Compact Fanless Edge System for Visual Automation

[Ahmet Ö.]

## Compact Fanless Edge System for Visual Automation

Impulse Embedded has developed a fanless, compact embedded computer platform for machine vision, industrial automation, and edge AI applications.

The POC-915 model offers an ideal solution for visually intensive and automation-focused environments with its ultra-compact and fanless design for uninterrupted industrial operations.

### Edge Computing and Its Importance in Industry
Industrial automation, machine vision, and smart infrastructures increasingly require edge computing platforms that offer features such as processing power, low maintenance requirements, and robust mechanical construction. For distributed installations like control panels, roadside equipment, and rail systems, a fanless design and compact size ensure long-term use and predictable thermal performance.

### POC-915 Features

• CPU, GPU, and integrated AI acceleration with AMD Ryzen PRO 8640U processor
• Fanless, compact chassis suitable for DIN rail mounting
• High durability by reducing the risk of dust and mechanical wear
• Ability to run visual inference, data pre-processing, and automation logic locally without cloud dependency
• Support for high-speed local NVMe storage
• Multi-port network connectivity and PoE+ support for direct power to sensors and cameras
• Integration with PLCs, encoders, and field devices via serial interfaces and isolated digital input/output options
• Expansion options such as wireless communication with Mini-PCIe and modular interfaces

### Mechanical Design and Application Areas
The chassis is designed for standard DIN rail mounting, with a wall-mount option also available. It is suitable for installation in tight industrial spaces where panel area is limited.

Optimized for long-term continuous operation and stable performance, the system provides reliable connectivity and operation in machine vision control stations, automation control nodes, transportation infrastructure systems, and smart roadside/railside applications.

### System Configuration and Support
Impulse Embedded offers system-level support with options such as processor performance, I/O configuration, storage capacity, power input, and mounting features to meet application requirements. This aims to reduce integration risk and ensure full compliance with environmental and operational needs in the field.

### Position in Industrial Edge Computing
The POC-915 belongs to the class of fanless edge systems with its compact design, PoE-supported networking, and integrated AI acceleration features. With its combination of AMD-based AI processing, DIN rail mounting, and configurable industrial I/O, it is a preferred platform for visual and automation projects.

By providing processing, connectivity, and mechanical integration in a single platform, it enables the establishment of scalable edge nodes without the need for external modules or additional interface modules.