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POC-320

N4200 Ultra-Compact Ctrllr 3*GbE 2*PoE 2/2USB3/2.0 4*COM
  • Manufacturer Neousys Technology
  • Category: Atom Powered Embedded
  • The Neousys POC‑320 belongs to the POC‑300 series of ultra‑compact fanless controllers designed for industrial and embedded applications requiring high reliability, small footprint, and extended environmental endurance. It integrates Intel’s Apollo Lake Pentium® N4200 processor, offering a balance of performance and energy efficiency in a rugged, maintenance‑free design.
- High‑Performance Quad‑Core CPU:
Intel® Pentium® N4200 (1.1 GHz base / 2.5 GHz burst) quad‑core processor based on the Apollo Lake architecture, delivering up to 1.5× CPU and 3× GPU performance improvement over the previous Atom™ E3845 generation.

- Fanless, Ultra‑Compact Design:
Fully fanless aluminum chassis measuring only 56 × 108 × 153 mm, optimized for DIN‑rail or wall‑mount installation in space‑constrained environments.

- Rich Front‑Accessible I/O:
Three Intel® I210 Gigabit Ethernet ports, two of which support IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (25 W per port) for powering IP cameras or sensors; dual USB 3.0 and dual USB 2.0 ports; DVI‑I connector supporting VGA + DVI dual display.

- Flexible Serial Communication:
One software‑programmable RS‑232/422/485 port (COM1) and three RS‑232 ports (COM2/3/4) or one RS‑422/485 port (COM2) selectable via BIOS.

- Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 505:
Supports dual independent displays up to 1920 × 1200 resolution via DVI‑I (analog + digital).

- Expandable Architecture:
One full‑size mini‑PCIe slot with USIM socket for wireless modules (3G/4G/Wi‑Fi/GPS) and one half‑size mSATA slot for SSD storage.
Includes Neousys’ proprietary MezIO™ interface for modular expansion (additional serial, DIO, SATA, or ignition control).

- Wide‑Range DC Power Input:
Built‑in 8 – 35 V DC input via 3‑pin pluggable terminal block; optional 60 W AC/DC adapter available.

- Industrial‑Grade Reliability:
Fanless operation from –25 °C to +70 °C (with SSD) under 100 % CPU load; vibration tolerance 5 Grms and shock resistance 50 Grms.

- Compliance and Safety:
CE/FCC Class A certified; designed to meet EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 55032, IEC 60068‑2‑64, and IEC 60068‑2‑27 standards.

Country of origin: Taiwan R.O.C.

Customs tariff number: 8471 5000 000

Comprehensive Product Summary – Neousys POC‑320 Ultra‑Compact Fanless Controller




### 1. Product Overview

Product Name: POC‑320
Model: POC‑320
Series: POC‑300 Series
Article Number: POC‑320
Manufacturer: Neousys Technology Inc.
Product Type: Ultra‑Compact Fanless Embedded Controller / DIN‑Rail Industrial Computer
Processor Platform: Intel® Apollo Lake Pentium® N4200 Quad‑Core SoC
Target Applications: Rugged embedded control, machine vision, industrial automation, surveillance, and video analytics.

The Neousys POC‑320 belongs to the POC‑300 series of ultra‑compact fanless controllers designed for industrial and embedded applications requiring high reliability, small footprint, and extended environmental endurance. It integrates Intel’s Apollo Lake Pentium® N4200 processor, offering a balance of performance and energy efficiency in a rugged, maintenance‑free design.




### 2. Key Features

- High‑Performance Quad‑Core CPU:
Intel® Pentium® N4200 (1.1 GHz base / 2.5 GHz burst) quad‑core processor based on the Apollo Lake architecture, delivering up to 1.5× CPU and 3× GPU performance improvement over the previous Atom™ E3845 generation.

- Fanless, Ultra‑Compact Design:
Fully fanless aluminum chassis measuring only 56 × 108 × 153 mm, optimized for DIN‑rail or wall‑mount installation in space‑constrained environments.

- Rich Front‑Accessible I/O:
Three Intel® I210 Gigabit Ethernet ports, two of which support IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (25 W per port) for powering IP cameras or sensors; dual USB 3.0 and dual USB 2.0 ports; DVI‑I connector supporting VGA + DVI dual display.

- Flexible Serial Communication:
One software‑programmable RS‑232/422/485 port (COM1) and three RS‑232 ports (COM2/3/4) or one RS‑422/485 port (COM2) selectable via BIOS.

- Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 505:
Supports dual independent displays up to 1920 × 1200 resolution via DVI‑I (analog + digital).

- Expandable Architecture:
One full‑size mini‑PCIe slot with USIM socket for wireless modules (3G/4G/Wi‑Fi/GPS) and one half‑size mSATA slot for SSD storage.
Includes Neousys’ proprietary MezIO™ interface for modular expansion (additional serial, DIO, SATA, or ignition control).

- Wide‑Range DC Power Input:
Built‑in 8 – 35 V DC input via 3‑pin pluggable terminal block; optional 60 W AC/DC adapter available.

- Industrial‑Grade Reliability:
Fanless operation from –25 °C to +70 °C (with SSD) under 100 % CPU load; vibration tolerance 5 Grms and shock resistance 50 Grms.

- Compliance and Safety:
CE/FCC Class A certified; designed to meet EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 55032, IEC 60068‑2‑64, and IEC 60068‑2‑27 standards.




### 3. Technical Specifications

| Category | Specification |
|---------------|------------------|
| Processor | Intel® Pentium® N4200 (1.1 GHz base / 2.5 GHz burst, quad‑core, 6 W TDP) |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 505 |
| Memory | 1 × DDR3L‑1866 SO‑DIMM socket, up to 8 GB (1.35 V low‑voltage type) |
| Storage | 1 × half‑size mSATA port for SSD |
| Expansion | 1 × full‑size mini‑PCIe slot with USIM socket + 1 × MezIO™ expansion interface |
| Ethernet | 3 × Intel® I210 Gigabit Ethernet ports (2 × IEEE 802.3at PoE+) |
| USB | 2 × USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed 5 Gb/s), 2 × USB 2.0 |
| Serial Ports | 1 × RS‑232/422/485 software‑programmable (COM1); 3 × RS‑232 (COM2/3/4) or 1 × RS‑422/485 (COM2) |
| Audio | 1 × Mic‑in, 1 × Speaker‑out (Realtek ALC262 codec) |
| Video Output | 1 × DVI‑I connector supporting VGA + DVI dual display (up to 1920 × 1200) |
| Power Input | 8 – 35 V DC via 3‑pin terminal block (AC/DC adapter optional) |
| Dimensions | 56 (W) × 108 (D) × 153 (H) mm |
| Weight | 0.96 kg (including CPU, memory, and storage) |
| Mounting | DIN‑rail mount (standard) / Wall‑mount (optional WM‑300V or WM‑300H kits) |
| Operating Temperature | –25 °C to +70 °C (with SSD, 100 % CPU load) / –10 °C to +50 °C (with HDD) |
| Storage Temperature | –40 °C to +85 °C |
| Humidity | 10 % – 90 % non‑condensing |
| Vibration | 5 Grms, 5 – 500 Hz, 3 axes (IEC 60068‑2‑64) |
| Shock | 50 Grms, 11 ms half‑sine (IEC 60068‑2‑27) |
| EMC | CE/FCC Class A (EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 55032) |




### 4. Functionality

The POC‑320 functions as a compact, rugged embedded controller for industrial and edge‑computing environments. It operates fanlessly, dissipating heat through its aluminum chassis. The system’s front‑accessible I/O simplifies wiring in control cabinets or production lines.

Typical Use Cases:
- Machine Vision: PoE+ ports directly power GigE cameras, while USB 3.0 supports high‑speed frame grabbers.
- Industrial Automation: Serial and digital I/O connectivity for PLCs, sensors, and actuators.
- Surveillance & Video Analytics: Dual‑display output and PoE camera integration for NVR or analytics gateways.
- Transportation & In‑Vehicle Systems: Optional MezIO‑V20 ignition control for automotive power management.
- Edge Computing / IoT Gateways: Compact form factor and wide‑range DC input enable deployment in distributed networks.

Compatibility:
Supports Microsoft Windows 10 Professional 64‑bit and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 64‑bit.
Linux kernel ≤ 4.10 (e.g., Ubuntu 16.04 LTS) is supported with manual driver installation for Intel HD graphics and I210 GbE controllers.




### 5. Components & Accessories

Included in Standard Package:
1. POC‑320 unit
2. DVI‑to‑VGA adapter
3. 3‑pin pluggable terminal block for DC input
4. Neousys Drivers & Utilities DVD
5. DIN‑rail mount clip
6. Screw package

Optional Accessories:
- PA‑60W‑OW: 60 W AC/DC adapter (12 V 5 A, –30 °C to +60 °C)
- WMKIT‑V‑POC300: Vertical wall‑mount bracket
- WMKIT‑H‑POC300: Horizontal wall‑mount bracket
- CBL‑DB9F‑3DB9M‑10CM: 1 × DB9 female to 3 × DB9 male Y‑cable (10 cm)

MezIO™ Expansion Modules:
- MezIO‑C180: 4 × RS‑232/422/485 + 4 × RS‑232
- MezIO‑C181: 4 × RS‑232/422/485 + 4 × RS‑422/485
- MezIO‑D220: 8 × isolated DI + 8 × isolated DO
- MezIO‑D230: 16 × isolated DI + 16 × isolated DO
- MezIO‑V20: Ignition power control module with mini‑PCIe socket (for in‑vehicle use)
- MezIO‑U4: 4 × USB expansion
- MezIO‑R11: SATA port for 2.5″ HDD/SSD
- MezIO‑R12: SATA port + 4 × isolated DI / 4 × isolated DO




### 6. Installation & Setup

Mounting Options:
- DIN‑Rail Mount (Standard): Attach the included clip to the rear panel and snap onto a DIN rail.
- Wall Mount (Optional): Use WM‑300V or WM‑300H brackets for vertical or horizontal orientation.

Internal Component Installation:
- Memory: Insert DDR3L SO‑DIMM at 45° angle and press to lock.
- mSATA SSD: Install half‑size module and secure with screw.
- mini‑PCIe Module: Insert full‑size card with USIM support; connect antennas via SMA openings.
- MezIO Module: Mount on three standoffs and connect to MezIO port using supplied screws.

Power Connection:
- 3‑pin terminal block pins: V+ (8–35 V DC), IGN (ignition signal optional), GND.
- Ensure shared ground between DC source and IGN signal.
- Optional external latched or non‑latched switch connection for remote power control.

System Power‑On Methods:
1. Front panel power button
2. External non‑latched switch (ATX mode)
3. External latched switch (AT mode)
4. Wake‑on‑LAN (WOL) via GbE port #3
5. Ignition signal (MezIO‑V20 module)

BIOS Configuration Highlights:
- COM port mode selection (RS‑232/422/485)
- SATA interface speed (Gen1/2/3)
- Power On after Power Failure (S0/S5/Last State)
- Watchdog Timer (WDT) setup
- Wake‑on‑LAN enable/disable
- Boot device priority and C‑States power management




### 7. Performance & Capabilities

- CPU Performance: Quad‑core architecture with burst frequency up to 2.5 GHz delivers responsive multitasking for industrial control and vision processing.
- GPU Performance: Intel HD Graphics 505 supports DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.4 for hardware‑accelerated video and graphics rendering.
- Memory Bandwidth: DDR3L‑1866 SO‑DIMM up to 8 GB ensures fast data access.
- Network Throughput: Three Intel I210 controllers provide deterministic Gigabit Ethernet performance with PoE+ power delivery (25 W per port).
- Storage Performance: mSATA SSD supports SATA Gen 2 (3 Gb/s) or Gen 3 (6 Gb/s) modes depending on BIOS setting.
- Environmental Endurance: Operates reliably from –25 °C to +70 °C with SSD under full load; vibration and shock tested to industrial standards.
- Power Efficiency: Low TDP (6 W CPU) and fanless design enable 24/7 operation with minimal power consumption.
- Limitations: Single SO‑DIMM slot limits RAM to 8 GB; one mSATA slot restricts storage scalability without MezIO expansion.




### 8. Standards & Compliance

- EMC/EMI: CE and FCC Class A compliance per EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 55032.
- Environmental Testing: IEC 60068‑2‑64 (vibration) and IEC 60068‑2‑27 (shock).
- Safety and Reliability: Designed for industrial operation with extended temperature range and 24/7 duty cycle.
- RoHS and WEEE: Compliant with European environmental directives.
- FCC Declaration: Class A digital device per Part 15 of FCC Rules.
- CE Declaration: Meets all applicable EU directives for EMC and safety.




### 9. Additional Information

Warranty & Support:
Neousys Technology provides a standard limited hardware warranty per its current policy. Firmware and software updates are available through the official website or authorized service partners. Technical support is accessible via regional offices in Taiwan, USA, and China.

Maintenance:
The POC‑320 is fanless and requires no routine mechanical maintenance. Periodic inspection of connectors and dust removal is recommended. Only qualified personnel should service internal components following ESD precautions.

Software & Drivers:
Drivers and utilities are provided on the included DVD and support automatic or manual installation. Driver packages include Intel chipset, graphics, LAN, audio, and TXE drivers. WDT and DIO libraries (WDT_DIO_Setup v2.2.6 or later) enable programmatic control of watchdog and digital I/O functions.

Watchdog Timer (WDT):
Hardware watchdog ensures system reliability by resetting the controller if software fails to respond within a defined timeout. Configurable via BIOS or API library.

Digital I/O (With MezIO‑R12/D220/D230):
Isolated DI/DO channels support 5–24 V logic levels and sinking outputs for industrial signal interfacing. APIs allow read/write and change‑of‑state interrupt handling.

Ignition Power Control (MezIO‑V20):
MCU‑based module monitors vehicle ignition signal and controls system power with programmable on/off delays, low‑battery protection, and hard‑off timeout for automotive applications.

Operating System Support:
- Windows 10 Professional 64‑bit
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 64‑bit
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (kernel ≤ 4.10)

Contact Information:
- Headquarters: 15F, No. 868‑3, Zhongzheng Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23586, Taiwan  Tel +886‑2‑2223‑6182
- Americas: 3384 Commercial Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062, USA  Tel +1‑847‑656‑3298
- China: Room 612, Building 32, Guiping Rd 680, Shanghai  Tel +86‑21‑61155366

Patents and Trademarks:
Neousys®, MezIO™, and Expansion Cassette are registered trademarks of Neousys Technology Inc. Intel®, Pentium®, and Atom™ are trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other brands are property of their respective owners.




### Summary

The Neousys POC‑320 is a robust, ultra‑compact, fanless embedded controller engineered for industrial automation, machine vision, and edge computing. Powered by the Intel Pentium N4200 quad‑core processor, it combines high performance, low power consumption, and extensive connectivity in a rugged 0.96 kg chassis. With three Gigabit Ethernet ports (two PoE+), dual USB 3.0, multiple serial interfaces, and expandable MezIO™ modules, the POC‑320 delivers exceptional flexibility for a wide range of industrial applications. Its wide temperature operation, 8–35 V DC input, and compliance with industrial standards ensure reliable 24/7 operation in harsh environments.
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