Kontron recently introduced its fanless Medi Client IIA, a compact and long-term available Medical Panel PC with a 10.4- or 15-in. touch screen. It’s designed as a human machine interface (HMI) for medial appliances or as an all-in-one workstation equipped with medical device interfaces. The cost-efficient, 1.6-GHz Intel Atom processor N270 enables the PC to achieve high performance and low power consumption, especially when compared to the performance of previous processor versions. OEMs and system integrators will benefit from improved graphics performance and lower heat dissipation. Furthermore, with no rotating storage media, the Medi Client IIA operates silently; ideal for surroundings close to patients.

The panel PC’s durable yet lightweight plastic housing has IP65 protection on the front and is resistant to disinfectants and can be manufactured in customer-specific corporate designs. The MTBF is rated at more than 40,000 hours. Despite its compact size, the Kontron MediClient offers a comprehensive range of interfaces with 2 x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000), 2 x USB 2.0, and 1 x RS232 (optional RS422/RS485).
 
Richard Nass