The B&R Automation PC 3100 is a compact and powerful industrial PC designed for demanding automation tasks. It combines the advantages of a fanless compact system with the high performance of the latest Intel Core i-series processors, making it ideal for machine control, visualisation, and communication applications. The system is highly scalable, offering processor options from Celeron up to Core i7, and memory capacities from 4 GB to 32 GB, allowing users to tailor the performance exactly to their application needs.

A key feature of the Automation PC 3100 is its fanless design, which eliminates rotating parts and significantly reduces maintenance requirements. This passive cooling concept ensures reliable operation even in dusty or vibration-prone environments, as there are no air filters to replace or fans that could fail. The system is exclusively designed for passive cooling, contributing to its long-term reliability and suitability for 24/7 industrial use.

The Automation PC 3100 offers extensive modular expansion capabilities. It features up to three internal slots that can accommodate a variety of interface cards, including those for serial interfaces, Ethernet, CAN bus, and the real-time POWERLINK protocol. These slots can also be used for an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) solution or audio interfaces. For graphics, a PCIe/SATA interface provides an SDL4 option in addition to the onboard SDL/DVI connector. Furthermore, the system can host a second POWERLINK managing node for data acquisition from two separate networks.

For data storage, the Automation PC 3100 supports industry-standard slots for two CFast cards, each with a capacity of up to 256 GB. Additionally, high-performance M.2 mass storage devices can be used. For enhanced performance or data security, the CFast cards can be configured as a RAID volume. The system supports a variety of operating systems, including Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Linux for B&R, Automation Runtime Embedded, and Hypervisor, providing flexibility for software development and integration.

The Automation PC 3100 is designed for long-term availability, ensuring that hardware adjustments are not required frequently. It is energy efficient, leveraging Intel Core i and Atom technology to deliver high performance with low power consumption. The system is designed to operate in ambient temperatures ranging from -20°C to +60°C, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments. Its compact dimensions and robust construction make it a versatile choice for a wide range of applications, including factory automation, machine building, and process control.

Key technical specifications include: Intel Core i processors (Celeron, i3, i5, i7), 4-32 GB DDR4 RAM, 3 expansion slots for PCIe, CFast, M.2, and other interface cards, onboard SDL/DVI and optional SDL4 graphics, and a variety of communication interfaces including Ethernet, CAN, and POWERLINK. The system is designed for DIN rail mounting and is RoHS compliant.