Description

The following design and configuration is purely an example of a potential solution. It is designed to showcase the level of performance and functionality we can integrate into a portable system and will hopefully serve to provide you with an idea of what we can produce.

Concept Overview: A High-Power Portable Workstation

This example configuration demonstrates a portable workstation designed for users who need desktop-level performance and expansion capabilities in a rugged, transportable format. The concept is built around a versatile Mini-ITX or uATX computing platform, capable of housing a processor with up to a 65W TDP.The design challenge for such a system is managing the power and thermal requirements of high-performance components within an enclosed space. This concept includes robust fan-based cooling and the integration of a full-sized 21″ FHD display and keyboard, effectively creating a complete, self-contained workstation that can be deployed anywhere with access to AC power.

Potential Applications & Deployment

A system with this level of performance is ideal for a wide range of field-based applications where standard rugged laptops or tablets lack the necessary power or expansion slots. Potential use cases include:

• On-site Data Analysis: Running complex simulations or processing large datasets directly at the source.
• Mobile Network & RF Analysis: Housing specialized PCIe test and measurement cards for field diagnostics.
• Portable Command & Control: Serving as a temporary, high-performance node for communications or surveillance.
• Field-Based Software Commissioning: Deploying and testing resource-intensive industrial or machine vision software on-site.

Key Features of This Example Configuration

• Desktop-Class Performance: Supports Mini-ITX or uATX motherboards, allowing for powerful CPUs with up to a 65W TDP.
• Hardware Expansion: Provides two PCIe / PCI expansion slots for integrating specialized, full-size function cards.
• All-in-One Design: Integrates a large 21” Full HD LCD and a built-in keyboard, creating a complete workstation.
• AC Powered: Designed to run directly from mains power for sustained, high-performance operation.
• Environmental Protection: The unit is designed to be dust and splash-proof when closed for safe transportation.

Example Solution Specifications

**The configuration detailed above is an example; we can customise any aspect of our Pelicase PC solutions to meet customers unique operational requirements.

Customisation, Performance and Reliability
Our Build to Order: Our Rugged, Portable Peli Case PCs never need resuscitation.

Customization: Built on the South Coast of England BVM’s industrial and embedded systems can be configured to any specification.
Performance: Our industrial and embedded systems are available with a wide range CPU’s ranging from Intel Celeron to the latest Intel Core i7 CPU’s.
Reliability: Built from the highest quality industrial components BVM’s industrial and embedded systems are designed to run 24/7 in the harshest of environments.

Ruggedized Portable Workstation Solutions with touchscreen interactivity…….

For customers requiring a robust PC that is ruggedized by design yet remains lightweight and portable, BVM offers a specialist design and manufacturing service to create your ideal ‘system in a case’. We understand that no two applications are the same. Our service is entirely tailored to your exact technical and environmental requirements, ensuring you get a solution that is fit for purpose, reliable, and built to last.

Why Choose a BVM Custom Solution?

Customers choose our bespoke solutions as a superior alternative to off-the-shelf rugged laptops or tablets. Our Peli Case PCs offer:

• Superior Protection: Provides better protection against impact and vibration, with custom IP ratings available to protect against dust and water ingress.
• Integrated Systems: A perfect solution for combining specialized instrumentation, computing hardware, and I/O into a single, cohesive, and portable package.
• Bespoke by Design: Where a standard rugged computer won’t meet the need, we deliver a custom-engineered solution with the exact HMI, performance, and connectivity you require.

Extensive Customisation Options

We can tailor almost any parameter to meet your project’s needs. Here is a selection of available options:

• Peli Case Enclosures: Utilise Peli’s wide range of case sizes to suit any footprint or equipment requirement.
• Processing Power: Integrate modern computing platforms, from low-power Intel Atom to high-performance desktop Intel Core i7 processors (up to 65W TDP).
• LCD & Touchscreens: Choose from display sizes ranging from 7.0” to 21” with either resistive or PCAP touch interactivity for your HMI.
• Connectivity: Integrate the latest in wireless technology, including LTE (4G/5G), Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
• Storage & Expansion: A variety of Solid State Drive (SSD) options and internal expansion slots (mPCI-E, M.2, PCI-Express) are available.
• Custom Electronics: We can integrate electronics provided by you or design and manufacture custom controller boards in-house.
• Bespoke Fascias & Cabling: Custom-milled internal and external fascias to provide the exact I/O and user interactivity you need, supported by custom internal cabling.
• Enhanced Security: Solutions can be made tamper-proof with locking mechanisms and a choice of handle grips.
• Long-Term Availability: We focus on product reliability and ensure lifetime availability for your system, often exceeding 5 years.

Our Collaborative Design Process

Our service is geared towards creating production-ready solutions. While we cannot cater for ‘one-off’ projects, we provide a structured, collaborative process for our partners:

1. Requirement Specification: The process begins with you providing a specification of your needs.
2. Technical & Commercial Discussion: We work with you to refine the design and scope.
3. Prototyping: A prototype is developed for your testing, evaluation, and final sign-off.
4. Production: Following approval, we move to the full production of your units.

Let’s Build Your Solution

To get the exact system you want, talk to our expert team today. We are always happy to provide help and advice for your next project.

To get the exact system you want, simply talk to us via our quick contact form, email us on info@bvmltd.co.uk or call us +44(0) 1489 780 144.
We’d be more than happy to provide further help & advice where needed.