Specifications
Processor
14th Gen Intel Core i (Raptor Lake Refresh) — Core i5 or Core i9
Device Class
Top-level / ultra-high-end industrial PC
Memory
Up to 64 GB DRAM (configuration dependent)
Expansion Slots
Up to 4x PCI / PCI Express slots
Graphics Support
Drives high-end third-party graphics cards
Ethernet
2x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet + 1x Gigabit Ethernet
USB
4x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2x USB 3.2 Gen2, 1x USB-C 3.2
Display Outputs
4x DisplayPort
Storage
1x M.2 (standard); optional 2x 2.5-inch SATA SSD
RAID
Optional RAID configuration
Security
TPM 2.0; security-by-design for cyber resilience
Operating System
Windows 11 LTSC 2024 or B&R Linux 12
AI / ML
Ready for deep-learning inference and AI-supported image processing
Real-Time
Real-time processing of complex sensor data
Target Applications
Additive manufacturing, AI vision inspection, CPG packaging
Vendor
B&R Industrial Automation
Overview
The B&R Automation PC 50A (APC50A) sits at the top of B&R's industrial PC portfolio. It pairs 14th Generation Intel Core i5/i9 performance with an exceptionally scalable architecture, making it the reference platform for machines that process large volumes of data in real time.
With up to four PCI/PCI Express slots and support for high-end third-party graphics and AI/deep-learning cards, the APC50A brings cloud-class acceleration onto the factory floor — enabling AI-supported image processing, visual quality inspection, predictive maintenance and complex simulation.
It is engineered for long-term industrial reliability and cyber resilience, with TPM 2.0 and security-by-design principles, and is offered with Windows 11 LTSC 2024 or B&R Linux 12.
Key Benefits
Top-tier compute: 14th Gen Intel Core i5/i9 with up to 64 GB DRAM. Expandable: up to 4 PCI/PCIe slots for GPUs and vision cards. AI-ready: built for inference and AI-supported image processing. Secure: TPM 2.0 and security-by-design for long-term protection.
Applications
AI-supported machine vision and quality inspection, additive manufacturing, consumer-goods packaging lines, real-time simulation, predictive maintenance and data-driven process optimisation.
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