MP1X20A Technical Reference
Chapter 1 – Introduction / Specifications
Chassis Plans
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Chapter 1 – Introduction / Specifications
Chassis Details
The MP1X20A 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 MP1X20A portable "lunchbox" PC computer system offers a rugged solution for a transportable
system with an installed ATX motherboard. Included is a 20.1" UXGA 1600x1200 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. The LCD is provided with a Genesis GM-1601 Controller.
Constructed with heavy duty aluminum alloy and steel, where appropriate, the MP1X20A is a robust
system providing tough, go-anywhere functionality for demanding applications. The 20.1" 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.
One 5-1/4", one slim DVD, one slim floppy and six 3-1/2" removable drive bays are included. 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. Alternative keyboards and pointing devices such as track balls or
joy sticks can be connected to the USB ports.
