- Supports 9th / 8th Gen Intel CFL-R/S LGA 1151 Processors
- Triple Display Supported by VGA, DVI and Display Port
- 2 x DDR4 2400/ 2666MHz SO-DIMM, Max up to 64GB
- 3 x Intel GbE Ports, Support Wake-on-LAN and PXE
- 2 x CFast/ mSATA Connector
- 4 x Full-size Mini-PCIe and 4 x SIM Sockets
- 9~48V DC Input with Built-in Ignition Power Control
- -40°C ~ 70°C Wide Temperature Operation
Arestech MERA-3100 Intel Core LGA1151 Rugged Box PC with Triple Display Support


The Arestech MERA-3100 is a rugged box pc powered by 8th/9th Gen Intel Core LGA1151 processors. This rugged box pc contains rich I/O including: 8x USB, 6x COM, 3x LAN, 8x Digital Input and 8x Digital Output ports alongside VGA, DVI and a DisplayPort to support Triple Display. Additionally, the MERA-3100 is suitable for a range of applications including: Digital signage control systems, factory automation applications, image processing (e.g. Medical 2D and 3D imaging), gaming and entertainment industries alongside network communications applications.
MERA-3100 | MERA-3110 | MERA-3120 | |
CPU | LGA 1151 Processors 9th / 8th Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 Desktop 35W | ||
System Chipset | Intel® Q370 Express Chipset | ||
BIOS | AMI B IOS, 64Mbit SPI Flash ROM Built on Board | ||
Technology | Dual Channel DDR4 2400/2666 MHz SO-DIMM | ||
Max. Capacity | 64 GB (un-buered and non-ECC) | ||
Socket | 2 x DDR4 260-pin SO-DIMM | ||
Graphics Engine | Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 630 (Core™ i7/ i5/ i3);Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 610 (Pentium/ Celeron) | ||
VGA | 1 x VGA (1920 x 1080) | ||
DVI-D | 1 x DVI-D (1920 x 1200) | ||
HDMI | N/A | ||
Display Port | 1 x DP (3840 x 2160) | ||
Multi Display | Yes | ||
USB | 8 (6 x USB3.2, 2 x USB2.0) | ||
Serial | 6 x COM (RS-232/422/485), with Auto Flow Control, DB9 | ||
GPIO | 8 x Isolated DI and 8 x Isolated DO Port, 2x9-Pin Terminal Block | ||
Ethernet | 3 x GbE RJ45, GbE1: Intel® i219-LM GbE(Support Wake-on-LAN and PXE), GbE2~GbE3: Intel® i210-AT GbE (Support Wake-on-LAN and PXE) |
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Audio | Lin out, Mic in | ||
CMOS Battery | 1 x Removable CMOS Battery, 1 x External Clear CMOS Switch | ||
Universal I/O Bracket | 1 x Universal I/O Bracket | 1 x Universal I/O Bracket | 3 x Universal I/O Bracket |
miniPCIe/ M.2 Slot | 2 x Full-size Mini-PCIe Socket (mux with mSATA), 2 x Full-size Mini-PCIe Socket | ||
SIM socket | 4 x SIM Sockets | ||
Antenna Hole | 10 x Antenna Holes | 4 x Antenna Holes | |
PCI/ PCIe Slot | N/A | ||
HDD/SSD | 2 x 2.5" SATA HDD Bay | 4 x Removable 2.5" SATA HDD Bay | 4 x Removable 2.5" SATA HDD Bay |
(1x Removable, 1 x Internal) | |||
RAID | RAID 0, 1 | RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 | RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 |
CFast Socket | 2x CFast Socket (Shared by 2x mSATA) | ||
mSATA/M.2 | 2x mSATA Socket (Shared by 2x Mini-PCIe and 2x CFast) | ||
Power On Model | AT/ATX | ||
Power Supply Voltage | power supply: 9~48VDC (Power Ignition Sensing) | ||
Power Connector Type | 1 x 3-pin Terminal Block Connector | ||
Power Consumption (Max.) | Max: 7.5A @ 12 V (90W) | ||
Suggested Adapter (Optional) | 120 W Adapter | 120 W Adapter | 220 W Adapter |
Battery | CR2032; 3.3V | ||
Power Connector Type | 1 x AT/ATX Mode Switch | ||
Protection | Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Up to 52V Reverse Voltage Protection (RVP) up to -48V Over Current Protection (OCP) 20A |
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Car Mode | 1 x PC/Car Mode Switch | ||
Type | Wall Mounting/Stand Mounting | ||
Operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (with Industrial Grade Peripherals) | 35W CPU: -40°C to 70°C 65W CPU: -40°C to 60°C (Optional internal fan kit is required) |
35W CPU: -40°C to 70°C 65W CPU: -40°C to 60°C (Optional internal fan kit is required) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 80°C | ||
Humidity | 10%~95% (non-condensing) | ||
Vibration | 5 Grms, 5-500 Hz, 3 Axis | ||
Shock | 50 Grms, Half-sine 11 ms | ||
Certification | N/A | ||
Thermal Dissipation | Fanless System(35W);Fanbased System(65W) | ||
Material | Extruded Aluminum with Heavy Duty Metal | ||
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 241.5 x 230 x 73 mm | 241.5 x 230 x 92.6 mm | 241.5 x 230 x 92.6 mm |
Net Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.95 kg | 4.1 kg |
Operating System | Windows 10 (IoT / Professional), Linux |
MERA-3100 | Intel 8th/9th LGA 1151 Superior fanless box pc with 3x LAN, 6x USB 3.0, 2x USB2.0, 6x RS232/422/485, 1x DVI-D, 1x DP, 1x VGA, 1x Universal I/O Bracket, 1x Internal 2.5” SATA HDD Bay, 1x Removable 2.5” SATA HDD Bay |
MERA-3110 | Intel 9th/8th LGA 1151 Superior fanless box pc with 3x LAN, 6x USB 3.0, 2x USB2.0, 6x RS232/422/485, 1x DVI-D, 1x DP, 1x VGA, 1x Universal I/O Bracket, 4x Removable 2.5” SATA HDD Bays |
MERA-3120 | Intel 9th/8th LGA 1151 Superior fanless box pc with 3x LAN, 6x USB 3.0, 2x USB2.0, 6x RS232/422/485, 1x DVI-D, 1x DP, 1x VGA, 3x Universal I/O Brackets, 4x Removable 2.5” SATA HDD Bays |