AP Series / AP510
AP510
Fanned Industrial Automation PC
Desktop-class performance for factory automation. Handle machine vision, production line control, and legacy protocol integration in a single unit. Eleven I/O expansion options so you configure the PC to match your exact application.
Machine Vision
USB3 – up to 8 cameras – GigE Vision ready
PoE + Strobe
Up to 8x GbE PoE – 15W per port – sync output
Heavy DIO
Isolated DI/DO – 24V sink/source – clip terminal
Serial Dense
RS232/RS485 – CAN Bus – relay DO
i3 to i9
Desktop-class performance – sustained
from 1.9 kg
Compact footprint – fits where rackmount won’t
-20 to 60°C
Built for the factory floor – shock and vibe rated
I/O Variants
Configured to order – ships as a complete system
Intel Core i3-i9 (10th/11th Gen LGA1200) · up to 8C/16T · 65W TDP · Fan-Cooled · DC 12-24V
Active Cooling
65W TDP sustained
from 1.9 kg
200 × 154.5 × 74.6 mm
-20 to 60°C
Operating Range
2× GbE Base
Expandable with I/O card
VGA + HDMI
Dual display output
Overview
More CPU. More I/O. More Application Flexibility.
The AP510 is a modular industrial PC for factory automation, machine vision, production line control, and data acquisition. Choose your Intel 10th/11th generation Core processor (i3, i5, i7, or i9), then pair it with one of the 11 expansion cards to build the exact I/O your application needs. Everything ships as a complete configured unit.
Active Fan Cooling
The embedded fan handles sustained 65W CPU loads. The aluminium-magnesium chassis provides secondary heat dissipation, keeping the unit reliable.
Network Connectivity
Two Gigabit Ethernet ports come standard on the base unit. Add expansion cards to expand to 4 or 8 ports for OT/IT network segmentation.
Serial & Legacy Support
RS232 and RS485 ports connect PLCs, sensors, flow meters, and industrial instruments directly without intermediaries.
Wireless Connectivity
Mini-PCIe expansion slot supports Wi-Fi, 4G, or 5G for remote locations without wired connectivity.
Power Input
DC 12–24V with ±10% tolerance, overcurrent and reverse-polarity protection. Supports up to 300W peak draw with PoE expansion cards.
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Product Gallery
Expansion Cards
Choose Your I/O Configuration
Each AP510 variant is a complete, factory-tested unit with its own model number. Choose the expansion card that matches your application.
Base Unit
The Foundation
No expansion card. Slim 57.6 mm chassis. 2× GbE LAN, 3× USB 3, RS232, RS485, VGA, HDMI. General-purpose compute, HMI, or gateway.
Every expansion variant below adds to this base I/O. The expansion card changes the height of the chassis.
Machine Vision
PoE cameras, USB3 Vision, strobe lighting, and encoder-synced capture for production line inspection.
2× PoE + Strobe + DIO
2× PoE GbE, 4× PWM strobe, 4× trigger, 8DI/8DO. Two-camera vision with light control.
Inline QA · Label verification · Barcode reading
4× PoE + Strobe + DIO
4× PoE GbE (15W/port), 4× PWM strobe, 4× trigger, 8DI/8DO. Four-camera vision with reject I/O.
Multi-angle inspection · Defect detection · Sorting
8× PoE GigE
8× PoE GbE (15W/port). Up to 8 GigE Vision cameras from one box.
360° inspection · High-volume lines · Multi-station
8× USB3 + Strobe + DIO
8× USB 3.0, 4× PWM strobe, 4× trigger, 8DI/8DO. USB3 Vision camera systems.
USB3 Vision · High-bandwidth imaging · Lab systems
4× PoE + Encoder + PWM
4× PoE, 16DI, 16DO. Motion-synced vision for moving-web inspection.
Print inspection · Web inspection · Conveyor sync
2× PoE + 32 DIO
2× PoE GbE, 16DI/16DO. Vision with extensive digital I/O for reject systems.
Vision + conveyor control · Reject gates · Sorting
Networking & General Automation
Multi-subnet networking, CAN bus, USB peripherals, and mixed-protocol configurations for factory integration.
4× GbE LAN
2× Intel GbE additional (4 total). Multi-subnet routing, protocol conversion, network gateway.
OT/IT bridging · Multi-subnet gateway · Edge router
CAN Bus
2× CAN 2.0 A/B. Vehicle control, AGV, robotics, industrial fieldbus.
AGV control · Robotics · Vehicle integration
USB + CAN + DIO
8× USB 3.0, 4 x COM, CAN, 8DI/8DO. Multi-sensor factory automation.
Factory automation · Multi-sensor AGV · Data logging
Heavy Industrial I/O
High-density DIO, serial ports, CAN bus, and relay outputs for complex industrial installations.
10× Serial + DIO + Relay
10× RS232/RS485, 3× GbE, 16DI, 8DO, 8× Relay. The most I/O-dense variant.
Modbus RTU gateway · Legacy SCADA · Process control
4× PoE + 32 DIO
4× PoE GbE, 16DI/16DO. Multi-camera vision with extensive digital I/O.
Vision + heavy DIO · Conveyor control · Multi-station I/O
All 11 expansion variants share the same 200 × 154.5 × 74.6 mm chassis. Full per-variant specifications in the Technical Data section below.
Key Features
What Makes the AP510 Different
Industrial-grade hardware in a compact, fan-cooled package.
Dual Gigabit Ethernet
Two independent Intel GbE LAN ports on the base unit. Expandable to 4 or 8 ports via I/O expansion card.
VGA + HDMI
VGA at 1920×1200 and HDMI at 4K 60Hz. Run two displays simultaneously for a HMI panel plus status screen.
Serial Port Access
RS232 + RS485 built in. Connect PLCs, barcode scanners, sensors, and legacy industrial devices directly.
Wireless Ready
Mini-PCIe slot with SIM holder. Add Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, or 5G for remote and unmanned sites.
Wide Voltage Input
DC 12–24V with protection. Runs from standard industrial power, vehicle batteries, or solar installations.
Vibration & Shock Tested
20G shock, IEC60068 vibration rated. CE and FCC Class A certified for industrial deployment.
Reliability
Built to Run. Built to Last.
Active fan cooling handles the sustained high-CPU workloads that a fanless unit cannot. The embedded fan is rated for industrial environments, and the aluminium-magnesium chassis acts as a secondary heatsink. Built for 24/7 operation in factory conditions without thermal throttling.
Environmental Testing
IEC60068 certified. Every unit factory-tested and verified before shipping to your site.
Shock Rated
20G half-sine, 11ms impact. Survives the bumps, vibrations, and harsh handling of industrial deployment.
Vibration Resistant
Sinusoidal and random vibration per IEC60068-2-6. Stays stable on shaking machinery and mobile platforms.
Thermal Range
–20 to 60°C operating, –40 to 80°C storage. Works in freezing outdoor cabinets and hot factory floors without derating.
Industrial Reliability
The AP510 fan assembly is selected for industrial longevity. Combined with SSD storage, DC power input with overcurrent and reverse-polarity protection, and a robust aluminium chassis, it is designed to outlast the equipment around it. Active cooling also means you get full CPU performance in temperatures up to 60°C, where fanless systems often throttle.
Use Cases
Built for Real-World Automation
See how AP510 configurations solve specific industrial challenges, from machine vision to remote SCADA, each use case pairs the right expansion card with a real deployment scenario.
Recommended Configuration
4× PoE + Strobe + DIO
4× PoE GbE (15W/port), 4× PWM strobe, 4× trigger, 8DI/8DO
Machine Vision & Inspection
Run multi-camera machine vision inspection with the AP510. PoE variants power cameras directly from the PC. One power source, one cable run per camera. Strobe outputs synchronise lighting to camera triggers for clean captures at production line speed.
Direct Camera Connect
PoE ports power and connect GigE Vision cameras without separate switches or power injectors.
Strobe Sync
Four PWM-controlled strobe outputs. Synchronise lighting exposure to camera trigger for motion-blur-free imaging.
Reject I/O
Isolated digital outputs trigger reject gates, pneumatic actuators, and alarm signals from inspection results.
Automated visual inspection · PCB defect detection · Label verification · Dimensional measurement · Print quality
Production Line Control
Run a production line with the AP510 handling I/O, comms, and HMI in a single unit. PoE ports power field devices directly. Isolated DIO interfaces with conveyors, reject systems, and interlocking.
Dual Display
VGA at 1920×1200 and HDMI at 4K 60Hz simultaneously. HMI panel plus monitoring screen.
Any HMI Software
Standard x86 runs AVEVA, Ignition, WinCC, or browser-based dashboards. No lock-in.
Field Power
PoE expansion powers cameras and sensors directly. One cable run per device.
Line sequencing · Conveyor control · Pick-and-place · Reject systems · HMI panels · Data logging
Recommended Configuration
4× PoE + 32 DIO
4× PoE GbE, 16DI/16DO. Vision cameras plus extensive field I/O.
Remote SCADA & Edge Gateway
Deploy the AP510 as an edge gateway at remote sites. Water treatment plants, substations, cell towers, unmanned facilities.
Multi-Subnet Isolation
Separate OT, IT, management, and DMZ without external switches.
4G/5G Backhaul
Mini-PCIe cellular module with SIM holder. Encrypted VPN tunnel to central SCADA.
Edge Processing
Docker, Node-RED, MQTT brokers locally. Process and filter data before cloud.
Recommended Configuration
4× GbE LAN
2× Intel GbE additional (4 total). Multi-subnet routing and segmentation.
Water treatment · Power substations · Cell towers · Pump stations · Oil and gas · Agricultural monitoring
Serial Protocol Gateway
The AP510 handles RS232, RS485, CAN Bus, and Ethernet in one unit. Connect legacy PLC equipment to modern networks.
Protocol Conversion
Translate RS232, RS485, CAN Bus, and Ethernet within one unit. Legacy equipment to modern Ethernet/IP and cloud.
Cellular Connectivity
4G/5G module in the mini-PCIe slot for remote locations. VPN to central SCADA.
Direct Sensor Access
RS232 and RS485 read from flow meters, temperature probes, pressure sensors, and instruments.
Recommended Configuration
10× Serial + DIO + Relay
8× RS485, 1× GbE, 2× CAN, 16DI, 8DO, 8× Relay
Modbus RTU to TCP/IP · Legacy PLC connectivity · CAN bus to OPC-UA · Multi-drop RS485 · Remote SCADA
AGV & Robotics Control
CAN bus expansion connects the AP510 directly to motor controllers, LIDAR sensors, and safety systems on automated guided vehicles and robotic platforms.
CAN 2.0 A/B
Two CAN bus ports connect motor controllers, LIDAR, safety PLCs, and vehicle subsystems.
USB Peripherals
Four USB ports for LIDAR, IMU, barcode scanners, and navigation sensors.
Isolated DIO
8DI/8DO with isolation. Emergency stop, bumper switches, safety interlocks.
AGV navigation · Mobile robot control · Warehouse automation · Autonomous forklifts
Software Compatibility
Your Software Stack. No Restrictions.
Standard x86 hardware runs Windows, Linux, or your custom image. No proprietary software, no vendor lock-in, no licensing fees.
Industrial Protocols
Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC-UA, BACnet, EtherNet/IP, MQTT, AMQP. Connect to any industrial network.
Containers
Docker, Podman, LXC. Run isolated workloads and microservices on a single device.
Edge Platforms
AWS IoT Greengrass, Azure IoT Edge, Google Cloud IoT. Integrate with your cloud infrastructure.
Operating Systems
Windows 10/11 Pro / IoT Enterprise
Full Windows with LTSC long-term support. .NET, LabVIEW, AVEVA, Ignition, and standard Windows software.
Ubuntu 24.04 "Noble Numbat" LTS
5 years of updates. Docker, ROS2, Node-RED, Python, MQTT native support.
Debian 13 Trixie
Stable, minimal, predictable. Purpose-built for headless edge deployments.
Custom Images
Send us your image. We pre-load, test, and ship ready to deploy.
Configuration
Configured to Your Requirements
Every AP510 is built to order. Start by choosing the I/O module that fits your application, then configure CPU, memory, and storage. We configure, test, and ship ready to deploy.
RAM Options
8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB DDR4-3200. Pick what your application needs.
Storage Options
M.2 2242 SSD from 64 GB to 2 TB. Industrial-grade or standard options.
OS Pre-Install
Windows 10/11 Pro/IoT, Ubuntu 24.04, Debian 13, or ship bare. Your choice.
Wireless Module
Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, or 5G fitted and tested. Or leave empty and add later.
Technical Data
Full Specifications
Complete hardware specifications for the AP510 Fanned Industrial PC. Specifications vary by I/O module variant.
How Model Numbers Work
Digit Breakdown
Modular Platform
Active cooling, expansion bay
First Generation
Current hardware revision
CPU Class
Third digit selects processor
I/O Module
Expansion card fitted at factory
CPU Options
I/O Module Suffix
Example
AP515 – H1
Modular platform, first gen, Core i5, with 4× PoE + Strobe + DIO expansion.
| Processing | |
| CPU | Intel® Core™ 10th/11th Gen i3/i5/i7/i9, LGA1200 socket, up to 8C/16T |
| TDP | 65W max |
| BIOS | AMI UEFI 64Mbit |
| RAM | 2 × SO-DIMM DDR4, up to 32 GB (8GB / 16GB / 32GB options) |
| Storage | 1× mSATA bay · 1× M.2 B-key 2280 SATA (each up to 2 TB) |
| Watchdog | 1–255 levels, programmable |
| Standard Networking & I/O | |
| Ethernet | 2× Intel GbE LAN (standard on all variants) |
| USB | 4× USB 3.0 · 1× USB 2.0 Type A (dongle port, internal) |
| Serial | 2× COM DB-9 (RS232 or RS485, switch-selectable) · RS485 auto flow · ESD ±8KV air / ±6KV contact |
| Display | VGA up to 1920×1200 @60Hz · HDMI up to 3840×2160 @60Hz |
| Expansion Slot | 1× Full-size miniPCIe with SIM card holder (WiFi / 4G / 5G modules) |
| I/O Module Options (variant-dependent) | |
| PoE LAN | 2× / 4× / 8× Intel GbE PoE (max 15W per port) – dependent on variant |
| Digital I/O | Up to 16× DI + 16× DO (isolated) – variant-dependent |
| Light Control | 4× PWM light output with external trigger, max 1A/ch – variant-dependent |
| CAN Bus | 2× CAN Bus 2.0A/B – variant-dependent |
| Extra RS485 | 8× RS485 + 8× Relay DO – variant-dependent |
| Extra USB | 4× USB 3 + 8× USB 3 total – variant-dependent |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | 200 × 154.5 × 57.6 mm (L × W × H) (variant-dependent) |
| Weight | From 1.9 kg (variant-dependent, up to 2.6 kg) |
| Chassis | Aluminium-magnesium alloy |
| Mounting | Wall-mounted or DIN-Rail |
| Cooling | Embedded fan, active cooling |
| Power & Environment | |
| Power Input | DC 12–24V ±10%, overcurrent / overvoltage / reverse polarity protection |
| Power Consumption | 120W – 300W max (variant-dependent) |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (with airflow, SSD) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 80°C |
| Humidity | 5–95% non-condensing |
| Vibration | 5–500 Hz, 1.5 Grms (IEC 60068-2-64, with SSD) |
| Shock | 20G peak, 11ms (IEC 60068-2-27, with SSD) |
| EMC | CE / FCC Class A |
| OS Support | |
| Windows | Windows 10/11 IoT/Pro/LTSC |
| Linux | Ubuntu · Debian |
| RTOS | Supports deployment with CODESYS-based control applications |
EXPANSION VARIANTS
Per-Variant I/O Specifications
All variants include the full base I/O plus the expansion-specific ports shown below. Each is a complete, factory-tested unit shipped ready to deploy.
Base Unit
General-purpose compute · HMI · Protocol gateway
| Module | None – base I/O only |
| Ethernet | 2× Intel GbE (base) |
| USB | 4× USB 3.0 · 1× USB 2.0 internal |
| Serial | 2× RS232/RS485 switchable |
| Display | VGA + HDMI |
| Expansion | 1× miniPCIe + SIM |
| Chassis | 57.6 mm height · Slim chassis |
| Power Max | 120W max |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to 60°C |
4× GbE LAN
Multi-subnet routing · OT/IT segmentation · Protocol gateway
| Extra Ethernet | 2× Intel GbE (4 total including base) |
| Total Ethernet | 4× GbE ports |
| Digital I/O | — |
| CAN Bus | — |
| PoE | — |
| Chassis | Standard |
| Power Max | 120W max |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to 60°C |
CAN Bus
AGV · Robotics · Vehicle control · Industrial fieldbus
| CAN Bus | 2× CAN 2.0 A/B · DB9 connectors |
| Protocol | CANopen · SAE J1939 · DeviceNet |
| Digital I/O | — |
| PoE | — |
| Extra USB | — |
| Chassis | Standard |
| Power Max | 120W max |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to 60°C |
USB + CAN + DIO
Multi-sensor AGV · Factory automation · Fieldbus + vision hybrid
| Extra USB | 4× USB 3.0 (external, Type A) |
| CAN Bus | CAN 2.0 A/B · DB9 connectors |
| Digital Inputs | 8× DI · isolated |
| Digital Outputs | 8× DO · isolated |
| PoE | — |
| PWM Strobe | — |
| Chassis | Standard |
| Power Max | 150W max |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to 60°C |
2× PoE + Strobe + DIO
2-camera machine vision · Inline inspection with light control
| PoE Ethernet | 2× Intel GbE PoE · 15W per port |
| PWM Strobe Out | 4× PWM light output |
| Trigger In | 4× trigger input |
| Digital Inputs | 8× DI · NPN/PNP · isolated |
| Digital Outputs | 8× DO · Transistor · isolated |
| CAN Bus | — |
| Chassis | Standard |
| Power Max | 200W max |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to 60°C |
4× PoE + Strobe + DIO
4-camera machine vision · Strobe sync · Reject I/O
| PoE Ethernet | 4× Intel GbE PoE · 15W per port |
| PWM Strobe Out | 4× PWM light output |
| Trigger In | 4× trigger input |
| Digital Inputs | 8× DI · NPN/PNP · isolated |
| Digital Outputs | 8× DO · Transistor · isolated |
| CAN Bus | — |
| Chassis | Standard |
| Power Max | 250W max |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to 60°C |
2× PoE + 32 DIO
Machine vision with heavy digital I/O · PLC replacement
| PoE Ethernet | 2× Intel GbE PoE · 15W per port |
| Digital Inputs | 16× DI · NPN/PNP · isolated |
| Digital Outputs | 16× DO · Transistor · isolated |
| PWM Strobe | — |
| CAN Bus | — |
| Chassis | Standard |
| Power Max | 200W max |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to 60°C |
4× PoE + 32 DIO
Multi-camera vision · Extensive PLC-class I/O
| PoE Ethernet | 4× Intel GbE PoE · 15W per port |
| Digital Inputs | 16× DI · NPN/PNP · isolated |
| Digital Outputs | 16× DO · Transistor · isolated |
| PWM Strobe | — |
| CAN Bus | — |
| Chassis | Standard |
| Power Max | 250W max |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to 60°C |
4× PoE + Encoder + PWM
Motion-synced vision · Print/web inspection · Encoder feedback
| PoE Ethernet | 4× Intel GbE PoE · 15W per port |
| Digital Inputs | 16× DI with encoder input support |
| Digital Outputs | 16× DO with PWM output |
| Encoder | Quadrature encoder input for motion sync |
| CAN Bus | — |
| Chassis | Standard |
| Power Max | 250W max |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to 60°C |
8× USB3 + Strobe + DIO
USB3 Vision camera systems · 8-camera inline inspection
| USB 3.0 | 8× USB 3.0 Type A |
| PWM Strobe Out | 4× PWM light output |
| Trigger In | 4× trigger input |
| Digital Inputs | 8× DI · NPN/PNP · isolated |
| Digital Outputs | 8× DO · Transistor · isolated |
| PoE | — |
| Chassis | Standard |
| Power Max | 200W max |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to 60°C |
8× PoE
Up to 8 GigE Vision cameras · High-density PoE switch replacement
| PoE Ethernet | 8× Intel GbE PoE · 15W per port |
| Total PoE budget | 120W aggregate |
| Digital I/O | — |
| CAN Bus | — |
| PWM Strobe | — |
| Chassis | Standard |
| Power Max | 300W max |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to 60°C |
10× Serial + DIO + Relay
Heavy industrial serial · Modbus RTU multi-device · Relay control
| Extra RS485 | 8× RS485 · isolated |
| Extra Ethernet | 1× GbE (3 total) |
| CAN Bus | CAN 2.0 A/B |
| Digital Inputs | 16× DI · isolated |
| Digital Outputs | 8× DO · isolated |
| Relay Outputs | 8× Relay DO |
| Chassis | Standard |
| Power Max | 200W max |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to 60°C |
Downloads
Documentation
Technical documentation for the AP510 series. Download the datasheet for your I/O variant below.
Base Unit
AP510 Standard
2× GbE · 4× USB3 · 2× COM
Machine Vision
AP510-H7
8× USB3 · 4× Light PWM · 8× DI/DO
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Vision + PoE
AP510-H1
4× PoE · 4× Light PWM · 8× DI/DO
Vision + PoE Lite
AP510-JH2
2× PoE · 4× Light PWM · 8× DI/DO
PoE + Heavy DIO
AP510-H1B
4× PoE · 16× DI · 16× DO
PoE + DIO
AP510-JH2B
2× PoE · 16× DI · 16× DO
High PoE
AP510-8POE
8× PoE GbE (max 15W/port)
PoE + Encoder DIO
AP510-H1BP
4× PoE · 16× DI (encoder) · 16× DO (PWM)
CAN + DIO + USB
AP510-JH3
CAN · 4× USB3 ext · 8× DI/DO
CAN Bus
AP510-CAN2
2× CAN Bus 2.0A/B
FAQ
Common Questions
Can it run 24/7?
Yes. The AP510 is designed for continuous industrial operation. Active cooling handles sustained CPU loads, and DC power input includes overcurrent and reverse-polarity protection.
Expected lifespan?
The Intel 10th/11th Gen processors have a long support lifecycle. The socketed CPU is replaceable. With SSD storage and industrial-grade components, expect years of continuous operation.
Can I add my own wireless module?
Yes. The mini-PCIe slot with SIM card holder accepts standard Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE, and CAN expansion modules. We can also fit and test wireless modules before shipping.
Custom OS images?
Yes. Send us your image and we’ll pre-load, test, and ship ready to deploy. For volume orders we handle provisioning scripts.
Minimum order quantity?
No minimum. Single units are built to order. Volume pricing starts at 10+ units – contact us for project pricing and lead times.
What's the lead time?
Standard configured units typically ship within 5–10 working days. Expedited builds are sometimes possible – ask when ordering.
Warranty?
Standard 2-year warranty covering manufacturing defects and component failures under normal operating conditions. Extended warranties available.
Can I try one first?
Yes. Most customers start with one or two units for integration testing before placing volume orders. No surcharge for small initial orders.
How to Order
From Enquiry to Deployment
Direct from our Norwich, UK facility.
1
Requirements
Tell us your application, I/O variant, CPU, RAM, storage, OS, and wireless needs. We confirm configuration and pricing.
2
Build & Test
Assembled and configured with your chosen OS. Individually tested at our Norwich facility before shipping.
3
Ship
Tracked shipping. UK mainland next-day available. International to most countries.
4
Deploy
Mount it, power it, boot it. Need help? Call the engineer who built your unit.
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Nearly Two Decades Building Rugged Computers
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Years in Business
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Years Bowmonk
Tested & Shipped
Direct UK Support
Call us and speak to the engineer who configured your unit.
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