Rugged Industrial PCs for Transportation & Railway — IPCtech
EN 50155-certified rugged industrial PCs for railway and in-vehicle systems: wide temperature, anti-vibration, and ignition power control.
EN50155-certified vehicle-mount and railway computers designed for extreme vibration, wide temperature ranges, and reliable operation in mobile environments.
Industry Challenges
Constant vibration and shock destroy standard electronics
Impact: Vehicle-mounted computers experience 5-500Hz vibration and 15-50G shock during operation. Standard hard drives fail within weeks. Loose connectors cause intermittent failures that are impossible to diagnose.
IPCtech Solution: IPCtech vehicle computers use fanless solid-state design with soldered-down components, locking connectors, and SSD storage. EN50155-certified models meet railway vibration and shock standards.
Extreme temperature swings in vehicle cabins
Impact: Vehicle cabins reach -30°C overnight in winter and 70°C+ in direct summer sun. Consumer electronics fail outside 0-40°C range.
IPCtech Solution: IPCtech rugged computers operate from -30°C to 70°C using industrial-grade wide-temperature components and intelligent thermal management — no heaters or fans required.
Unstable vehicle power damages sensitive electronics
Impact: Vehicle power systems experience voltage spikes, cranking dropouts, and load-dump surges up to 200V. Standard 12V power supplies fail catastrophically.
IPCtech Solution: IPCtech vehicle computers include DC 9-36V wide-input power with over-voltage, reverse-polarity, and surge protection. Ignition power control with programmable shutdown delay prevents battery drain.
Technical Requirements & Product Mapping
| Requirement | Specification | IPCtech Product Line |
|---|---|---|
| EN50155 railway certification | Temperature, shock, vibration, EMC | P6000 Vehicle Series / Custom |
| Wide temperature -30°C to 70°C | Industrial-grade components, no heaters | All rugged models |
| Vehicle power protection | DC 9-36V, ignition control, surge protection | P6000 Vehicle / B-Series |
| GPS / 4G / 5G connectivity | Mini PCIe slot for wireless modules | P6000 Vehicle / B-Series |
| CAN Bus for vehicle diagnostics | CAN 2.0B interface, SAE J1939 protocol | Select B-Series models |
| Sunlight-readable display | 1000+ nits high-brightness option | P6000 Vehicle / P8000 Series |
Recommended Products
| Model | Product | Why This Model |
|---|---|---|
| QY-P6121-Vehicle | 12.1" Vehicle-Mount Panel PC | Purpose-built for in-vehicle installation. DC 9-36V ignition control, GPS/4G, sunlight-readable 1000-nit display, anti-vibration mounting. |
| QY-P6101-Vehicle | 10.1" Vehicle-Mount Panel PC | Compact size for forklifts, AGVs, and cab-mounted displays. Same rugged features as 12.1" model in a smaller form factor. |
| QY-P6084-Vehicle | 8.4" Vehicle-Mount Panel PC | Ultra-compact for space-constrained cabins. Fanless, wide temperature, CAN Bus interface. |
Typical Deployment Architecture
Vehicle power bus → DC 9-36V ignition-controlled power → P6121-Vehicle panel PC (GPS + 4G, CAN Bus to vehicle ECU, operator HMI) → Fleet management backend via cellular
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do your vehicle computers have EN50155 certification?
IPCtech offers EN50155-compliant models for railway applications. Certification covers operating temperature Class TX (-40°C to 70°C), shock and vibration per IEC 61373, and EMC per EN 50121-3-2.
Q: How does ignition power control work?
Our vehicle computers connect to the vehicle’s ignition signal. When the ignition is turned on, the computer boots automatically. When turned off, it initiates a graceful OS shutdown after a configurable delay (30s-30min), preventing battery drain and file system corruption.
Q: Can I use my own 4G/5G module?
Yes. IPCtech vehicle computers include Mini PCIe slots with SIM card holders. You can install your own certified 4G/5G module for your region’s cellular networks.
Q: What mounting options are available for vehicles?
We provide VESA 75/100 mounts, RAM mount compatibility, and custom vehicle-specific brackets. All mounts include vibration-dampening elements.
FAQ
Do your vehicle computers have EN50155 certification?
IPCtech offers EN50155-compliant models for railway applications. Certification covers operating temperature Class TX (-40°C to 70°C), shock and vibration per IEC 61373, and EMC per EN 50121-3-2.
How does ignition power control work?
Our vehicle computers connect to the vehicle's ignition signal. When the ignition is turned on, the computer boots automatically. When turned off, it initiates a graceful OS shutdown after a configurable delay (30s-30min), preventing battery drain and file system corruption.
Can I use my own 4G/5G module?
Yes. IPCtech vehicle computers include Mini PCIe slots with SIM card holders. You can install your own certified 4G/5G module for your region's cellular networks.
What mounting options are available for vehicles?
We provide VESA 75/100 mounts, RAM mount compatibility, and custom vehicle-specific brackets. All mounts include vibration-dampening elements.