The CPSN-EOB471EC-41 is an EtherCAT coupler unit that can utilize a rich variety of I/O modules. Its features include achieving a minimum communication cycle time of 125 μsec. It can operate with 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs at a minimum communication cycle time of 125 μsec. Additionally, you can freely expand the I/O modules according to your required functions from the diverse range of I/O modules in the CONPROSYS nano series. Furthermore, it supports a wide temperature range of -20 to 60°C, making it suitable for use in various environments.

Contec has developed a super compact business computer equipped with the Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra processor (Series 1), and has started accepting orders for the business computer "LPC-500 Series" (hereinafter referred to as the new product) from August 28, 2025. The new product is a super compact business computer featuring the Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 5 processor 125U (Series 1, Meteor Lake-U). It is equipped with "Intel(R) AI Boost," which integrates an NPU into the CPU, allowing for the execution of AI functions such as image recognition and voice processing at high speed and low power consumption while reducing the load on the CPU and GPU. With ultra-compact dimensions of 150(W) × 150(D) × 33(H) mm, it comes with a vertical stand and VESA mounting brackets, enabling installation in tight spaces on desks, behind displays, or inside equipment without restriction. It adopts a BTO (Build to Order) method that allows customers to freely choose memory capacity, storage, OS, and more, enabling the order of a PC with specifications optimal for their needs and budget starting from just one unit.

Contec has developed the Ethernet wireless converters "RP-WAH-SR12" and "RP-WAH-SR22," which utilize 920MHz sub-gigahertz wireless (IEEE 802.11ah) to enable Ethernet communication wirelessly even at distances of up to 1 km. Sales began on August 21, 2025. The new products are compact IEEE 802.11ah compliant wireless LAN converters that can be installed in various locations. The new Wi-Fi standard "IEEE 802.11ah," which utilizes sub-gigahertz wireless communication, became available in Japan in September 2022. It operates in the 920MHz band without the need for a license and can be used outdoors. Compared to conventional 920MHz wireless communication, it enables high-speed communication and the establishment of long-distance networks, making it expected to be utilized in large factories, plants, and farms. The new Ethernet wireless converters are designed to be lightweight and compact, allowing for installation in various locations such as walls and DIN rails with the included mounting brackets. Additionally, they support external antennas, enabling the construction of flexible wireless LAN systems.

Contec has added a BTO menu for the Windows 11-based embedded OS - Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 to its industrial computer "MR4310 series" and has started accepting orders.

Contec Co., Ltd. has started selling the "SH-9210TSN," an industrial managed switching hub that has obtained CC-Link IE TSN recommended network wiring component certification Class B. It features dual power supply redundancy, a DC power input, eight gigabit ports, and two SFP slots. The SH-9210TSN complies with IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), and IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T) standards, and is designed for use in environments where quiet operation and long lifespan are required due to its fanless design. Additionally, it achieves an operating temperature range of -10 to 65°C thanks to its excellent heat dissipation metal casing. It can be installed on a 35mm DIN rail or mounted on walls using various mounting brackets. In addition to a wide-range DC power input (12-48VDC), it supports input from two power supply lines and includes various managed functions for network management, control, and reliability enhancement.

Contec has developed the compact business computer "GPC-710 Series" (hereinafter referred to as the new product), equipped with an Intel® Core™ i5 processor and certified to safety standards worldwide, and has started accepting orders from July 23, 2025. The new product features a small form factor while incorporating the 10th generation (Comet Lake) Intel® Core™ i5 processor. It maintains almost the same external dimensions as the previous model, the "GPC-700 Series," while inheriting functional aspects such as the ability to install one Low Profile PCI Express board, achieving approximately double the processing speed compared to the previous model. Additionally, with Intel® UHD Graphics 630, it supports smooth video playback with triple display outputs (VGA, HDMI, DisplayPort), and offers a rich array of expansion interfaces including 1000BASE-T x3, USB x8, and RS-232C/RS-422A/RS-485 x1. * Based on a comparison of PassMark values between the previous model GPC-700 Core™ i5-6500 and GPC-710 Core™ i5-10500TE.

Contec has started providing the download of firmware (JetPack 6.2.0 installation image file) that supports Super Mode for the industrial edge AI computer DX-U2100 series equipped with NVIDIA(R) Jetson Orin Nano(TM) from July 17, 2025. By applying the firmware that supports Super Mode, the AI performance of the model with 8GB of NVIDIA(R) Jetson Orin Nano(TM) will improve from 40 TOPS to a maximum of 67 TOPS, and the model with 4GB will improve from 20 TOPS to a maximum of 34 TOPS. 【Target Products】 ● Industrial Edge AI Computer DX-U2100 Series The newly purchased DX-U2100 series and the existing DX-U2100 series hardware you already own can utilize Super Mode by updating the firmware. Please note that there are differences in temperature derating and power consumption when using Super Mode. For more details, please refer to the manual.

Contec has developed a successor to the PCI-compliant 10MSPS 4-channel simultaneous sampling analog input board. The "AI-1204Z2-PCI" (hereinafter referred to as the new product) will be released on July 16, 2025. The new product is a PCI bus-compatible board that expands the analog signal input capabilities of a computer. 【Main Features】 ● Capable of simultaneous sampling of 4 channels at a maximum conversion speed of 10MSPS (100nsec) ● Sampling can be triggered by start/end conditions such as software, conversion data comparison, external trigger, and event controller output ● Equipped with a synchronization control connector for synchronous operation ● High-speed and long-duration continuous data collection enabled by large-capacity buffer memory (256M data) and bus master transfer functionality ● BNC connectors used for analog input terminals ● Driver software compatible with Windows is provided

Contec has added a BTO menu for the Windows 11-based embedded OS - Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 to its industrial computer "SR4100 series," and will begin accepting orders from July 2, 2025.

Contec has developed a successor to its expansion slot expansion box for PCs. Orders will begin on June 26, 2025, for the "ECH-PE-DE2-H2B," "ECH-PCI-DE2-H2B," and "ECH-PCI-DE2-H4B." This product is an expansion chassis designed to increase the expansion slots of the main PC and is the successor to the "ECH-PE-DE-H2B," "ECH-PCI-DE-H2B," and "ECH-PCI-DE-H4B." By connecting a separately sold expansion adapter (EAD-DE-LPE), it is possible to add PCI Express (x1) bus slots or PCI bus slots. The power input voltage is 12 to 24 VDC, but by using a separately sold switching AC adapter (PWA-160AWD2), it can also be used with a 100 to 240 VAC power input.

Contec has started accepting orders for the "CONPROSYS(R) Robust I/O Series," consisting of 23 products, from June 24, 2025, as an environmentally resistant remote I/O solution. The CONPROSYS Robust I/O Series is a standalone remote I/O module that supports the Modbus communication protocol. It features a wide temperature range of -25°C to 75°C, excellent noise resistance, and is designed with overvoltage and overcurrent protection circuits. Communication can be conducted via Ethernet (Modbus-TCP) or RS-485 (Modbus-RTU), allowing for the construction of systems that acquire sensor data and control actuators from PCs, PLCs, and IoT gateways. 【Main Features】 ● Robust design for use in harsh environments ● Extensive lineup (13 types for Ethernet, 10 types for RS-485) ● Compact design compatible with DIN rail ● Convenient Web HMI functionality (CPSR-ET7000/ET7200 only) ● Usable from Windows/Linux ● I/O pair connection function without programming (CPSR-ET7000/ET7200 only)

Contec has added a BTO menu for the Windows 11-based embedded OS - Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 to its FA computer "VPC-3200 series," and started accepting orders from June 18, 2025.

Contec has developed a successor to the USB serial microconverter. The "COM-1C2-USB" will start accepting orders from June 5, 2025, while the "COM-1P2-USB" and "COM-1PD2-USB" will begin accepting orders from June 16 of the same year. 【Main Features】 ● Supports RS-232C serial communication at a maximum of 921,600 bps (COM-1C2-USB/COM-1P2-USB) ● Supports 1 channel of RS-422A/485 serial communication at a maximum of 921,600 bps (COM-1PD2-USB) ● Complies with USB 2.0/USB 1.1 standards, eliminating the need for external power through bus power operation ● Up to 127 converters can be added ● Equipped with 128-byte transmit and 384-byte receive buffer memory for each channel ● Adopts a 9-pin D-SUB connector that can be directly connected to modems and other devices (COM-1C2-USB/COM-1P2-USB) ● RS-232C/422A/485 control lines can be controlled and monitored via software ● Usable as a standard COM port on Windows/Linux* * Linux support is planned for the near future.

Contec has launched a new product, a 4-channel thermocouple input expansion board, as part of its CPI series of Raspberry Pi(R) HAT-sized boards, starting from June 3, 2025. This new product is an expansion board that allows for the input of thermocouples, which are widely used for temperature measurement, to the Raspberry Pi(R) CPU board. Up to eight boards of the same series can be connected, enabling the construction of a thermocouple input system with a maximum of 32 channels. It is ideal for applications such as semiconductor manufacturing equipment that requires multi-point temperature control, manufacturing equipment that needs temperature management, and food machinery. 【Main Features】 ● Supports various types of thermocouple inputs ● Equipped with cold junction compensation function ● Allows connection of up to 8 boards ● Compatible with ambient temperatures from -20 to 60°C ● Does not use electrolytic capacitors ● Driver software compatible with Linux

Contec has added a model with the Windows 11-based embedded OS - Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 to its embedded PC "BX-U310" series, and will start accepting orders from May 28, 2025.

Contec has added a BTO menu for the Windows 11-based embedded OS - Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 to its FA computer "VPC-1800 series," and started accepting orders from May 27, 2025.

Contec has developed an industrial computer for HPC that can accommodate up to seven expansion boards compatible with the 13th generation Intel(R) Core(TM) processor (Raptor Lake) and the Q670E PCH chipset, and has started accepting orders for the new product, Solution-ePC(R) series "MR4300," from May 20, 2025. The new product is an HPC-oriented industrial computer that can be equipped with a high-performance 24-core, 32-thread 13th generation Intel(R) Core(TM) processor (Raptor Lake) CPU in a 19-inch rack mount 4U type chassis, ensuring long-term supply. The PCI Express 5.0 (x16) x1 slot is directly connected to the CPU, allowing for the use of the latest dual-slot GPU boards at maximum performance. It can also be switched to PCI Express 5.0 (x8) x2 slots via jumper settings, enabling the operation of two GPU boards with eight lanes of performance. Additionally, it is equipped with PCI Express 4.0 (x4) x2, PCI Express 3.0 (x4) x1, and PCI x2 slots, making it suitable for replacing development assets.

Contec has added a BTO menu for the Windows 11-based embedded OS - Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 to its FA computer "VPC-720" series, and began accepting orders on May 21, 2025.

Contec has developed the wireless LAN converter "FXS5021 (hereinafter referred to as the new product)" featuring a concept of "pursuing uninterrupted wireless LAN," along with mesh Wi-Fi and smart roaming capabilities, as well as digital inputs (4 points) and digital outputs (4 points). Sales began on May 8, 2025. Additionally, a wall-mounted bracket "FX-BRS5021" is available as an option. The new product is a wireless LAN converter equipped with digital inputs (4 points) and digital outputs (4 points). It allows for remote control of digital input and output signals via Ethernet or wireless LAN using Modbus-TCP. 【Main Features】 ● Bidirectional digital input and output ● High-speed, low-latency communication compliant with Wi-Fi 6E (IEEE 802.11ax) ● Mesh Wi-Fi network ● Smart roaming (redundancy) ● Switchable between station (child unit), access point (parent unit), and repeater ● Supports not only flat placement but also DIN rail installation and wall mounting environments

Contec has developed an embedded PC equipped with the 13th generation Intel(R) Core(TM) processor, achieving high performance while being fanless and slim. Orders for the "Box Computer(R) BX-T5000 Series" (hereinafter referred to as the new product) will begin on April 22, 2025. The new product features a high-performance 13th generation Intel(R) Core(TM) processor (Raptor Lake -U) and is a compact embedded computer with a thickness of approximately 30mm, about the size of an A5 sheet of paper (182(W) x 155(D) x 30.3(H)mm). It operates with complete natural air cooling (fanless) and can be used in a wide temperature range (-20 to 55℃※1). While maintaining compatibility in dimensions with the well-received Box Computer(R) BX-T3000 Series, CPU performance has improved by approximately 2.9 times※2. ※1 Airflow 0.7m/s ※2 Comparison based on measurement results from CrystalMark Retro 1.0.2 between the conventional model BX-T3000 Core i3-8145UE and BX-T5000 Core i3-1315URE.

Contec has added a BTO menu for the Windows 11-based embedded OS - Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 to the Solution-ePC(R) "MR4100" series, and started accepting orders from April 17, 2025.

In production sites, the introduction of Wi-Fi wireless LAN, which is widely adopted in IT systems as an alternative to laying communication cables in factory systems, has begun. However, Wi-Fi wireless LAN experiences jitter (variations in communication delay) due to congestion and interference in the radio frequency band, making its implementation in control layers with strict constraints on jitter difficult. Contec has utilized its unique tuning technology to achieve low-latency, low-jitter communication with its commercial wireless LAN products "FLEXLAN(R) FX5000 / FX3000 series." It has obtained Class A wireless certification as the first wireless device in the "Category CTRL," which is intended for control communication of CC-Link IE TSN, an industrial network expected to seamlessly connect the entire factory system. This certification is the first to pass the CC-Link IE TSN recommended wireless device test for wireless devices in the Class A Category CTRL.

Contec has developed the "LPC-1800 series (hereinafter referred to as the new product)," a high-performance slim tower business computer equipped with the 13th generation Intel(R) Core(TM) processor, known for its excellent expandability. Orders will begin on April 16, 2025. The new product features a compact design (width 330mm, depth 399mm, height 96mm) that can be installed in limited spaces, while being a business computer that adopts the high-performance Intel Q670 chipset. Despite maintaining the same external dimensions as the current LPC-1700 series, CPU performance has improved by approximately 2.8 times. (*1) To allow customers to choose the optimal specifications based on their applications and budgets, we have adopted a BTO (Build To Order) method that allows for free configuration by selecting components such as CPU, memory capacity, and storage from a menu, accepting orders from just one unit. Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 is also planned for future support. *1 Based on a comparison of PassMark values between the previous product LPC-1700 "Core(TM) i5-8500T" and the new product LPC-1800 "Core(TM) i5-13500TE."

Contec has added a BTO menu to pre-install Trellix Embedded Control, an allow-list type antivirus software from Trellix, on the FA computer "VPC-720 series" currently on sale, which runs the embedded OS "Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise." We plan to expand this offering to other series in the future.

Contec has developed eight types of globally compatible wireless LAN units (resin case type FXA5020, FXS5000, embedded board type FXE5000) that have obtained radio certification in various countries around the world, and will begin shipping them sequentially as the FLEXLAN(R) FX5000 series starting in April 2025. The FLEXLAN(R) FX5000 series is a wireless LAN access point compliant with the new Wi-Fi 6E (IEEE 802.11ax) standard. New technologies such as OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and Spatial Reuse have been implemented, resulting in a communication speed that is 1.2 times faster than conventional products compliant with Wi-Fi 5 (IEEE 802.11ac). Additionally, significant improvements have been made in throughput reduction and latency that occurred when using many child stations simultaneously. With the addition of the new 6GHz band (Note 1) alongside the conventional 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, radio interference is reduced, allowing for the establishment of a faster and more stable communication environment. (Note 1: The overseas version of the FXA5020 series cannot use the 6GHz band.)

Contec has added a lineup of box computers (R) "BX-M310 series" equipped with a Windows 11-based embedded OS – Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 model, and started accepting orders from April 3, 2025. *1 *1 Only for the Japanese model; orders for overseas models are scheduled to begin soon.

Contec has developed a highly expandable industrial computer that supports up to seven expansion boards (2 PCI Express slots and 5 PCI slots) compatible with the 13th generation Intel® Core™ processor (Raptor Lake), and has started accepting orders for the new product, the Solution-ePC® series "MR4310," from March 27, 2025. The new product features a 19-inch rack-mounted 4U type chassis, supports the 13th generation Intel® Core™ processor, and is equipped with high-speed, high-reliability DDR5 memory. It includes one PCI Express Gen5 (x16) slot, one PCI Express Gen3 (x4) slot, and five PCI slots, allowing for the transition of legacy systems using measurement and control boards developed for the PCI slots, as well as accommodating the latest technologies that require high performance with high-speed graphics cards. This industrial computer adopts a BTO (Build to Order) method, allowing customers to freely configure components such as CPU, memory, and storage from a menu, and orders can be placed starting from one unit.

Contec has updated its collection of software components "DAQ-DNC-100" that enables low-code development for inspection and measurement applications (Ver.1.20 → Ver.1.30). This product is a development support tool for inspection and measurement systems compatible with Visual Studio, and it includes GUI components and components for measurement control devices. With the addition of filter processing and statistical processing components in this update, it further reduces the effort required to develop inspection and measurement application software.

Contec has added a model equipped with the Windows 11-based embedded OS – Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 to its box computer (R) "BX-T310 series" lineup, and will start accepting orders from March 25, 2025. *1 Only for the Japanese model; overseas models are scheduled to start accepting orders soon.

Contec has developed a high-performance FA computer designed for continuous 24-hour operation, compatible with the 13th generation (Raptor Lake) Intel® Core™ processors, and has started accepting orders for the "VPC-3200 series (hereinafter referred to as the new product)" from March 18, 2025. The new product is an industrial computer for the factory automation (FA) sector, intended for continuous 24-hour operation in critical equipment control systems and manufacturing sites, and is the latest model in the VPC series, which has seen many adoptions since its launch in 2009. While maintaining compatibility in dimensions with the previous model "VPC-3100 series" and inheriting features such as the ability to install a total of four PCI Express and PCI boards, it achieves approximately 2.9 times the processing speed improvement*, making it suitable for edge computing environments that require advanced image processing and high-speed control processing. Additionally, to enhance maintainability, a new POST code display has been added, allowing for easy monitoring of the PC's status. * Based on a comparison of PassMark values between the previous model VPC-3100 Core i5-8500 and VPC-3200 Core i5-13500E.