How does the AX-130BT modular mainboard reduce re-certification cost?

The AX-130BT separates the CPU module from the base I/O board. The chassis, mounting footprint, I/O layout and connector positions stay identical across Intel 4th to 14th Gen Core i3/i5/i7 processors; only the compute module changes. When the processor is upgraded years into a deployment, the mechanical design, EMC profile and product-level certifications built on that mechanical and I/O design do not have to be redone, turning a full system redesign-plus-recertification cycle into a module swap.

What is the difference between the AX-130BT, AX-134BT and AX-234BT?

All three share the modular mainboard architecture. The AX-130BT is the balanced controller with dual 2.5GbE, 2x CAN FD and 6 COM ports, sized for AGV/AMR and multi-axis motion. The AX-134BT raises network density to 4 independent GbE ports for field-level control and network segregation. The AX-234BT is positioned as the communication and edge gateway for aggregating field devices and bridging networks.

Does the AX-130BT support CAN FD and is it backward compatible with CAN 2.0?

Yes. The AX-130BT provides 2 CAN FD channels driven by hardware controllers rather than USB bridges, so timing stays deterministic. The channels are fully backward compatible with low, medium and high-speed CAN 2.0A/B, allowing legacy sensors and modern high-bandwidth robotics networks to connect without external converters.

Which Ethernet controllers are used, and can control traffic be segregated from IT traffic?

The AX-130BT uses dual Intel I226-AT 2.5GbE industrial controllers, each on an independent MAC/PHY. Deterministic control or GigE Vision traffic can run on one port while supervisory, MES or cloud uplink traffic runs on the other, physically isolating the subnets so heavy IT traffic never congests the control lane. The I226-AT is the industrial-grade controller rated for extended temperature and 24/7 duty.

Modular Fanless Embedded Computer

AX-130BT Fanless Industrial PC: Modular Intel® 4th-14th Gen Core™ i3/i5/i7 Platform

Flagship 13th Gen Core™ i5 embedded platform featuring BITECH’s unique modular mainboard architecture. Equipped with dual CAN FD (low/medium/high-speed adaptive), 6 COM, and dual Intel 2.5GbE for long-life industrial deployment.

Modular mainboard architecture — swap CPU modules across 4th–14th Gen without redesigning the system
Three-Less design — fanless, cable-less, jumper-less unibody aluminum chassis
Field-ready I/O — 2× CAN, 6 COM, 2× 2.5GbE, 9-36V DC wide input, -20°C to +60°C

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AX-130BT Fanless Industrial PC front view with dual CAN Bus

AX-130BT Modular Fanless Industrial PC

Long-Lifecycle Modular Embedded PC: Scale from 4th to 14th Gen Intel® Core™

The AX-130BT is built around a modular CPU mainboard that supports Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 processors from the 4th all the way to the 14th generation. The same chassis, the same I/O layout, the same mounting footprint — yet integrators can pick the exact compute tier their project needs today, and upgrade in-place years later without re-certifying the system.

The default configuration ships with the 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1345U (10C/12T) and DDR5-5200 memory, paired with dual 2.5GbE, dual CAN bus, six COM ports and a wide 9-36V DC input with remote power on/off. Every interface is brought out directly from the mainboard — no internal cables, no jumpers, no fans — inside a unibody extruded-aluminum enclosure rated from -20°C to +60°C.

This makes the AX-130BT a long-life embedded platform for AGV/AMR controllers, multi-axis motion control, smart-manufacturing edge gateways and in-vehicle computing — projects where the BOM must remain stable for 5–7 years while compute requirements continue to evolve.

Core Industrial Features: Fanless Design, Dual CAN & 2.5GbE

Modular 4th–14th Gen CPU

One mainboard family covers a decade of Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 — default 13th Gen i5-1345U (10C/12T) with DDR5-5200.

Dual CAN FD + 6 COM

2× CAN bus, 2× full RS232/422/485 and 4× RS232 — direct connection to drives, PLCs and field sensors.

Dual 2.5GbE LAN

Intel I226-AT controllers — segregate real-time control traffic from supervisory and cloud uplink.

Fanless Unibody Aluminum

210 × 150 × 70 mm extruded chassis with multi-mount (wall / side / DIN-rail / VESA).

Rugged Hardware

-20°C to +60°C & EMC-Hardened Design

Wide 9-36 V DC Input

Phoenix terminal + remote power on/off — ready for 12V/24V cabinets and 24V/36V vehicle bus.

High-Density Connectivity: Dual CAN Bus, 6 COM & High-Speed LAN

AX-130BT Modular Fanless Industrial PC back panel 6 com

AX-130BT Modular Fanless Industrial PC Front Interface

AX-130BT Rugged Embedded Computer front 2 LAN 1 HDMI 1 DP 2 CAN

AX-130BT Modular Fanless Industrial PC Rear Interface

AX-130BT Modular Fanless Industrial PC Inside

Photos show actual product configuration. Custom I/O layouts are available for OEM projects.

Industrial Fieldbus (Dual CAN FD & 6x COM Ports)

2× 2.5GbE LAN (Intel i226-AT)
2× RS232/422/485 + 4× RS232 (6 COM)
2× CAN Bus (CAN FD)

Next-Gen Storage & Display (DDR5, PCIe 4.0 & 4K Output)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 4 x USB 2.0
HDMI 2.1 + DisplayPort
M.2 M-Key / B-Key / E-Key

AX-130BT Full Technical Specifications

CPU Platform	Modular mainboard – supports 4th–14th Gen Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7
Default Processor	13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1345U (10 Cores / 12 Threads)
Memory	1× DDR5 SO-DIMM, up to 5200 MHz
Storage	1× 2.5″ SATA HDD/SSD or Half-slim SSD + 1× M.2 M-Key 2280 (PCIe 4×)
Graphics	Integrated Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
Display	1× HDMI 2.1 + 1× DP 1.4a + 1× LVDS/eDP, up to 4K@60Hz
Ethernet	2× 2.5GbE LAN (Intel I226-AT)
Serial	2× RS232/422/485 + 4× RS232 (6 COM total) Isolation optional (4kV)
CAN	2× Full-Speed CAN FD Channels Isolation optional (4kV)
USB	2× USB 3.2 Gen1 + 4× USB 2.0
Wireless Expansion	M.2 B-Key (4G/5G) + M.2 E-Key (Wi-Fi) + Slim slot
Security	TPM 2.0, AMI BIOS
Power Input	DC 9–36 V, Φ5.5×2.5 mm + Phoenix terminal, remote power on/off
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +60°C (with extended-temp peripherals)
Dimensions / Weight	210 × 150 × 70 mm / 1.8 kg
Mounting	Wall / Side / DIN-rail / VESA
Certifications	CE, UKCA, FCC, ICES-003 Class A; EN 61000-6-2/6-4
OS Support	Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu

CAN / RS485 isolation is available as a configured option. We fit it where your deployment needs it — long cable runs, motor drives, vehicle power, high-EMI floors — and leave it out (with the cost) for clean-ground cabinet installs. Tell us your grounding and we’ll spec it.

Interface isolation

Isolation where your deployment needs it — not by default

CAN and RS485 isolation on the AX-130BT is a configured option, not a fixed feature. Isolation is an electrical-environment decision, so we fit it where physics demands it and leave it out — with its cost — where it doesn’t.

FIT ISOLATION

Specify isolated CAN / RS485 when…

The unit drives motor drives or servo amplifiers (AGV/AMR, multi-axis motion)
Field cabling runs long or crosses ground domains between devices
It sits on a vehicle power bus or in outdoor/roadside enclosures
The floor has high EMI from VFDs, contactors, or inductive loads

SKIP ISOLATION (SAVE COST)

Leave it out when…

The unit is mounted in a clean cabinet with a unified ground plane
Field devices share a single-point equipotential ground
Cable runs are short and away from heavy inductive loads
Lowest BOM cost and lowest interface latency are the priority

Not sure which you need? Send us your field-device list and grounding topology — long cable runs, motor drives, vehicle power, or a clean cabinet — and we’ll specify the right isolated or non-isolated configuration for your project. Isolation, when fitted, is rated to 4000V on CAN and RS485. Discuss your configuration →

Typical Application Scenarios

Target Applications: From AMR/AGV Controllers to Edge Gateways

Engineered for projects that need long-term CPU flexibility, deterministic fieldbus connectivity, and field-grade reliability inside a compact fanless chassis.

AGV / AMR Onboard Controller

Dual CAN bus links directly to motor drives and battery BMS, while 9-36V DC wide input and remote power on/off match 24V/36V vehicle power buses. The fanless, cable-less unibody chassis withstands continuous vibration on mobile platforms.

Multi-Axis Motion Control

10-core 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 with DDR5-5200 handles deterministic motion tasks; 2× CAN and 6 COM ports drive servo amplifiers, encoders and HMI panels from a single industrial node.

Smart Factory Edge Gateway

Aggregate PLCs, sensors and serial devices via RS232/422/485 and CAN, then bridge to MES/SCADA over dual 2.5GbE with optional 4G/5G and Wi-Fi via the M.2 expansion slots — ideal for unattended shop-floor cabinets.

In-Vehicle & Outdoor Cabinet Computing

-20°C to +60°C operating range, 15G shock and 1 Grms vibration tolerance, Phoenix terminal power and TPM 2.0 security make the AX-130BT a fit for special-purpose vehicles, EV chargers and roadside enclosures.

Designed for Reliable Cabinet Deployment

The AX-130BT’s compact footprint is specifically optimized for installation inside control cabinets where space is at a premium. The fanless thermal design eliminates moving parts that can fail or require maintenance, ensuring continuous operation in enclosed environments.

AX-130BT Fanless Inudustrial Computer Diagram

AX-130BT Modular Industrial Box PC

Fanless aluminum enclosure for passive cooling in enclosed cabinets
100% 18-hour power-on burn-in test under load
Hardware watchdog for automatic system recovery
RTC with battery backup for time-critical applications
Wide voltage input (9–36V DC) for industrial power environments

OEM & System Customization Support

The AX-130BT platform supports OEM customization for batch deployment projects. Configuration options include CPU selection, interface adjustments, and OS pre-installation to match specific project requirements.

CPU and interface configuration based on project requirements
OS pre-installation and BSP customization (Linux, Windows)
5–7 year lifecycle availability with PCN/EOL management
Batch deployment support starting from 50 units

Technical FAQ

AX-130BT engineering questions

How does the modular mainboard actually reduce re-certification cost?

The AX-130BT separates the CPU module from the base I/O board. The chassis, mounting footprint, I/O layout, and connector positions stay identical across Intel 4th to 14th Gen Core i3/i5/i7 — only the compute module changes. So when you upgrade the processor years into a deployment, the mechanical design, EMC profile, and any product-level certifications built on that mechanical/I/O design don't have to be redone. For OEMs on multi-year programs, that's the difference between a module swap and a full system redesign-plus-recertification cycle.

Can a fanless chassis really sustain the i5-1345U at full load without throttling?

The default 13th Gen Core i5-1345U (10C/12T) is a low-power U-series part, which is what makes passive cooling viable. The extruded-aluminum unibody acts as the heatsink, and the platform is validated for 24/7 operation across -20°C to +60°C. For workloads pushing sustained turbo, request the thermal validation report for your ambient and duty cycle.

What's the difference between the AX-130BT and the AX-134BT / AX-234BT?

All share the modular mainboard architecture. The AX-130BT is the balanced controller: dual 2.5GbE, 2× CAN, 6 COM — sized for AGV/AMR and multi-axis motion. The AX-134BT raises network density (4× independent GbE) for field-level control and network segregation. The AX-234BT is positioned as the communication/edge gateway. Send us your I/O and network topology and we'll point you to the right one.

Does the AX-130BT have isolated CAN and RS485?

Isolation is a configured option, not a fixed feature — because your deployment decides whether you need it. For AGV/AMR motor-drive networks, long multi-axis cable runs, vehicle power buses, or high-EMI floors where ground-potential differences are real, we fit isolated CAN and RS485 4000V. For clean cabinet installs with a unified ground plane, we leave it out and take the cost — and the added interface latency — out with it. This keeps the platform cost-effective without leaving exposed designs unprotected: send us your grounding topology and field-device list and we'll specify the right configuration. For applications needing native 4000V isolation as standard across all I/O, see the AE-3588BT.

Does it support CAN FD, and is it backward compatible with CAN 2.0?

Yes — 2× CAN FD channels, with hardware controllers rather than USB bridges, so timing stays deterministic. They are backward compatible with low-, medium-, and high-speed CAN 2.0A/B, so legacy sensors and modern high-bandwidth robotics networks connect without external converters.

Which Ethernet controllers are used, and can I segregate control from IT traffic?

Dual Intel I226-AT 2.5GbE industrial controllers, each on an independent MAC/PHY. That lets you put deterministic control or GigE Vision traffic on one port and supervisory/MES/cloud uplink on the other, physically isolating the subnets so heavy IT traffic never congests the control lane.

How does the modular CPU upgrade work in practice — do I redesign anything?

No system redesign. The compute module mates to the carrier through board-to-board connectors; the carrier carries your I/O, power, and mounting. To move from, say, an 8th Gen to a 13th Gen Core within the same family, you swap the module and revalidate firmware — the enclosure, cable-less internal routing, and external I/O stay put. This is why we commit to a long platform lifecycle: the part most likely to go EOL (the CPU) is the part designed to be replaceable.

What is the guaranteed lifecycle and how are component changes handled?

As a modular SOM platform, the AX-130BT is supported on a 10-year platform lifecycle . Any unavoidable component change triggers a formal PCN with EOL management ahead of the change, giving your team time for last-time buys or re-qualification. Every unit also passes a 100% 18-hour full-load burn-in before shipment.

Can the I/O, BIOS, and enclosure be customized for an OEM batch?

Yes. As a PCB-level OEM/ODM manufacturer, BITECH customizes the carrier I/O mix (CAN/COM/LAN count and isolation), BIOS branding and defaults, OS pre-installation, and factory-applied conformal coating for harsh environments — typically 1–3 months from requirements to first articles, with batches from 50 units. Send your I/O map and target environment for a configuration proposal.

Is it suited to in-vehicle and outdoor cabinet deployment?

Yes, within its rating. DC 9–36V wide input with reverse-polarity, over-voltage and over-current protection matches 24V/36V vehicle and cabinet buses; remote power on/off, 15G shock and 1 Grms vibration tolerance, and the fanless cable-less build suit special-purpose vehicles, EV chargers, and roadside enclosures. For these deployments, evaluate the isolated CAN/RS485 option above, since vehicle and outdoor environments are where ground-potential differences and surges are most common. Operating range is -20°C to +60°C; for wider temperature, ask about extended-temp configurations.

Evaluate the AX-130BT

Lock in one design for a decade of Intel upgrades.

The modular mainboard keeps your chassis, I/O layout, and certifications fixed while the CPU scales across Intel 4th–14th Gen. Send us your processor tier, fieldbus map, and grounding, and an engineer returns a configuration and sample terms — not a brochure.

CPU tier matched to your workload — upgrade later without re-certification
Fieldbus plan: 2× CAN FD + 6 COM + dual 2.5GbE, isolated where you need it
OEM batches from 50 units, custom carrier I/O, 10-year supply with PCN

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Need higher network density or a gateway role? The AX-134BT adds 4× independent GbE for field-level control; the AX-234BT is the dedicated communication/edge gateway.

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