Rugged, expandable, economic - the new CRB-BLUELINE series of miniature CompactPCI® IPC systems from EKF is suitable for all industrial requirements, even under harsh conditions. The small rack is built of high-quality 19-inch components. With its low dimensions of only 172x132x208mm (3U/30HP), the BLUE LINE provides space for a maximum of 4 CompactPCI modules (single size Eurocard style). The BLUE LINE systems include a high-grade removable power supply.

EKF offers a wide range of scalable CPU boards suitable for the BLUE LINE to choose from, beginning with the ULV Celeron® 400MHz processor up to the Pentium® M 2GHz.

A mass storage device, either 2.5- or 1.8-inch hard disk, or a CompactFlash card (Microdrive), is integral part of the CPU module. Cooling by natural convection is already sufficient for low power processor boards.

Available as accessories, the BLUE LINE can be equipped with wall or bottom mount brackets. A silent 120mm x 120mm cooling fan unit is provided as an option for such high performance CPU boards which require forced convection.

When combined with a CompactPCI CPU card such as the CC2-TANGO, C3-CAJUN CC9-SAMBA or CCD-CALYPSO, a BLUE LINE system supersedes entirely an industrial PC. Another three CPCI slots are available for application specific system expansion. Thanks to the modular, non-proprietary concept, a BLUE LINE system can be reconfigured or upgraded in just a few minutes, reducing potential breakdown times to a minimum.

The overall reliability of any system depends in particular on the quality of its power supply unit. BLUE LINE systems are povided with a removable, high-grade industrial PSU from a leading German manufacturer. As of current, the CRB-BLUELINE systems can be equipped with PSU versions suitable either for 120/230VAC, 24VDC or 12VDC power line input (automotive applications).
The BLUE LINE is a long-time available and scalable IPC system, combining high reliability and small size with an affordable price, thus forming the better alternative compared to many other PC based solutions. Please request for custom specific versions, tailored to your individual needs. Quality pays, its up to you!

• ~ 172mm (width) x 132mm (height) x 208mm (depth), measured w/o tip up feet or accessories
• ~ 166mm (height) with top mount fan unit

• 1 x P1/P2 system slot, right side (red card rails)
• 3 x P1 peripheral slots (blind panels included)
• CompactPCI 32-bit, +5V VIO (+3.3V VIO on request)
• 1 x M connector for PSU slot, left side

• Removable, 3U/10THP, permanently short circuit proof, over-voltage protection primary/secondary
• Ambient temperature -25°C ... +70°C (derating 2%/K above 50°C), protected against overheating
• Line input 90-138VAC/187-264VAC 50/60Hz (changing automatically), input connector IEC320/C5
• Outputs +5V/8A, +3.3V/10A, M24/8 connector matching the backplane, SELV according to EN 60950
• Power cord and fastener bracket included

• 120mm x 120mm silent type, 5V DC, 2.1W, air flow 1.66m³/min 58.6CFM, 1850rpm, 29dbA
• provided with CRB-4(5,6)-BLUELINE

• EN55022, EN55024, EN60950-1 (UL60950-1/IEC60950-1)
• 2002/95/EC (RoHS)

• Wall mount brackets
• Bottom mount brackets