Many factories and field sites need a small computer that can run nonstop in dusty or hot places. A regular desktop PC brings a fan, a big case, and a lot of heat, which can cause failures and costly downtime. When the machine stops, production lines pause and money is lost. The DFI VP101P-M8M-Q gives you a compact, fanless panel PC that stays cool, works in harsh environments, and keeps your operations running smoothly.
DFI VP101P-M8M-Q, NXP i.MX 8M Quad, 4GB DDR4, 16GB eMMc, Fanless 10.1" Panel PC with DFI
Imagine a computer that fits behind a control panel and never needs a fan replacement. This is a 10.1-inch fanless panel PC built by DFI, powered by an NXP i.MX 8M Quad processor. It is designed for industrial HMI, data collection, and edge computing. If you struggle with overheating units or bulky boxes, this panel PC solves the problem by delivering reliable performance in a thin, sealed enclosure.
Key Features
- NXP i.MX 8M Quad Cortex-A53 processor up to 1.3 GHz.
- 4 GB LPDDR4 single-channel memory, 3200 MHz speed.
- 16 GB eMMC onboard storage plus micro-SD slot.
- 10.1-inch PCAP TFT touchscreen, 1280 800 resolution.
- 1200 cd/m brightness for clear view in bright light.
- Gigabit Ethernet with AR8035 controller.
- Two USB 3.1 Gen1 ports, one Micro-USB OTG.
- CAN Bus, RS-232/422/485 serial ports for industrial devices.
- 6-axis IMU sensor for motion detection.
- Aluminum + SGCC chassis, VESA and panel mount options.
- Power input 9-36 V DC with ACC/IGN control for vehicle use.
- Operating temperature -20 C to +70 C, storage -30 C to +80 C.
Specifications
| System |
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| Processor |
NXP i.MX 8M Quad Cortex-A53 |
| Maximum CPU Speed |
Up to 1.3 GHz |
| Memory |
4GB LPDDR4 |
| Memory Technology |
Single-channel LPDDR4, up to 3200 MHz |
| Display & Touchscreen |
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| Display Size |
10.1-inch PCAP TFT Touchscreen |
| Maximum Resolution |
1280 × 800 |
| Brightness |
1200 cd/m² |
| Storage |
|
| Internal Storage |
eMMC 5.1, 16GB onboard (default) |
| External Storage |
1 × Micro SD card slot |
| Expansion |
|
| M.2 Slot 1 |
1 × M.2 2242/3042 B-Key (USB 3.1 Gen1) with Nano SIM support |
| M.2 Slot 2 |
1 × M.2 2230 E-Key (PCIe x1 / USB 2.0) |
| Audio |
|
| Audio Codec |
SGTL5000 |
| Speaker |
1 × 3W Speaker |
| Networking |
|
| Ethernet Controller |
AR8035 |
| Ethernet Port |
1 × Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) |
| Sensors |
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| Motion Sensor |
6-axis IMU (3-axis Accelerometer + 3-axis Gyroscope) |
| LED Indicators |
|
| LEDs |
Power LED |
| I/O Interfaces |
|
| Ethernet |
1 × GbE RJ45 |
| Serial Ports |
1 × RS-232/422/485 (COM4), 1 × RS-232 (TX/RX/RTS/CTS) (COM2), 2 × RS-232 (TX/RX) (COM1/COM3) |
| CAN Bus |
1 × CAN Bus (DB-9) |
| USB |
2 × USB 3.1 Gen1, 1 × Micro USB OTG |
| Buttons |
1 × Reset Switch, 1 × Re-download Switch |
| Power |
|
| Input Power |
9–36V DC with ACC/IGN control |
| Operating System Support |
|
| Android |
Android 9.0 (default) |
| Linux |
Yocto 2.5 (optional) |
| Mechanical |
|
| Construction |
Aluminum + SGCC |
| Front Panel Protection |
IP65 |
| Mounting |
Panel Mount, VESA Mount |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) |
294 × 193 × 53 mm |
| Weight |
1.67 kg |
| Environmental |
|
| Operating Temperature |
-20°C to +70°C |
| Storage Temperature |
-30°C to +80°C |
| Relative Humidity |
10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Standards & Certifications |
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| Shock Resistance |
Operating: Half-sine, 3G @ 11 ms; Non-operating: Half-sine, 5G @ 11 ms |
| Vibration Resistance |
Operating: Random, 1 Grms @ 5–500 Hz, 30 min;
Non-operating: Sweep sine, 3 Grms @ 10–500 Hz, 30 min
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| Certifications |
CE, FCC, E-Mark (E24), RoHS, UKCA (ongoing) |
