Kontron AL Pi-Tron CM5 Industrial DIN rail box PC

Industrial DIN rail box PC AL Pi-Tron CM5 is a compact and robust computing platform designed for modern industrial automation, control technology, and IoT gateway applications. Built around the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, it combines high processing performance with industrial-grade mechanics and interfaces. As a result, it fits perfectly into distributed control cabinets where space, reliability, and connectivity are critical.

The system uses the Broadcom BCM2712 processor with four Arm® Cortex®-A76 cores running at up to 2.4 GHz. This provides significantly higher performance compared to previous generations, while still maintaining low power consumption. Therefore, the AL Pi-Tron CM5 supports demanding edge computing tasks such as data aggregation, protocol conversion, and real-time control. In addition, hardware support for modern graphics standards allows the system to drive displays up to 4K resolution via HDMI when required.

The stainless-steel housing measures only 111 × 25 × 76 mm and is designed for direct mounting on standard 35 mm DIN rails according to EN 60715. This makes installation fast and secure in industrial cabinets. Moreover, the robust chassis ensures durability in harsh environments, while the IP20 protection class suits typical automation installations.

Connectivity is a key strength of this industrial DIN rail box PC. It offers dual Ethernet, USB host and OTG ports, serial interfaces including RS232 and RS485, CAN 2.0B/FD, and digital I/O channels supporting 24 V signals. Optional WLAN and Bluetooth further extend flexibility for wireless communication. Additionally, integrated FRAM memory provides non-volatile storage for critical data, ensuring data integrity even during unexpected power loss.

The AL Pi-Tron CM5 supports Raspbian Linux and benefits from the extensive Raspberry Pi ecosystem. Consequently, developers gain access to a large community, software examples, and mature development tools. This reduces engineering effort and accelerates time to market. Typical applications include automation systems, industrial communication gateways, IoT edge nodes, M2M gateways, and mechanical engineering solutions.