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CQ30 Fanless Vehicle PC

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Overview

In-CarPC’s CQ30 series of fanless in-vehicle PCs offer outstanding functionality and performance in an extremely compact form factor.  The CQ30 series features a range of processors from Intel Celeron to Core i7, up to 8 GB RAM, plus numerous built-in options including cellular, GPS and GPIO.  Support for dual removable hard drives / SSDs, quad GbE LAN ports and dual cellular modems (with failover, load balancing and channel bonding options) make the CQ30 series ideal for applications involving bulk data capture and transmission (e.g. video capture and streaming) and/or where the reliability of cellular data connectivity is paramount. 

The fanless nature of the CQ30 series makes it suitable for extremely dusty environments, and the device's ruggedness is demonstrated by multiple MIL-STD-810F tests.  The CQ30 series has been awarded E-mark certification, making it fully approved for in-vehicle use, and carries a 2-year warranty as standard.

Key Info

  • Processors from Intel Celeron 1047UE 1.4 GHz to Intel Core i7-3517UE 1.7 GHz
  • Up to 8 GB DDR3 RAM
  • Dual removable hard drives / SSDs (each up to 2 TB)
  • DVI-I, DisplayPort and optional VGA video outputs supporting dual independent displays
  • Optional internal 3G/4G, GPS (DR), WLAN, Bluetooth, CAN & video capture modules
  • Supports dual internal cellular modems
  • 6 x digital inputs and 4 x digital outputs (supporting relay switching)
  • Optional internal backup battery (UPS) providing approx. 10 minutes of operation with no external power
  • 4 x USB 3.0 ports
  • Up to 4 x RS-232 ports
  • 4 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • Auto on/off with vehicle ignition, configurable shut down delays via software, low battery detection
  • 9-32V peak input voltage range
  • Regulated 12V output for powering accessories (2A)
  • E11 certified (all configurations) - fully approved for automotive use
  • -40°C to +70°C operating temperature range (at base specification with extended temperature RAM & SSD)
  • MIL-STD-810F tests for shock & vibration
  • 2-year RTB warranty (extendable to 3 or 5 years)
  • Long-term availability

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Specifications
Processor

Intel Celeron 1047UE (PC Model CQ31):

  • Dual core
  • 1.4 GHz

Intel Core i3-3217UE (PC Model CQ33):

  • Dual core
  • 1.6 GHz
  • Hyper-threading

Intel Core i7-3517UE (PC Model CQ37):

  • Dual core
  • 1.7 GHz (2.8 GHz with Intel Turbo boost)
  • Hyper-threading
RAM

Up to 8GB DDR3 1600 MHz.

Optional extended temperature memory, allowing PC operating temperature of -40°C to +70°C.

SSD / HDD

Dual removable SSD/HDD slots, each supporting any of the following drives.  Drives need to have caddy head attached (2 caddy heads supplied as standard).  

Solid State Drive (SSD) - Standard Temperature:

  • 120, 256, 512 GB, 1 & 2 TB capacities
  • For 256 GB & above models: Ultra-high performance & excellent endurance

Solid State Drive (SSD) - Extended Temperature:

  • 64, 128, 256, 512 GB & 1 TB capacities
  • Industrial-grade memory
  • Allows PC operating temperature of -40 to +70°C

Hard Disk Drive (HDD): 

  • 320, 500 GB & 1 TB capacities
  • 350G operating shock tolerance
  • Solid State Hybrid Drive (SSHD) optional
  • 8-16 MB cache depending on model
LAN

4 x Gigabit Ethernet ports

Audio

HD audio with line-out and mic-in external audio ports

Graphics

Intel GMA 4000 HD graphics supporting up to two independent displays with the following outputs:

  • DVI-I Single Link output (note that the pins normally used for Link 2 signals are non-standard, therefore Dual Link DVI cables should not be used). Can be converted to VGA or VGA+DVI-D via optional adapter cables. 
  • DisplayPort output (independent of DVI-I digital)
  • Optional VGA output (shared with, and cannot be used at the same time as, DVI-I analogue), Model Code: V3
USB

4 x USB 3.0 ports

DIO Interface

6 x Digital Inputs (high => 3.3V, max input 32V)

4 x Digital Outputs, supporting relay switching (12V, 80 mA)

Status of inputs/outputs is monitored/controlled via software

Serial

Up to 4 x serial ports:

  • COM 1 - 2 (standard) support RS-232/422/485
  • COM 3 - 4 (optional) support RS-232 only
Expansion

4 x Mini PCI-Express slots

[See below for available expansion card options]

GPS (DR)

Optional built-in GPS module:

  • Ublox6 chipset
  • 1 x SMA connector for GPS antenna (supports active & passive antennas, available separately)
  • Occupies 1 x Mini PCIe slot
  • Model code: G5

Optional built-in GPS DR (Dead Reckoning) module:

  • As above, but with internal gyroscope and external inputs for speed pulse & forward/reverse signal lines
  • Occupies 1 x Mini PCIe slot
  • Model code: G7

[See below for 3G / 4G modules that include GPS]

Cellular (3G / 4G)

Optional single or dual built-in 3G or 4G (with GPS) module(s) with external SIM slot(s):

  • Externally accessible SIM card slot(s)
  • Occupies 1 or 2 x Mini PCIe slots
  • Optional preinstalled software for failover & load balancing (for dual modems)
  • Optional preinstalled software and server-side service for channel bonding (for dual modems)
  • SIM card provisioning available
  • 3G / 4G specifications detailed below

3G Module Specifications

  • Supports HSPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM network technologies (3.5G)
  • Supports frequency bands 800-850/900/1900/2100 MHz
  • Voice capable
  • Maximum downlink: 14.4 Mbps (HSPA)
  • Maximum uplink: 5.76 Mbps (HSPA)
  • 2 x SMA connectors for 3G diversity antennas (available separately)
  • GPS receiver supporting Standalone & Assisted GPS (GPS not enabled by default, disables 3G diversity when enabled, supports passive GPS antennas only (available separately))
  • Model code: U01

4G (with GPS) Module Specifications

  • Supports LTE/HSPA+/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM network technologies (4G with fall back to 3.5G)
  • Supports frequency bands 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz (4G) and 850/900/1900/2100 MHz (3G)
  • Maximum downlink: 100 Mbps (21.1 Mbps when falling back to HSPA+)
  • Maximum uplink: 50 Mbps (5.76 Mbps when falling back to HSPA+)
  • GPS & GLONASS receiver supporting Standalone & Assisted Modes
  • 2 x SMA connectors for 3G/4G diversity/MIMO antennas (available separately)
  • 1 x SMA connector for active or passive GPS antenna (available separately)
  • Model code: U06
WLAN & Bluetooth

Optional built-in WLAN (Wi-Fi) & Bluetooth module:

  • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • 2.4 & 5 GHz operation
  • Up to 867 Mbps (WLAN)
  • Bluetooth v4.0
  • 2 x SMA connectors for concurrent WLAN diversity & Bluetooth antennas (available separately)
  • Occupies 1 x Mini PCIe slot
  • Model code: W10
CAN-bus

Optional 1-channel CAN interface (Basic):

  • CAN 2.0B compliant
  • USB signalling
  • Bit rates from 10 kbit/s to 1 Mbit/s
  • API supplied
  • Optional CAN bus termination (disabled by default, please specify at order time)
  • Only supported under Windows 7 
  • Restricts PC operating temperature range to 0°C to 45°C
  • Model code: P17

Optional 2-channel CAN interface (Standard): 

  • CAN 2.0B & 2.0A compliant
  • USB signalling
  • Complies with EN61000-4-5 2.5 kV surge protection, IEC 60950-1:2005 +A1:2009 + A2:2013 2.5 kV HiPot protection, EN61000-4-2 (ESD) Air-15kV, Contact-8kV
  • Supports 50, 125, 250, 500 & 1000 kbit/s baud rates
  • Supports Linux SocketCAN
  • API supplied
  • Optional CAN bus termination (disabled by default, please specify at order time)
  • Allows PC operating temperature range of -40°C to +70°C
  • Model code: P21

Optional 1- or 2-channel CAN interface (Advanced):

  • CAN 2.0B & CAN 2.0A compliant
  • PCI Express signalling
  • 300V galvanic isolation between CAN-bus and PC
  • Supports baud rates from 5 kbit/s to 1 Mbit/s
  • CAN monitoring software supplied
  • API supplied comprising DLL, examples and header files for all common programming languages, plus documentation
  • Numerous additional optional software and development tools available, including LabVIEW driver
  • Allows PC operating temperature range of -40°C to +70°C
  • Model code: P12 (1-channel), P13 (2-channel)

Optional 1-, 2- or 4-channel CAN FD interface (Advanced):

  • CAN FD, 2.0B & 2.0A compliant
  • Supports ISO and non-ISO CAN FD standards (switchable)
  • PCI Express signalling
  • 300V galvanic isolation between CAN-bus and PC
  • Supports baud rates from 25 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s (CAN FD)
  • Supports baud rates from 25 kbit/s to 1 Mbit/s (CAN)
  • CAN monitoring software supplied
  • API supplied comprising DLL, examples and header files for all common programming languages, plus documentation
  • Numerous additional optional software and development tools available, including LabVIEW driver
  • Allows PC operating temperature range of -40°C to +70°C
  • Model code: P25 (1-channel), P26 (2-channel), P27 (4-channel)

CAN options occupy 1 x Mini PCIe slot and may reduce the number of available serial ports.

Video Capture

Optional 8-channel video capture card:

  • 8-channel video (+ 8-channel audio available on request)
  • H.264/MPEG4 software compression
  • 240/200 fps (NTSC/PAL) at up to D1 resolution shared across all channels
  • SDK available
  • Occupies 1 x Mini PCIe slot
  • Model code: N7
UPS / Backup Battery

Optional internal backup battery (UPS):

  • Provides operating power for up to approx. 10 minutes with no external power
  • Controlled shutdown if external power is not restored
  • Unless specified at order time PC initiates shut down procedure immediately upon power loss
  • Model code: P19
Power Supply

Internal intelligent automotive power supply:

  • PC automatically turns on and off with vehicle ignition
  • Input voltage: 9V to 32V
  • High efficiency for extended battery life
  • Protection against transients and load dumps
  • Automatic shutdown with low battery (only for 12V vehicles, or for 24V vehicles using voltage dropper)
  • Ignition status detectable via software
  • Regulated 12V accessory output for powering peripherals (up to 2A, optional clip-locking cable available separately)
  • Configurable shut-down delay. The time between the ignition being turned off and the PC powering down can be changed via software.
  • Hard Power Off. In the event of a software crash during shut down the power will be cut to prevent draining of the vehicle battery.
  • External power switch on front of PC.
  • LED indicates PC power status.
  • 3-pin terminal block supplied for power input connector (screw lockable)
  • Modified PSU firmware can be loaded for customers with special requirements - please contact us for more information.
Watchdog

Optional Watchdog timer generates automatic system refresh in the event of a software crash

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional FES*

Other operating systems, including Windows Embedded options, are available upon request.

*Windows 7 Professional For Embedded Systems (FES) is technically identical to Windows 7 Professional, but with different licensing terms.  Windows 7 Professional FES will be available until Q3 2024.

Mounting

Removable mounting flanges supplied

Vibration & Shock

MIL-STD-810F (with SSD)

Railway

EN50155 compliant

Cooling

Passive cooling (fanless)

Dimensions

Width: 250* mm
Depth: 150 mm
Height: 55* mm

*The above figures are without mounting flanges at base.  With mounting flanges, width increases to 270 mm and height increases to 62 mm. 

Weight

1.8 kg (base specification)

Environmental

Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C

Storage Temperature: -40°C to +80°C

The above temperature ranges are at base specification and with extended temperature RAM & SSD. Using standard RAM results in an operating temperature range of 0°C to +70°C. Using a standard SSD results in an operating temperature range of 0°C to +55°C. Some optional features also restrict the unit's operating temperature range - for the operating temperature range of a specific configuration please contact us.

In common with all passively cooled (fanless) computers, the PC should be installed in a location that allows cooling air to flow freely over the chassis fins. 

Recovery

Optional Factory Recovery Solution for easy recovery to factory settings using F11 key at start-up:

  • Preinstalled as standard if PC is ordered with OS license, optional otherwise
Warranty
​​2 years RTB

Extendable to 3 or 5 years if required. Click here for more information.

Estimated End of Life (EoL) Date

Q3 2019

This is the earliest date at which we expect to stop producing new units of this PC model. However, the warranty for each PC will remain in place regardless of whether the EoL date has passed, and will continue for the duration of the original warranty period.

Certifications

​CE

E11 ("E-mark" - fully approved for use in vehicles, including all optional configurations above.  Approval number 10R-054687, certificate available upon request.)

RoHS / WEEE

RoHS Compliant

In-CarPC is a registered member of a WEEE compliance scheme

Image Gallery

Gallery

  • CQ30 PC front view

  • CQ30 PC rear view

  • CQ30 PC front view from above

Model Numbers

Model numbers for the CQ30 series follow this format:

CQ3[CPU code]-[RAM code]-[Drive code]-[Optional model codes]

Commonly ordered values for each section of the model number are as follows:

CPU Code

  • 1 (CQ31) = Intel Celeron 1047UE
  • 3 (CQ33) = Intel Core i3-3217UE
  • 7 (CQ37) = Intel Core i7-3517UE

RAM Code

Amount of RAM in GB

Drive Code

Value in GB of drive capacity with the following suffixes:

  • No suffix = mechanical hard drive
  • E = solid state hybrid drive (SSHD)
  • SMN = MLC-type SSD (normal temperature range)
  • SME = MLC-type SSD (extended temperature range)

Systems with dual internal drives are denoted by X/Y where X = code for primary drive and Y = code for secondary drive.

Optional Model Codes

See Specifications section above for model codes.  Where multiple optional codes are present they are simply listed one after the other without any spacing (e.g. "U06W10" in this section indicates the presence of both 4G (with GPS) and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules).  



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