The Advantech ARK-3500 is a fanless box computer engineered for industrial environments requiring reliable computing without thermal noise. Built on Intel mobile processor architecture with integrated graphics, it delivers versatile I/O connectivity and flexible storage expansion in a compact aluminum housing.
Technical Specifications
Processor & Memory
• CPU: Intel Core i3/i5/i7 mobile processors (rPGA socket), including i7-3610QE (45W TDP), i5-3610ME (35W TDP), i3-3120ME (35W TDP), Celeron 1020E (35W TDP)
• Chipset: Intel QM77
• Memory: DDR3/DDR3L 1600 MHz, up to 16 GB across 2 x 204-pin SO-DIMM
• BIOS: AMI EFI 64Mbit
Graphics & Display
• GPU: Intel QM77 Integrated Graphics Gen 7 with DirectX 11, OpenGL 3.1, OpenCL 1.1 support
• Hardware decode acceleration: AVC/H.264, MPEG-2, VC-1
• Display outputs: DVI-I (1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz), HDMI 1.4 (1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz), DisplayPort (2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz)
• Multi-display: Triple independent displays via DVI-I + HDMI + DisplayPort; dual combinations supported
Storage & Expansion
• Two 2.5″ SATA bays (up to 9.5mm height) with SATA III Gen 3 (600 MB/s); RAID 0/1 support
• 2 x mSATA slots (shared with Mini PCIe)
• 1 x CFast card slot
• Expansion: 2 x Full-size Mini PCIe with SIM holders (ARK-3500P-00A1E: 2 x PCI; ARK-3500F-00A1E: 1 x PCIe x1 + 1 x PCIe x4). Max card dimensions 110 mm (H) x 180 mm (L)
Connectivity
• Serial: 4 x RS-232, 4 x RS-232/422/485 with automatic flow control
• USB: 4 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0
• Ethernet: 2 x GbE ports (Intel 82579LM + Intel I-210IT), both with Wake On LAN
• Audio: Realtek ALC892 with line-out and mic-in
• Digital I/O: 16-bit
Power & Mechanical
• Input: 9-34 VDC (lockable connector); optional 19V/6.32A 120W AC-DC adapter
• Housing: Aluminum with steel case components
• Dimensions: 290 x 110 x 232 mm
• Mounting: Desk or wall installation
– Key Features
• Fanless design eliminates moving parts in harsh industrial settings
• Dual GbE interfaces with independent MAC addresses for network redundancy
• Triple display capability for multi-monitor surveillance or process control
• Wide input voltage range (9-34 VDC) for battery-backed and automotive deployments
• Modular expansion via PCIe, Mini PCIe, mSATA, and CFast slots
• Hardware video decode for streaming and media applications
– Typical Applications
• Industrial automation and machine vision systems
• Remote monitoring and surveillance gateways
• Edge computing and data acquisition platforms
• Transportation and fleet management systems
• Embedded control systems in temperature-sensitive environments
