MicroMax Computer Intelligence Products

MicroMax Computer Intelligence products are well suited to harsh environments such as rail or marine use and other applications required to withstand heat, cold, humidity and contaminants.

See some of MicroMax Computer Intelligences core products below.

M-Max HR 1U DT

The M-Max HR 1U DT (M-Max HR 1U) rugged industrial system provides reliable operation in tough environments.

The fully-ruggedized 19/2″-type aluminum chassis is fanless and uses natural convection and conduction cooling in accordance with MIL‑STD‑810 standards. Versatile mechanical design of the enclosure allows to combine several systems into one assembly side by side or by stacking, mount them on a flat surface or into a 19″ rack using appropriate mounting parts. COTS technology components allow configuring the system to comply with a wide variety of airborne, marine and ground vehicle applications.

 

M-Max HR 3U CU

The M-Max HR 3U CU (M-Max HR 3U System) high-performance rugged industrial computer provides reliable operation in tough environments.

The fully-ruggedized 19″/2-type aluminum chassis is fanless and uses natural convection and conduction cooling in accordance with MIL-STD-810 standards. COTS technology components allow configuring the M-Max HR 3U family to comply with a wide variety of airborne, marine and ground vehicle applications.

Delivering outstanding performance comparable to high-end desktop systems, it also features extended graphics capabilities, providing up to 6x HDMI outputs.

 

M-Max ATR CU

The M-Max ATR CU (M-Max ATR System) high-performance rugged industrial computer provides reliable operation in tough environments. The fully-ruggedized ATR-type aluminum chassis is fanless and uses natural convection and conduction cooling in accordance with MIL-STD-810 standards.

COTS technology components allow configuring the M-Max ATR family to comply with a wide variety of airborne, marine and ground vehicle applications.

Delivering outstanding performance comparable to high-end desktop systems, it also features extended graphics capabilities, providing up to 6x HDMI outputs.

 

M-Max SW208/AC

The M-Max SW208/AC is a ruggedized 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2+ Managed Switch providing reliable operation in tough environments including transportation (ground, rail, air and marine), agriculture, and mining and processing.

It accepts a wide power supply voltage input, and is tested and guaranteed over temperature range of −40 to +75°C. Its rugged enclosure is designed according to VITA75 footprint. The SW208/AC has eight 10/100/1000 Mbps copper twisted pair ports.

Support for control and management is through web interface, and host processor access through a Command Line Interface (CLI).

 

M-Max 400 TBT

The M-Max 400 TBT is a high performance rugged computer for mission-critical applications. It is based on the ultra-low power Intel Dual Core i7-6600U CPUs. The system is built with a dual 115V AC electrical power system with a wide input voltage range from 90V AC to 264V AC. It is resistant to high voltages, spikes, and surges.

Three SBCs and an embedded switch are encased into an ATR-type enclosure. Its conductively cooled, sealed aluminum chassis incorporates protection from water and dust ingress. Power and system I/O signals are brought out through lightweight, high-density MIL-DTL-38999 connectors.

 

M-Max PD2 LP

The M-Max PD2 LP (M-Max PD 2 System) is a rugged industrial computer with an extremely low power consumption level (4W). The ruggedized aluminum chassis is fanless and utilizes passive cooling.

The sealed enclosure is designed specifically for PC/104 form factor boards. Providing shock and vibration protection, the M-Max PD2 LP can operate under extreme temperatures from −40 to +70 °C, dust and humidity. It is equipped with an 800 MHz Quad Core ARM CPU and also features 2D and 3D graphics capabilities via VGA interface. Data storage options include industrial grade SSDs.

 

M-Max SW21X/PS

M-Max SW21X/PS is a ruggedized 12/14/16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2+ Managed Switch providing reliable operation in tough environments including transportation (ground, rail, air and marine), agriculture, and mining and processing.

It accepts a wide power supply voltage input, and is tested and guaranteed over temperature range of −40 to +75°C. Its rugged enclosure is designed according to VITA75 footprint. Extended salty fog protection is also available upon request. The rugged switch complies with MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-704F.

The M-Max SW21X/PS has up to sixteen 10/100/1000 Mbps copper twisted pair ports. Support for control and management is through web interface, and host processor access through a Command Line Interface (CLI). The optional embedded power supply is designed to meet MIL-STD-461F specifications.

 

M-Max 700 PR/APR

The M-Max 700 PR/APR is a compact high-performance rugged computer. It is designed to operate as part of a helicopter equipment distributed control system.
An internal heating and temperature control system allows the computer to operate in extremely harsh environments in a wide temperature range.

The M-Max 700 PR/APR features a vast amount of I/O interfaces (168) including CAN, Fast Ethernet and ARINC which is unsurpassed in this compact enclosure.
The computer has no moving parts and utilizes a passive cooling system. Along with an independent internal elements damping system it ensures the highest level of reliability.

 

M-Max SW216

M-Max SW216 is a ruggedized 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2+ Managed Switch providing reliable operation in tough environments including transportation (ground, rail, air and marine), agriculture, and mining and processing.

It accepts a wide power supply voltage input, and is tested and guaranteed over temperature range of −40 to +75°C. Its rugged enclosure is designed according to the VITA75 footprint.

The SW216 has sixteen 10/100/1000 Mbps copper twisted pair ports. Support for control and management is through web interface, and host processor access through a Command Line Interface (CLI).

 

M-Max 810 EP2/MS3

The M-Max 810 EP2/MS3 high-performance rugged industrial computer provides reliable operation in tough environments.

The fully-ruggedized ATR-type aluminum chassis is fanless and uses natural convection and conduction cooling in accordance with MIL-STD-810 standards. COTS technology components allow configuring the M-Max 810 family to comply with a wide variety of airborne, marine and ground vehicle applications.

Delivering excellent performance comparable to high-end desktop systems, it also features excellent 2D and 3D graphics capabilities as well as hardware video decoding.

 

M-Max VI EP4

Rugged high performance computer for tough environments. Built with Quad Core i7 CPU and in compliance with MIL-STD-810G and airborne MIL-STD-704F, the M-Max VI EP4 (M-Max VI System) can be mounted on different vehicle types. The lightweight compact sealed case designed according to the VITA 75 footprint with patented fanless heat dissipation, resists contamination and humidity.

Providing shock and vibration protection, the M-Max VI EP4 can operate under extreme temperatures (-40 to +65 °C) while delivering computing power is in the high-end desktop class.

 

M-Max VI PR7

Rugged industrial computer with data acquisition features for tough environments. The M-Max VI PR7 (M-Max VI System) enclosure is designed according to the VITA 75 footprint and can be mounted on different vehicle types.

Lightweight compact sealed case with patented fanless heat dissipation resists contamination and humidity. Providing shock and vibration protection, the M-Max VI PR7 can operate under extreme temperatures (-40 to +65 °C).

The embedded power supply complies with MIL-STD-704F specification. Standard configuration includes 16 DIO lines. Optionally includes sixteen 16-bit analog inputs, four 16-bit analog outputs and six additional digital I/O lines.

 

M-Max 400 RC

M-Max 400 RC is a highly reliable compact rugged computer for building all-electric interlocking distributed systems. The system is designed for converting CAN-interface control signals (twisted pair or single-mode fiber) into relay control signals of railroad automation systems.

The M-Max 400 RC uses ‘2 out of 2’ architecture for higher reliability of control signals. Two autonomous identical computers inside the M-Max 400 RC are connected by internal interfaces. External relays are connected to control outputs in a way to get an AND circuit in signal control.

Each computer has an independent power input and an internal uninterruptible power supply (UPS) based on ultracapacitors, ensuring up to 40 seconds of operation with the input power cut off. Depending on configuration the system allows to maintain 12 or 24 relays.

 

M-Max 720 PR7

The M-Max 720 PR7 is a high performance battery powered rugged computer system for mission-critical applications. The system is designed to operate in extremely harsh environments and is equipped with: GPS module, 900 MHz Radio modem, 48x Isolated Digital I/O interfaces, four functional LEDs, expanded set of RS-232/485, USB 2.0, VGA and Gigabit Ethernet ports.

The computer is based on the ultra-low power 1.46GHz Intel Atom Dual Core E3826 CPU. The system is designed to operate as a standalone computer or together with the M-Max B00 external Rugged Battery unit.

The system is built with a 24/28V DC electrical power system with a wide input voltage range from 12V DC to 30V DC. It is resistant to high voltages, spikes, and surges.

The system’s LiFePO4-batteries based UPS provides 10 hours of backup power and supports an online connection to the optional M-Max 800 external Rugged Battery unit. The system provides a smooth switch from the internal to the external battery and back when the power is not available. One external battery unit provides additional 10 hours of operation for the system.

 

M-Max SW208

M-Max SW208 is a ruggedized 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2+ Managed Switch providing reliable operation in tough environments including transportation (ground, rail, air and marine), agriculture, and mining and processing.

It accepts a wide power supply voltage input, and is tested and guaranteed over temperature range of −40 to +75°C. Its rugged enclosure is designed according to VITA75 footprint. The SW208 has eight 10/100/1000 Mbps copper twisted pair ports. Support for control and management is through web interface, and host processor access through a Command Line Interface (CLI).

 

M-Max ATR-chassis

The M-Max ATR-compliant chassis is a fully sealed rugged enclosure with passive cooling, providing extreme physical protection for high performance systems. The machine-worked aluminum chassis is especially designed for the most challenging environments.

The ATR-compliant enclosure excels in critical applications needing to operate under extreme temperatures, dust and humidity. Providing excellent shock and vibration protection, the completely fanless chassis uses natural convection and conduction cooling. Typical systems housed in this ATR-compliant enclosure deliver IP66 dust and moisture protection, withstand shocks up to 40g and vibration up to 2.5g.

The fully sealed enclosure houses up to 8 PC/104 or similar-sized boards. The configurable front panel can be outfitted with variety of customer-defined connectors.

 

M-Max ATR 12 EP4

M-Max ATR 12 EP4 is a rugged industrial computer with the highest performance currently available for systems with passive cooling. It is designed to provide reliable operation in harsh environments.

The fully-ruggedized ATR-type aluminum chassis is fanless and utilizes natural convection and conduction cooling in accordance with MIL-STD-810 standards. The sealed enclosure of the ATR-system is designed specifically for PC/104 form-factor boards.

Providing shock and vibration protection, the M-Max ATR 12 EP4 can operate under extreme temperatures (-40 to +55 °C), dust and humidity. Delivering excellent performance due to the Intel Core i7 CPU (2.1-3.0 GHz), it also features excellent 2D and 3D graphics capabilities via VGA and HDMI interfaces. Data storage options include vibration proof industrial SSDs with RAID functionality (software or hardware option).

 

M-Max 820 EP/USO

M-Max 820 EP4/USO consists of two rugged industrial computers with the highest performance currently available for systems with passive cooling. It is designed to provide reliable operation using ‘2 out of 2’ or redundant architectures in harsh environments for critical applications. The fully-ruggedized rackmount aluminum chassis is fanless and utilizes natural convection and conduction cooling in accordance with MIL-STD-810 specifications.

Providing shock and vibration protection, the M-Max 820 EP4/USO can operate under extreme temperatures (-40 to +55 °C), dust and humidity. Delivering excellent performance due to Intel Core i7 CPUs (2.1-3.0 GHz), it also features excellent 2D and 3D graphics capabilities via VGA interface. Data storage options include vibration proof industrial SSDs with RAID functionality. The computer is used as a part of a safety system at railroad and operate as an optical time-domain reflectometer.

 

M-Max 700 PR/TTI

M-Max 700 PR/TTI — This pair of computers is designed for use in a vehicle’s data acquisition system. The mobile unit is installed in a vehicle and the land-based unit is given stationary installation. The system has a video capture CVBS, CAN interface, an expanded set of RS-232/422/485 ports, and digital I/O. Each unit has a built in supercapacitor based UPS. The units are built to operate in extremely harsh environments.

 

M-Max 400/USO

A  fail-safe computer for on-board and off-the-shelf applications.

M-Max 400 ST/USO — This computer is designed for on-board and off-the-shelf applications to process fail-safe signaling information based on ‘2 out of 2’ architecture. The M-Max 400/USO is in full compliance with CENELEC SIL4 specifications. It is designed for use on stationary objects of the railway infrastructure at temperatures from −40 to +60 °C.

It also has high resistance to vibration and shock loads. To achieve a high level of reliability, the design combines two independent CPUs and solid state drives in one sealed case. Each internal unit has Fast Ethernet, three opto-isolated serial ports (RS-232/422/485), and a two-channel galvanically isolated CAN interface. Reliability is further enhanced by two ultra-capacitor based UPSs which provide the system with 70 seconds of backup power.

 

M-Max 800 EP2/TRN-02

M-Max 800 EP2/TRN-02 is a high-performance rugged industrial computer for demanding and critical applications requiring performance comparable to high-end desktop systems. The system is IP65 rated and can withstand shocks of up to 40g and vibration of up to 6g. The M-Max 800 EP2/TRN-02 is configured with Intel Core i7 12.8 GHz CPU and Intel HD 4000 video, with hardware video decoding.
This compact unit fits in a small space and features operation at an extended temperature range of −40 to +65 °C without any fans or active cooling.

It uses MicroMax patented thermal technology to dissipate heat from internal circuit boards. The M-Max 800 EP2/TRN-02 has 5 LAN Gigabit Ethernet, 1 RS-232 and 3 USB 2.0 ports. Data storage options include vibration proof industrial SSDs with RAID functionality (software or hardware option). No competitive units in the high-performance ruggedized computing market offer these features.

M-Max 800 PR for use in shipboard navigational systems
The M-Max 800 PR/TRN-04 is used in shipboard navigational systems. Careful engineering allowed MicroMax to reduce cost when adapting the M-Max 800 line to produce this model for navigational applications.

The main difference lies in its connector set. This model like the others utilizes MicroMax’s patented technology to efficiently dissipate heat from its computer boards.

 

M-Max 800 EP1

M-Max 800 EP1 is a rugged high performance computer for tough environments. Sealed case with patented fanless heat dissipation resists contamination and humidity. The system is IP65 rated and configured with Intel Core i7 (up to 2.9 GHz) CPU. Computing power in the high-performance desktop class.
All M-Max 810 series computers are built with a fully-ruggedized ATR-type chassis, designed to use natural convection and conduction cooling in accordance with the arduous MIL-STD-810 standards.

Additionally, the 810 series utilizes MicroMax patented heat dissipating technology, enabling fanless reliable operation.

The M-Max 810 series integrates the latest performance-enhancing and power saving COTS technology. Use of a wide variety of COTS components enables these rugged computers to be configured to comply with the most stringent requirements of a wide variety of airborne, marine and ground vehicle applications.

 

M-Max 810 PR/MS3 high-performance rugged ATR system

The M-Max 810 PR/MS3 is a high-performance rugged industrial computer for demanding and critical applications requiring performance comparable to a high-end desktop system. This fanless computer is housed in a rugged aluminum enclosure with shock and vibration protection.

It is designed to excel at operating in harsh environments including extreme temperatures, dust, humidity and vibration. At a fraction of the size of desktop systems, an M-Max delivers comparable performance and has no competition in the high-performance ruggedized computing market.

This system delivers excellent performance and graphics capabilities. The Intel GMA 4500 integrated graphics controller provides perfect 2D and 3D capabilities as well as hardware video decoding. Data storage options include vibration proof industrial SSDs with RAID functionality. This rich set of features in one system allows the M-Max 810 PR to tackle the most demanding computing tasks.

 

M-Max 700/CR mk.6 CAN-Recorder fitted with IP67 rated connectors

The M-Max 700/CR mk.6 CAN-Recorder is designed to collect and record railway automation and remote control data received through a CAN interface. This unit is a part of Electronic Interlocking System.

Key Features:

• Number of CAN networks – 2
• Additional interface – USB
• Power – 9 to 40 V DC

 

M-Max 700/AR

The M-Max 700/AR is designed for installation on locomotives and other railway vehicles to record signals from a continuous Automatic Train Control (ATC) and Interlocking systems, directly from a sensor (inductive coil) mounted under a pilot of a locomotive, location-bounded by GPS.

The encoding of continuous ATC signals can have pulse-numeric modulation as well as frequency modulation and a phase-difference modulation. Along with the signal, the system automatically records all other harmonics within the operational band.

This unit works together with the Interlocking system with Tonal Rail Circuits Type 3 (420 to 780 Hz). The M-Max 700/AR records the location of any failure/malfunctions of ATC and Interlocking systems as well as enabling prevention of possible future failures by analyzing statistical information kept by the system.

Key Features:

• Number of recording channels – 1 (isolated)
• Continuous recording time – up to 100 hours
• Frequency – 0 to 1 kHz
• Positioning accuracy – 15 m (up to 300 km/h speed)
  Information retrieval – automatically to an external USB flash drive
  Power – 36 to 72 V DC (isolated)

 

M-Max 700/AR-15

The M-Max 700/AR-15 is designed for installation at railroad stations to record signals from a continuous Automatic Train Control (ATC) and Interlocking systems directly from generating equipment (oscillator). The encoding of continuous ATC signals can have a pulse-numeric modulation as well as a frequency modulation and a phase-difference modulation. This unit works together with the Interlocking system with Tonal Rail Circuits Type 3 (420 to 780 Hz). Along with the signal, the system automatically records all other harmonics within the operational band.

Key Features:

• Recording channels – 15 (galvanically isolated)
• Recording time – up to 48 hours
• Frequency – 0 to 1 kHz

 

M-Max 700/ARM mk.7

The M-Max 700/ARM mk.7 is another railroad bound system, designed to be a part of Operations Control System as a workstation for the railroad station master (ARM-DSP) and electrical engineer (ARM-SHN).

It provides visual control and diagnostics of equipment between stations as well as the ability to enter various control commands from a keyboard and/or manipulator.

Key Features:

• CAN interfaces – 2
• Ethernet interfaces – 1
• RS-232 – 4 (galvanically isolated)
• Power – 9 to 40 V DC

 

Gateway-CAN-MVB2

The Gateway-CAN-MVB2 decodes signals between continuous Automatic Train Control (ATC) systems with CAN interfaces or similar devices and onboard systems utilizing Multifunction Vehicle Bus (MVB).

This intelligent Gateway is designed to be used in onboard safety systems installed on locomotives, high speed trains such as Velaro, Desiro and others. The IP65 rated system, housed in the rugged aluminum enclosure with dual shock and vibration protection, can withstand shocks of up to 6g (60 ms) and vibration of up to 2g. The unit is fanless and operates from −40 to +70 °C.

Key Features:

• MVB interfaces – 2
• CAN interfaces – up to 4
• RS-232 – 2
• Power – 18 to 75 V DC (isolated)
• Fast transient / Surge, and immunity testing – EN 61000-4-4, ±4 kV, Criteria A
• Electrical fast transient and immunity testing – EN 61000-4-5, ±4 kV, Criteria A

 

Gateway-AIRBS-CLUB

The Gateway-AIRBS-CLUB is designed for installation on locomotives and other railroad vehicles. This device provides an intelligent link between CLUB-U/BLOK and the on-board segment of an ATC system (AIRBS, project ITARUS-ATC).

In addition to providing the link between systems, Gateway fulfills functional security requirements, performs initial processing of command packets from ATCS, and generates a stream of data for CLUB-U/BLOK which is then transmitted via CAN interface.

Key Features:

• Profibus channels – 2
• CAN interfaces – 2
• Power – 18 to 75 V DC (isolated)
• Fast transient / Surge, and immunity testing – EN 61000-4-4, ±4 kV, Criteria A
• Electrical fast transient and immunity testing – EN 61000-4-5, ±4 kV, Criteria A

The following are MicroMax products that were customized to satisfy specific end-user requirements. They demonstrate MicroMax’s experience and ability to develop similar specialized systems. We have a portfolio of previous designs that can be quickly and efficiently adapted to new uses, for example, with updated component elements. We welcome your inquiries about needs.

 

M-Max 700 Performance

The M-Max 700 Performance, a version of the standard model, has Intel LV Pentium M 738 [1.4 GHz] CPU and 256 DDR333 SDRAM and is IP51 rated.

The computer was designed to be integrated into an existing environment and is equipped with the following options:

• Additional 4 opto-isolated (up to 3 kV) RS-232 ports
• Customer specified connectors for a specialized keyboard, monitor and graphic manipulator
• Special connectors for the onboard power supply

 

M-Max 700 ST/GZR

The M-Max 700 ST/GZR is a rugged transport on-board computer. Evolved from an earlier version, it has been upgraded with:
Improved energy efficiency. Utilizes a low power AMD Geode LX 800 (500 MHz) and DDR333 SDRAM
Uninterruptible power supply employing capacitors for its energy storage
USB screw connectors were installed to match customer specification

MicroMax has also supplied a version of the M-Max 700 with a 12-channel GPS-receiver instead of a radio modem.

 

M-Max 700 ST/PLT

The IP54 rated M-Max 700 ST/PLT was designed for use as an on-board avionics computer. MicroMax modified the I/O subsystem and connectors and integrated two customer-supplied PCI boards.

The design update included:

• Integration of the two customer-supplied PCI boards
• Discrete channels I/O (32 input and 32 output channels for discrete commands, 20 input and 20 output channels for TTL-commands)
• Utilization of rugged PC-compatible connectors as well as military type connectors

 

M-Max 700 ST/IFT

The M-Max 700 ST/IFT system consists of two units — a system unit and a battery unit. The system unit is a standard M-Max 700 with military-type connectors on the front panel. MicroMax modified the I/O subsystem and connectors and integrated two customer supplied PCI boards, which involved extensive engineering work.

The UPS subsystem consists of an intelligent charging device which is housed in the system unit and two battery modules housed in the battery unit. The battery unit provides the system with 4 hours of backup power.

M-Max 700 ST/NRC

The M-Max 700 ST/NRC is a specialized computer designed for use in transport. It is equipped with a large number of isolated digital and analog input/output ports. The front panel is fitted with a display and controls defined by the customer.

M-Max 700 ST/TRN

The M-Max 700 ST/TRN is another design modification. This model is equipped with an Intel LV Pentium M 738 (1.4 GHz) processor and 1 GB RAM DDR333 SDRAM, as well as with a customer supplied PCI board.

Front and rear panels were redesigned to accomodate special connectors to ensure compliance with IP53 or IP64 (with protective plugs) ratings.

 

M-Max 600 ST/ELRN

M-Max 600 ST/ELRN was designed specifically for use in vehicles, to withstand high vibration, and was equipped with a double damping system. Additionally, the reliability of this model is guaranteed by utilizing high quality vibration-proof components.

The computer can withstand exposure to water, dirt and high pressure. All models are designed with upgrade capabilities based on mezzanine architecture and other M-Max proprietary design features.

Most M-Max computers are utilizing MicroMax’s patent-pending technology to dissipate excessive heat from computer boards and other electronic devices working at high vibration.

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