We would like to inform you about the expected start date for orders of industrial computers equipped with Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024, based on Windows 11. The lifecycle suitable for long-term operation, along with features that enhance reliability and security, will lead your projects to success. ● Reduction of maintenance workload for long-term operation The LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) OS can be used in the same environment for up to 10 years. Windows Update includes only critical quality updates. Since feature updates are excluded, the need for re-evaluation with each update is minimized, reducing maintenance workload. Various features not found in standard Windows, such as restrictions on user operations and OS write actions, are included. In particular, the UWF (Unified Write Filter) light filter function significantly reduces writes to the disk by redirecting OS write actions to memory. Additionally, there are very useful features that help keep the OS in a proper state, which also contributes to extending the lifespan of SSDs that have a limited number of write cycles.

Contec has developed a high-performance FA computer designed for 24-hour continuous operation, compatible with Intel's 13th generation (Raptor Lake) Core processors, and will begin accepting orders for the "VPC-1800 series" (hereinafter referred to as the new product) starting in February 2025. The new product is an industrial computer for the factory automation (FA) sector, intended for 24-hour continuous operation in critical equipment control systems and manufacturing sites. It is the latest model in the VPC series, which has a strong track record of adoption since its launch in 2009. By incorporating the Intel Q670 chipset and high-speed, high-reliability DDR5 memory, it achieves high computational and rendering capabilities. While maintaining compatibility in dimensions with the previous model, the "VPC-1700 series," and inheriting features such as the ability to install three PCI boards, it has achieved approximately 2.8 times the performance improvement in processing speed, making it suitable for edge computing environments that require advanced image processing and high-speed control processing. * Based on a comparison of PassMark values between the previous model VPC-1700 Core i5-85000T and the VPC-1800 Core i5-13500TE.

Contec has developed a newly designed industrial touch panel display, the FPD-V series, which supports various installation methods, and began sales sequentially from January 28, 2025. The new product is a new series of industrial touch panel displays that are slim in depth and compatible with various installation methods. Sizes will be gradually expanded from a compact 10-inch model to large models over 20 inches. With a new design focused on component selection, it achieves high reliability and long-term supply necessary for industrial applications. The first model, the 11.6-inch wide model FPD-V11WB-10, supports full HD resolution with a projected capacitive (PCAP) 10-point multi-touch system and is equipped with HDMI and USB Type-C input interfaces. In addition to VESA mount installation, panel mounting (outer and inner) is possible with a separately sold mount kit. 【Main Features】 ● Supports various installation methods according to application ● Improved convenience through power linkage with host PC ● Power supply possible from USB interface ● Industrial touch panel display capable of long-term supply

Contec has developed a system device that automatically assesses the six-step handwashing process recommended by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare using AI technology, and began sales of the AI handwashing assessment system "IVA-HW100" on January 21, 2025. This product is a system device that automatically evaluates the correctness of the six-step handwashing actions through image recognition using AI technology. By accumulating learning of the inference model through demonstration experiments with food manufacturers, it assesses the correctness of each handwashing step with an accuracy of over 95% (Note 1). The adoption of NVIDIA's AI module Jetson enables advanced AI processing, and it comes standard with a dedicated camera, power cable, and self-supporting stand, allowing for immediate operation upon purchase. It features user authentication via IC cards or QR codes, and the ability to save handwashing record data, enabling monitoring records of handwashing processes in accordance with HACCP. It is equipped with FTP network communication capabilities, allowing for integration with external systems. Additionally, it can display messages in different languages, making it useful for hygiene management training for foreign employees. Note 1: This refers to the accuracy rate of our inference model using our evaluation dataset.

We have started accepting orders for the 17.5mm spacer and connector set "CPI-SPA01-2" for attaching CPI series HAT-sized boards to the Raspberry Pi 5, starting January 16, 2025. Along with the device drivers compatible with the Raspberry Pi 5, you can use our CPI series HAT-sized boards with the Raspberry Pi 5.

Contec has developed two industrial managed switching hubs, the "SH-9210F" and "SH-9210AT-POE," equipped with a wealth of managed features for enhanced reliability, dual power supply support for DC power input, two SFP slots, and eight Gigabit ports, and began sales on December 24, 2024. The "SH-9210F" is an industrial managed switching hub compliant with IEEE802.3ab/IEEE802.3u/IEEE802.3 standards, featuring eight Gigabit LAN ports with AutoMDI/MDI-X and auto-negotiation, along with two SFP slots. The "SH-9210AT-POE" is a PoE-enabled industrial managed switching hub that supports PoE power supply compliant with IEEE802.3af and IEEE802.3at, also compliant with IEEE802.3u/IEEE802.3 standards, and features eight Gigabit LAN ports with AutoMDI/MDI-X and auto-negotiation, along with two SFP slots. Both products support dual power supply with DC power input, allowing them to continue operating even if there is a power issue on one side.

The GMB-AQ67010 (hereinafter referred to as the new product) is an industrial mainboard with an ATX form factor, designed to provide exceptional performance and reliability for demanding industrial applications. This mainboard, equipped with the latest 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Intel® Core™ processors, leverages advanced 7nm process technology and energy-efficient architecture to deliver top-tier performance. The new product supports up to 128GB of memory with two DDR5 U-DIMM sockets, designed to easily handle high-load data processing tasks. It is specifically designed for factory automation and is offered in Intel® NEXG SKU configurations, fully compatible with Alder Lake-S and Raptor Lake-S platform architectures. This new product will be available starting December 17, 2024. 【Key Features】 ● Advanced processor support ● Large capacity memory ● Multi-display functionality ● Robust connectivity ● Flexible expandability ● Comprehensive serial support

Contec has developed a measurement instrument module for mass production inspection of multilayer ceramic capacitors, and has started accepting orders today, December 17, 2024, for the PCI Express compatible C meter board "ZM-C2H-PE" (hereinafter referred to as the new product). The new product is a PCI Express bus-compliant C meter board capable of measuring capacitance (C) and loss coefficient (D) with high speed and precision. It features 4-terminal measurements for two channels, allowing a single unit to incorporate the functionality of two benchtop instruments into a Windows PC, contributing to the miniaturization and cost reduction of electronic component inspection systems. In recent years, the demand for multilayer ceramic capacitors (hereinafter referred to as MLCC) has increased due to the proliferation of smart devices such as smartphones and the electrification of mobility, including automobiles. Additionally, these devices require miniaturization and extended battery life, leading to advancements in the miniaturization and high capacity of MLCCs. The new product enables measurements of capacitance (C) ranging from 400pF to a maximum of 1400μF and energy loss coefficient (D), making it suitable for inspecting high-capacity MLCCs.

Thank you very much for your continued support. We would like to inform you that Contec will be consolidating the phone lines of each sales office into a "General Sales Contact" and changing the phone number to the new number listed below. The new phone number is already operational, so please feel free to use it. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask you to update your records with the new phone number. Switching Completion Date: January 6, 2025 (Monday) New Phone Number: General Sales Contact: 050-2030-5800 Business Hours: Our business days from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (excluding 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)

Starting from December 2nd, we have begun general sales of a Raspberry Pi-based compact all-in-one PLC for embedded use. It will also continue to be sold on the "CONTEC e-shop."

Contec has developed a high-end industrial computer compatible with the 5th generation Intel(R) Xeon(R) Scalable Processor (codename: Emerald Rapids) and has started accepting orders for the "Solution-ePC(R) MR44000 series (hereinafter referred to as the new product)" from November 28, 2024. The new product features a 4U rack-mounted chassis and supports a high-performance many-core CPU, the 32-core 64-thread Xeon Gold 6530, which allows for long-term supply, as well as high-speed DDR5-5600 memory, achieving high processing capabilities. It is equipped with four PCI Express 5.0 (x16) expansion slots to harness the performance of high-end GPU boards, and includes 2x 10GBASE-T and 1x 2.5GBASE-T Ethernet ports for fast and reliable networking, providing an HPC/GPU computing environment that can comfortably handle demanding workloads. Additionally, it is equipped with a rich array of interfaces, including 3x PCI Express 5.0 (x4) and 6x USB 3.2 Gen1, ensuring high expandability.

Contec has started accepting orders for a new product that updates the software (JetPack / L4T) installed in the Edge AI Computer DX-U1100/DX-U1200 series (hereinafter referred to as this product) from November 12. This product will come with a pre-installed JetPack / L4T that has been modified to address the component change (DRAM change) of the NVIDIA Jetson(TM) module.

In this technical column, we will introduce the key points of the seminar titled "Smartization of Social Infrastructure (such as factories and buildings) Advancing: Wireless LAN Technology Capable of Transmitting Video Data Up to 1km - Utilizing IoT-Oriented Wide Area Wireless LAN 'IEEE802.11ah' to Connect Cameras and Sensors Over a Wide Area," which was held by our company on February 22, 2024. [Table of Contents] ● What is IEEE802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow), a new Wi-Fi standard optimized for IoT and suitable for long distances? ● Comparison and features against conventional Wi-Fi and LPWA (long distance, high speed, using the same IP frame as Wi-Fi) ● Introduction of the "IEEE802.11ah Compatible Wireless LAN Converter," which allows for easy connection and long-distance wireless LAN capabilities similar to Wi-Fi ● Use cases of IEEE802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow), such as outdoor Wi-Fi utilization

Contec has developed an embedded computer pre-installed with Trellix's endpoint security product, Trellix Embedded Control, which is a whitelist-type antivirus software for Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise for embedded devices. This new model is part of the "Box Computer® BX-T310 series," and orders will begin on November 7, 2024.

We are pleased to announce that Contec's industrial edge AI computer DX-M2300/U2200/U2100/U1220 series now supports "Power Failure Protection®," which enables operation without the need for shutdown during power interruptions. By applying the JetPack/L4T version provided by Contec to the compatible products of the industrial edge AI computer, you can utilize the Power Failure Protection feature. After installing your application, you can enable the Power Failure Protection function by switching the settings in the BIOS and Linux. When the Power Failure Protection function is enabled, data writing to the SSD is redirected to an overlay area in the main memory, preventing data writing to the SSD. Furthermore, by adopting SSDs with robust protection features, we safeguard the storage from sudden power outages and prevent system crashes.

Contec has developed a compact all-in-one PLC for embedded use based on Raspberry Pi, equipped with CODESYS software PLC, which can expand I/O functions with HAT-sized boards. Sales will begin on September 26 exclusively on our direct online store, CONTEC e-shop. Contec has been contributing to the development of industrial use of PCs since 1982, when personal computers (PCs) were in their infancy, by providing interface boards necessary for building PC-based measurement and control systems, continuing to innovate and adapt to expanding buses and operating systems. The new product is a small embedded PLC based on our original board computer using the latest embedded module from Raspberry Pi, Compute Module 4 (CM4), and implements the world's most widely used software PLC, "CODESYS." Utilizing our extensive peripheral assets for Raspberry Pi, including the "CPI series," it allows users to build various control applications using the world standard PLC language compliant with IEC 61131-3.

Contec will begin accepting orders for its new wireless LAN access points for the Chinese market, "FLEXLAN(R) FXA5020-CN and FXS5000-CN," equipped with mesh Wi-Fi and smart roaming, based on the concept of "pursuing an uninterrupted wireless LAN," starting in mid-October 2024. The new products are wireless LAN access points compliant with the new Wi-Fi 6E standard (IEEE802.11ax). The implementation of technologies such as OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and Spatial Reuse has increased communication speeds. Additionally, significant improvements have been made to reduce throughput degradation and latency that occurred when using multiple child stations simultaneously. The FXA5020-CN allows for system construction tailored to various environments by enabling the installation of various optional antennas in addition to the included antenna. The FXS5000-CN features a compact design with an integrated antenna, making it suitable for space-saving applications in embedded use.

The device drivers for the CPI series of Raspberry Pi HAT-sized boards are now compatible with the Raspberry Pi 5. ■ Supported Raspberry Pi Models [Supported OS] Raspberry Pi 5 [Raspberry Pi OS March 2024] ■ Supported Products [Supported Device Drivers] ● Digital I/O Boards [API-DIO(LNX) Ver. 9.00 or later] CPI-DIO-0808L / CPI-DIO-0808RL / CPI-DO-16L / CPI-DO-16RL / CPI-DI-16L / CPI-RRY-16 ● Analog I/O Boards [API-AIO(LNX) Ver. 6.20 or later] CPI-AI-1208LI / CPI-AO-1602LC ● Counter Boards [API-CNT(LNX) Ver. 4.70 or later] CPI-CNT-3201I A set of 17.5mm spacers and connectors, model CPI-SPA01-2, for mounting the CPI series of Raspberry Pi HAT-sized boards on the Raspberry Pi 5 is scheduled for release in November.

Introducing the industrial computer equipped with Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024, based on Windows 11. It features a lifecycle suitable for long-term operation, enhancing reliability and security to ensure the success of your projects. ■ Reducing maintenance workload for long-term operation The LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) OS can be used in the same environment for up to 10 years. Windows Update includes only critical quality updates. Since feature updates are excluded, the need for re-evaluation with each update is minimized, reducing maintenance workload. ■ Lockdown features that enhance reliability and security It includes various features not found in standard Windows, such as restrictions on user operations and OS write actions. In particular, the UWF (Unified Write Filter) light filter redirects OS write actions to memory, drastically reducing writes to the disk. Additionally, there are very useful features that help maintain the OS in a correct state, contributing to the longevity of SSDs with limited write cycles.

Contec has developed a fanless embedded computer equipped with the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin(TM), a System on Module (SOM) for embedded devices with server-class AI (artificial intelligence) performance, and will begin accepting orders for the DX-M2300 series starting September 13, 2024. This product is a fanless embedded computer featuring NVIDIA's AI module for embedded devices, the "Jetson AGX Orin." It boasts AI performance comparable to GPU boards for data centers, achieving approximately 8 times the performance of the previous generation Jetson AGX Xavier, with a maximum of 275 TOPS (INT 8)*. Utilizing our unique heat dissipation technology, including a large heat sink, it enables fanless operation in a compact chassis measuring 200 mm wide, 200 mm deep, and 65 mm high, allowing for two units to be housed in a 2U height EIA 19-inch rack. *TOPS (Tera Operations per Second), INT 8 (Integer 8); a unit that indicates how many trillion 8-byte integer operations can be performed in one second, serving as a measure of AI performance.

Contec has developed a unit that expands CAN communication via Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) / USB from a computer, and has started selling it as "CAN-2-WF" (hereinafter referred to as the new product) from August 29, 2024. The new product is a converter unit that extends CAN communication functionality via wireless LAN or USB. It complies with CAN 2.0B communication and supports a maximum communication speed of 1 Mbps. It is equipped with a USB Type-C port, allowing operation via USB. It is compatible with the SAE J2534 diagnostic protocol for automotive ECUs and can be used as a communication interface during vehicle maintenance diagnostics and ECU programming. Additionally, an API that supports low-level data transmission and reception is provided, allowing it to be used as a CAN communication device during automotive parts inspection and ECU testing. 【Main Features】 ● CAN communication functionality ● Compatible with wireless LAN in various countries ● Operable via USB connection ● Supports a wide range power supply of 10 to 32 VDC ● Support software compatible with Windows is provided

Contec has developed the "VPC-720 series," a powerful and compact FA computer that supports high-performance processors and offers a comprehensive maintenance menu, including on-site support for up to 7 years, with orders starting from August 22, 2024. This product is equipped with one low-profile expansion slot, three Gigabit LAN ports, eight USB ports, HDMI, and two DisplayPorts, providing excellent expandability. The product configuration adopts a BTO (Build-To-Order) method, allowing options such as up to 32GB of memory and hot-swappable hardware RAID (mirroring configuration). It maintains almost the same external dimensions as the previous model, the "VPC-700," inheriting its functionality while significantly improving computational performance to approximately 2.8 times that of the previous model, as compared between the VPC-700 Core i7-6700TE and the VPC-720 Core i7-13700TE based on PassMark values. Additionally, we offer after-sales service, including replacement of faulty parts, for up to 7 years, ensuring peace of mind for users.

Contec's edge AI computer "DX-U2200" has been adopted for a level crossing monitoring system that utilizes AI image analysis technology from Meitetsu EI Engineer Co., Ltd. Meitetsu EI Engineer, which develops equipment installation and communication systems for nearby railway companies centered around Nagoya Railroad, has organized a project team with Toyota Systems, which has a track record in AI image analysis, and Toho Electric Industry, a railway equipment manufacturer, to operate a level crossing monitoring system that incorporates AI-based image analysis. The DX-U2200 has been adopted as the edge AI computer that meets the system requirements.

Contec has developed two industrial switching hubs, "SH-9005F" and "SH-8008AT-POE," which support power redundancy with a wide range DC power input. Sales began on August 6, 2024. The "SH-9005F" is a 5-port industrial gigabit switching hub compliant with IEEE802.3ab / IEEE802.3u / IEEE802.3 standards, featuring AutoMDI/MDI-X and auto-negotiation. It supports a wide range DC power input (8-35VDC) and includes functions for power redundancy and reverse polarity protection. It also operates within a wide temperature range of -20 to 60°C. The "SH-8008AT-POE" is an 8-port industrial switching hub that supports PoE power supply compliant with IEEE802.3af and IEEE802.3at standards, and adheres to IEEE802.3u / IEEE802.3 standards. It supports a wide range DC power input (12-54VDC) and allows for power redundancy and cascading connection between devices. Additionally, it operates within a wide temperature range of -40 to 70°C.

Contec has developed an industrial computer capable of implementing up to 11 expansion boards equipped with the 10th generation (Comet Lake) Intel(R) Core(TM) processors, which will be available for order starting August 9, 2024, under the name "Solution-ePC(R) SR4100 Series" (hereinafter referred to as the new product). The new product features a 19-inch rack mount type chassis and is a build-to-order (BTO) industrial computer that allows users to select components such as CPU, memory, and storage according to their needs. It can accommodate up to 11 various expansion boards, including our measurement control and communication boards, and offers three types of configurations for the expansion slots: PCI multi-slot model, PCI Express multi-slot model, and a mixed PCI/PCI Express model. Additionally, it is equipped with a rich array of interfaces, including DVI-I ×1, 2500BASE-T ×1, 1000BASE-T ×1, USB 3.2 Gen1 (USB 3.0) ×6, and serial (RS-232C) ×2. It is also ideal for inspection equipment that uses multiple expansion boards and for transitioning legacy systems that utilize PCI boards.

Contec has developed two models of the fanless embedded computer "Box Computer® BX-T3020 Series" equipped with the 8th generation Intel® Celeron® processor (Whiskey Lake-U), and will begin accepting orders on July 17, 2024. The new products feature the 8th generation Intel® Celeron® processor (Whiskey Lake-U) in a compact slim chassis approximately the size of a new book (178(W)×115(D)×29(H)mm), achieving a fanless and slitless design. Additionally, the external dimensions are equivalent to the currently available Box Computer® BX-220 Series, optimizing various interfaces for ease of installation. They come equipped with a rich array of expansion interfaces, including DisplayPort ×1, HDMI ×1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.1) ×4, LAN ×2, and RS-232C/422/485 ×1, among others. Furthermore, they include numerous features designed with industrial applications in mind, such as "Power Cut Protection®," which supports operation without the need for shutdown.

We have developed and started offering for free a Windows benchmark software called "Clock Performance" that allows for easy measurement of the maximum sampling rate and maximum generating rate in the execution environment. The maximum sampling rate and maximum generating rate of measurement and control applications vary based on various conditions, including the functional specifications of measurement and control devices (such as bus specifications and conversion speeds), settings (such as the number of channels used), the specifications of the host PC (such as the CPU), and the load conditions during execution. "Clock Performance" can visualize the maximum sampling rate and maximum generating rate that change under various conditions. We encourage you to use it as a reference for selecting measurement and control devices and host PCs.

Contec has developed an embedded computer pre-installed with Trellix's endpoint security product, Trellix Application Control, a whitelist-type antivirus software for Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, which is designed for embedded devices. We will start accepting orders for a new model of the "Box Computer® BX-T3000 Series" from July 9, 2024.

The FA computer "VPC-7000" from Contec now allows you to choose Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019 as a pre-installed OS.

Contec has developed a fanless, high-performance embedded computer equipped with the 12th/13th generation Intel(R) Core(TM) processors, and has started accepting orders for the "Box Computer(R) BX-M4600 series (hereinafter referred to as the new product)" from July 2, 2024. The new product features a fanless operation while incorporating the high-power CPU of the 12th/13th generation Intel Core processors, making it the top-tier high-performance model in the Box Computer(R) BX series. It is equipped with two 2.5-inch SATA disk slots in a slot-in format, allowing for the separation of the OS and data. Compared to previous models, it achieves approximately 1.9 times the processing speed*, providing an advanced edge computing environment through FA computers. It is suitable for fields that require advanced multi-processing, such as transportation, social infrastructure, medical devices, security, and amusement. * Based on a comparison of PassMark values between the previous model BX-M2500 Xeon E-2278GEL and BX-M4600 i7-13700TE.