Box PC DS-1402

embeddedwall-mounted12th Generation Intel® Core™

Overview
The DS-1400 Series is a rugged, modular embedded computer supporting Intel® BTL-S / 14th / 13th / 12th Gen platforms. It offers dual PCI/PCIe expansion capability and modular CMI/CFM/MEC interfaces for tailored I/O and function extensions. Designed and certified for continuous operation in harsh industrial and railway environments.

Key Features

• Support for Intel® BTL-S / 14th / 13th / 12th Gen processors, up to 65 W TDP
• 2 x DDR5 SO-DIMM (ECC/non-ECC), up to 96 GB; selected CPU families support up to 5600 MHz
• 2 x GbE onboard; optional additional GbE/2.5GbE/10GbE via CMI modules
• Multiple storage: 2 x 2.5" SATA bays, 3 x mSATA sockets, 1 x M.2 Key M (NVMe)
• Up to 2 x PCI/PCIe expansion slots; supports add-on cards/GPU (model dependent; card size/power limits apply)
• Optional modular expansion (CMI/CFM/MEC) for Ethernet, serial, DIO, CAN FD, PoE, ignition sensing, etc.
• Wide operating temperature range down to -40°C (limits depend on CPU TDP and cooling)
• Compliant with MIL-STD-810G, EN 50121-3-2 and multiple safety/EMC certifications

Certifications

• EN 50121-3-2 (railway EMC)
• MIL-STD-810G (shock & vibration)
• EN 62368-1 / CB
• UL / cUL

Highlights and Functional Description

• Processing & inference: Supports hybrid P-core/E-core CPU families up to 24 cores (8P+16E) with strong integrated GPU for accelerated vision and AI tasks.
• Industrial I/O & modularity: Multiple USB 3.2/2.0, 2x RS-232/422/485, 2x SIM, 3 full-size Mini-PCIe, quad independent display outputs (DP/HDMI/VGA) and flexible CMI/CFM/MEC expansion.
• PCI/PCIe add-on support: Up to dual PCI/PCIe slots depending on model; patented adjustable card retainer secures cards under vibration.
• Power & reliability: 9–48 VDC wide input, reverse power protection, OVP/OCP, instant reboot (0.2 s), software watchdog, SuperCap CMOS backup, long MTBF.

Specifications

• Model: DS-1400 Series (DS-1400 / DS-1401 / DS-1402)
• Processor: Supports Intel® BTL-S, 14th/13th/12th Gen Core families; up to hybrid 24-core CPUs; TDP up to 65 W (model dependent)
• Chipset: Intel R680E
• Memory: 2 x DDR5 SO-DIMM, ECC/non-ECC, up to 96 GB; frequency support varies by CPU
• BIOS: AMI
• Graphics: Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics (770/730/710); up to 4 independent displays
• Display: VGA; 2 x DisplayPort; HDMI (resolution and refresh depend on CPU)
• Audio: Realtek® ALC888; Line-out, Mic-in
• LAN: 2 x GbE onboard (Intel® I219/I210); optional CMI modules for extra ports and M12 variants
• COM: 2 x RS-232/422/485 (DB9), auto flow, 5V/12V support
• USB: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2; 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1; 2 x USB 2.0
• Storage: 1 x front hot-swap 2.5" SATA; 1 x internal 2.5" SATA; 3 x mSATA; 1 x M.2 Key M (2242/2280) NVMe/SATA
• RAID: 0/1/5/10
• Expansion: DS-1400/1401: 1 x PCI/PCIe (riser optional); DS-1402: 2 x PCI/PCIe; card dimensions and power support vary by model
• CMI/CFM: Multiple high- and low-speed CMI ports; CFM IGN support for ignition sensing
• Fan connector: 1 x 4-pin terminal for external fan (smart fan via BIOS)
• Power input: 9–48 VDC via 3-pin terminal; AT/ATX switch; remote power on/off supported
• Max power (test load): ~207 W (35W CPU) / ~251 W (65W CPU)
• Protections: Reverse input protection, OVP, OCP 15 A, SuperCap CMOS backup, instant reboot, programmable watchdog
• Mechanical: Extruded aluminum unibody, fanless design; wall-mount; dimensions by model: 227 x 261 x 88/108/128 mm; weights ~4.5–5.44 kg
• Environment: Operating down to -40°C; storage -40°C to 85°C; 95% RH @ 70°C non-condensing
• EMC/Safety: CE, UKCA, FCC, ICES-003 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A, EN/IEC 61000-4 series; UL / cUL / CB / EN 62368-1
• OS: Windows 10/11, Linux (Ubuntu 22.04 LTS)