Based on NVIDIA Xavier Nx technology, the SIMATIC IPC520A Box PC represents a new IPC platform that has been specially developed for AI-based applications in industry and industrial environments.The box is characterized above all by the high CPU and GPU computing power in combination with an extremely compact, fanless design for industry.

Adapted especially for industrial applications, it features a large number of interfaces. Nvidia’s extensive range of software enables numerous AI-based applications.

SIMATIC IPC520A at a glance

High-performance processing of neural networks (AI) using Nvidia technology:

• 6-core NVIDIA Carmel ARM®v8.2 64-bit CPU (1.43 GHz)
• NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX GPU (384 GPU cores)
• 8 GB of work memory
• 16 GB of mass storage (eMMC)
• This ensures full support of Nvidia CUDA or Jetpack

Wide range of connection options enables use in industrial environments:

• 4 x Gbit Ethernet (2 x PoE)
• 4 x USB - of which 3 x USB 3.0
• 1 x microSD card slot
• 1 x SIM card slot
• 1 x COM (RS232/485)
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 4 x digital input and 2 x digital output (24 V)
• 2 x mPCIe (internal)

Proven reliability thanks to “Made for Industry” & SIMATIC quality:

• Fanless, closed industrial design (IP20)
• LEDs for efficient self-diagnostics; optimized for headless operation
• Run-in tested for fast, smooth commissioning
• Certificates for worldwide use (available soon)
• Flexible mounting (DIN rail, wall-mounting bracket)

Economic solutions and fast availability

• Ideal platform for demanding AI applications in the industrial environment
• Available straight from stock

Versatile deployment

The IPC520A is optimized for AI-based applications in all industries, such as factory automation, but also logistics.

Preferred areas of application are AI oriented, based on the extremely extensive Nvidia software offering:

• Vision inspection (image-controlled automated quality control)
• Predictive maintenance (preventive maintenance)
• AMR (autonomous moving robot) autonomous vehicles