Industrial PCs
IBOX-3026
Intel Celeron 6305E / i5-1135G7 / i7-1165G7 (11th Gen) with 2x 1000M LAN (Intel chipsets).
Turnkey SCADA station
IBOX-3026 — a SCADA station that survives the floor
A fanless industrial computer built to run the supervisory layer: native COM ports for direct PLC communication, dual Intel LAN to separate the machine network from plant IT, and watchdog plus auto power-on for lights-out reliability.
4× COMModbus RTUi7 option
The problem
Why a dedicated SCADA station?
Office PCs lack serial ports
Most current PCs have no RS-232/485, so PLCs and Modbus devices end up on USB adapters that drop links in the field.
Fans and plant dust do not mix
Dust and heat clog fans and shorten component life; a fanless chassis has no intake to block.
Branded HMI hardware adds cost
Proprietary operator panels and their runtime licenses add cost per seat.
Licensing that never ends
Commercial SCADA suites are often licensed per tag or per year. Open-source options fit many monitoring projects.
IBOX-3026 puts native COM ports, a -20°C to 60°C rating, and a standard x86 OS in one fanless box — run open-source SCADA or the commercial suite you already use.
Why this platform
Native COM ports
Real serial ports (RS-232/485) for Modbus RTU to PLCs, meters, and instruments — no USB-serial adapters that drop connection.
Dual Intel LAN
Physically separate the PLC/field network from the plant IT network at the hardware level.
Fanless, sealed
No fan to pull in conductive dust; solid-state construction rides out vibration.
Watchdog + auto power-on
Recovers from software hangs and returns after power loss, unattended.
Ports mapped to the plant
Native COM ports connect PLCs and field devices without USB adapters. RS-232 / RS-485 assignment per port is confirmed for each build.
COM 1–2
RS-232 console
Direct serial links to PLCs, drives, and legacy instruments.
COM 3–4
RS-485 field bus
Modbus RTU networks for meters, sensors, and remote I/O.
LAN 1–2
Plant and IT
Modbus TCP, OPC UA, or MQTT on one port; a separate, segmented uplink on the other.
Key specifications
- Processor
- Intel 11th-gen Celeron to Core i7
- Memory
- 1× DDR4, up to 32GB
- Network
- 2× 1G LAN (Intel)
- Serial
- 4× COM (RS-232/485)
- Storage
- M.2 2280 + 2.5" bay
- Cooling
- Fanless
All 8 specifications
- Processor
- Intel Celeron 6305E / i5-1135G7 / i7-1165G7 (11th Gen)
- Memory
- 1x DDR4 2666/3200MHz, up to 32GB
- Networking
- 2x 1000M LAN (Intel chipsets)
- Serial ports
- 4x COM
- Storage
- 1x M.2 2280 + 1x 2.5" HDD
- I/O
- 2x USB 2.0, 6x USB 3.0, 1x HDMI, 1x VGA
- Dimensions
- 230 × 166 × 68mm
- Weight
- 2.2kg
Software fit
- Rapid SCADA
- ScadaBR
- Node-RED
- Windows 10/11 IoT
- Ubuntu / Debian
Software compatibility is validated for the exact model and release before quotation.
Open-source SCADA options
Both run on the IBOX-3026. Commercial suites run too — tell us which one you use.
| Feature | Rapid SCADA | ScadaBR |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | .NET; Windows or Linux | Java web application |
| Protocols | Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC UA, MQTT via drivers | Modbus RTU/TCP and others via data sources |
| Operator interface | Web HMI with desktop configurator | Web HMI and editor |
| License | Open source | Open source |
Check each project’s current documentation for the drivers your equipment needs.
Own SCADA station vs the alternatives
The typical picture; individual products vary.
| Feature | IBOX-3026 | Branded HMI panel | Office PC + USB adapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial ports | 4× native COM | Varies by model | USB adapters |
| Recurring license | None required with open-source SCADA | Runtime license often required | None |
| Cooling | Fanless | Varies | Fan-cooled |
| Operating range | -20°C to 60°C | Varies | Office environment |
| Software choice | Any Windows or Linux SCADA | Vendor software | Any |
Where it fits
SCADA station
Run the HMI/historian and poll PLCs over Modbus RTU/TCP or OPC UA.
Line & machine control
A rugged operator station at the point of production.
Protocol gateway
Bridge legacy serial equipment onto the modern plant network.
Typical configurations
Starting points technical sales uses when sizing the IBOX-3026. Every build is confirmed against tag count, protocols, and HMI clients before quotation.
Monitoring
Pump stations and small plants
- Celeron 6305E
- 8GB DDR4
- 256GB M.2 SSD
- Linux with Rapid SCADA
Line HMI
Production lines with operator screens
- Core i5-1135G7
- 16GB DDR4
- 512GB M.2 SSD
- Windows or Linux, SCADA of your choice
Site server
Historian and multiple clients
- Core i7-1165G7
- 32GB DDR4
- 1TB M.2 SSD + 2.5" bay
- Historian database and OPC UA server
Frequently asked questions
Why native COM instead of USB adapters?
Onboard serial ports have stable device names and clean electrical behavior. USB-serial adapters are a leading cause of intermittent communication drops in the field.
Can it run open-source SCADA?
Yes — it is a standard x86 PC. Rapid SCADA, ScadaBR, and Node-RED all run well, alongside commercial suites. Confirm the OS image with your order.
How many Modbus devices can I connect?
Each RS-485 port runs its own Modbus RTU segment — typically up to 32 unit loads per segment, more with repeaters or low-load transceivers. Modbus TCP devices connect over the Gigabit LAN ports.
Does it support OPC UA?
OPC UA is a software feature: Rapid SCADA and most commercial suites include OPC UA client and server options, which the IBOX-3026 runs over its Gigabit LAN.
Is it rated for the cabinet environment?
Fanless construction and wide-temperature options by model suit cabinet installation. Send the ambient conditions for validation.
Related hardware
Ready to specify the IBOX-3026?
Send the configuration, quantity, application, and timing. Technical sales confirms compatibility, lead time, and pricing.