Logic Supply's 35W offering

A selection of 35W Coffee Lake processors - including the Celeron G4900T, Pentium G5400T, i3-8100T, i5-8500T, and i7-8700T - is now available for the ML510G-50. The heat sink case has also been updated with additional cooling fins at the bottom of the chassis. The brand new ML510G-50 features six USB ports (including four USB 3.1), two Displayport and two Gigabit Ethernet ports.

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3 alternatives to the Chaco Canyon NUC

Shuttle's DX30 features the 10W Celeron J3355, M.2 and 2.5" storage options, HDMI, DisplayPort, and a legit CPU cooler. $195

The DL10J is the DX30's successor, featuring the more powerful Celeron J4005 (Gemini Lake). This barebone is also 4K and 4G-ready. $199

Logic Supply's CL200G features the very same CPU used in the Chaco Canyon NUC, and a rugged chassis that doubles as a heat sink. $259

Vintage GRiDCASE 1520 retrofitted with Logic Supply's CL100

"This started as a “what if” project. I’m a collector of old Grid laptops, after getting my first one when I first went to work of CompuServe in San Francisco in 1986. It was new and only cost CompuServe $8,000. When I left the company in 1997 to join IBM, I bought the Grid from them and still have it today. It also still works. I have since collected a total of 14 that include the first “clam shell” laptop ever produced, the Grid Compass 1101, from 1982. Some fun facts include:

-The case is made of magnesium alloy and fanless. The case acts as one big heat sink (one of the reasons the CL100 is a good fit)
-It was the first “football” for the nuclear codes during the Reagan administration
-Can take a shock up to 80 G’s … the original Toughbook
-First laptop on the Shuttle. After the Challenger accident, two grids were recovered from the ocean floor, dried out, turned on and they both still worked
-Over 300,000 were produced and sold mainly to government and corporations
-Because the case is made of magnesium, all final grinding and shaping of the case was done underwater

The prototype in the pictures, took about a year to build. The biggest problem was interfacing the proprietary keyboard to the CL100. There is a separate processor attached under the keyboard that translates key strokes. That took us better than 6 months to get it working and was written in C under Linux. We replaced the plasma display with a modern 10 inch display. The laptop is running Window’s 10 and has an additional 500 Gb SSD. Above the keyboard is a small door which is where you could plug in eprom chips loaded with software. It now hides a 4 port USB hub. All of the other ports (2 3.0 USB, Audio and RJ45) are located where the 3.5 inch floppy was. On the second and third units we have also located one of the wireless antennas that came with the CL100. The CL100 is attached to a custom fabricated plate made of 12 gage aluminum so that any heat generated by the CL100 is dissipated to the magnesium case. This works great. We can run the Grid for a week and longer and the outside case is barely warm to the touch.

In terms of the CL100, I was looking for something that was around 4”x4”x1.25” and the CL100 was the ticket! The next criteria was fanless and the number and types of ports available. The CL100 turned out to be the only product that filled all of my requirements. It has been flawless in our prototype, which I’ve been running pretty much straight since the first of the year.

I have no plans to sell these units at this time. It has been a private project, but Grids can still be found on ebay, most not working, but then all we need is the case and keyboard. The prototype has gotten an incredible response at tech conferences I have attended with it. It can’t be called a light weight laptop, as it weighs in at 15 LBs."

More info about the fanless computer can be found here: https://www.onlogic.com/cl100/

New Karbon 700 High-Performance Edge Computer from Logic Supply

Global industrial and IoT computer hardware manufacturer, Logic Supply (www.logicsupply.com) has unveiled the Karbon 700 high-performance rugged computer. Designed for reliability in challenging environments, Karbon 700 is intended for use as a data logger, NVR or edge device in heavy industrial, in-vehicle or remote installations in the manufacturing, physical security and energy management industries.

"The Edge continues to expand further out from the data center, placing increasingly challenging environmental demands on hardware," says Murat Erdogan, Logic Supply VP of Products. "Engineers and Project Managers creating solutions that require both significant computing power and extreme durability are frequently faced with tough decisions in trying to balance cost, features, performance, and reliability. We created Karbon 700 to address these challenges and bring tremendous power to the edge, without sacrificing features or durability."

To help ensure reliability in extreme conditions, Karbon 700 has been tested to MIL-STD-810G standards to resist damage from prolonged vibration and shock up to 50G. The system also meets automotive power immunity according to the requirements of E-mark (UNECE Reg. 10), and EN50155 rolling stock standards, features an operating temperature range of -40°~70°C, and includes a user-configurable intelligent automotive power management system with remote power monitoring capabilities. The system's voltage input has a range of 9~48 VDC and a suite of power protections including transient voltage suppression, over, under, and reverse-voltage and over-current protection. All other I/O is ESD-rated to 15kV, making the system compatible with medical 60601-1 4th edition standards. Karbon 700's onboard user-programmable Micro Control Unit (MCU) provides additional functionality and power management flexibility.

Karbon 700 can be configured with a range of 9th generation Intel® processors, including Core i7 or Xeon CPUs. Optional discrete GPU capabilities provide advanced graphics processing, while integrated CAN bus and customizable DIO give the system a range of interface and control capabilities. The system supports up to 6 PoE ports, while wireless connectivity is available via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, CAT M1 or 4G LTE. Additional expansion, VPU capabilities via Intel Movidius, or optional I/O can be added using Logic Supply's proprietary ModBay™, which enables flexible expandability to meet specific application requirements.

"No two IoT deployments are the same. ModBay gives us the ability to adapt Karbon 700 to any application," says Maxx Garrison, Logic Supply Product Manager in charge of the company's Rugged product line. "We developed this technology to give us the flexibility to design solutions to both current, and future client challenges. By combining ModBay with our own motherboard design, Karbon 700 is able to leverage impressive computing power, installation flexibility and a suite of onboard and optional features to help power innovation wherever it's happening."

Two models of Karbon 700 are available. The standard model K700-SE, and the K700-X2, which adds dual PCIe slots and support for a range of full size dedicated graphics cards.

In addition to a wide range of hardware configuration options, Karbon 700 can also be customized via Logic Supply's suite of OEM services. The system can be custom branded or pre-installed with client software. If required, additional application specific testing is available, and the company's fulfilment services provide options for drop shipping and white boxing for OEMs and software companies looking to provide a full product solution to their customers.

Full specs, configuration options and pricing, are available by visiting www.logicsupply.com/k700-se/ or www.logicsupply.com/k700-x2/. To discuss customization options, project details, or additional OEM services, contact a Logic Supply Solution Specialist at info@logicsupply.com, or call +1 802 861 1590 in the US or +31 88 5200 700 in the EU.

Karbon 700 will make its public debut at the Global Security Exchange show, September 8-12, where it will be demonstrated running Intelligent Video Analytics Recorder (IVAR™) software from Gorilla Technology. Karbon 700 will also be demonstrated at the Inductive Automation Ignition Community Conference, September 17-19.

Introducing the Whiskey Lake ML100

"The ML100G-51 features the latest Intel Whisky Lake processing, bringing an impressive cost-to-performance ratio to the fanless NUC family. Available with the Quad-Core multi-threaded Whisky Lake i5-8265U processor and up to 32GB of DDR4 memory, the ML100G-51 provides plenty of power for heavy multitasking workloads and applications its flexible I/O connects to.

The ML100G-51 industrial fanless NUC is protected by our own Hardshell™ Fanless technology. Optimized for efficient, reliable cooling, the ML100G-51’s fanless construction and solid-state storage mean no moving parts, extending the lifespan of the system considerably. Its sealed design prevents dust, debris, chemical, and moisture ingress, making the ML100G-51 capable of withstanding the most challenging industrial environments. Versatile mounting capabilities coupled with its small footprint allow the ML100G-51 to fit into many space-constrained applications.

The ML100G-51 brings several exciting features to the fanless industrial NUC with dual LAN ports, fast M.2 storage, and support for triple independent displays. The system also has flexible configuration options with DIO, terminal block power, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and 4G LTE wireless connectivity."

https://www.onlogic.com/ml100g-51/
https://www.onlogic.com/ml100g-52/

Pico-ITX motherboards (that are actually available for purchase)

While GIGABYTE's pico motherboards are still nowhere to be found, Logic Supply's own tiny boards are launching today and shipping right now. Featuring 6W Apollo Lake processors, these 100 x 72 mm motherboards are full-fledged mini PCs once eMMC storage or an mSATA SSD is added. Each motherboard comes with a sizable heat sink that should guarantee excellent cooling.

✓ EPM160 (Celeron N3350, 1GB RAM, 1 mini-DP, 1 GbE)
✓ EPM161 (Celeron N3350, 2GB RAM, 8GB eMMC, 1 mini-DP, 1 GbE)
✓ EPM162 (Celeron N3350, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, 2 mini-DP, 2 GbE)
✓ EPM163 (Pentium N4200, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC, 2 mini-DP, 2 GbE)

Logic Supply on Amazon

Logic Supply's robust and efficient mini PCs are now available from the world's largest online retailer. Three SKUs are available: the entry-level CL200G-10 (Celeron N3350, single LAN, mSATA, 4G-capable), the CL210G-10 (Celeron N3350, dual LAN, mSATA, 4G-capable) and last but certainly not least, the brand new Karbon 300 (Atom E3930) built to withstand 50G of impact force and 500Hz vibration, with a wide -25 to 70°C operating temperature. Highly recommended.

The orange computer

The ML100 from our friends over at Logic Supply is a small tank. High performance cooling allows the ML100 series to dissipate heat more effectively and keep the system running when the going gets hot. Large vertical fins give the ML100 series a wider operating temperature range and optimal heat transfer. Despite its diminutive size, the ML100 Series offers a full range of I/O connectivity, including USB 3.0, Gb LAN, and dual high definition video ports. Configure your own system here https://www.onlogic.com/ml100g-31/

Logic Supply's Karbon 300 review

"When it comes to rugged computing gear, most people interested in this industry know the big players that dominate the market and get all the media coverage. But that's not everything there is. Unbeknownst to many outside of the circle of customers and prospects, a surprising number of smaller companies are designing, manufacturing and distributing rugged computing systems of one type or another. One such company is Logic Supply, located in South Burlington, a small town in the northwestern part of Vermont. Logic Supply distributes a variety of rugged/embedded systems and components, they have also begun developing their own chassis under their own brand.

As an industrial Mini PC suitable for a wide variety of applications, the Karbon 300 is somewhere between a regular personal or business PC and a dedicated embedded computer. Standard desktop PCs need as much performance as possible to be able to handle whatever may come their way. Embedded systems are often targeted at very specific applications that require a certain level of performance and no more. So Logic Supply offers the Karbon 300 with Intel "Apollo Lake" E-Series X5 and X7 processors that offer decent performance without the complexity and power consumption of an Intel Core chip."

Source: RuggedPCReview

Update: Phoronix review

The unbreakable Karbon 300

Built to withstand 50G of impact force and 500Hz vibration with a wide -25 to 70°C operating temperature, Logic Supply's Karbon 300 pushes the limits of edge computing with PoE+, WiFi/Bluetooth, Movidius VPU, Consumer Electronics Control, and 4G / CAT M1 wireless connectivity.

Logic Supply Partners With ThinManager® To Launch Industry's First Intel® Apollo Lake & Coffee Lake CPU Powered Thin Clients

Global industrial and IoT computer hardware manufacturer Logic Supply (www.logicsupply.com), in partnership with centralized computing software leader ThinManager®, have updated their line of thin client computer hardware to include the latest generation of Intel® processors. The new Apollo Lake and Coffee Lake powered systems are the first thin clients available to combine ThinManager's proven centralized computing architecture with the speed and capabilities of Intel's newest CPU architecture.

"The ThinManager software platform and Logic Supply's industrial hardware combined, along with Intel's drive to provide industry-leading processing performance, creates a convenient and highly-capable turnkey solution for users who need a more dependable thin client," said Murat Erdogan, VP of Products at Logic Supply. "Over the years, we've used feedback from ThinManager users to optimize our hardware offering, accounting for the specific needs of centralized industrial computing. The wide range of configuration options we build into our hardware give ThinManager users a reliable, easy to install, long lifecycle solution that can be perfectly tailored to meet the unique demands of their installation."

These new systems allow Logic Supply thin client users to leverage the improved performance and multi-tasking capabilities provided by Intel's latest Apollo Lake and Coffee Lake CPUs while standardizing on a hardware platform with a fresh lifecycle. The Logic Supply TM110 and TM250 are powered by Intel's Apollo Lake CPUs, while the TM610 offers a range of Coffee Lake processing options. Each system in Logic Supply's ThinManager-ready line has undergone extensive testing by the team at ThinManager to ensure proper functionality, and comes pre-loaded with the necessary BIOS image to allow download of the appropriate firmware directly from ThinManager. This enables users to get up and running in minutes.

"As we see industrial thin client adoption continue to grow worldwide, we are very pleased to have a partner like Logic Supply who consistently provides state-of-the-art hardware and excellent customer service for industrial professionals seeking to deploy a modern thin client platform," said Doug Coulter, Product Manager for ThinManager, a Rockwell Automation Technology.

Logic Supply's ThinManager-ready hardware features the company's proprietary Hardshell™ Technology - a combination of ingress protection, solid state design, rigorous thermal testing and ruggedization that eliminates the most common failure points in computer hardware. The company's thin client hardware is currently being utilized by global leaders in manufacturing, energy, smart agriculture and logistics, among many others.

The combination of Logic Supply hardware and the ThinManager software package allows for reliable centralized management of an entire network of user terminals. Each thin client system in the network can be updated, monitored and maintained from the network server, eliminating the time and costs associated with individual maintenance and updating of each user terminal, improving the consistency and timeliness of security updates, increasing operational efficiencies and lowering overall IT expenditure.

Logic Supply's ThinManager-ready systems are highly-configurable with a range of I/O options, including multiple LAN for data handling flexibility or network redundancy, and COM for connectivity to legacy equipment. Logic Supply has developed their thin client line to provide a flexible platform for development, and enable installation anywhere a client terminal is needed. Select systems are rated for operation in extreme temperatures, ranging from -20°C to 70°C, and provide a 9~48 V DC input for applications with inconsistent power delivery. Logic Supply also offers actively cooled ThinManager-ready systems designed for control rooms, office use, or other controlled environments. Finally, they offer a range of ThinManager-ready touch screen panel PCs for direct operator interface without the need for a separate display.

Logic Supply ThinManager-ready hardware is available online by visiting https://www.logicsupply.com/technology/thinmanager. For assistance with configuration options, or to discuss project requirements, contact a Logic Supply Solution Specialist at info@logicsupply.com or call +1 802 861 1590 in the US or +31 88 5200 700 in the EU.

Logic Supply Unveils Karbon 300 Compact Rugged PC, Built For IoT

Global industrial and IoT hardware manufacturer Logic Supply (www.logicsupply.com) has combined the latest vision processing, security protocols, wireless communication technologies, and proven cloud architectures to create the Karbon 300 rugged fanless computer. The system has been engineered to help innovators overcome the limitations of deploying reliable computer hardware in challenging environments.

"Computing at the edge is increasingly at the core of today's Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT solutions," says Logic Supply VP of Products Murat Erdogan. "These devices are being deployed in environments that would quickly destroy traditional computer hardware. The builders and creators we work with require a careful combination of connectivity, processing and environmental protections. With Karbon 300, we're providing the ideal mix of capabilities to help make the next generation of industry-shaping innovation a reality, and enable innovators to truly challenge what's possible."

System Specifications

Designed for use as an industrial or mobile gateway, automation PC, workstation or digital media device, Karbon 300's all-metal chassis measures just 154 x 56 x 119 mm and can be wall, VESA or DIN rail mounted. The system is powered by either an Intel® Apollo Lake Atom E3930 Dual-Core, or E3950 Quad-Core processor. Connectivity includes 3x LAN with optional Power over Ethernet (PoE+), dual DisplayPorts, dual RS-232/422/485 COM ports, 4x USB 3.0, integrated CAN bus and DIO. Available wireless options include Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, 4G LTE and LTE Cat M1. Expansion and storage can be configured via dual M.2 slots and the system is available with 4 or 8 GB of onboard high-speed LPDDR4 memory. OS options include multiple versions of Windows 10 and Linux Ubuntu 18.04.

Karbon 300 can be configured with an Intel Movidius Vision Processing Unit (VPU) to accelerate machine vision algorithms and enable AI and machine learning applications. Integrated hardware TPM provides Root of Trust data security to help protect sensitive information and integrated Consumer Electronics Control allows Karbon 300 to control connected displays in digital signage, kiosk or entertainment installations.

Built For Rugged Environments

"Our clients are constantly pushing the limits of what computers can do," says Erdogan. "We wanted to challenge ourselves to build a piece of rugged hardware that was more resistant to environmental damage than anything we've ever designed before. We've always been obsessive about reliability, but we subjected Karbon 300 to stresses above and beyond our usual battery of tests, including additional vibration and impact testing, as well as higher and lower temperature extremes. The result is a computer system that provides incredible installation flexibility, wherever computing power is needed."

To meet the demands of extreme computing environments, Karbon 300 is tested according to IEC 60068-2-27 & IEC 60068-2-64/ MIL-STD-810 procedures for shock and vibration. EMC, shock and vibration performance also meet the in-vehicle UNECE Reg.10 E-mark and rolling stock EN50155 standards. The system is CE and FCC compliant. A wide input voltage rating, operating temperature range of -25 ~ 70°C (-13 ~ 158°F) and automotive power capabilities make the system well-suited to in-vehicle and other mobile installations.

Cloud-Ready

With organizations identifying the need to move more of their computing resources to the edge, Karbon 300 can be pre-configured to seamlessly communicate with Amazon Web Services. AWS IoT Greengrass with Machine Learning (ML) Inference is available as a pre-installed option, allowing Karbon 300 to perform ML tasks and enabling the use of ML models built and trained in the cloud to be utilized locally at the edge.

Karbon 300 is currently available for pre-order by visiting logicsupply.com/karbon300. The computer will make its debut at upcoming industry events, including Digital Signage Expo, Automate and ISC West. For configuration questions, or to discuss a project, contact a Logic Supply Solution Specialist at info@logicsupply.com or call +1 802 861 1590 in the US or +31 88 5200 700 in the EU.

The next generation of rugged computing is coming

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Logic Supply's CL200 Series microSD card installation

If money isn't an issue

Got a flexible budget? The Cincoze Coffee Lake PC is a stunner. This incredibly rugged computer is fully configurable and is able to run pretty much everything you throw at it. Featuring a PCI/PCIe expansion slot and rich I/O capabilities, the DS-1201 is also 4G LTE capable. Starting at $1,383.

Source: Logic Supply

Logic Supply's complete range of fanless PCs

Measuring just 117 x 112 x 36mm, the CL100 packs dependable performance in a system that can be installed virtually anywhere. https://www.onlogic.com/cl100/

Ready for Industry 4.0, the CL200 is configurable with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, or advanced options with Movidius and multi-CEC functionality. https://www.onlogic.com/cl210g-10/

The ML100 represents the leading edge of small form factor industrial computing, combining the Intel® Dawson Canyon motherboard with Kaby Lake processing and 4G LTE connectivity in Logic Supply's toughest NUC enclosure ever. https://www.onlogic.com/ml100g-31/

With an excellent performance-to-size ratio, the ML200 Series offers workstation class computing in a fanless, low profile, industrial grade enclosure. https://www.onlogic.com/ml210g-50/

The streamlined ML300 brings desktop-level flexibility to a slim, versatile, fanless chassis with its unique expansion bay. https://www.onlogic.com/ml340g-51/

With a variety of industrial I/O and the ability to run multiple HD displays, the ML400 Series offers powerful functionality in an extremely compact Mini-ITX form factor. https://www.onlogic.com/ml400g-30/

The ML500 Series combines high-performance Intel® Core™ processing with a  state, fanless, and ventless design to create an incredibly versatile, ultra-reliable computing platform. https://www.onlogic.com/ml500g-50/

Utilizing a fanless, ultra-reliable Hardshell™ chassis, the ML600 Series brings true server class processing and versatility into the industrial workspace. https://www.onlogic.com/ml600g-50/

Logic Supply's little wonder

A closer look at the pocketable (and unbreakable) CL200.

2018 fanless mini PC roundup

ASUS PN40 is an affordable and stylish option. This barebone features a Celeron N4000 and an internal heat sink. No sign of passive cooling (which is generally not a good sign) nor any particular attention given to convection, but the 6W Gemini Lake chip doesn't seem to suffer much. $159

Free to breathe at last. The case of the MintBox mini 2 is the heat sink. The diminutive box does feature an Apollo Lake Celeron J3455 from 2016 but is a complete PC. It comes with 4GB RAM, a 64GB SSD and Linut Mint 19. The political choice. $299

One step further. When power and extreme reliability are required, Logic Supply's ML100 Series delivers. The current version features Kaby Lake i3-7100U, i5-7300U or i7-8650U processors and is fully configurable. $689

Meet Logic Supply

Fanless Dawson Canyon NUC shipping now

One of the rare passively-cooled Dawson Canyon NUC is available from FanlessTech's partner Logic Supply. The solid-state computer is rocking Intel's i3-7100U, i5-7300U or i7-8650U and is fully-configurable in terms of memory, storage, and OS (Ubuntu is available). Highly reliable, and highly recommended. Prices start at $620.

Update: Official press release

In response to increasing demand for enhanced processing power at the edge, IoT hardware specialists Logic Supply (www.logicsupply.com) have released the smallest ever fanless and ventless NUC to feature an 8th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor. Available as part of the company's ML100 Series, the ML100G-31 provides a fully solid state, passively cooled computing solution, designed for reliability in demanding environments and measures just 142 x 62 x 107mm, making it the smallest fanless Intel Kaby Lake i7 PC on the market.

Logic Supply ML100 with Intel i7 "There's an incredibly diverse, and ever-growing, array of computing applications that require a precise combination of small footprint, computing performance and reliability," says Murat Erdogan, VP of Products at Logic Supply. "Ultimately, we want to provide computer users with the right hardware solution, no matter the job at hand, and an i7 fanless NUC option was a frequent request from our clients. Our team worked very hard to overcome the thermal management challenges, but adding i7 processing to the ML100 provides another level of flexibility to one of our most popular small form factor platforms, and we're looking forward to seeing what our clients are able to create with it."

Logic Supply, with support from Intel's thermal design lab, created a proprietary heatsink for the NUC717DNBE motherboard and Quad-Core i7-8650U Kaby Lake CPU. They also collaborated with Intel to identify a way to ensure that the ML100G-31 features the 5 year lifecycle that will allow their industrial computing clients to standardize on the platform. The ML100 is able to cool the processor and other internal components by employing Logic Supply's proven Hardshell™ Fanless Technology. Through the use of unique exterior fins and specially machined heatsink design, the system is able to maintain an optimal operating temperature without the need for a cooling fan. Removing the fan from the system improves overall reliability and, unlike fanned solutions that are vulnerable to airborne contaminants, allows it to operate in challenging computing environments across a range of industries including manufacturing and automation, industrial digital signage, logistics and remote security and surveillance.

"The proliferation of cloud computing has created a need for enhanced processing capabilities at the edge," says Joel Christensen, General Manager Systems Product Group of the Intel Corporation. "Putting more computing power at the edge to do on-site computation helps to limit bandwidth usage and reduces process latency. Having an Intel Core i7 processing option in such a compact, fully solid state device as the Logic Supply ML100 provides unparalleled installation and application flexibility."

The new Intel Core i7 processor option joins Core i3 and Core i5 variants in Logic Supply's ML100 Series of industrial IoT PCs. The system can be configured with up to 32 GB of memory and 1TB of M.2 storage. Connectivity includes four USB 3.0 ports, two HDMI ports supporting dual 4K output, Gb LAN and an optional COM port for legacy equipment connectivity. Operating system options include both Windows and Linux Ubuntu.

The ML100G-31 with Core i7 processing will make its debut at IMTS 2018 from September 10th through the 15th in Chicago, Illinois. The system will be demonstrated at the Logic Supply booth (#134119) powering a robotic arm and 3D vision system from Robotic Vision Technologies Inc. (http://roboticvisiontech.com/).

For more information, full specs and pricing and to configure the ML100 online, visit www.logicsupply.com/ml100g-31, or contact a Logic Supply Solution Specialist directly at +1 802-861-2300 in the US or +31 (0)85 2733760 in Europe.