Description
The APLEX AEx Series consists of robust, fully sealed, explosion-proof industrial panel PCs designed specifically for hazardous environments where safety is paramount. Certified for global hazardous location standards including ATEX/IECEx Zone 2/22 and Class I, Division 2 (C1D2), the AEx Series is ideal for oil and gas, chemical processing, flour milling, mining, and offshore marine operations.
Constructed with premium SUS316 or SUS316L stainless steel enclosures and protected by complete IP66/IP69K sealing with rugged M12 connectors, these fanless computers withstand extreme washdown pressures, corrosive environments, and explosive gases. The series offers a versatile selection of performance tiers—ranging from the energy-efficient Intel Celeron N2930 up to the high-performance Intel Core Ultra platform with advanced Audio/Video over IP (AVoIP) capabilities—ensuring reliable computing power for critical field operations.
Wide range power input (9V~36V DC)
Sunlight readability, up to 1000 nits brightness with AR/AG/Anti-UV glass
Operation with a wide temperature range (-20℃~60℃)
KeyFeatures
- Hazardous Area Certifications: Certified for ATEX / IECEx Zone 2 and Zone 22, plus Class I, Division 2 Groups A-D, ensuring safe operation in explosive gas and dust environments.
- Corrosion-Resistant Enclosure: Constructed from rugged SUS316/SUS316L stainless steel to withstand rust, saltwater corrosion, and harsh cleaning chemicals.
- IP66/IP69K Protection: Fully sealed, fanless design with M12 waterproof connectors for reliable operation in wet, dusty, and high-pressure environments.
- Sunlight Readable Displays: Available in 15”, 15.6”, 19”, and 21.5” sizes with PCAP multi-touch. Optional high-brightness models support clear outdoor visibility.
- AVoIP Long-Distance Connectivity (AEx-9E Series): Supports PoE and Audio/Video over IP, transmitting HD display, power, and USB signals up to 100m via a single RJ45 cable.
- Industrial Temperature Resistance: Operates reliably from -20°C to 60°C for use across a wide range of climates.
Specification
| Feature / Spec | AEx-8 Series | AEx-9 Series | AEx-9E Series |
| Target Application | Cost-effective, power-efficient Zone 2 monitoring | High-performance, multi-tasking Zone 2 processing | Advanced, high-compute AI & AVoIP applications |
| Processor Options | Onboard Intel Celeron N2930 (Quad-Core, 1.83 GHz) | Onboard 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6300U / i3-6100U | Intel Core Ultra 5 / Ultra 7 processors |
| System Memory | Onboard DDR3L SDRAM, up to 8GB | Onboard DDR3L SDRAM, up to 16GB | High-speed DDR5 memory options |
| Available Display Sizes | 15″, 15.6″, 19″, 21.5″ | 15″, 15.6″, 19″, 21.5″ | 15″, 15.6″, 19″, 21.5″ |
| Touch Screen Type | Projected Capacitive Multi-Touch (90% light trans.) | Projected Capacitive Multi-Touch (90% light trans.) | Projective Capacitive with 9H anti-scratch glass |
| Enclosure Material | SUS316 Stainless Steel | SUS316 Stainless Steel | SUS316L Stainless Steel |
| Ingress Protection (IP) | Full IP66 | Full IP66 | Full IP66 / IP69K |
| I/O Connections | M12 Waterproof Connectors (USB, LAN, COM, DC-Input) | M12 Waterproof Connectors (USB, LAN, COM, DC-Input) | M12 Waterproof Connectors + AVoIP (via PoE / single RJ45) |
| Storage Options | 1 x 2.5” SATA HDD/SSD bay, 1 x mSATA | 1 x 2.5” SATA HDD/SSD bay, 1 x mSATA | High-performance NVMe M.2 SSD slots |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 60°C | -20°C to 60°C | -20°C to 60°C |
| Power Input | DC 9~36V wide-range input | DC 9~36V wide-range input | DC 9~36V / PoE support |
| Certifications | CE/FCC Class A, ATEX/IECEx Zone 2/22, C1D2 | CE/FCC Class A, ATEX/IECEx Zone 2/22, C1D2 |
CE/FCC Class A, ATEX/IECEx Zone 2/22, C1D2/C2D2/C3 |
Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for guidance purposes only. For complete and detailed specifications, including images, all configurations and certifications, please contact us to request the official product datasheets.
Ordering Information
| MODEL | SPEC | DATASHEET |
| AEX-915APH | 15″ XGA Fanless PC with Intel 6th Core i Processor, High brightness, 1 x SO-DIMM DDR4 slots, Projected Capacitive touch, DC 9~36V power input, SS316 | AEx-915AP(H)_V1.3.pdf |
| AEX-815PH | 15″ XGA Fanless PC with Intel N2930 Processor, High brightness, 4GB DDR3L RAM, Projected Capacitive touch, DC 9~36V power input, SS316 | AEx-815P(H)_V1.3.pdf |
| AEX-915AP | 15″ XGA Fanless PC with Intel 6th Core i Processor, 1 x SO-DIMM DDR4 slots, Projected Capacitive touch, DC 9~36V power input, SS316 | AEx-915AP(H)_V1.3.pdf |
| AEX-815P | 15″ XGA Fanless PC with Intel N2930 Processor, 4GB DDR3L RAM, Projected Capacitive touch, DC 9~36V power input, SS316 | AEx-815P(H)_V1.3.pdf |
| AEx-P526-01 | 15″ XGA IP65 Intel Atom D2550 1.8G CPU fan less panel PC, 2GB DDR3 memory, 32G SSD, resistive touch, DC 11~32V power input, 316 stainless steel enclosure | AEx-P526_V1.1.pdf |
| AEX-916AP | 15.6″ Full HD Fanless PC with Intel 6th Core i Processor, 1 x SO-DIMM DDR4 slots, Projected Capacitive touch, DC 9~36V power input, SS316 | AEx-916AP_V1.3.pdf |
| AEX–816P | 15.6″ XGA Fanless PC with Intel N2930 Processor, 4GB DDR3L RAM, Projected Capacitive touch, DC 9~36V power input, SS316 | AEx-816P_V1.3.pdf |
| AEX-919APH | 19″ SXGA Fanless PC with Intel 6th Core i Processor, High brightness, 1 x SO-DIMM DDR4 slots, Projected Capacitive touch, DC 9~36V power input, SS316 | AEx-919AP(H)_V1.3.pdf |
| AEX-819PH | AEX-819PH 19″ XGA Fanless PC with Intel N2930 Processor, High brightness, 4GB DDR3L RAM, Projected Capacitive touch, DC 9~36V power input, SS316 | AEx-819P(H)_V1.3.pdf |
| AEX-819P | APLEX AEx-819P ATEX Certified 19” N2930 IP66 Stainless Steel Panel PC | AEx-819P |
| AEX-919AP | 19″ SXGA Fanless PC with Intel 6th Core i Processor, 1 x SO-DIMM DDR4 slots, Projected Capacitive touch, DC 9~36V power input, SS316 | AEx-919AP(H)_V1.3.pdf |
| AEX-921AP | 21.5″ FHD Fanless PC with Intel 6th Core i Processor, 1 x SO-DIMM DDR4 slots, Projected Capacitive touch, DC 9~36V power input, SS316 | AEx-921AP_V1.3.pdf |
| AEX-821P | 19″ XGA Fanless PC with Intel N2930 Processor, 4GB DDR3L RAM, Projected Capacitive touch, DC 9~36V power input, SS316 | AEx-821P_V1.3.pdf |
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