Description
The Beijer 950.522.0670 (EPC Box C2D Nautic AC) is a rugged, marine-certified industrial computer designed for demanding maritime and offshore applications. Built as part of the Nautic line, this embedded PC features a compact, fanless aluminum chassis optimized to handle the continuous vibrations, wide temperature fluctuations, and harsh environments typical of shipboard installations. It serves as a reliable computing platform for marine navigation systems, vessel data recording, and integrated propulsion management networks.
Technical Specifications
- Model ID: EPC Box C2D Nautic AC
- Part Number: 950.522.0670
- Dimensions: 260 mm x 175 mm x 75 mm
- Weight: 2.85 kg
- Country of Origin: Sweden
- Power Supply: 100–240 VAC universal power input
- Cooling System: Passive fanless thermal dissipation architecture
- Certification: Marine approved (DNV / ABS classification grade)
Application Areas
🚢 Bridge Navigation & Electronic Chart Systems (ECDIS)
⚙️ Central Engine Room Monitoring Infrastructure
🌊 Vessel Voyage Data Recorders (VDR)
🏗️ Offshore Thruster and Dynamic Positioning Sub-systems
⚓ Integrated Ship Automation and Supervisory Control (SCADA)
Operational Guidelines
Power-Up / Power-Down Sequence
- Startup: Ensure the EPC Box is firmly mounted onto the console backplate or mounting tray. Ground the chassis using the dedicated grounding terminal stud. Connect the AC power cable to the input terminal header. Turn on the primary supply breaker; the internal power logic will initiate the operating system boot sequence automatically. Check that the power LED status shifts from amber to steady green.
- Shutdown: Close all running monitoring applications and execute a standard “Shut Down” command within the operating system interface to secure the hard drive sectors. Once the system display link drops and the power indicator turns off, isolate the primary AC input circuit breaker prior to performing terminal maintenance.
Step-by-Step Standard Operation
- Mounting Verification: Confirm that the vibration-damping brackets are securely fastened to prevent structural resonances from affecting internal components.
- Interface Landing: Connect essential peripheral channels (VGA/DVI monitors, network lines, and serial lines for GPS/Gyro tracking) into the ruggedized IO ports.
- Boot Monitoring: Energize the terminal and observe the bios display matrix to ensure no storage drive exceptions or system hardware conflicts arise.
- Network Integration: Confirm that the dual integrated LAN ports properly negotiate communication links with the ship’s automation switch rings.
- Thermal Audit: Ensure that the external cooling fins on the chassis remain clear of dust and debris to enable optimal, passive heat shedding during continuous operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is indicated by an unexpected watchdog or system fault LED warning? A: A continuous system fault indicator generally points to an internal thermal overload threshold breach, a file corruption error within the master storage drive, or a localized power rails drop. Connect a service display to review the diagnostic logging parameters.
Q: Can this unit handle direct integration with legacy serial NMEA instruments? A: Yes, the EPC Box C2D features dedicated, isolated serial communication ports configured to handle standard maritime communication protocols like RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 interfaces natively.
Q: Does the system support field replacements of the internal storage layout? A: Yes, the storage configuration can be accessed via a secure service hatch plate on the chassis. Always isolate the primary power grid and observe standard anti-static procedures before changing internal solid-state modules.
