Fanless Industrial PC With 9–30 V DC Input for Retrofit Control Cabinets | MPC-2025
Fanless Industrial PC With 9–30 V DC Input for Retrofit Control Cabinets | MPC-2025
Control-cabinet retrofits often fail late when the computer is selected before the DC supply, interfaces and mounting drawing are reviewed together. MPC-2025 uses an Intel Haswell i5-4200U processor with 4 GB memory expandable to 16 GB. It accepts 9–30 V DC input through a 2-pin Phoenix connector, giving the buyer a defined power-input item to include in the retrofit plan.
MPC-2025 is a strong candidate when its fanless design, DC-input range, I/O, storage and mounting fit the proposed cabinet. The model should be evaluated against the actual supply, device inventory and software conditions; a retrofit does not automatically preserve an existing machine's protocol, driver or application behavior.
MPC-2025 Configuration at a Glance
| Design item | Confirmed configuration | Why it belongs in the review |
|---|---|---|
| Compute | Intel Haswell i5-4200U processor with 4 GB memory expandable to 16 GB | Defines the listed compute and memory scope. |
| Enclosure | Fanless design | Keeps enclosure and cabinet-planning needs visible. |
| Serial interfaces | Four RS232 ports and four RS485 ports | Supports a port-by-port inventory for existing equipment. |
| Additional I/O | Four USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, VGA, HDMI, microphone input, line output, and two Gigabit LAN ports | Provides the stated connection set for review. |
| Storage and expansion | mSATA and 2.5-inch SATA storage support; one half-size Mini-PCIe slot, one full-size Mini-PCIe slot, GPIO, and a 3G/4G SIM card slot | Adds local-storage and listed hardware-expansion choices. |
| Placement | 243 × 144 × 66 mm chassis with desktop or wall mounting | Creates an envelope for the cabinet drawing. |
MPC-2025 supports Windows 7 and above operating-system support. The buyer should provide the exact application and operating-system requirement for a software-fit review.
Put DC Input at the Start of the Retrofit
The 9–30 V DC input through a 2-pin Phoenix connector is a useful selection anchor because it asks the right question early: what DC supply is actually available at the intended location? Confirm voltage, wiring route, space around the connector and project-specific electrical conditions before committing the cabinet layout.
The fanless design matters in the same physical review. A compact computer can be planned around the available enclosure space, accessible interfaces and service approach. The 243 × 144 × 66 mm chassis with desktop or wall mounting gives a team a defined form factor to place on a drawing rather than leaving mounting as a late-stage assumption.
Map the Existing Equipment Before Choosing Ports
Retrofit projects frequently combine serial devices, displays, USB peripherals and separate network connections. MPC-2025 has four RS232 ports and four RS485 ports, so the serial-device list should be explicit. It also includes four USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, VGA, HDMI, microphone input, line output, and two Gigabit LAN ports.
Make a simple port map: device name, required interface, protocol or driver information, physical location and any service-access need. This supports a productive review without suggesting that a physical port automatically proves machine, PLC, fieldbus or application compatibility.
Bring Storage and Expansion Into Scope
MPC-2025 supports mSATA and 2.5-inch SATA storage. It also provides one half-size Mini-PCIe slot, one full-size Mini-PCIe slot, GPIO, and a 3G/4G SIM card slot. These are practical items to list when the retrofit needs local storage or evaluates a project-specific hardware requirement.
The best result is a single requirements package: available DC power, cabinet envelope, existing devices, expected software, storage expectation, mounting preference and documentation needs. If the needed interface, power condition, enclosure, mounting or software scope changes, ask Univitech to review a tailored configuration or solution instead of forcing an unsuitable standard path.
What to Send for Retrofit Review
Share cabinet drawings or photos, available DC supply, existing equipment interfaces, protocol and driver information, software or operating-system needs, storage expectation, mounting preference, quantity, destination and documentation requirements. This gives the technical discussion the information needed to assess the hardware fit.
FAQ
What DC input does MPC-2025 use?
MPC-2025 uses 9–30 V DC input through a 2-pin Phoenix connector. Confirm the proposed supply and project wiring conditions before ordering.
Does MPC-2025 provide RS232 and RS485 ports?
Yes. It has four RS232 ports and four RS485 ports. Protocol, driver and equipment fit still need review for the project.
Request a Retrofit Power Review
Send the DC-supply details, cabinet drawing, existing interface list, software requirement, storage needs, mounting preference, quantity and destination. If the requirement changes the expected configuration, request a tailored-configuration discussion so the team can review the option.