Nuvo-9531-FT: Intel 14th/13th/12th-Gen Compact Fanless Computer with 4x 2.5GbE, 4x USB3.2, and 1x Hot-Swappable HDD Tray and Flattop Heatsink
Nuvo-9531-FT SeriesStarting at $1,410.00
- 212 x 165 x 45 mm low-profile design with flattop heatsink
- Intel 14th/13th/12th-Gen 65W/35W LGA1700 CPU
- Rugged, -25°C to 60°C fanless operation
- 4x 2.5GbE with optional PoE+ and 4x USB3.2 Gen 1 with screw-lock
- 1x M.2 2280 Gen4 x4 NVMe and 1x hot-swappable HDD tray for storage
- 4-CH isolated DI and 4-CH isolated DO
- VGA + DP dual display output
- Optional ignition power control
Frequently Asked Questions
The Nuvo-9531-FT provides the following external I/O:
- 4x 2.5GBASE-T Ethernet ports (Intel I226-IT controllers), with optional IEEE 802.3at PoE+ PSE, 100W total power budget
- 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gbps) ports with screw-lock mechanism
- 2x USB 2.0 ports
- 1x VGA output (up to 1920 x 1200)
- 1x DisplayPort (up to 4096 x 2304)
- 1x software-programmable RS-232/422/485 port (COM1)
- 3x 3-wire RS-232 ports (COM2/3/4) or 1x RS-422/485 port (COM2)
- 1x 3.5mm 4-pole mic-in/speaker-out jack
- 4-CH isolated DI and 4-CH isolated DO via DB15 connector
The system accepts 8-48V DC input via a 3-pin pluggable terminal block. The terminal block also supports an optional ignition power control signal and a remote on/off (always-on) connection.
The Nuvo-9531-FT operates from -25°C to 60°C with either the 35W CPU or a 65W CPU configured in 35W TDP mode. Storage temperature is -40°C to 85°C. For sub-zero operation, a wide-temperature HDD or SSD is required. Note that this in-cabinet rating was validated with the system mounted on an aluminum panel (60 x 60 x 0.3 cm) to simulate in-cabinet conditions.
The system is also rated for MIL-STD-810H vibration (Method 514.8, Category 4) and shock (Method 516.8, Procedure I), and carries CE/FCC Class A EMC certification per EN 55032 & EN 55035.
Storage options include one M.2 2280 M-key socket (PCIe Gen4 x4) for an NVMe SSD, and one hot-swappable 2.5" HDD/SSD tray for a 7mm drive. Memory is a single SO-DIMM slot supporting up to 32GB non-ECC DDR4-3200. There is also support for dTPM 2.0.
The system has two full-size mini PCI Express sockets with internal SIM sockets, and one M.2 2230 E-key socket for WiFi5, WiFi6, or a Google Edge TPU module. Dedicated SMA antenna openings are provided on the chassis sides for external antennas.
Neousys has tested Microsoft Windows 10 LTSC 2021 (x64) and Ubuntu 20.04.5 LTS, 22.04 LTS, 22.04.1 LTS, or other distributions with kernel version 5.15 or later. For Linux, users may need to manually compile and install drivers for the Intel graphics or I226 GbE controller if not already included in the kernel.
The Nuvo-9531-FT measures 212mm (W) x 165mm (D) x 45mm (H) and weighs 2.4 kg. It uses a flattop heatsink design intended for installation inside a metal cabinet, waterproof box, or explosion-proof case, where it makes direct thermal contact with the enclosure panel via four M4x0.7 screw holes. An optional wall-mount bracket kit (Wmkit-Nuvo-9531-FT) is also available.
Yes, ignition power control is an optional feature. It uses an MCU-based module that monitors the ignition signal and turns the system on/off according to a configurable power-on/power-off delay, with 16 selectable operation modes via a rotary switch. It also supports low-battery detection and a hard-off safety timeout.
The Nuvo-9531-FT uses a flattop heatsink instead of a fan, and is 45mm tall and 2.4 kg versus 63mm tall and 2.5 kg for the standard Nuvo-9531 (which supports an optional fan kit for 65W CPUs). The Nuvo-9531-FT's mounting is limited to an optional wall-mount bracket, while the Nuvo-9531 supports wall-mount or an optional DIN-rail mounting kit. Both share the same I/O, storage, memory, and expansion specifications.
How-to Guides
- Disassemble the system enclosure per the disassembly procedure to access the internal expansion slots (full disassembly may not be required).
- Locate the M.2 2280 slot on the motherboard.
- Insert the module at a 45 degree angle.
- Gently press the module down and secure it with an M3 P-head screw.
- If installing for the first time, remove the thermal pad protective film attached to the bottom of the hot-swappable tray enclosure.
- Reinstall the system enclosure or trapdoor when done.
- Disassemble the system enclosure to gain access to the memory module slot (full disassembly may not be required).
- Locate the SO-DIMM memory module slot on the motherboard.
- Insert the gold fingers of the module into the slot at a 45 degree angle.
- Push down on the edge of the module until the side clips lock it into position.
- If installing for the first time, remove the thermal pad protective film attached to the bottom of the hot-swappable tray enclosure.
- Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done.
- Pull the lever on the 2.5" external hot-swappable slot to swing open the cover.
- With the label side facing upwards, insert the SATA connector side of the 2.5" HDD/SSD into the slot first, and push firmly until fully seated.
- Push the lever into the slot until it snaps into position.
- Use the key provided in the accessory box to lock the external slot if desired.
- Connect the vehicle Battery+ line (12V for sedan, 24V for bus/truck) to the V+ pin on the 3-pin terminal block.
- Connect the vehicle Battery-/GND line to the GND pin.
- Connect the vehicle ACC line to the IGN pin.
- Ensure the DC power source and IGN signal share the same ground. The IGN input accepts 8-48VDC; do not exceed 48VDC.
- In Windows, set "When I press the power button" to "Shut down" so the OS performs a full shutdown recognized by the ignition control module.
- Use the rotary switch on the motherboard to select the desired operation mode (0-15) for power-on/power-off delay behavior.
- Do not remove the clear protective film on the flattop heatsink's thermal pad.
- Use the four M4x0.7 screw holes on the flattop heatsink to attach the unit to the metal panel of a water/weatherproof enclosure.
- Ensure the flattop heatsink area makes contact with the metallic surface, since the system relies on thermal conduction through this surface for heat dissipation.
- Optionally, install the wall-mount brackets by securing screws on the left and right sides of the enclosure (with the Ethernet port panel facing you) if wall mounting instead of direct cabinet-panel mounting.
Nuvo-9531-FT is a new category of fanless computer utilizing flattop heatsink for passive heat dissipation. It is designed to be installed inside a metal cabinet, waterproof box or explosion-proof case, where ventilation is limited. With the flattop heatsink and the non-adhesive thermal pad on top, heat generated by Nuvo-9531-FT can be effectively conducted to the outer surface of the cabinet to maintain optimum operating temperature.
Nuvo-9531-FT supports Intel 13th-Gen processors with up to 24 cores/32 threads to deliver almost double the performance when compared to previous Intel 10th or 11th Gen platforms. It has rich I/O functions such as four 2.5GbE with optional PoE+ PSE and four USB3.2 Gen1 ports for multiple camera connectivity for machine vision and surveillance applications. In addition, it features a Gen4 x4 M.2 to support an NVMe SSD with read/ write speeds up to 7000 MB/s; a hot-swappable HDD tray to hot-swap the storage drive without turning off the system or dismantling the chassis; two mini PCIe and one M.2 E key slots to install WiFi or 5G/ 4G wireless communication modules. The system is also equipped with 8x DIO, 2x COM ports, and dual display outputs for your industrial embedded application needs.
Combining excellent computing performance, abundant I/O connections, compactness, and a unique flattop heatsink, Nuvo-9531-FT is perfect for applications deployed in a sealed cabinet or confined space, where traditional fanless computers fall short.
| Manufacturer | Neousys |
|---|---|
| Short Description | Nuvo-9531-FT is a new category of fanless computer utilizing flattop heatsink for passive heat dissipation. It is designed to be installed inside a metal cabinet, waterproof box or explosion-proof case, where ventilation is limited. With the flattop heatsink and the non-adhesive thermal pad on top, heat generated by Nuvo- 9531-FT can be effectively conducted to the outer surface of the cabinet to maintain optimum operating temperature. |
| Processor | Intel Core i9-13900E/i9-13900TE
Intel Core i7-13700E/i7-13700TE
Intel Core i5-13500E/i5-13500TE
Intel Core i3-13100E/i3-13100TE |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 (32EU) / 730 (24EU) |
| Memory | Up to 32GB non-ECC DDR4 3200 SDRAM (one SODIMM slot) |
| Chipset | Intel H610E platform controller hub |
| PoE | Optional IEEE 802.3at PoE+ PSE for 4x 2.5GbE ports 100 W total power budget |
| Video Port | 1x VGA output, supporting 1920 x 1200 resolution 1x DisplayPort, supporting 4096 x 2304 resolution |
| Audio | 1x 3.5 mm jack for mic-in and speaker-out |
| DIO | 4-CH isolated DI and 4-CH isolated DO |
| Mini PCI-E | 2x full-size mini PCI Express sockets with internal SIM sockets |
| SATA HDD | 1x hot-swappable 2.5" HDD/SSD tray for 7mm HDD/SSD |
| DC Input | 1x 3-pin pluggable terminal block for 8-48V DC input with optional ignition power control |
| Dimension | 212mm (W) x 165 mm (D) x 45 mm (H) |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Mounting | Wall-mount (optional) |
| Operating Temperature | With 35W CPU: -25°C ~ 60°C[1][2] [1] For sub-zero operating temperature, a wide temperature HDD or Solid State Disk (SSD) is required. |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Humidity | 10%~90% , non-condensing |
| Vibration | MIL-STD-810H, Method 514.8, Category 4 |
| Shock | MIL-STD-810H, Method 516.8, Procedure I |
| EMC | CE/FCC Class A, according to EN 55032 & EN 55035 |
| CPU Family | Intel Core |
| Video Output | Display Port, VGA |
| Serial Ports | 3-4 |
| USB 2.0 | 1-2 |
| USB 3.2 | 1 - 4 |