Cincoze DX-1200 fanless Alder Lake-S embedded computer targets machine vision, industrial automation

Cincoze DX-1200 is a fanless embedded computer powered by a choice of 12th gen Intel Core (Alder Lake-S) Celeron up to Core i9 CPUs whose mainboard is housed in a rugged and compact chassis designed for industrial edge AI and machine vision applications.

The DX-1200 supports up to 64GB of 4800MHz DDR5 memory with ECC, and the Intel Xe architecture of the UHD 770 graphics chip is said to deliver image classification inference performance that is 2.8 times the speed of the Comet Lake-S platform. The embedded computer also offers a wide range of I/Os and as well expansion capabilities for up to four 10GbE, DIO, and COM ports, and M.2 and mPCIe sockets for WiFi, GNSS, 4G, and Bluetooth connectivity.

Cincoze DX-1200 specifications:

Alder Lake-S SoC (one or the other)
- Intel Core i9-12900E 16 cores up to 5 GHz with Intel UHD Graphics 770; TDP: 65W
- Intel Core i7-12700E 12 cores up to 4.8 GHz with Intel UHD Graphics 770; TDP: 65W
- Intel Core i5-12500E 6 cores up to 4.5 GHz with Intel UHD Graphics 770; TDP: 65W
- Intel Core i3-12100E 4 cores up to 4.2 GHz with Intel UHD Graphics 730; TDP: 60W
- Intel Core i9-12900TE 16 cores up to 4.8 GHz with Intel UHD Graphics 770; TDP: 35W
- Intel Core i7-12700TE 12 cores up to 4.7 GHz with Intel UHD Graphics 770; TDP: 35W
- Intel Core i5-12500TE 6 cores up to 4.3 GHz with Intel UHD Graphics 770; TDP: 35W
- Intel Core i3-12100TE 4 cores up to 4.0 GHz with Intel UHD Graphics 730; TDP: 35W
- Intel Pentium G7400E 2 cores up to 3.6 GHz with Intel UHD Graphics 710; TDP: 46W
- Intel Pentium G7400TE 2 cores up to 3.0 GHz with Intel UHD Graphics 710; TDP: 35W
- Intel Celeron G6900E 2 cores up to 3.0 GHz with Intel UHD Graphics 710; TDP: 46W
- Intel Celeron G6900TE 2 cores up to 2.4 GHz with Intel UHD Graphics 710; TDP: 35W
Chipset – Intel R680E Chipset
System Memory – 2x DDR5 4800 MHz SO-DIMM socket with support for up to 64GB RAM, un-buffered and ECC Type
Storage
- 2x 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD bay (SATA 3.0)
- 2x mSATA sockets (SATA 3.0, shared with mini PCIe socket)
- Support for RAID 0/1/5/10
Video Output
- HDMI connector up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz
- DisplayPort connector up to 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (in theory), tested up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz
- DVI connector up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- VGA up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz, or DVI-D
- Supports up to four independent displays
Audio
- Realtek ALC888, High Definition Audio
- 1x Line-out via 3.5mm jack
- 1x Mic-in via 3.5mm jack
Networking
- 2x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports with Wake on LAN and PXE support using Intel I219 (GbE1) and Intel I210 (GbE2) controllers
- Optional 10GbE via CMI interfaces (See Expansion section)
- Optional WiFi and cellular connectivity via M.2 and mini PCIe sockets
USB
- 4x 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2, Type A
- 4x 5Gbps USB 3.2 Gen1, Type A
Serial – 4x RS-232/422/485 DB9 connectors with auto flow control (supports 5V/12V)
Expansion
- 2x Full-size Mini-PCIe Socket
- 1x M.2 Key E Type 2230 Socket, Support Intel CNVi Module
- SIM Socket
- 2x High-Speed CMI (Combined Multiple I/O) interfaces for optional CMI module expansion
- 1x Low-Speed CMI interface for optional CMI module expansion
- 1x CFM (Control Function Module) IGN Interface for optional CFM-IGN module expansion
Misc
- 4-pin Terminal Block for external fan
- Clear CMOS switch
- Reset button
- Supports 0.2sec Instant Reboot Technology
- Watchdog Timer
- CMOS battery backup – SuperCap Integrated for CMOS battery maintenance-free operation
Power Supply
- Input – 9 – 48V DC via 3-pin terminal block
- 2-pin terminal block for remote power On/Off
- ATX Power button, AT/ATX mode switch
- Reverse power input protection, over-voltage protection, over-current protection
Dimensions – 242 x 173 x 75 mm (extruded aluminum with heavy-duty metal)
Weight- 3.05 kg
MTBF – 394,488 Hours – Database: Telcordia SR-332 Issue3, Method 1, Case 3
Temperature Range
- Operating
  - 35W TDP Processor: -40°C to 70°C
  - 65W TDP Processor: -40°C to 50°C with external fan kit)
  - With extended temperature peripherals, ambient with airflow
  - According to IEC60068-2-1, IEC60068-2-2, IEC60068-2-14
- Storage – -40°C to 85°C
Relative Humidity – 95% RH @ 70°C (Non-condensing)
Shock – MIL-STD-810G (Pending)
Vibration – MIL-STD-810G (Pending)
EMC
- CE, UKCA, FCC, ICES-003 Class A
- EN 50155 (EN 50121-3-2 Only)
- E-Mark
Safety – UL, cUL, CB, IEC/EN 62368-1 (Pending)
Fire Protection – EN 45545-2

Cincoze offers wall, DIN Rail, VESA, and side mount options for the fanless Alder Lake-S embedded system, and offers support for Windows 10 by default, while Linux support is upon request. Some of the CMI and mini PCIe expansion modules can be found in the table below with Gigabit or 10GbE modules with RJ45 or M12 connectors, a DIO module with a terminal block, and RS232 only or RS232/RS422/RS485 modules with DB9 connectors.

Cincoze DX-1200 fanless Alder Lake-S embedded computer appears to be available now with pricing depending on the selected configuration. More details may be found on the product page and press release. Some other Alder Lake-S industrial embedded systems we’ve covered in the recent past include the AAEON EPIC-ADS7-PUC and Onlogic Karbon-800 series.

Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft)

Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.