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Tri-M Engineering

Tri-M Engineering FlexTainer

Rugged Chassis Designed For Hostile Environments

Takes EPIC, miniITX & EBX Sized Boards

 
Tri-M Engineering FlexTainer
  
  • Dual system of isolating and absorbing shocks
  • Carrier plate system (easy system assembly)
  • Internal stack vibration mount
  • External isolating shock mount
  • Made with aluminum - light but strong



Datasheet/Manual:

Tri-M Engineering FlexTainer datasheet in PDF format Datasheet in PDF format
Manual to follow Manual to follow

 

Introduction

Tri-M's FlexTainer™ is a new and unique design specifically intended to protect embedded electronics such as instrumentation, data collectors, remote terminals, SCADA packages or other solutions that operate in hostile environments. The FlexTainer™ is constructed of 0.125" aluminum that can accommodate Epic, Mini-ITX, PC/104, ETX and other modules including their cabling and peripherals, with maximum flexibility in a minimum amount of space. Embedded systems are mounted on a "carrier" plate with rubber guides that allow easy system assembly.

Deploying electronics in mobile or vehicle applications, vibration and G-forces greatly reduce product life expectancy and reliability. The FlexTainer™ ensures the modules receive maximum protection from vibration and G-forces. This is accomplished using Tri-M's dual system of isolating and absorbing rubber mountings. Internally, each the carrier plate is held in place with rubber guides, which isolates the cards from the extruded aluminum enclosure as it absorbs high frequency vibration. Externally, the anodized aluminum enclosure mates with a thick rubber mounting pad allowing the FlexTainer™ to be attached to a bulkhead while it absorbs low frequency G-forces. The rubber pad is optional and may be removed.

FlexTainer with EPIC board installedFlexTainer internal view
 
 

Specification
Shipping Weight:

FT-EPIC - 32.80oz / 930g
FT-ITX - 32.80oz / 930g
FT-10 - 44.62oz / 1265g
Colour:

Black anodized aluminum
Black rubber
Material:

0.125" aluminum
Absorbing parts are made from high density rubber

Number of PC/104 Modules (EPIC):

Two PC/104 boards can be installed on top of EPIC board (as above picture).
Additionally, a Tri-M PSU can be mounted beneath the flat plate (connected to EPIC board wire cable)

ROHS Status:

This product is lead free/ROHS compliant.

Ordering Details:
Board:

FlexTainer (with end caps):
FT-0455 FlexTainer body, length=4.55", rubber shock mount pad, 2 FT-EC00 end caps, suitable for EPIC boards
FT-0675 FlexTainer body, length=6.75", rubber shock mount pad, 2 end caps, suitable for Mini-ITX boards
FT-1000 FlexTainer body, length=10.0", rubber shock mount pad, 2 end caps, suitable for EBX boards

FlexTainers (with no end caps):
FT-0455-NC FlexTainer body, length=4.55", rubber shock mount pad, NO end caps
FT-0675-NC FlexTainer body, length=6.75", rubber shock mount pad, NO end caps
FT-1000-NC FlexTainer body, length=10.0", rubber shock mount pad, NO end caps

Internal Mounting Plates:
FT-MTG-EPIC Mounting plate for EPIC boards
FT-MTG-MITX Mounting plate for Mini-ITX boards
FT-MTG-EBX Mounting plate for EBX boards

End caps:
FT-EC00-RAW FlexTainer End cap, solid, un-anodized
FT-EC00 FlexTainer End cap, solid
FT-EC05 FlexTainer End cap, KONTRON-EPIC/CE/PM

FlexTainer will be available late April 2007.

FlexTainers come with:
1x FlexTainer body
1x Anti-shock mounting pad
4x Rubber guides (6 for FT-10)
16x End cap screws

So, for a Kontron EPIC/PM board, we would recommend a FT-0455-NC, FT-MTG-EPIC, FT-EC00 and FT-EC05 parts.

Please note that boards are supplied with no cables, software or manuals.
Accessories:

Mini Fan Kit Mini Fan for internal air circulation.

Further Information:

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