TRUSTED BYVolvo ConstructionJaguar Land RoverMinistry of DefenceManchester AirportSercoVolvo Construction
- EST. 2006
- Assembled in the UK
- E-MARK . E11
PC Models / CQ20
Designed for permanent vehicle installation. Fanless chassis, ignition control, x86 platform, your software already runs on. Specify if you need a cellular connection, wireless or edge AI compute – configured, imaged and tested before it reaches you.
Live tracking, job dispatch and route data on 4G LTE or 5G.
Incident control, mapping and comms in rescue and blue-light vehicles.
ANPR, driver monitoring and video analytics running locally on the vehicle.
Passenger info, signage and CCTV on buses, coaches and airside vehicles.
Data capture, sensor logging integration for council and utility fleets.
Rugged, E-mark approved, TPM 2.0 onboard for secure deployments.
Configured and shipped from the UK · Part of the CQ Range
Intel Atom x6425E · 4C/4T · 1.8-3.0 GHz · Fanless
The CQ20 runs on a standard x86 platform. Windows and Linux are both supported, your existing drivers work without modification, and there is no proprietary middleware to deal with. If your software team already has a working Windows or Linux build, it will run on the CQ20 without requalification.
Each unit is configured to your order. You choose the modules, memory, storage and operating system at the time of ordering, and we build it to that specification. Every unit is tested before it leaves us and covered by a 2-year return-to-base warranty as standard, extendable to 3 or 5 years if your procurement or fleet contract requires longer cover.
PCU is our control utility for In-CarPC vehicle PCs, developed in-house. GUI for hands-on use. CLI for scripting into fleet provisioning.
The ignition system automatically controls the PC's power based on the vehicle's ignition signal. Each timer sets the delay at a different stage.
Startup
Shutdown
Set IGN-on, software-on, software-off and power-off delays directly. Live readback from the MCU after every write.
Write settings one unit at a time. Each machine keeps its own configuration.
See the boot, run and shutdown windows on a timeline. Know exactly what happens at ignition.
The matching command-line tool, on Windows and Linux. Built for integrators, fleet ops and line testing.
Run from your provisioning script during the build. Ignition timing set on every unit before it ships.
Identical commands in your pre-shipping tests. Same config applied, same result, every time.
Headless CLI. Runs without a display or GPU driver attached.
Drop pcu-cli into your own scripts. JSON output for structured data, quiet mode for clean logs.
Optional 5G or 4G LTE keeps the vehicle online wherever it goes. Tri-band Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and an integrated multi-constellation GNSS for vehicle positioning. Programmable ignition control for direct vehicle integration.
An optional Hailo-8 module slots into the CQ20 via M.2 Key M and delivers 26 TOPS of INT8 edge inference. Typical power draw is 3.3W under ResNet-50 – no discrete GPU, no active cooling, no cloud dependency. The industrial extended-temperature variant runs sustained inference workloads across the full -40°C to +85°C range.
All inference runs locally on the vehicle, not in the cloud.
Standard features and available options.
The processor, memory and physical build that lives in the vehicle.
Intel Atom x6425E at 1.8 GHz (burst 3.0 GHz). Off-the-shelf or in-house Windows and Linux software.
No moving parts and no air filters. Designed for dusty, sealed and high-vibration installs.
Single SODIMM slot. Extended-temperature memory available for full -40 to +70 C operation.
150 x 105 x 49 mm. Fits behind dashboards, on bulkheads, in seat-backs and tight enclosures.
Rated for unheated cabs, roof racks and outdoor enclosures with extended-temperature components.
Optional Hailo-8 module via M.2 Key M. On-vehicle ANPR, driver monitoring, passenger counting.
Every wireless option, plus the I/O for displays, peripherals and serial devices.
Intel I225 and I210 controllers. Wake-on-LAN and PXE boot. Vehicle backbone or PoE camera network.
M.2 B-Key with integrated multi-constellation GNSS. Externally accessible SIM holder.
Tri-band 802.11be with industrial extended-temperature variant available.
Two independent displays for driver console plus operator or passenger screen.
Three USB 3.2 Gen2 plus one USB 2.0. Per-port over-current protection.
Independently configurable per port. RS-485 auto-flow control supported.
Power, ignition control, security and the credentials needed for fleet and government deployments.
Internal automotive PSU with reverse-polarity, over-voltage and over-current protection.
Configurable power-on and power-off delays. Hard Power Off prevents battery drain on hang.
Hardware-rooted device identity for security-sensitive fleet and government deployments.
Type approval available when supplied under our approved production process.
Two-year warranty as standard, extendable to three or five years.
Every module fitted at build and tested before shipping.
Networking, USB, SIM access and power controls on the working face.
Vehicle power input plus dual displays and dual serial COM ports.
2.5GbE + 1GbE Intel controllers. Wake-on-LAN and PXE boot. Vehicle backbone or IP camera network.
4 x USB Type-A on the front panel - three USB 3.2 Gen 2 plus one USB 2.0. Per-port over-current protection.
Two independent DisplayPort outputs at 4K 60Hz. Driver console plus operator or passenger screen.
2 x DB9 COM with per-port RS-232/422/485 selection.
Side mount kit supplied as standard. VESA and DIN rail kits are available as options for rack enclosures, control room panels and custom installations. The chassis has no air vents or filters – just aluminium fins that need free airflow over the surface. Mount it in any orientation.
Width
Depth
Height
Weight
Wall mount supplied as standard with every CQ20. Side, DIN rail and VESA kits available on request.
Bracket bolts the chassis flush to a vertical wall or panel. Supplied as standard with every CQ20.
Mount the chassis on its side under a dashboard, console or shelf. Slimline footprint.
Snap-fit to standard 35 mm DIN rail in a control cabinet or roadside enclosure.
VESA 75/100 plate fits behind monitors, displays or third-party arms.
Mounting kits supplied with the unit when specified at order. Bespoke brackets available on request.
Every CQ20 is built to order with your memory, storage, wireless modules and operating system pre-installed. Pick a quote or talk to us if your spec needs a closer look.
Up to 32 GB DDR4 SODIMM. Standard or ext-temp.
M.2 NVMe up to 2 TB. SATA SSD or mSATA optional.
4G LTE Cat 7 with GNSS, or 5G NR Sub-6 GHz.
Optional Wi-Fi 7 / BT 5.4. Industrial ext-temp.
Optional Hailo-8 module. 26 TOPS via M.2 Key M.
Windows 10/11 Pro/IoT/LTSC. Ubuntu, Debian.
Two years standard. Extend to three or five.
ProcessorIntel Atom x6425E, 4C/4T, to 3.0 GHz
StorageM.2 NVMe up to 2 TB
Serial 2x RS-232/422/485
Built by In-CarPC, specialists in rugged vehicle computing from the UK since 2006. Part of Bowmonk Ltd, British engineering since 1970. Deployed by Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo Construction Equipment, the UK Ministry of Defence, Manchester Airport, Serco and the Devon County Council fleet.
Years in business
Years Bowmonk Heritage
British Team
Assembled, tested and supported from Norwich, UK
A selection of the organisations we have supplied across UK industry.
Rugged PCs in incident control vehicles for UK mountain rescue teams.
On-truck PCs running fleet software across a UK tanker operation.
In-vehicle computing across the UK Volvo CE service fleet.
Two-year warranty as standard. Extendable to three or five.
Tell us the application, vehicle type and any required modules. We will come back with a spec.
Lock in CPU, RAM, storage, cellular, Wi-Fi and any AI or CAN modules with us.
Built to order in the UK. Every module fitted at build and tested before shipping.
Despatched from the UK with two-year warranty. UK service and repair throughout.
Specs that need a closer look? Bespoke build? Speak with us and we will work with you.
Typical lead time is two to four weeks depending on configuration and module stock. For volume orders or projects on a tight timeline, talk to us as early as you can and we will plan the build into our schedule.
E11 (“E-mark”) type approval is available when supplied as an In-CarPC CQ20 vehicle PC, built, configured and labelled under our approved production process. Our approval number is 10R-054687. Confirm scope at the time of order.
Yes. The CQ20 is a standard x86 platform running Windows 10/11 (Pro, IoT, LTSC, Enterprise) or Linux (Ubuntu LTS, Debian, others on request). Software runs the same as on any PC. We can pre-install your OS image, drivers and applications at build time.
Yes. The CQ20 takes a 9-36 VDC input, covering both 12V and 24V vehicle systems. Reverse-polarity, over-voltage and over-current protection are built in. Ignition control is configurable.
Only if your application uses AI inference on the vehicle – ANPR, driver monitoring, video analytics or similar. For dispatch, telematics, signage and most standard workloads the base CQ20 is enough. The Hailo-8 is an optional add-in.
Two years return-to-base as standard, extendable to three or five years on request. UK service and support throughout the warranty period. Out-of-warranty repair and refurbishment is also available.
Talk to us about your application. Built to order in the UK with the modules and software you need.
