What is the EPC-S15X2A series used for?

The EPC-S15X2A is a 15-inch fanless industrial Panel PC series used for HMI terminals, SCADA control stations, PLC operator interfaces, and machine control panels in factory automation, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, energy, and logistics environments. Its IP65 front panel and embedded panel mount design suit direct installation into control cabinet doors.

How do I choose between the Celeron and Core processor options?

Celeron J1900 and J6412 models suit single-task HMI applications with modest processing needs. 10th and 12th Gen Core i3/i5/i7 models are recommended for multi-application workloads, machine vision, real-time data processing, and complex SCADA or MES software. The i5-1235U (12th Gen) offers the best balance of performance and efficiency for most automation applications.

What is the panel cutout size for embedding the EPC-S15X2A?

The panel cutout size is 342.4 × 269.4 mm. Overall dimensions are 359.9 × 281.9 × 75.1 mm, weight 3.2 kg. Wall-mount and VESA mount are also supported.

How many serial ports does the EPC-S15X2A have?

The EPC-S15X2A includes 4x RS-232 and 2x RS-485 serial ports via DB9 connectors — six serial interfaces total. Additional COM ports can be added via BlockCore expansion cards.

What is SafeCore and does the EPC-S15X2A have it?

Yes. SafeCore is CESIPC's power-loss protection system included in the EPC-S15X2A series. When unexpected power interruptions occur, SafeCore preserves system state and data integrity, allowing automatic resumption when power is restored — critical for unmanned 24/7 automation deployments.

Is the EPC-S15X2A suitable for food and beverage or pharmaceutical environments?

The IP65 front panel protects against dust and water jets for regular cleaning environments. For chemical resistance to disinfectants, CESIPC offers anti-corrosion surface treatments for the aluminium front panel, or stainless steel alternatives from the CleanOps product line.

15" Automation Industrial Panel PC | IP65 Fanless, 9–36V (EPC-S15X2A)

Name: EPC-S15X2A 15-inch Industrial Panel PC Series
Brand: CESIPC
Availability: InStock

The EPC-S15X2A is a 15-inch fanless industrial Panel PC series designed for 24/7 automation, HMI, and SCADA applications. Available in 9 configurations spanning Intel® Celeron J1900/J6412 through 10th and 12th Gen Core i3/i5/i7 processors, it integrates a 1024×768 capacitive touch display, IP65 front panel, 6× RS-232 serial ports, dual Intel® I210 Gigabit LAN, and 9–36V DC wide-range input into a single aluminium alloy embedded unit.

Operating from 0°C to 50°C (extended -40°C to 70°C optional), with SafeCore™ power-loss protection and BlockCore™ modular expandability, the EPC-S15X2A series is deployed across manufacturing, food and beverage, chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, energy, and logistics as a reliable control terminal for demanding industrial environments.

►Introduction

Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processors, compatible from Celeron® to 12th Gen Intel® Core™
15-inch 4:3 TFT LCD, 1024 × 768 (SXGA).
10-point capacitive touch, IP65 front, 6H hardness.
Dual Intel® I210 Gigabit Ethernet.
I/O: USB 2.0 ×2, USB 3.0 ×4, Audio ×1, Mic ×1, RS-232 ×6, HDMI, VGA.
9–36V DC wide-range power input.
Expansion: dual M.2 2280 NVMe, M.2 2230 Wi-Fi.
TPM 2.0 hardware security support.
CESIPC BlockCore™ modular design.
CESIPC SafeCore™ power-loss protection.
Auto power-on after power recovery.
Industrial-grade 6061 aluminum alloy enclosure.

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►Application

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► Specifications

System Core

CPU	Intel® Celeron® Processor J1900 2.0~2.42GHz Intel® Celeron® Processor J6412 2.0~2.6GHz
	Intel® Core™ 10th Processor i3-10110U 2.1~4.1GHz Intel® Core™ 10th Processor i5-10210U 1.6~4.2GHz Intel® Core™ 10th Processor i7-10710U 1.1~4.7GHz
	Intel® Core™ 12th Processor i3-1215U 1.2~4.4GHz Intel® Core™ 12th Processor i5-1235U 1.3~4.4GHz Intel® Core™ 12th Processor i5-1240P 1.7~4.4GHz Intel® Core™ 12th Processor i7-1255U 1.7~4.7GHz
Memory	4~8GB DDR3L /4~32GB DDR4 / 4~32GB DDR5
Storage	1 x mSATA SSD
Cooling	Fan-less
OS	Windows 10/11/ Linux Ubuntu

I/O Ports

USB2.0	5×USB2.0/ 2×USB2.0
USB3.0	1×USB3.0/ 4×USB3.0
COM	4×RS232+2×RS485 DB9
Display	1×HDMI+1×VGA Dual Display
Audio	1×Audio
Expansion	1×Mini PCIe Socket
Ethernet	2×10M/100M/1000M Intel I210 LAN

LCD Display

Panel Size	15inch
Max. Resolution	1024×768 4:3
Luminance(cd/㎡)	350cd/㎡
Contrast	450:1
Backlight	More than 50000H

Panel Screen

Touch Panel	Multi-touch Projected Capacitive Touch Screen
Transmittance	85%
Controller	USB

Wireless Communication

Wireless Networking	4G Full Network Compatibility （Optional）
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth

Power Supply

DC Input	1×3-pin Pluggable Terminal Block for 12V DC, 9-36V optional
Booting	AT / ATX

Mechanical

Dimension	359.9(W)×281.9(D)×75.1(H)mm
Cutout Dimensions	342.4×269.4mm
Weight	3.2KG
Material	High-Strength Aluminum Alloy
Mounting	Wall-mount/VESA Mount

Environmental

Operating Temperature	0~50℃ (-40~70℃Optional)
Storage Temperature	-10~60℃
Protection	Front Panel IP65

Certifications & Services

Certs	CE / FCC / BIS, according to EN 55032 & EN 55035
ODM	BIOS / Boot on LOGO / OEM

►Product images & sizes

► I/O

Industrial PC (IPC)
Embedded Panel PC
15 inch touch screen panel

Compatible Expansion Boards

Extend the EPC-S15X2A with BlockCore™ modular boards. Compatible with CES-1602 (J1900/J6412), CES-1902 (10th Gen Core), and CES-1201 (12th Gen Core) mainboards.

i-Function Boards

EXB-D22C2

8-ch GPIO Input/Output, 2×USB, 3×COM expansion

GPIO

EXB-D22C1

4G LTE Full Netcom wireless communication module

EXB-D2138

VGA output, RS485, 2×RS232 expansion

VGA

EXB-D2351

Multi-port I/O expansion board

I/O

EXB-D2532

DisplayPort to dual DP + HDMI multi-display output

EXB-D2211

I/O interface expansion module

I/O

EXB-D2461

3×HDMI, M.2, 4×USB multi-display expansion

HDMI

EXB-D2551

Multi-function I/O expansion board

I/O

EXB-D21C2

i-Function board for J1900/J6412 platforms

I/O

EXB-IT8783

Super I/O chip based expansion board

Super I/O

i-Connect Boards

COB-D2221

7-ch GPIO Input + 7-ch GPIO Output control

GPIO

COB-D22B2

Multiple RS-232 serial ports + USB interfaces

COM

COB-D22C1

Compact connect board for I/O expansion

I/O

COB-D23B1

i-Connect board for serial communication

COM

COB-D2574

Touch button + power & HDD indicator lights

Touch

COB-D2562

Intelligent fan control with temperature sensor

Fan

COB-D2555

i-Connect board for embedded system integration

Connect

EXB-D2243

i-Connect board expansion module

Connect

EXB-D2521

HDMI to LVDS signal conversion board

LVDS

EXB-2321

i-Connect board for industrial bus expansion

Bus

✅ All boards above are compatible with CES-1602 (J1900/J6412), CES-1902 (10th Gen Core i3/i5/i7), and CES-1201 (12th Gen Core i3/i5/i7) mainboards used in the EPC-S15X2A series. Learn more about BlockCore™ →

►Product Selection

NO.	Model	Product Part Number	Describe Infomation	Standard Memory	Standard Storage
1	EPC-S1562A	C11.03.01.001	Intel® Celeron® Processor J1900 Processor	4GB	mSATA SSD 128GB
2	EPC-S1572A	C11.03.05.001	Intel® Celeron® Processor J6412 Processor	8GB	mSATA SSD 256GB
3	EPC-S1592A	C11.03.03.001	Intel® Core™ i3-10110U Processor	8GB	mSATA SSD 256GB
4	EPC-S1592A	C11.03.03.002	Intel® Core™ i5-10210U Processor	8GB	mSATA SSD 256GB
5	EPC-S1592A	C11.03.03.003	Intel® Core™ i7-10710U Processor	8GB	mSATA SSD 256GB
6	EPC-S1522A	C11.03.04.001	Intel® Core™ i3-1215U Processor	8GB	mSATA SSD 256GB
7	EPC-S1522A	C11.03.04.002	Intel® Core™ i5-1235U Processor	8GB	mSATA SSD 256GB
8	EPC-S1522A	C11.03.04.003	Intel® Core™ i5-1240P Processor	8GB	mSATA SSD 256GB
9	EPC-S1522A	C11.03.04.004	Intel® Core™ i7-1255U Processor	8GB	mSATA SSD 256GB

Would you like to know how to choose the right industrial PC, including factors such as display size, mounting method, and front-panel waterproof rating? These considerations are especially important in hygiene-critical industries such as food & beverage and chemical processing, where frequent cleaning and disinfectants can gradually corrode aluminum front panels.

To meet these requirements, our solutions include not only stainless steel enclosures but also anti-corrosion surface treatments for aluminum front panels. In many cases, success or failure depends on attention to detail. Our team is well aware of these potential pitfalls and understands which aspects require special attention. We are committed to helping you select the most suitable Panel PC for your application.

►Machine Quality Control

Why Memory Testing Is Critical Before Shipping Industrial PCs

►FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the EPC-S15X2A and the BlockCore™ platform.

What is BlockCore™ and how does it work?+

BlockCore™ is CESIPC’s modular compute architecture. Every product is built from the same stack: an i-Core Board (the compute engine), i-Function and i-Connect expansion boards (for GPIO, 4G, HDMI, serial ports, etc.), and an enclosure. By choosing a different enclosure, the same core platform becomes four different product lines: an Industrial PC (aluminum, headless), a Panel PC (aluminum + IP65 touchscreen), a Rugged Tablet PC (drop-proof enclosure), or an IP69K Panel PC (304 stainless steel, fully waterproof). System integrators only need to learn one platform to deploy across all four form factors.

What is the difference between the four BlockCore™ product lines?+

All four share the same i-Core Board and expansion module ecosystem, and differ only in enclosure and display: the EPC-10XA Industrial PC has an aluminum enclosure with no display, for headless edge computing and OEM integration. The EPC-S15X2A Panel PC adds a 15″ IP65 capacitive touchscreen, for HMI and SCADA. The TPC-1082A Rugged Tablet PC uses a drop-proof IP65 enclosure for mobile field use. The WPC/IP69K Panel PC uses a 304 stainless steel enclosure with a fully waterproof screen rated to IP67/IP69K, for food processing, pharmaceutical, and chemical washdown environments.

What is the difference between EPC-S1562A, EPC-S1572A, EPC-S1592A, and EPC-S1522A?+

These are four model variants within the EPC-S15X2A series, each with a different processor platform. EPC-S1562A uses Celeron J1900 (entry-level, low power). EPC-S1572A uses Celeron J6412 (newer node, better efficiency). EPC-S1592A uses 10th Gen Core i3/i5/i7 (high performance). EPC-S1522A uses 12th Gen Core i3/i5/i7 (latest platform, DDR5). All four share the same 15″ IP65 enclosure, I/O layout, and mounting dimensions.

Can I upgrade the processor without changing the enclosure or expansion boards?+

Yes — this is one of the core advantages of BlockCore™. The i-Core Board is a separate module. Upgrading from CES-1602 (J1900) to CES-1902 (10th Gen) or CES-1201 (12th Gen) requires only swapping the compute board. The enclosure, I/O expansion boards, cabling, and mounting hardware remain identical. This eliminates re-certification and redesign costs when upgrading processor platforms mid-product lifecycle.

Can I add 4G wireless or GPIO expansion to the EPC-S15X2A?+

Yes. The EXB-D22C1 i-Function Board adds 4G LTE Full Netcom wireless. The EXB-D22C2 adds 8-channel GPIO input/output. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can be added via the onboard M.2 2230 slot. All expansion boards connect through the BlockCore™ interface — no enclosure modification required.

What is the difference between IP65 and IP69K, and which product should I choose?+

IP65 protects against dust and low-pressure water jets — suitable for factory floors, machine tools, and general industrial environments. IP69K additionally withstands high-pressure, high-temperature water jets (80°C, 80–100 bar) from all angles — required for food processing, dairy, meat processing, pharmaceutical cleanrooms, and chemical facilities that undergo daily steam or chemical washdown. Choose the EPC-S15X2A Panel PC for IP65 environments, and the WPC/IP69K Panel PC for IP69K environments.

Is ODM/OEM customisation available?+

Yes. CESIPC offers full ODM and OEM services including custom BIOS configuration, boot logo branding, I/O panel customisation, and private label packaging. Minimum order quantities and lead times vary by customisation scope. Contact our engineering team for a detailed ODM assessment.

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