The fanless embedded box PCs in the Compact MS Series meet stringent demands in terms of their robustness, reliability and durability. The box PCs with 184 MHz ARM9 processor come with 32 MB SDRAM and an additional 32 MB flash memory. The Compact MS box PCs can be freely programmed and are suitable for use with operating systems such as Linux or Windows CE. As embedded computers without compromises, the fanless box PCs in the Compact MS Series are designed for an extended temperature range of between -40 and +70 °C. Thanks to the integrated CompactFlash interface, the box PCs can be expanded with up to 64 GB of mass storage. The box PCs are completely maintenance-free and are especially suited to industrial applications in 24/7 continuous operation. Box PCs are often used as protocol converters for control or monitoring systems, such as those used in traffic-control applications.