Chipsee Launches 7-inch and 10.1-inch Industrial Panel PCs with Raspberry Pi CM5 module for Automation and IoT

Chipsee has launched the EPC/PPC-CM5-070 and PPC-CM5-101, high-quality industrial Raspberry Pi-based panel PCs designed for Human Machine Interface (HMI), process control, monitoring, IIoT applications, PLC integration, and more.

Both models feature a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) with a Quad Cortex-A76 processor running at 2.4GHz, available in different RAM (2GB, 4GB, or 8GB) and eMMC storage options (0GB, 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB). The EPC/PPC-CM5-070 has a 7-inch IPS LCD (1024×600 px, 500 cd/m² brightness) with a 5-point capacitive touch, while the PPC-CM5-101 features a larger 10.1-inch IPS LCD (1280×800 px, 400 cd/m² brightness) with a 10-point capacitive touch.

Both models offer connectivity options including Gigabit LAN, USB 3.0 ports, HDMI 2.0 (supports 4K 60FPS), RS232, RS485, CAN FD, and GPIO, with optional WiFi, Bluetooth, and 3G/4G/LTE modules. The devices support PCIe Gen 2 x1 via an M.2 M-Key socket for NVMe SSD expansion. Power input varies, with EPC/PPC-CM5-070 supporting 9V-30V DC and PPC-CM5-101 supporting 15V-30V DC.

They are designed for industrial environments, these rugged PCs come with embedded and VESA mounting options, making them ideal for integration into control cabinets, automotive systems, ATMs, and other industrial applications.

Chipsee EPC/PPC-CM5-070 Industrial PC with Raspberry Pi CM5 Specifications:

• SoC: Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz
• Module: Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5/CM5Lite)
• Memory: 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB LPDDR4X SDRAM (depends on CM5 variant)
• Storage:
  • eMMC: 0GB, 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB (depends on CM5 variant)
  • 1x microSD card slot (only for CM5 Lite, cannot be used as external storage)
  • PCIe M.2 M-Key 2230/2242 slot for NVMe SSD (not mounted by default)
• Display:
  • 7-inch IPS LCD, 1024 × 600 resolution
  • 500 cd/m² brightness
  • 5-point capacitive touch with 1mm armored glass
• Connectivity:
  • 1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
  • Optional WiFi 5 / Bluetooth 5.0 (depends on CM5 variant)
  • Optional 4G LTE mini PCIe module with SIM card slot
• I/O Interfaces:
  • 2x RS232 (expandable to 4x RS232)
  • 2x RS485 (configurable as 2x RS232)
  • 1x CAN FD Bus (1Mbps arbitration, 8Mbps data rate)
• Video: 1x HDMI 2.0 output (up to 4K 60Hz)
• Audio:
  • 3.5mm audio out
  • 2W internal speaker
  • Onboard buzzer (GPIO controlled)
• Expansion:
  • 1x PCIe Gen 2 (5Gbps)
  • M.2 M-Key 2230/2242 slot (PCIe 3.0 possible but experimental on CM5)
  • 8x GPIO (4 input, 4 output)
• USB:
  • 2x USB 3.0 Type-A Host
  • 1x USB Type-C OTG
• Misc:
  • High-accuracy RTC (runs up to 1 week after power off)
  • Optional 3G/4G/LTE module (not mounted by default)
  • Camera support (not mounted by default, available on embedded variant)
• Power Supply:
  • 9V to 30V DC input
  • Max current: 950mA @ 12V, typical: 500mA @ 12V
  • Max power consumption: 11.4W, typical: 6W
• Dimensions:
  • Embedded version (EPC-CM5-070): 190 × 107.8 × 27.7 mm
  • Panel mount version (PPC-CM5-070): 206 × 135 × 30 mm
• Weight:
  • Embedded version (EPC-CM5-070): 400g
  • Panel mount version (PPC-CM5-070): 700g
• Mounting Options:
  • Embedded (EPC-CM5-070)
  • Panel mount / VESA (PPC-CM5-070)
• Operating Temperature: -10°C to +60°C

Previously, Chipsee introduced the Industrial Pi, a similar kind of Industrial Panel PCs powered by the Raspberry Pi CM4. We have also covered the Raspberry Pi 500, a compact and refined keyboard PC with Raspberry Pi Monitor. Feel free to browse those if you are interested.

If you are looking for reliable, high-performance industrial PCs, Chipsee has some good options. Two standout models, PPC-CM5-070 and PPC-CM5-101, are designed to handle industrial and embedded applications easily. They are fully enclosed panel PCs with identical features, differing only in screen size, one has a 7-inch display, while the other features a 10-inch display, and some small differences.

Chipsee PPC-CM5-101 Specifications:

• SoC and Compute Module:
  • SoC: Broadcom BCM2712 Quad-core Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz
  • Module: Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5/CM5Lite)
  • Memory: 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB LPDDR4X SDRAM (depending on CM5 version)
  • Storage:
    • 0GB, 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB eMMC (depending on CM5 version)
    • 1x microSD card slot (only for CM5 Lite, cannot be used as external storage for CM5)
• Display and Touch:
  • Screen: 10.1-inch IPS LCD, 1280 x 800 resolution, 400 cd/m² brightness
  • Touchscreen: 10-point capacitive touch with 1mm armored glass
• Graphics and Video:
  • HDMI: 1x HDMI 2.0 output, up to 4K @ 60Hz
• Audio:
  • 1x 3.5mm Audio Output
  • 1x Internal 2W Speaker
  • Onboard buzzer (controlled via GPIO)
• Camera Support: Yes (not mounted by default)
• Connectivity:
  • Ethernet: 1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
  • Optional WiFi 5 / Bluetooth 5.2 (depends on CM5 version)
  • Zigbee: Not supported
  • 3G/4G/LTE: Supported (not mounted by default)
• USB:
  • 2x USB 3.0 Type-A (Host)
  • 1x USB Type-C (OTG)
• Serial Ports:
  • 2x RS232 (default), expandable to 4x RS232
  • 2x RS485 (default, configurable as 2x RS232)
  • 1x CAN FD BUS (Arbitration Bit Rate: 1Mbps, Data Bit Rate: 8Mbps)
• Expansion:
  • PCIe: PCIe Gen 2 × 1 (5Gbps), M.2 M-Key (2230/2242/2260/2280)
    • PCIe 3.0 support is experimental for CM5
    • NVMe SSD not mounted by default
  • GPIO: 8 channels (4 input, 4 output)
  • I2C: Not supported
• Miscellaneous:
  • RTC (Real-Time Clock):
    • Default: High-accuracy RTC with a farad capacitor (1-week backup)
    • Optional: High-accuracy RTC with a lithium coin battery (3-year backup)
• Power Supply:
  • Input Voltage: 15V – 30V DC input
  • Power Consumption:
    • Max: 13.3W
    • Typical: 8.4W
• Dimensions: 276 x 194 x 46 mm
• Weight: 1600g
• Mounting Options: Panel mount, VESA mount
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C

The EPC-CM5-070 and PPC-CM5-070 seem to be built around the same mainboard, while the 10.1-inch model features a completely different design. This is evident in the documentation, where the 7-inch panel PCs share the same technical details, while the 10-inch version has its own dedicated section. Despite these differences, all three models are designed for the same target applications.

Additionally, the Raspberry Pi CM5 industrial panel PCs run Raspberry Pi OS with pre-installed drivers, ensuring seamless compatibility with standard development tools. If needed, Chipsee offers customization options, providing OS images with the necessary drivers for specific project requirements, even if those drivers aren’t readily available for direct download.

As of now, Chipsee offers the EPC-CM5-070 for $239 to $259, the PPC-CM5-070 for $259 to $279, and the PPC-CM5-101 for $329 to $349, with pricing based on the chosen Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 variant (4GB or 8GB RAM). Purchase links are available on Chipsee’s store.

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