CESIPC EPC-W17D2A is a 17.3-inch fanless industrial panel PC built on the Phytium FT-D2000 8-core ARM64 processor, designed for China’s Xinchuang compliance requirements. It features dual redundant 9–36V DC power inputs with automatic failover under 20 ms, IP65 front-panel protection, and full Kylin OS V10 support. When one power supply fails, the second takes over instantly — no reboot, no interruption. Deployed in electric power, rail transit, and government infrastructure, the EPC-W17D2A eliminates the single point of power failure that standard industrial PCs cannot address.
Industrial panel PCs are the control terminals and HMI displays for some of the most demanding operating environments: power substations where equipment must not restart during a grid event, rail signalling rooms where software continuity is a safety requirement, and government networks where domestic processor certification is legally mandated. The EPC-W17D2A is engineered specifically for these scenarios.
Introduction
- Processor: Phytium FT-D2000 — 8-core ARM64, 2.3 GHz (Xinchuang domestic CPU)
- Display: 17.3-inch 16:9 TFT LCD, 1920 × 1080 Full HD
- Touch: 10-point projected capacitive (P-CAP), IP65 front panel, 6H surface hardness
- Power: Dual redundant DC input — DC_IN_1 & DC_IN_2, each 9–35V wide range
- Per-channel fault alarm: independent ERROR indicator + dry-contact output per channel
- Hot-swap power modules — field-replaceable without system shutdown
- Failover: automatic, <20 ms switchover, OS-transparent
- I/O: USB 3.0 ×2, USB 2.0 ×2, COM ×4 (DB9), Gigabit LAN ×2, Audio ×1, GND terminal
- Memory: up to 32 GB DDR4; Storage: M.2 NVMe SSD + optional mSATA
- OS: Kylin OS V10 (standard) / Ubuntu Linux
- Expansion: CESIPC BlockCore™ i-Function slot — add 5G, multi-LAN, CAN, DIO
- Auto power-on after power recovery (AT mode)
- Dimensions: 437.0(W) × 270.0(H) mm; display active area 381.7 × 214.6 mm; VESA 100×100 mm
- Certifications: CE / FCC / RoHS / CCC / Xinchuang compatible
► Specifications
System Core
| CPU | Phytium FT-D2000 — 8-core ARM64, 2.3 GHz (Xinchuang ) |
| Memory | 8~32GB |
| Storage | 1 x mSATA SSD |
| Cooling | Smart Fan Cooling System |
| OS | Windows 10/11/ Linux Ubuntu |
I/O Ports
| USB2.0 | 2×USB2.0 |
| USB3.0 | 2×USB3.0 |
| COM | 4×RS232 DB9 |
| Display | / |
| Audio | 1×Audio |
| Expansion | 1×Mini PCIe Socket |
| Ethernet | 2×10M/100M/1000M Intel I210 LAN |
LCD Display
| Panel Size | 17.3 inch |
| Max. Resolution | 1920 × 1080 16:9 |
| 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 Network | 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 |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 0~50℃ (-40~70℃ Optional) |
| Storage Temperature | -10~60℃ |
| Humidity | 10%~90% , non-condensing |
| Thermal Management | Hot-swappable fan with intelligent thermal control system |
Mechanical
| Dimension | 437 (W)× 270 (D)×75.1(H)mm |
| Cutout Size | 420 ×253 mm |
| Weight | 7 KG |
| Material | High-Strength Aluminum Alloy |
| Mounting | Wall-mount/VESA Mount |
Certifications & Services
| Certs | CE / FCC / BIS, according to EN 55032 & EN 55035 |
| ODM | BIOS / Boot on LOGO / OEM |
►Product Dimensions
EPC‑W17D2A Series — Redundant Power Panel PC FAQ
17.3‑inch industrial panel PC with dual redundant DC power inputs and Phytium FT‑D2000 8‑core ARM64 processor — purpose‑built for power substations, rail transit, and Xinchuang‑compliant government infrastructure.
What makes the EPC‑W17D2A different from standard industrial panel PCs?+
The EPC‑W17D2A is a 17.3‑inch industrial panel PC with dual redundant DC power inputs and automatic failover, purpose‑built for mission‑critical infrastructure where power continuity is non‑negotiable. Standard industrial panel PCs have a single power input — if that power supply fails, the system reboots or shuts down, causing data loss, process interruption, and potential safety hazards.
Key differentiators include:
• Dual redundant 9–36V DC power inputs with automatic failover — Two independent DC inputs (DC_IN_1 and DC_IN_2) with sub‑20 ms switchover when one supply fails. The failover is completely transparent to the operating system — no reboot, no interruption, no data loss.
• Per‑channel fault alarm with dry‑contact output — Each power channel has an independent ERROR indicator and dry‑contact output, enabling remote monitoring of power status. When a channel fails, the alarm triggers immediately — maintenance teams are notified before the second channel fails.
• Hot‑swappable power modules — Failed power modules can be replaced without system shutdown, eliminating downtime for power supply maintenance.
• Phytium FT‑D2000 8‑core ARM64 processor — A Xinchuang‑compliant domestic CPU running at 2.3 GHz, purpose‑selected for government, electric power, and rail transit projects where domestic processor certification is legally mandated.
• Kylin OS V10 support — Standard operating system is Kylin OS V10, with Ubuntu Linux also available, ensuring full compatibility with China’s domestic software ecosystem.
• 17.3‑inch 16:9 Full HD display — 1920×1080 resolution with 350 cd/m² brightness, 10‑point projected capacitive touch, and IP65 front panel protection.
Standard commercial panel PCs lack these mission‑critical features — particularly the dual redundant power inputs and Xinchuang‑compliant processor — and cannot meet the reliability and compliance requirements of power substations, rail signalling rooms, and government networks.
What is dual redundant power and why does it matter for critical infrastructure?+
The dual redundant 9–36V DC power inputs provide uninterrupted operation when one power source fails — a requirement for power substations, rail transit, and government infrastructure where downtime is unacceptable.
How it works:
• Two independent DC inputs — DC_IN_1 and DC_IN_2 each accept 9–36V DC wide‑range input, typically connected to different power sources (e.g., main grid + backup generator, or two separate UPS units).
• Automatic failover under 20 ms — When the active power supply fails, the second supply takes over in less than 20 milliseconds. This is fast enough that the operating system does not detect any power interruption — no reboot, no data loss, no process interruption.
• OS‑transparent switchover — The failover happens at the hardware level and is completely invisible to the operating system and applications. SCADA software, HMI dashboards, and data logging continue uninterrupted.
• Per‑channel fault alarms — Each channel has an independent ERROR indicator and dry‑contact output. If one channel fails, the alarm alerts maintenance teams immediately — so they can replace the failed power module before the second channel is compromised.
• Hot‑swappable modules — Failed power modules can be replaced without shutting down the system, eliminating downtime for power supply maintenance.
In applications like power substations, a power fluctuation or grid event must not cause a control terminal to reboot. In rail signalling rooms, software continuity is a safety requirement. In government networks, system availability is non‑negotiable. The EPC‑W17D2A is engineered specifically for these scenarios.
What is the Phytium FT‑D2000 processor and why choose it?+
The EPC‑W17D2A is powered by the Phytium FT‑D2000 — an 8‑core ARM64 processor running at 2.3 GHz, designed and manufactured in China for Xinchuang (domestic IT innovation) compliance.
Key advantages of the FT‑D2000 platform:
• Xinchuang compliance — The FT‑D2000 is a certified domestic CPU, meeting the legal and procurement requirements for government, electric power, and rail transit projects where foreign processors are restricted.
• 8‑core ARM64 architecture — Provides balanced multi‑core performance for SCADA, HMI, and data logging workloads. The ARM64 architecture offers excellent power efficiency for fanless or low‑power industrial designs.
• 2.3 GHz operating frequency — Sufficient for real‑time HMI responsiveness, data acquisition, and control applications in power substations and rail signalling rooms.
• Memory support — Up to 32GB DDR4, ensuring ample capacity for multiple SCADA dashboards, data logging, and concurrent applications.
• Kylin OS V10 integration — The FT‑D2000 is fully optimised for Kylin OS V10, the standard operating system for Xinchuang deployments. Ubuntu Linux is also available.
The FT‑D2000 is not a general‑purpose processor — it is a purpose‑built choice for projects where domestic processor certification, supply chain security, and Xinchuang compliance are mandatory requirements.
What operating systems and software ecosystems are supported?+
The EPC‑W17D2A is designed for China’s domestic software ecosystem with full support for Kylin OS V10 as the standard operating system.
Operating system options:
• Kylin OS V10 (standard) — The recommended operating system for Xinchuang‑compliant deployments. Fully optimised for the Phytium FT‑D2000 ARM64 platform with full driver support.
• Ubuntu Linux — Also available for projects requiring a Debian‑based Linux distribution.
Software ecosystem compatibility:
• SCADA & HMI software — Kylin OS V10 supports a growing ecosystem of domestic SCADA and HMI applications, as well as open‑source solutions running on the Linux kernel.
• Data acquisition & logging — The 4×COM ports, 2×USB 3.0, and 2×GbE LAN provide connectivity for field devices, while the M.2 NVMe SSD and optional mSATA provide storage for data logging.
• Network protocols — The dual Intel I210 Gigabit Ethernet ports support standard industrial protocols (Modbus TCP, IEC 61850, DNP3) on Linux platforms.
For projects requiring Windows, the EPC‑W17D2A also supports Windows 10/11 (ARM64 version) on the FT‑D2000 platform.
What I/O ports and expansion capabilities does the EPC‑W17D2A offer?+
The EPC‑W17D2A provides a comprehensive industrial I/O package optimised for power substation, rail transit, and government infrastructure applications:
Power inputs: 2×9–36V DC wide‑range inputs (DC_IN_1 and DC_IN_2) with automatic failover under 20 ms, per‑channel ERROR indicators, dry‑contact fault outputs, and hot‑swappable power modules.
Serial ports: 4×RS232 via DB9 — connects to legacy PLCs, protection relays, RTUs, and industrial sensors in power substations and rail signalling rooms.
USB ports: 2×USB 3.0 + 2×USB 2.0 = 4 total USB ports — connects diagnostic tools, external storage, and peripherals.
Networking: 2×Intel I210 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000M) — dual network interfaces for separating control network traffic from management/SCADA traffic, or for network redundancy.
Audio: 1×Audio jack — for audible alarms or voice guidance.
Expansion: 1×Mini PCIe socket for wireless modules (4G/5G/GPIO expansion).
BlockCore™ i‑Function slot: The CESIPC BlockCore™ i‑Function slot supports additional modules — 5G, multi‑LAN, CAN, DIO — without custom PCB development.
Storage: M.2 NVMe SSD + optional mSATA — dual‑storage architecture for OS and data separation.
Wireless (optional): 4G Full Network Compatibility + Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth — remote monitoring and connectivity for distributed sites.
What is BlockCore™ modular architecture, and how does it benefit my deployment?+
BlockCore™ is CESIPC’s modular computing architecture that standardises interface, structure, power, and expansion across all products. For the EPC‑W17D2A, BlockCore™ delivers:
1. Standardised I/O expansion (i‑Function slot) — The i‑Function slot accepts function modules (5G, multi‑LAN, CAN, DIO) without custom PCB development. For power substations requiring IEC 61850 GOOSE messaging or rail applications requiring CAN bus, simply add the module.
2. LEGO MODE design philosophy — Based on modular construction principles, BlockCore™ creates an ecosystem where compute, I/O, and function boards can be configured like building blocks. This reduces custom development cost by up to 80% through standardised module libraries.
3. Shared ecosystem across product families — The EPC‑W17D2A uses the same expansion modules as other BlockCore™ industrial PCs. Standardise spares across mixed fleets of panel PCs and embedded controllers.
4. Future‑proof upgrades — The BlockCore™ architecture allows future compute board upgrades without changing the I/O layout, redundant power system, or mounting dimensions.
5. Extendable product lifecycle — BlockCore™ effectively extends product lifecycle, making investment in the EPC‑W17D2A more cost‑efficient over the long term, particularly for multi‑site infrastructure rollouts spanning multiple years.
What are the mechanical specifications, mounting options, and environmental ratings?+
Dimensions: 437(W) × 270(D) × 75.1(H) mm — 17.3‑inch 16:9 form factor fits standard industrial panel cutouts.
Cutout dimensions: 420 × 253 mm — standard industrial panel cutout for easy installation.
Display active area: 381.7 × 214.6 mm.
Weight: 7.0 kg — robust construction for industrial and infrastructure environments.
Mounting: Wall mount / VESA mount (100×100mm) — flexible installation on walls, equipment racks, or flush integration into control panels.
Enclosure: Industrial‑grade high‑strength aluminum alloy chassis — corrosion‑resistant and durable for 24/7 operation. Front panel IP65‑rated for dust and splash resistance with 6H surface hardness.
Display: 17.3‑inch 16:9 TFT LCD, 1920×1080 Full HD resolution, 350 cd/m² brightness, 450:1 contrast ratio, 50,000 hours LED backlight life. Touch: 10‑point projected capacitive (P‑CAP).
Cooling: Smart fan cooling system with hot‑swappable fan and intelligent thermal control — active thermal management for sustained performance with tool‑less fan replacement.
Operating temperature: 0°C ~ 50°C standard; optional -40°C ~ 70°C extended grade for outdoor enclosures, unheated equipment rooms, and extreme environments.
Storage temperature: -10°C ~ 60°C.
Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH, non‑condensing.
Power input: Dual redundant 9–36V DC wide‑range inputs — directly accepts 24V/48V substation power rails. Boot modes: AT (auto power‑on) for unattended operation, or ATX (power button) for manual control.
Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS, CCC, Xinchuang compatible.
What are typical applications for the EPC‑W17D2A with redundant power?+
The EPC‑W17D2A is a 17.3‑inch industrial panel PC designed for applications requiring dual redundant power, Xinchuang‑compliant processor, and mission‑critical reliability in a rugged footprint. Typical applications include:
• Electric power substations & grid control — Deployed as HMI/SCADA terminals in power substations, distribution automation, and grid control centres. The dual redundant power inputs ensure uninterrupted operation during grid events — if one power source fails, the second takes over in under 20 ms with no reboot. The 4×COM ports connect to protection relays, RTUs, and IEDs via serial protocols. The 17.3‑inch Full HD display provides clear visualisation of substation single‑line diagrams, fault logs, and real‑time power flow data.
• Rail transit signalling & control rooms — Deployed in rail signalling rooms, station control centres, and wayside equipment cabinets. Software continuity is a safety requirement in rail signalling — the dual redundant power system ensures uninterrupted operation. The Phytium FT‑D2000 processor meets Xinchuang procurement requirements for rail infrastructure projects. The IP65 front panel protects against dust in wayside environments. The optional -40°C ~ 70°C wide‑temperature range supports outdoor cabinet deployment.
• Government & defence infrastructure — Deployed in government buildings, command centres, and secure facilities where domestic processor certification is legally mandated. The FT‑D2000 and Kylin OS V10 provide full Xinchuang compliance. The dual redundant power system ensures continuous operation for critical government services. TPM and secure boot features (available on request) support classified and sensitive applications.
• Data centre & critical facility monitoring — Deployed in data centres, telecom central offices, and critical facility monitoring stations. The dual redundant power inputs provide protection against UPS failure or maintenance switching. The 2×GbE LAN ports separate management network from monitoring data traffic. The optional 4G/Wi‑Fi connectivity provides remote monitoring and alerting.
• Oil & gas, water treatment, and industrial SCADA — Deployed in pipeline monitoring stations, water treatment plants, and industrial SCADA systems where power reliability is critical. The 9–36V wide‑range input accepts industrial DC power rails. The dual redundant inputs allow connection to separate power sources (e.g., main supply + backup battery) for maximum uptime. The 4×COM ports connect to field sensors, flow meters, and analyzers.
For detailed application examples, see our redundant power panel PC for substation automation guide and Xinchuang industrial PC with Phytium processor overview.
Can CESIPC provide OEM/ODM customisation for the EPC‑W17D2A?+
Yes. CESIPC offers full OEM/ODM services for the EPC‑W17D2A panel PC series, built around the BlockCore™ modular architecture:
• BIOS configuration and boot logo branding — For private labeling, brand consistency, and OEM turnkey solutions.
• I/O panel customisation — Alternative connector arrangements, additional COM ports, isolated digital I/O, or CAN bus via BlockCore™ expansion modules.
• Power input configuration — Factory configuration of power input thresholds, failover behaviour, and alarm settings for specific substation or rail applications.
• Operating system pre‑load — Kylin OS V10, Ubuntu Linux, or Windows 10/11 ARM64 with custom drivers and pre‑installed runtime environments.
• Function board customisation — Custom i‑Function Board development for specific industrial protocols or proprietary interfaces. The LEGO MODE ecosystem enables rapid function board development, dramatically reducing customisation lead times.
• Enclosure material options — Enhanced corrosion resistance for marine, chemical, or outdoor roadside environments.
• Private label packaging and custom SKU part numbering for integrators and reseller programs.
With in‑house SMT assembly, sheet metal fabrication, and CNC machining, CESIPC delivers custom industrial panel PCs with consistent quality and predictable lead times. MOQ: 1 unit sample available. Typical lead time: 2–4 weeks. Minimum order quantities vary by customisation scope. Contact our engineering team for a detailed ODM assessment.
