NEC FC-9801X Industrial Factory Computer

Product positioning

The NEC FC-9801X is a C&C architecture factory computer launched by NEC, designed specifically for FA (Factory Automation)/LA (Laboratory Automation) scenarios, supporting 24-hour continuous operation for industrial monitoring, equipment control, testing and measurement, data acquisition, and remote communication.

Core hardware specifications

CPU Intel 80286，10MHz

Standard memory 640KB, expandable to 1MB/2MB

Video Memory Text 12KB, Graphics 256KB

Display 640 × 400 resolution, supporting JIS1/2 level Chinese characters

Power supply AC100V/110V, 50/60Hz

Dimensions 420 (W) × 345 (D) × 150 (H) mm

Weight model 1:13.2kg; FC-9801V2：11.0kg

Version differences

FC-9801X (model 1): Built in RAM drive, no mechanical hard drive, maximum power consumption of 150W.

FC-9801V2 (model 21): Built in 20MB hard drive, average access time of 28ms, maximum power consumption of 110W.

Environmental resistance characteristics

Working temperature: 5~45 ℃

Storage temperature: -20~65 ℃

Humidity: 20%~90%

Shock resistance: 1.6G

Suitable for industrial environments with low dust and non corrosive gases

Reliability (RAS) function

Power abnormality detection

Watchdog timer

Memory parity check

Temperature monitoring and alarm output

Interface and Expansion Capability

Standard configuration: RS-232C, parallel interface

Expansion: Built in expansion slot, supporting PIO and I/O expansion units

Storage Expansion: Supports floppy drives, 10MB/20MB/40MB hard drives

Software support

Operating systems: MS-DOS 3.3B, MS-OS/2 1.1, X/Open

Development languages: BASIC (86), FORTRAN, assembly

Real time control: FC-RT real-time monitoring program

Communication: Supports industrial protocols such as ETOS and 3740B

Supporting peripherals

Monitor: FC-9853 (environmental resistant type)

Keyboard: FC-9801-VNet (dustproof)

Expansion units: FC-9812K (I/O), FC-9813 (storage), FC-9814 (control)

Dustproof kit: FC-9891/9893/9894