What Is a DIN Rail Embedded PC?
A DIN rail embedded PC is an industrial computer that mounts directly on a 35 mm DIN rail, the standard metal rail used to hold control equipment inside electrical cabinets. The DIN rail standard, IEC 60715, is based on mounting rail designs that originated in Germany and were later adopted into European and international standards. Mounting on a DIN rail saves space, keeps the computer in a fixed position, and places it alongside PLCs, relays, and power supplies in the same enclosure.
Key Specifications
Thinvent's DIN rail-capable industrial PCs use Intel Core processors in several configurations. The IPC5 is available with the Intel Core i5-1240P (12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache) and the Intel Core i7-1255U (10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache). The IPC3 uses the Intel Core i3-1215U (6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 MB cache). Memory ranges from 8 GB to 32 GB DDR4, and storage ranges from 256 GB to 1 TB SSD. All units run on a 12V 7A adapter. Operating system options include Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, and Ubuntu Linux.
Comparison of Thinvent DIN Rail-Capable Models
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | RAM | Storage | Operating System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPC5 (i5) | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB or 32 GB | 512 GB or 1 TB SSD | Windows 11 IoT Value / Windows 11 Pro / Ubuntu Linux |
| IPC5 (i7) | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB or 32 GB | 512 GB or 1 TB SSD | Windows 11 Pro / Ubuntu Linux |
| IPC3 | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB | 256 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
Use Cases
DIN rail embedded PCs suit factory automation, machine control, building management, energy monitoring, and data logging. Engineers install them in control cabinets to run HMI software, collect sensor data, or act as a gateway between field devices and plant networks. The IPC5 models with dual LAN support connections to two separate networks.
Thinvent Products Featuring This Technology
Thinvent has DIN rail-capable industrial PCs in the IPC series. The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 is available with Intel Core i5-1240P and Intel Core i7-1255U processors, with dual LAN on the i7 model. The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 uses the Intel Core i3-1215U processor with Ubuntu Linux. For compact fanless-style mini PC designs, the Thinvent Aero Mini PC and Thinvent Treo Mini PC are also available, though their mounting options differ from the IPC series. Thinvent's range does not include DIN rail mounting clips as separate accessories.
