Signage systems support Intel s Open Pluggable Specification
Post on: 2011-08-26 By: admin
Intel announced its Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) in October of last year in an attempt to address digital signage market fragmentation and simplify installation, usage, maintenance, and upgrades. OPS defines a standardized module and related interconnections to insure compatibility and ease of integration between digital signage components from multiple vendors, Intel said at the time.Two views of the OPS860 module(Click on either to enlarge) As shown below, the standard specifies an off-the-shelf 80-pin JAE Electronics TX24/TX25 blind mate plug and receptacle connector system to interface the pluggable module and the display. The pluggable module itself consists of a printed circuit computing board that measures 6.5 x 4.5 inches (about the same size as an EPIC board). This is housed in a protective wrapper chassis and mounting frame, which expands the dimensions to 7.1 x 4.6 x 1.2 inches. Intel's Open Pluggable Specification block diagram According to Axiomtek, OPS lowered development costs and eases deployment, maintenance, and upgrading of digital signage systems. Additionally, says Axiomtek, Having the ability to simply slot-in and out the unique pluggable engine box makes daily hassle easier and faster for users. OPS860 and OFP320 The OPS860 and display-equipped OFP320 are the first OPS-compliant digital signage systems to offer a 2.1GHz Intel Core i7 processor from the latest Sandy Bridge 2nd Generation line, claims Axiomtek. The processor's AMT 7.0 capabilities are supported for remote management, says the company.OPS860 port detail(Click to enlarge) The systems use Intel's rPGA socket, enabling swapping the i7 out for PGA sku including QC/DC (i7i5), says Axiomtek. Both systems also supply Intel's Sandy Bridge-aligned QM67 chipset.Both computers support up to 4GB DDR3 memory, and supply a 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drive (HDD) bay. Standard I/O is also similar, with a gigabit Ethernet port, dual USB 2.0 ports, a VGA ports, and two audio ports, says Axiomtek. OFP320 signage PC The OPS860 module adds additional connections available via the OPS JAE interconnector, including a single port each for USB 2.0, RS232, DVI, and DisplayPort, says the company. It also provides a single PCI Express (PCIe) Mini slot, ready to accept an optional Wi-Fi radio, according to Axiomtek.Meanwhile, the OFP320 takes the OPS860 and houses it inside a 31.5-inch display, said to feature 1920 x 1080 resolution and 2500:1 contrast. VESA FPMPMI compliant flat panel suspension mounting is available, according to Axiomtek.Features and specifications listed for the OPS860 module include:Processor -- rPGA socket supporting 2.1GHz Intel Core i7 (Sandy Bridge); Intel QM67 chipsetMemory -- up to 4GB DDR3 via single SODIMMStorage -- 2.5-inch SATA HDD bayExpansion -- PCIe Mini slotWireless -- optional 802.11b/g (via PCIe)Networking -- gigabit Ethernet portStandard I/O:2 x USB 2.0VGAAudio line-in, mic-inOPS JAE connector I/O:USB 2.0RS232DVIDisplayPortOther features -- power/HDD LEDs, watchdog timerOperating temperature -- 32 to 140 deg. F (0 to 54 deg. C) with 0.7m/s airflow (OPS requirement)Dimensions -- 7.1 x 4.7 x 1.2 inches (180 x 120 x 30mm) Features and specifications listed for the OFP320 all-in-one display PC include:Processor -- rPGA socket supporting 2.1GHz Intel Core i7 (Sandy Bridge); Intel QM67 chipsetMemory -- up to 4GB DDR3 via single SODIMMStorage -- 2.5-inch SATA HDD bayExpansion -- 2 x PCIe Mini slotDisplay -- 31.5-inch TFT LCD (1920 x 1080); 2500:1 contrastNetworking -- gigabit Ethernet portOther I/O:2 x USB 2.0VGAAudio line-in, mic-inOther features -- watchdog timerPower -- 450W, 100~240VACOperating temperature -- 32 to 104 deg. F (0 to 40 deg. C)Dimensions -- 30.74 x 18.54 x 4.64 inches (781 x 471 x 118mm) Initially, it appeared that OPS supported only Windows Embedded Standard, but in June of this year NEC announced an SB-02SC OPS computing module (pictured at right) that also supports Linux.(Axiomtek did not release operating system support info on its newsignage systems.) Further informationAxiomteks 31.5-inch OFP320 signage PC and OPS860 module will be available at the end of September. No pricing or operating system details were available. More information may be found on Axiomtek's OPS860 and OFP320 web-pages, respectively.Related Stories:Signage module uses dual-core AMD processorIntel spins Windows-based digital signage platformSignage PC has 31-inch display, optional touchscreen42-inch signage PC is moisture-resistant
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