RCO Series Super-Rugged x86 Industrial Computers

Performance, Expandability, and Durability At The Rugged Edge

The RCO Series is a line of super-rugged x86 industrial computers purpose-built to enable real-time performance in extreme deployments. By leveraging a fanless and cableless design approach with modular EDGEBoost technologies, these systems can provide seamless configurability to meet varying edge-native deployment requirements while maintaining utmost durability.

  • Industrial-Grade Reliability
  • Real-time Edge AI Performance
  • IIoT-Centric Connectivity
  • Modular EDGEBoost Technologies
  • World-Class Certifications (CE, FCC, UL Listed)
 

Fanless & Cableless Design

IoT-Centric Connectivity

Edge AI Performance

Industrial-Grade Reliability

World-Class Certifications

Products:

Tailored & Optimized for Specific Deployments

Each RCO Series has been purpose-built to address specific edge computing challenges whether in form factor, performance, or scalability. Explore where each RCO Series is dedicated to emphasizing optimization.

RCO-6000 Series AI Edge Inference Computer

High-Performance Edge AI Acceleration & Scalability

Maximizing performance, scalability, and reliability to streamline edge AI workloads in the harshest deployment environments. The RCO-6000 Series features exceptional deployment optimization with rich IoT connectivity on-board, EBIO for additional connectivity, and EDGEBoost Node (EBN) for performance acceleration. It has successfully deployment in multiple AGV/AMR, intelligent security and surveillance, and smart manufacturing applications.

Key Features:

  • High-Performance Edge AI Processing
  • Rich IoT Connectivity
  • Dual Hot-swappable SSD Bays
  • Dual Modular EDGEBoost I/O
  • EDGEBoost Node Performance Acceleration

Super-Rugged Durability:

  • Wide Operating Temperature (-25°C to 70°C)
  • MIL-STD-810G Complaint (5Grms Vibration & 50G Shock)
  • Wide Power Input (9~48 VDC)
  • Power Protection (OVP, OCP, RPP)

RCO-3000 Series Small Form Factor Computer

Mid-Range Balance In Performance & Size

Perfectly balancing performance, connectivity, and size. The RCO-3000 Series combines rich IoT connectivity on-board, industrial-grade durability, EBIO scalability, and integrates a powerful socket-type CPU within a small form factor. The RCO-3000 Series is highlighted in intelligent security and surveillance, factory automation, and disaster management deployments.

Key Features:

  • Socket-Type Performance in SFF
  • M.2 Acceleration
  • Rich IoT Connectivity
  • Hot-swappable SSD Bay
  • Modular EDGEBoost I/O

Super-Rugged Durability:

  • Wide Operating Temperature (-25°C to 70°C)
  • MIL-STD-810G Complaint (5Grms Vibration & 50G Shock)
  • Wide Power Input (9~48 VDC)
  • Power Protection (OVP, OCP, RPP)

RCO-1000 Series Fanless Mini Computer

Entry-Level Industrial NUC Alternative

The RCO-1000 Series is an ultra-compact industrial computer that features IoT consolidation, real-time data analysis, and rugged reliability for the most space-constrained deployments. It provides essential IoT connectivity readily available on-board and supports scalable EDGEBoost I/O (EBIO) technology for seamless deployment compatibility. The RCO-1000 Series is leveraged as an IoT gateway for factory automation and smart retail deployments.

Key Features:

  • Ultra-Compact Form Factor
  • M.2 Acceleration
  • Industrial NUC Alternative
  • Modular EDGEBoost I/O

Super-Rugged Durability:

  • Wide Operating Temperature (-40°C to 70°C)
  • MIL-STD-810G Complaint (50Grms Vibration & 5G Shock)
  • Wide Power Input (9~48 VDC)
  • Power Protection (OVP, OCP, RPP)

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Built Super-Rugged. Built Ready.

The RCO Series achieves super-ruggedness through advanced engineering and design, ensuring resilience in challenging remote environments. With a fanless and cableless architecture, it eliminates common points of failure and incorporates ruggedized features to ensure reliable 24/7 operations.

Wide Operating Temperatures

The RCO Series is designed with a wide operating temperature range of -40°C to 70°C, making it ideal for deployments in outdoor NEMA cabinets or vehicles. These environments often face extreme heat or freezing conditions, and our RCO Series is purpose-built to perform reliably under these demanding circumstances.

Shock & Vibration Resistance

Built to withstand the rigors of demanding environments, the RCO Series meets MIL-STD-810G standards for shock and vibration resistance. With the ability to endure up to 5Grms vibration and 50G shock, this rugged design ensures reliable operation in settings where sudden movements are common, such as in vehicles or industrial facilities.

Wide Power Input

The RCO Series is equipped with a wide power input range of 9 to 48 VDC, ensuring reliable operation even during power fluctuations. This capability is crucial for remote, battery-powered deployments and industrial settings where power stability can be unpredictable.

Benefits of Intel x86 Architecture

The RCO Series is powered by the latest Intel processors, delivering real-time performance at the rugged edge. By selecting edge-specific processors that align with Intel’s embedded product lifecycle roadmap, the RCO Series ensures up to 15 years of support for long-term deployment consistency.

Power-Efficient Embedded Processors

The RCO-1000 Series utilizes Intel Atom processors for SoC low-power efficiency, focusing on IoT features such as rich connectivity, enhanced integrated graphics, hardware-level security, and Intel PSE.

Performance Hybrid Core Processors

The RCO-3000 and RCO-6000 Series incorporate Intel Core processors, leveraging Intel’s latest hybrid core architecture to achieve a balance between socket-type power and efficiency for demanding edge applications.

For over four decades, x86 has served as the bedrock of modern computing, establishing itself as the preferred architecture in data centers and PCs worldwide. In today's evolving landscape — characterized by dynamic AI workloads, custom chiplets, and advancements in 3D packaging and system architectures — the importance of a robust and expanding x86 ecosystem is more crucial than ever.

- Intel

Modular EDGEBoost Technology

Customize to optimize with modular EDGEBoost technology. The RCO Series leverages EDGEBoost technologies to streamline system integrator and OEM deployment requirements with ease. Configure EDGEBoost I/O modules to meet specific IoT connectivity criteria and EDGEBoost Nodes to enable high-performance acceleration.

EDGEBoost I/O - Modular Daughterboards

4x RJ45 GbE/PoE

4x M12 GbE/PoE

2x 10GbE RJ45

4x USB 3.2

5G, Edge AI, and NVMe Storage

Edge AI and NVMe Storage

Mix and match modular EDGEBoost I/O daughterboards for flexible IoT connectivity & compatibility. Select from a wide range of EBIO modules including PoE support, 10GbE transfer rates, waterproof-locking M12 connection types, M.2 performance acceleration, and more.

  • Scalable Design
  • Industrial Ruggedness
  • Cost Effective

EDGEBoost Nodes (RCO-6000 Series Exclusive)

Maximize performance acceleration with EDGEBoost Nodes. Each node is optimized to deliver specialized performance acceleration such as edge AI inferencing with discrete GPU support, hot-swappable high-capacity NVMe storage, and/or PCIe expandability for highly configurable add-on cards.

  • Low-Profile GPU
  • Hot-swappable NVMe/SATA Storage
  • PCIe Slot Expansion For Add on Cards

Comprehensive IoT Connectivity

The RCO Series provides comprehensive IoT connectivity, supporting various devices and sensors, along with real-time vehicle telematics, ignition control, and on-board automation switches.

  • IoT-Centric Connectivity
  • Factory Automation & Intelligent Transportation Ready
  • Wireless Communications & Networking

Edge AI Ready with Hailo-8™

The RCO Series is fully compatible with Hailo-8™ accelerators, delivering real-time AI processing while maintaining low power consumption in a compact M.2 form factor.

  • Scalable up to 104 TOPS
  • Low-power efficiency (2.5W)
  • Supporting up to 4x Hailo-8™

World-Class Safety Certifications

At Premio, we pride ourselves in providing competent edge computing solutions that deliver reliable performance while deployed in challenging industrial environments. Our flagship line of rugged edge computers has undergone rigorous testing and validation for safety standards compliance to achieve UL Listed.

 

RCO Series Industrial Computer Specifications

RCO-1000 Series
RCO-3000 Series
RCO-6000 Series
Fanless Mini Computer Small Form Factor Computer AI Edge Inference Computer
Performance
Processor Intel Atom/Celeron Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9
TDP 12W 35W 35W
Max Memory 32GB DDR4 64GB DDR4 64GB DDR5
Storage Options M.2 B-Key
mSATA
2.5” SSD (Internal)
M.2 B-Key
mSATA
2.5” SSD (Hot-swappable)
M.2 B-Key
mSATA
2.5” SSD (Hot-swappable)
2.5” SSD (Internal)
RAID Support Support RAID 0, 1, 5 Support RAID 0, 1, 5
Expansion
EDGEBoost I/O USB
COM
DIO/DP
HDMI
RJ45 LAN/PoE
M12 LAN/PoE
10GbE LAN
USB 3.2
M.2 Acceleration (5G/NVMe/Edge AI)
RJ45 LAN/PoE
M12 LAN/PoE
10GbE LAN
USB 3.2
M.2 Acceleration (5G/NVMe/Edge AI)
EDGEBoost Node - - NVMe/SATA
GPU
PCIe Expansion
On-Board DIO Terminal *Only available through EBIO
4 in / 4 out (Isolated)
8 in / 8 out (Isolated) 8 in / 8 out (Isolated)
Wireless Connectivity 5G
4G/LTE
Bluetooth
SIM slots
5G
4G/LTE
Bluetooth
SIM slots
5G
4G/LTE
Bluetooth
SIM slots
Environmental
Thermal Management Fanless Fanless Fanless (Fanned with GPU)
Cybersecurity TPM 2.0 TPM 2.0 TPM 2.0
Certifications UL, FCC, CE UL, FCC, CE UL, FCC, CE
Dimensions 150 (W) x 105 (D) x 49 (H) mm
5.91 (W) x 4.13 (D) x 1.93 (H) in
192 (W) x 227 (D) x 60.3 (H) mm
7.56 (W) x 8.94 (D) x 2.37 (H) in
240 (W) x 261 (D) x 79 (H) mm
9.45 (W) x 10.28 (D) x 3.11 (H) in

Rugged Edge Webinar:

Defining the Rugged Edge Continuum & Key Features of The RCO Series

Explore how Premio’s RCO Series meets the unique challenges of Industry 4.0 at the rugged edge! In this episode, we’ll define the edge continuum and dive deep into the advanced features that make the RCO Series an optimized solution for rugged edge computing.

 
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

An industrial computer is a computing system specifically designed to process data in real-time (with less reliance on traditional cloud computing), enable AI workloads on-premises, consolidate IoT devices, and withstand demanding environments. The RCO Series is Premio’s flagship line of x86 super-rugged industrial computers that features a fanless and cableless construction, high-performance-low-power processors, IIoT-centric connectivity, and scalable EDGEBoost technologies, making it ideal for various industrial applications including industrial automation, AGV/AMR, and intelligent surveillance.

The RCO Series serves as a line of versatile embedded computers, offering three distinct models, a fanless mini computer, industrial small form factor computer, and AI edge inference computer to meet all ranges of deployment criteria. These rugged edge systems are engineered with super-rugged durability and a fanless and cableless design for extreme reliability in challenging deployments. A key defining feature of the RCO Series is that it leverages modular EDGEBoost technologies for seamless customizability and scalability. These features allow seamless integration with existing systems, enabling real-time data processing and control in applications like smart manufacturing, autonomous robotics, and smart cities.

The RCO Series edge computers are designed for high-performance applications

  • Fanless and Cableless Design optimized for deployment reliability in harsh industrial environments.
  • Real-Time Performance to streamline edge AI workloads closer to the source of data generation.
  • Rich IoT-Centric Connectivity for seamless compatibility with various high-speed or legacy IoT devices and sensors.
  • EDGEBoost Technology to meet high-specification connectivity and performance acceleration requirements with a mix-and-match modular design.
  • World-Class Certifications (CE, FCC, UL Listed) for reinforced deployment confidence and peace of mind.

The RCO Series is ideal for a variety of Industry 4.0 applications

  • Factory Automation: Streamlines operations with real-time monitoring, machine vision, predictive maintenance, and quality control.
  • Intelligent Transportation: Supporting vehicle telematics, smart traffic signaling and management systems.
  • Smart Retail: Powering kiosks, digital signage, and logistic robotics for streamlined operations.
  • Security and Surveillance: Real-time alerts and proactive AI monitoring for enhanced disaster response and NVR surveillance systems.

Edge computers, such as those in the RCO Series, process data closer to the source, reducing latency and improving connectivity in IoT applications. It eliminates reliance on traditional cloud computing and greatly improves on-premises reliability. This allows mission-critical operations to gain and process real-time telematics for actionable decision making. The RCO Series provides multiple connectivity options, including Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, and optional wireless modules (Wi-Fi, LTE, and 5g) for flexible integration in industrial IoT networks.

By opting to leverage an industrial computer over a commercial off-the-shelf solution for an industrial application, organizations reduce the chances of system failures and ensure long-term reliability. Premio’s RCO Series are purpose-built to deploy into challenging, remote deployments where maintenance may be inaccessible. These industrial computers also follow an extensive product support lifecycle for deployment consistency and longevity. Additionally, industrial computers provide the necessary IoT connectivity and performance features that commercial-grade solutions typically do not offer.
Learn more in our Buying Guide

Consider your specific deployment requirements such as size, performance needs, I/O connectivity, and power constraints. Each RCO Series model—RCO-1000, RCO-3000, or RCO-6000—have distinct features fully optimized to meet different applications.

Yes, the RCO Series industrial computers can be tailored to meet specific deployment needs through EDGEBoost modularity. Users can select from various I/O modules and configurations to optimize performance for unique industrial and edge computing applications. These systems provide a wide range of I/O ports, making them versatile for integration with various industrial devices and sensors.
Learn more about EDGEBoost I/O

The RCO Series edge computers are equipped to handle AI workloads, especially the RCO-6000 model, which supports accelerated computing with GPU integration and Hailo-8™ accelerators for efficient real-time processing. This capability is vital for applications like predictive maintenance and intelligent surveillance.
Learn more about our AI Edge Inference Computers

These computers feature Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 for hardware-based encryption, securing sensitive data for industrial applications.
Learn more about TPM 2.0