12th Gen Intel Embedded PC for Machine Vision & Edge AI
Fanless Aluminum Chassis: Passive thermal design, zero dust, zero noise, 280×143×40mm.
6x Serial + GPIO: Isolated RS485, RS232/485 configurable, 4x DI + 4x DO.
3x Ethernet Ports: Dual Gigabit + one 2.5G Intel LAN for camera, PLC, and network redundancy.
Expandable Wireless: M.2 E-Key (WiFi 6 CNVi) + Mini PCIe (3G/4G) + onboard SIM slot.
Harsh Environment Ready: -20°C~60°C, 9-36V DC wide input, CE/FCC/CCC/RoHS certified.
Storage & RAID: 2x NVMe M.2 2280 + 2.5" HDD/SSD bay, hardware RAID 0/1.
Edge to Cloud Systems: Windows 10/11 IoT, Linux, PXE boot, watchdog timer, auto power-on.

The IBOX-3046-C is a compact fanless embedded PC designed for machine vision, factory automation, industrial control, and edge computing. Powered by 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1235U or i7-1255U processors with 10 cores and 12 threads, it combines efficient multi-core computing with DDR5 memory in an ultra-slim 280 × 143 × 40 mm aluminum chassis.
With 6 COM ports, 3 Intel Ethernet ports, 4 USB 3.2 ports, 4DI/4DO GPIO, dual M.2 storage, and optional wireless connectivity, the IBOX-3046-C can integrate cameras, PLCs, sensors, controllers, and factory networks within a single compact system.
Key Features
12th Gen Intel® Core™ Performance
- Choose Intel® Core™ i5-1235U or i7-1255U processors with 10 cores and 12 threads, supporting responsive multitasking, industrial control, image processing, and edge workloads.
Only 40 mm High
- The 280 × 143 × 40 mm chassis fits into control cabinets, machine enclosures, kiosks, and other space-constrained installations.
Fanless Aluminum Thermal Design
- Passive cooling eliminates fan noise and reduces dust intake and mechanical maintenance, making the system suitable for continuous industrial deployment.
6 COM Ports for Industrial Equipment
- Two isolated RS485 ports, two configurable RS232/RS485 ports, and two RS232 ports provide flexible connectivity for PLCs, sensors, barcode readers, controllers, and other serial devices.
Triple Intel Ethernet Connectivity
- Two Gigabit Ethernet ports plus one 2.5GbE port allow cameras, control devices, and factory networks to be connected through separate network interfaces.
4DI + 4DO GPIO
- Digital input/output interfaces support integration with sensors, alarms, relays, triggers, and basic machine-control signals.
Flexible Storage Expansion
- Two M.2 2280 storage slots and one 2.5-inch SATA drive bay provide flexible options for the operating system, application software, image data, and local data logging.
Wireless Expansion Ready
- Mini PCIe, M.2 E-Key, and an onboard SIM slot support optional cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity depending on the selected module.
9–36V Wide DC Input
- Wide-range DC input with reverse-polarity protection helps simplify integration into industrial equipment and control cabinets.
Industrial System Features
- Support for watchdog timer, auto power-on, PXE boot, TPM 2.0, Windows 10/11 IoT, and Linux helps simplify unattended edge deployment.
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IBOX-3046-CApplication
Machine Vision & Factory Automation
The IBOX-3046-C combines 3 LAN, 4 USB 3.2, 6 COM, and 4DI/4DO GPIO for camera, PLC, sensor, and controller integration. Multiple network interfaces allow vision devices, machine-control networks, and factory networks to use separate connections, making the system suitable for compact inspection and automation equipment.
Compact Fanless Industrial Design
At only 40 mm high, the IBOX-3046-C fits easily inside control cabinets, machine enclosures, kiosks, and other space-constrained installations. Its all-aluminum fanless chassis reduces moving parts, fan noise, and dust intake, while supporting -20°C to +60°C operation and DC 9–36V wide-voltage input.
Storage & Wireless Expansion
The system supports 2 × M.2 2280 storage slots and 1 × 2.5-inch SATA drive bay for flexible local storage. M.2 E-Key, Mini PCIe, and an onboard SIM slot provide optional Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity for IIoT and remote monitoring applications.
| Model | IBOX-3046-C |
| Processor1 | Intel Core i5-1235U processor (10 cores 12 threads base 1.3 GHz turbo 4.4 GHz) |
| Processor2 | Intel Core i7-1255U processor (10 cores 12 threads base 1.7 GHz turbo 4.7 GHz) |
| Memory | 1*DDR5 4800 MHz SODIMM memory slot, up to 32 GB |
| Storage | 2*M.2 2280 slots (1* NVMe & SATA protocols, 1*NVMe only), 1*2.5-inch hard drive bay. |
| COM | 6×COM ports (COM1-2 RS485,COM3-OM4RS232/485 ,COM5-6 RS232). |
| USB | 4×USB 3.2 |
| Lan | 2×Intel network ports, 1×2.5G network, |
| Power Supply | Wide-voltage input DC 9 - 36 V, with reverse polarity protection for positive and negative terminals |
| Dimension | 280 * 143 * 40 mm |
| Weight | 1.45 kg |
Typical Applications
Machine Vision Inspection
Factory Automation
Industrial Edge Computing
Smart Equipment Control
Remote Monitoring & IIoT Gateway
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