
NESO 5.7 | 7.0 open frame
Compact Embedded HMI with 400 MHz CPU and RS-485


NESO open frame are ARM9 based embedded systems with either a 5.7" or 7.0" touch display. Both, display and PCB are mounted onto a subplate made of stainless steel. The PCB is protected by a cover of the same material.
Our open frame systems are designed for customers, who want to install a ready-to-run kit into their own end-devices. You will fully benefit from our hardware and software know-how, whilst your R&D team can concentrate on their main business.
The fanless human machine interface (HMI) is also available in a complete housing with front cover as NESO 5.7 | 7.0 boxed. For minor modifications, such as the lashes of the subplate, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The 400 MHz Freescale i.MX27 ARM926 CPU offers enough power for sophisticated applications. NESO will be shipped either with Windows Embedded CE or Linux.
Starter Kits with preinstalled ROM images for Windows Embedded CE or Linux as well as optimized driver and support packages simplify the project entry.
Applications:
- Industrial Control
- Human-Machine-Interface
- Multimedia
- Point of Sales
- Medical Technology
Key Features:
- 5.7" | 7.0" (145|178 mm) Touch Display
- 400 MHz ARM9 CPU (i.MX27)
- 128 MB RAM / 256 MB ROM
- 2x RS-232, RS-485, USB, SPI
- Ethernet, SD, Audio
- MPEG/H.264 hardware decoder
- MDB
Please pay attention to the latest release notes of the preferred operating system, which contain important
information about the availability of the interfaces.
| Product Name | ||
| Series | NESO | |
| Modell | NESO 5.7 open frame | NESO 7.0 open frame |
| Type | open frame | |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Freescale i.MX27 | |
| Core | ARM926EJ-S | |
| Clock Rate | 400 MHz | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 128 MB DDR-SDRAM | |
| ROM | 256 MB NAND Flash | |
| Removable Memory | SD/SDHC up to 4 GB | |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 5.7" (145 mm) | 7.0" (178 mm) |
| Display Type | TFT | |
| Hintergrundbeleuchtung | LED | |
| Brightness | 400 cd/m² | 250 cd/m² |
| Colour Depth | 16-bit (65,536 colours) | |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 pixel (VGA) | 800 x 480 pixel (WVGA) |
| Active Area | 115.2 x 86.4 mm | 152.4 x 91.44 mm |
| Viewing Angle (typ.) | 100° (V) / 140° (H) | 120° (V) / 140° (H) |
| Touchscreen | ||
| Touch Technology | 4-wire resistive analog | |
| Interfaces | ||
| Ethernet | 1 x 10/100 Mbit/s | |
| USB 2.0 Host | 1 x 480 Mbit/s | |
| USB 2.0 OTG | 1 x 480 Mbit/s | |
| RS-232 | 2 (multiplexed) | |
| RS-485 | 1 | |
| SPI Bus | 1 x (multiplexed) | |
| Keypad | 1 x (multiplexed) | |
| Audio I/O | 1/1 | |
| Electrical Specifications | ||
| Power Supply | 9 ~ 42 V DC | |
| Power Consumption | 330 mA @ 12 V DC | |
| Power Source | external adaptor | |
| Environmental Conditions | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0° to 60° C | |
| Storage Temperature | -20° to 70° C | |
| Relative Humidity | 95% (non-condensating) | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 151.5 mm | 183.5 mm |
| Width | 98.4 mm | 104.0 mm |
| Height | 29.5 mm | 27.0 mm |
| Weight | 500 g | 570 g |
| Available Software | ||
| BIOS | RedBoot boot loader | |
| Operating System | Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 | |
| Linux | ||
| Options | ||
| Options | Projective capacitive touch | |
| Internal speaker | ||
| MDB instead of RS-485 | ||
| Order Codes | ||
| Standard Device | 10100 | 10101 |
| Starter Kit | 10109 | 10110 |

NESO 5.7 open frame

NESO 7.0 open frame

On NESO systems, there is installed a BIOS with RedBoot boot loader. The configuration can be simply modified via RS232 or Telnet. The devices will be shipped with a standardized operating system (ROM-Image) and related drivers and libraries. You might choose between Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 and Linux.For the current status and scope of drivers and features, please check the related release notes:
RedBoot BIOS Release Notes and
Windows Embedded CE 6.0 OS Release Notes resp.
Linux OS Release Notes.
![]() | We permanently work on developments and improvements. The latest releases will be published on our web site respectively in the FTP Area of the related product. |
To customize the operating system to the individual requirements of your application, the Windows CE board support package (BSP) is required, which is available as binary for download on our FTP Server.
To use the BSP, the Microsoft Platform Builder is essential. You may need to purchase this additonal software from one of the Microsoft Windows Embedded distributors.
Hardware & Specifications




Operation Systems & BIOS




Introduction into the development on Windows CE

Information about issues, bugs and fixes.

Drawings & CAD/3D Files


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Online Resources

Our Starter Kits are allround no-worry packages and will enable you to start your project development immediately. This means, not only all the cables are included, but also BSPs, SDKs, sample code and documentation stored onto a USB stick.Available NESO Starter Kits:
- Starter Kit NESO 5.7 open frame, with 145 mm VGA display Order Code 10109
- Starter Kit NESO 7.0 open frame, with 178 mm WVGA display Order Code 10110
Both Starter Kits come with a safe case and all neccessary cables.
- NESO device, version as per order
- Pre-installed Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Pro
- Linux Image
- Acryl glass stand for presentation and proper working place
- AC adaptor
- Null-modem cable
- Cross-over network cable
- USB connection cable
- USB memory stick with BSP, SDK, sample code etc.
- Quick guide



