EDGE PC Helix 521

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Description
The Helix 521 is a fanless, low-profile industrial automation computer designed for automation applications and demanding edge environments. It pairs Intel® Core™ Ultra processing with a compact chassis to deliver compute and AI-capable performance where space and reliability are critical.

Highlights

• Intel® Core™ Ultra processing for enhanced AI capability
• Fanless, low-profile design with dense I/O
• Connectivity: 6× USB, 2× Thunderbolt 4, 4× 2.5 GbE LAN

Overview

• Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 1; Series 2 supported in product family)
• Supports up to 96 GB DDR5 memory (5600 MT/s), dual-channel
• Storage: M.2 2280 M-Key (PCIe Gen4 x4) and additional M.2 B-Key options
• vPro-capable depending on CPU selection for remote management

Engineered for industrial environments

• Fanless thermal design and compact low-profile chassis for DIN, wall, VESA and rack mounting
• Tested and certified for industrial EMC and regulatory environments (UL, RoHS, FCC, CE and others)
• Operating temperature range: 0 to 50°C; humidity (non‑condensing) 5–95%

Versatile connectivity

• Front I/O: power button, factory reset switch, 3.5 mm audio jack, 6× USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A), 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40 Gb/s), 4× 2.5 GbE LAN
• Side/rear options: optional 4× COM (RS-232/422/485), optional CAN, optional DIO, 2× DisplayPort (2.1 UHBR20)
• Onboard features: 4-pin terminal block power, 3FF SIM slot (mapped to M.2 B-Key), antenna mounting holes, grounding lug, remote switch, fan hat connector

Cellular connectivity

• Configurable with integrated cellular modem (3FF SIM mapped to B-Key); supports 4G LTE and optional wireless modules, hardware tested for EMC-challenging environments

Technical specifications

• Brand: OnLogic
• Model: Helix 521
• Hardware line: Industrial (fanless)
• Cooling: Fanless
• CPU: Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 1, Meteor Lake; Series 2 supported)
• Supported CPUs (examples): Core™ Ultra 5 125H, 135H; Core™ Ultra 7 165H
• Processor TDP: 28 W (example SKUs)
• Memory: DDR5 up to 96 GB, 5600 MT/s, dual channel
• Graphics: Intel ARC Graphics (integrated, depends on CPU)
• Storage/expansion: 1× M.2 2280 M-Key (PCIe Gen4 x4), 1× M.2 B-Key (PCIe Gen4 x2/USB), supports M.2 2242/60/80 B/M-Key
• Networking: 4× 2.5 GbE LAN (Intel® I226LM / I226V variants), optional Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth, optional cellular modem
• I/O: Front and rear I/O as listed above; optional CAN, DIO, COM ports
• Security/management: TPM 2.0 (Infineon SLB9672), Intel vPro support where applicable, Secure Boot
• Dimensions: 50.8 mm × 177 mm × 225 mm; Weight: ~2.26 kg
• Power input: DC 12–24 V via 4‑pin terminal block
• Certifications: CISPR/EN 55032/55035, EN 60601-1-2 (4th ed.), EN 60945, EN 62368-1, FCC, CE, UKCA, TAA (region-dependent)
• Operating conditions: 0–50°C; humidity 5–95% non‑condensing
• Compatible OS: Red Hat, Ubuntu
• Additional options: Onboard TPM, CAN Bus, DIO, optional AI accelerators (Hailo and others), remote management via vPro (CPU dependent)