What This Configuration Offers
This page features a fanless industrial PC built around the Intel® Core™ i3-1215U processor — a 12th generation chip with 6 cores (2 performance cores plus 4 efficiency cores), clock speeds up to 4.4 GHz, and 10 MB of Intel® Smart Cache. It pairs this CPU with 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 1TB SSD, giving the system plenty of headroom for multitasking, local data logging, and running control or monitoring software without slowing down.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3-1215U, 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 MB cache |
| Generation | 12th |
| Memory | 16GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1TB SSD |
| Power | 12V 10A adapter |
| Networking | No onboard WiFi (wired Ethernet for secure installations) |
| Serial I/O | Optional quad DB9 serial ports |
| Operating Systems | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, DOS, or Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
Serial Connectivity and Industrial Use Cases
The optional quad DB9 serial configuration is the standout feature for industrial buyers. RS-232/RS-485 style serial ports remain the standard for connecting PLCs, weighbridges, barcode scanners, energy meters, CNC controllers, and legacy machinery. Machines that have run reliably for decades rarely speak USB or Ethernet — they speak serial, and this system keeps that channel open.
Because there is no onboard WiFi, the unit suits environments where wireless is either unreliable (heavy metal enclosures, dense machinery) or simply not permitted for security reasons. Wired Ethernet keeps the machine on a controlled network.
Typical deployments include factory-floor HMI and SCADA terminals, production line data collection, kiosk and self-service terminals, laboratory instrument control, warehouse gateways, and edge computing nodes that sit close to the equipment they monitor.
Choosing an Operating System
Multiple OS options are available on this configuration, which matters because industrial software stacks vary widely. Windows 11 Pro covers mainstream SCADA, HMI, and ERP clients. Windows 11 IoT Value targets long-lifecycle embedded deployments where update control is important. DOS and Thinux™ Embedded Linux serve legacy applications and lightweight, licence-free control software. Selecting the right image at order time avoids re-imaging on site.
Thinvent Industrial PCs with This Technology
Thinvent's IPC3 industrial PC line is available with the Intel® Core™ i3-1215U in the configurations shown here, including variants with quad DB9 serial ports for legacy equipment integration. Each unit ships with 16GB DDR4 RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 12V 10A adapter, and can be ordered with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, DOS, or Thinux™ Embedded Linux. Thinvent also manufactures mini PCs, thin clients, and all-in-one PCs for customers worldwide, so a single supplier can cover the control room, the shop floor, and the front desk.
