NEC FC-9801X Industrial Factory Computer

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

Key questions and answers

Question 1: What are the differences in core hardware configuration and version of FC-9801X?

Answer: The core configuration is an 80286 10MHz CPU and 640KB of memory; Model 1 uses a RAM drive, while Model 21 has a built-in 20MB mechanical hard drive, with differences in power consumption and weight.

Question 2: What scenarios does this product target and what industrial level reliability capabilities does it possess?

Answer: Targeting FA/LA industrial automation, supporting 24-hour operation; Equipped with RAS functions (power outage detection, watchdog, memory verification), wide temperature range, shock resistance, dust prevention, and other industrial grade reliable capabilities.

Question 3: What are the key advantages of FC-9801X in terms of expansion and software?

Answer: The hardware supports flexible expansion of I/O, storage, and communication, and is compatible with the PC-98 series ecosystem; The software supports DOS/OS/2 and real-time control programs, which can meet the requirements of industrial high-speed processing and multitasking.

FC-9801X

FC-9801V2

FC-9853 (14 inch color monitor)

FC-9801-VNet (keyboard)

FC-9812K (I/O expansion unit)

FC-9813 (File Expansion Unit)

FC-9814 (Remote I/O Unit)

FC-9814-01 (Additional Unit)

FC-9815-02 (Link Connector)

FC-9815-03 (I/O Link Cable)

FC-9815-04 (CPU Link Cable)

FC-9891 (Simple Dust Filter Set, for FC-9812K/FC-9813)

FC-9893 (Simple Dust Filter Set)

FC-9894 (Simple Dust Filter Set)

FC-9801-05 (board for automatic boot ROM)

FC-9801-HD2 (additional 3.5-inch fixed hard drive, 20MB)

FC-9801-HD3 (additional 3.5-inch fixed hard drive, 40MB)

FC-9801-RF1 (Add RAM file with battery backup)

FC-9801-11 (Battery Backup Unit)

FC-9819-FD1K (additional 5-inch floppy disk drive)

FC-9819-FD2 (additional 3.5-inch floppy disk drive)

FC-9813-HD1 (additional 5-inch fixed hard drive, 10MB)

FC-9813-HD2 (additional 5-inch fixed hard drive, 20MB)

PC-9801-27 (5-inch fixed hard drive interface board, sold separately)

PC-9867 (B4680 Interface Board EC)

PC-9866L (Communication Control Adapter)