KGEC-6310 – Compact Fanless Edge Automation Controller with Intel® Whiskey Lake-U CPU

Real-Time Motion & Machine Control with TSN, EtherCAT & Industrial Protocol Support

The KGEC-6310 from JHC Technology, is a compact, fanless edge automation controller designed for real-time motion control, industrial communication, and smart machine integration. Powered by the Intel® Whiskey Lake-U processor and supporting real-time operating systems (RTOS) like Ubuntu Preempt-RT and INTime, it is an ideal platform for CNC systems, machine vision, EtherCAT-based motion, and IIoT applications.

With 4x LAN ports, wide I/O, support for TSN, CANopen, and real-time Ethernet protocols, this controller delivers powerful functionality in a compact industrial form factor.

Key Features

• Intel® Whiskey Lake-U CPU (energy-efficient & powerful)
• Up to 32 GB DDR4 RAM (2x SODIMM, 2133/2400 MHz)
• Dual Display Output: HDMI + DVI-D (signal-extended DVI-I/DP support)
• 4x LAN ports:
  • 3x Intel® I210AT (TSN, EtherCAT, CANopen supported)
  • 1x Intel® I219LM (iAMT 12.0 supported)
• USB: 2x USB 3.1 + 3x USB 2.0
• 2x COM ports, 8-bit Digital I/O
• Storage Options:
  • 1x mSATA
  • 1x 2.5” SATA 3.0
  • 1x M.2 2230 E-Key (for Wi-Fi/BT modules)
• Expansion:
  • 1x Mini PCIe (with SIM slot) for 4G / LTE / Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
• Optimized BIOS for real-time system compatibility
• Supports Ubuntu Preempt-RT, INTime RTOS (optional)
• DC Input: 12V–24V wide voltage range
• Mounting Options: Wall mount + optional DIN-Rail mount
• Fanless aluminium chassis with efficient HDD heat dissipation

Built for Industrial Automation & Real-Time Control

KGEC-6310 is ideal for:

• CNC and motion control systems
• Machine vision
• Robotics and EtherCAT-based networks
• TSN-enabled automation
• Real-time data acquisition and IIoT edge processing

Its compact footprint, low power draw, and industrial-grade I/O make it perfect for high-performance embedded applications.

Datasheet: KGEC-6310 - Automation Controller