MP1X17A Technical Reference
Chapter 1 - Introduction / Specifications
Chassis Plans
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Chapter 1 – Introduction / Specifications
Chassis Details
The MP1X17A Rugged Enterprise Class portable computer is designed to meet the needs of Mission
Critical Applications, providing configurations that are truly Fit-for-Use in a variety of operating
environments and with a wide range of options to serve the most demanding requirements.
The MP1X17A portable "lunchbox" PC computer system offers a rugged solution for a transportable
system with an installed ATX motherboard. Included is a 17" SXGA 1280x1024 TFT LCD. The LCD
display offers 300nit brightness, 800:1 contrast and 5mS response. A touch screen is optionally
available. An antiglare glass filter is fitted to the display. Optional enhancement filters can be provided
for improved viewing.
Constructed with heavy duty aluminum alloy, the MP1X17A is a robust system providing tough, go-
anywhere functionality for demanding applications. The 17" LCD is fixed to the front and the included
keyboard attaches to the outside front for a single-piece unit to transport. When installed, the keyboard
provides protection for the LCD. A padded, wheeled transit case is provided.
The system provides mounting for a standard ATX (9.6x12-inch) motherboard. Seven plug-in card
slots are provided. The I/O boards are all externally accessible for easy access to their connectors.
Two 5-1/4", one slim DVD and one 3-1/2" drive bays are included on the right side. A wide variety of
fixed and removable drives are available. Depending on the motherboard or disk controller, these can
be configured in a RAID.
Power is provided by a standard PS/2 form factor power supply. Supplies are available up to 1000W
with AC and DC input available. Redundant supplies can be optionally fitted on a custom basis.
A speaker and amplifier with volume controls is built in. The volume controls are mounted on the right
side.
Cooling is provided by two high flow fans plus the air flow through the power supply. The chassis is
well designed for optimum airflow over the installed components for use in its targeted rugged
environment.
The included 108 key keyboard is compact and provides a touch pad for cursor movement with two
"mouse" buttons. The keyboard is secured to the outside front for transit and is easily removed for use
with the system. The keyboard connects to the front via a single connector with the cord stored in a
pocket on the keyboard for transit.
