™ i7-3610QE (2.3 GHz base / 3.3 GHz Turbo, 6 MB cache) or optional i5-3610ME CPU, providing robust multi-core performance for real-time image processing and industrial control.

- Fanless Architecture:
Advanced thermal design ensures reliable operation in harsh environments without active cooling, reducing maintenance and improving system longevity.

- Integrated PoE Camera Interfaces:
Four Gigabit IEEE 802.3af PoE ports (15.4 W each) powered by Intel® I210 controllers, plus one additional non-PoE Gigabit Ethernet port, enabling direct connection and power delivery to PoE cameras.

- Deterministic Trigger I/O (DTIO):
Patented technology (R.O.C. Patent No. I526834) providing 8 isolated digital inputs and 8 isolated digital outputs with 25 µs timing resolution and change-of-state interrupt capability for precise trigger/strobe synchronization.

- Flexible Expansion via Cassette Design:
Patented modular Cassette (R.O.C. Patent No. M456527) allows PCI or PCIe expansion for additional camera interfaces (Camera Link, CoaXPress, 1394, analog) or motion control cards.

- Rich I/O Connectivity:
Includes 4× USB 3.0, 4× USB 2.0, 2× RS-232/422/485 (software-programmable), VGA, dual DVI-D, PS/2, audio I/O, and external CFast slot.

- Wide Operating Range:
Operates from -25°C to +60°C (i7) or up to +70°C (i5) under full CPU load, with vibration resistance up to 5 Grms and shock tolerance up to 50 Grms.

- Industrial Reliability:
MTBF of 93,732 hours, CE/FCC Class A compliance, and IEC60068-2-64/27 mechanical standards ensure long-term stability in industrial environments.

- Compact and Durable:
Aluminum chassis with dimensions of 240 × 225 × 90 mm and weight of 4.4 kg, optimized for wall or DIN-rail mounting.




### 3. Technical Specifications

Processor Options:
- Intel® Core™ i7-3610QE (2.3/3.3 GHz, 6 MB cache)
- Intel® Core™ i5-3610ME (2.7/3.3 GHz, 3 MB cache)

Chipset: Intel® HM76 Platform Controller Hub
Graphics: Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Memory: Up to 16 GB DDR3 1333/1600 MHz SDRAM (2× SO-DIMM slots)

Storage:
- 1× internal 2.5” SATA III HDD/SSD
- 1× external CFast socket

Networking:
- 4× Gigabit PoE ports (IEEE 802.3af, 15.4 W each, Intel® I210)
- 1× Gigabit Ethernet port (Intel® I210)

Video Outputs:
- 1× VGA (DB-15, up to 2048×1536)
- 2× DVI-D (up to 1920×1080, dual independent display support)

Serial Communication:
- 2× RS-232/422/485 ports (software-programmable, 9-pin D-Sub)

USB Ports:
- 4× USB 3.0
- 4× USB 2.0
- 2× internal USB 2.0 headers

Audio:
- 1× Mic-in (pink)
- 1× Speaker-out (green)

Keyboard/Mouse:
- 1× 6-pin Mini-DIN PS/2 connector

Expansion:
- 2× Mini PCIe slots (one with SIM socket)
- 1× PCI slot (Nuvis-3304af-P)
- Optional PCIe x16 @ x8 lanes (Nuvis-3304af-E variant)

Power Supply:
- Input: 8–25 VDC via 4-pin Mini-DIN or 3-pin terminal block
- Power consumption:
- 72.96 W (i7-3610QE, 3.84A @ 19V)
- 48.83 W (i5-3610ME, 2.57A @ 19V)
- Optional 120W or 160W AC/DC adapter

Mechanical:
- Dimensions: 240 mm (W) × 225 mm (D) × 90 mm (H)
- Weight: 4.4 kg (with HDD and RAM)
- Mounting: Wall-mount (standard) or DIN-rail (optional)

Environmental:
- Operating Temperature:
- -25°C to +60°C (i7-3610QE)
- -25°C to +70°C (i5-3610ME)
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Humidity: 10–90% non-condensing
- Vibration: 5 Grms, 5–500 Hz, 3 axes (IEC60068-2-64)
- Shock: 50 Grms, 11 ms half-sine (IEC60068-2-27)

Compliance: CE/FCC Class A (EN 55022, EN 55024)




### 4. Functionality

Operational Concept:
The Nuvis-3304af-P-i7QC serves as a centralized vision controller integrating image acquisition, processing, and I/O synchronization. It connects directly to PoE cameras, sensors, and actuators, enabling deterministic timing between trigger input and strobe output.

Use Cases:
- Automated optical inspection (AOI)
- Industrial robotics and motion control
- Traffic monitoring and license plate recognition
- Pharmaceutical and packaging inspection
- Precision measurement and defect detection

Compatibility:
Supports Windows XP/7 (32/64-bit), Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, and CentOS. Linux users may need to compile Intel I210 drivers manually. Compatible with Neousys WDT_DIO API for DTIO and PoE control.

DTIO Operation:
- 8 isolated DI and 8 isolated DO channels
- 25 µs timing resolution
- Modes: Polling, Change-of-State Interrupt, Deterministic Trigger, and Trigger Fan-Out
- Supports programmable pulse delay and width for precise synchronization




### 5. Components & Accessories

Included Items:
- Nuvis-3304af-P system unit
- Wall-mounting brackets and screws
- 3-pin pluggable terminal block
- Foot pads
- HDD thermal pad
- Neousys Drivers & Utilities DVD

Optional Accessories:
- DINRAIL-O: DIN-rail mounting kit
- PA-160W-OW: 160W AC/DC adapter (20V/8A, -30°C to +70°C)
- Fan-25: 25×25×10 mm fan assembly for Cassette cooling
- Cassette Modules (for -E variant):
- CSM-PoE354: PCIe-PoE354 module with heat spreader
- CSM-USB380: PCIe-USB380 module with heat spreader

Connectors:
- Front: Power button, reset, LEDs, USB, VGA, DVI, audio, PS/2, CFast
- Rear: PoE ports, COM ports, DTIO D-Sub 25, DC input connectors




### 6. Installation & Setup

Requirements:
- DC power source (8–25 VDC) or Neousys AC/DC adapter
- Compatible DDR3 SO-DIMM memory modules
- 2.5” SATA HDD/SSD or CFast card

Mounting Options:
- Wall-mount (standard brackets included)
- DIN-rail (optional kit)

Configuration Steps:
1. Install DDR3 SODIMM modules (up to 16 GB).
2. Mount 2.5” HDD/SSD using thermal pad and bracket.
3. Connect DC power via 4-pin Mini-DIN or 3-pin terminal block (do not use both).
4. Connect cameras, sensors, and peripherals.
5. Power on via front button, external switch, or Wake-on-LAN.
6. Install OS and drivers using the provided DVD or manual setup.

BIOS Configuration:
- Select COM port mode (RS-232/422/485).
- Configure SATA mode (IDE/AHCI).
- Enable Wake-on-LAN and Watchdog Timer.
- Define power-on behavior after power failure.




### 7. Performance & Capabilities

Processing Power:
Quad-core Intel® i7-3610QE delivers high computational throughput for real-time image analysis and control logic.

Networking:
Dedicated Intel® I210 controllers per port ensure full-bandwidth Gigabit performance with PoE power delivery and per-port on/off control.

I/O Precision:
DTIO subsystem provides deterministic I/O timing with 25 µs resolution, enabling precise synchronization between camera triggers and lighting strobes.

Storage Performance:
Supports SATA III (6 Gb/s) and CFast for high-speed data logging and image storage.

Power Efficiency:
Fanless design with optimized thermal dissipation maintains full performance under 100% CPU load without active cooling.

Limitations:
- PoE limited to IEEE 802.3af (15.4 W per port).
- For sub-zero operation, SSD or wide-temperature HDD required.
- PCIe expansion available only on -E variant.




### 8. Standards & Compliance

Certifications:
- CE (EN 55022, EN 55024)
- FCC Class A (Part 15)
- IEC60068-2-64 (vibration)
- IEC60068-2-27 (shock)

Patents:
- Cassette Expansion Design: R.O.C. Patent No. M456527
- Deterministic Trigger I/O (DTIO): R.O.C. Patent No. I526834

Regulatory Notes:
- CE compliance requires use of CE-certified components and proper cabling.
- FCC Class A compliance ensures suitability for industrial/commercial environments.




### 9. Additional Information

Warranty & Support:
- Standard manufacturer warranty (contact Neousys for terms).
- Technical support via Neousys website and authorized distributors.
- Firmware and driver updates available through official channels.

Maintenance:
- Minimal maintenance due to fanless design.
- Periodic inspection of connectors and power terminals recommended.
- Optional fan module for Cassette if high-power PCI/PCIe cards are installed.

Software & Drivers:
- “One-Click” driver installation utility for Windows.
- Manual driver packages for chipset, graphics, audio, LAN, USB 3.0, and ME.
- WDT_DIO library for programming DTIO, Watchdog Timer, and PoE control.

Programming Interfaces:
- API support for DTIO, DIO, and PoE control (C/C++ libraries).
- Functions include InitDIO, SetupDTIO, StartDTIO, EnablePoEPort, etc.
- Example code and documentation provided in driver package.

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 93,732 hours
Manufacturer Website: [www.neousys-tech.com](https://www.neousys-tech.com)




### Summary

The Neousys Nuvis-3304af-P-i7QC is a purpose-built, industrial-grade vision controller engineered for deterministic, high-speed image acquisition and control. Its combination of Intel® Core™ i7 processing, integrated PoE camera interfaces, and patented DTIO technology makes it ideal for demanding machine vision and automation tasks. The system’s fanless design, rugged construction, and wide temperature tolerance ensure reliable operation in harsh industrial environments. With flexible expansion, comprehensive I/O, and precise timing control, the Nuvis-3304af-P-i7QC stands as a robust platform for next-generation vision-based automation systems.