ZM3 MISSION Computer

Your answer to make it smaller, lighter and faster – the ZM3 mission computer offers full computing capability in a small, rugged package. This lightweight powerhouse packs in a 16-Core, Intel® Xeon D™ processor, three PCIe expansion slots, up to two removable NVMe storage drives and double-wide COTS high-end graphics cards making it the most compute dense, rugged computing solution on the market.

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Mil-Spec Testing
Tech Specs
Data Sheet

Product Highlights

picture of plane wing in sky with do-160 certified disclaimer overlay for airborne products

Ideal for Airborne ISR Applications

Weighing less than 10 lbs., the ZM3 mission computer was designed specifically to minimize size, weight and power for airborne ISR applications and meets full DO-160G compliance for airborne environments.

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NVMe Based TRANZPAK 1 Removable Storage

Further reducing weight, the ZM3 can house up to 2 TranzPak 1 rugged storage drives (up to 16TB), which utilize the latest NVMe technology to provide storage read/write speeds up to 4x faster than SATA and only weigh 3.2 oz. each.

COM Express Type 7 Based System Architecture

The ZM3 utilizes the COM Express Type 7 architecture to create a versatile system that can be configured to fit application requirements. The ZM3 supports supports 2x 10GbE interfaces and enables 32 PCI Express lanes to support NVMe storage and multiple lanes for PCIe expansion cards.

ZM3 Features

Design

Lightweight aluminum construction, weighing less than 10 lbs.

Compact size: 4.6" W x 5.6" H x 14" D

Illuminated power button for system status

Field-replaceable dust filter

High performance NVMe based storage

2x front access USB 3.0 ports

MIL-DTL-38999 locking power connector

Performance

Up to 16 core, 1.3ghz+ Intel® Xeon® processor

DDR4 RAM, up to 96GB

Flexible PCI expansion options: up to 3 PCIe cards

Up to 16TB of removable TRANZPAK 1 based storage

Onboard dual 10GigE and audio

Configurable dual serial ports supporting RS422 or RS232

440W, 18-36V DC power input with EMI filter

Options

Conformal coating

Extended temp range compute options available

Rack mount tray

Tech Specs

Size, Weight & Power
- Size: 4.63″H x 5.64″W x 14.16″D
- Weight: 9.2 – 9.7 lbs. (depending on configuration)
- Power Supply: DC power, 440W Max
- Input Range: 18-36VDC @25-13A (Inrush current 4.38 Amps @28VDC @25°C & 2ms duration)
Tech Options
- COM Express Module: Type 7 COM Express
- Memory: DDR4 RAM, up to 96GB
- Storage: Up to 16TB of removable TranzPak 1 (TP1) based storage (7.86TB per module)
- Graphics: Latest NVIDIA™ & ATI® graphics video cards
- PCI Add-On Slots: Up to 3 PCIe cards
Environmental & Quality
- Operating Temperature High: 55°C, DO-160G, Section 4, Category A1
- Operating Temperature Low: -15° C, DO-160G, Section 4, Category A1
- Non-Operating Temperature High: 85°C, DO-160G, Section 4, Category A1
- Non-Operating Temperature Low: -55°C, DO-160G, Section 4, Category A1
- Operating Altitude: Up to 30,000 ft., DO-160G, Section 4.6.1
- Non-Operating Altitude: Up to 40,000 ft., MIL-STD-810G, Method 500.5
- Decompression: Up to 8,000 ft., DO-160G, Section 4, Category A1
- Overpressure: Up to -15,000 ft., DO-160G, Section 4, Category A1
- Temperature Variation: -15° to 55°C, DO-160G, Section 5, Category C
- Humidity: DO-160G, Section 6, Category A
- Shock: DO-160G, Section 7, Category B; Aircraft Type: All Fixed-Wing Type 4
- Vibration: DO-160G, Section 8, Category S; Curve M
- EMI/EMC: DO-160G, Section 16 & 17, Category B; DO-160G, Section 18, Category Z; DO-160G, Section 19, Category AC; DO-160G, Section 20, Category S; DO-160G, Section 21, Category L
- Quality: AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified
Contact a sales representative for environmental reports.

MIL-SPEC TESTED & APPROVED

Engineered to perform in extreme airborne environments, have confidence knowing the ZM3 is designed and tested to meet DO-160G requirements for vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, dust and EMI/EMC. MIL-SPEC Design and Certifications:

DATA SHEET & WHITE PAPER

Download for features, tech specs, and mechanical drawings to see if the ZM3 Mission Computer is the right fit for your program.

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WARRANTY

All ZMicro products feature a 3 Year Standard Warranty, with options for extended and onsite warranties giving you added protection.

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