Which processors are available on the EPC-WCL?

The EPC-WCL supports Intel Core Series 3 (Wildcat Lake) BGA1516 processors: Core 7 360 and 350, Core 5 330 and 320, Core 3 315, 305 and 304, all 15W TDP with 6 cores (Core 3 304 has 5 cores). Turbo frequencies range up to 4.8GHz on the Core 7 360.

How much memory does the EPC-WCL support?

It has one 262-pin SO-DIMM socket supporting up to 48GB of DDR5 6400MHz memory. This single-channel configuration keeps the board compact while still providing enough capacity for demanding edge computing, automation and AI inferencing workloads run on Windows 11 or Linux.

What GPU does the EPC-WCL use?

The EPC-WCL integrates Intel's latest 3rd Gen Xe3 GPU architecture built into the Core Series 3 processor, delivering improved graphics and media performance for triple-display HMI, digital signage and light AI inferencing workloads without a discrete graphics card.

What storage options does the EPC-WCL support?

Storage is handled via two M.2 slots: an M.2 Type B 2242/3042/3052 slot with PCIe x1, and an M.2 Key-M 2280 slot with PCIe Gen4 x2 for a high-speed NVMe SSD. This gives flexibility for dual-drive configurations covering OS and data storage.

Does the EPC-WCL support wireless connectivity?

Yes. It has a dedicated M.2 Key-E 2230 expansion slot supporting Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 modules, in addition to the triple M.2 layout that also covers Key-B and Key-M for storage. This keeps wireless connectivity independent of SSD expansion.

What networking does the EPC-WCL offer?

The EPC-WCL provides dual Intel 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet via RJ45 ports, using an Intel I226LM controller on LAN1 and an Intel I226V controller on LAN2, each supporting 10/100/1000/2.5G speeds for redundant or segmented industrial network connections.

What display outputs does the EPC-WCL support?

It supports triple independent display output: DisplayPort 1.4a, HDMI 2.0b, and USB Type-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode, using the integrated Intel 3rd Gen Xe3 graphics. The USB Type-C port also delivers up to 45W Power Delivery for connected displays or peripherals.

What USB ports are available on the EPC-WCL?

The front panel has 2 x USB 2.0 ports. The rear panel adds 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, and 1 x USB Type-C (with 45W Power Delivery and DisplayPort support), covering both legacy peripherals and high-speed storage or displays.

Does the EPC-WCL have serial ports?

Yes, it provides 2 x COM ports on the front panel via cable, each individually selectable between RS232, RS422 and RS485 through BIOS settings. This makes the EPC-WCL suitable for connecting legacy industrial equipment, PLCs, sensors and serial instrumentation commonly found on factory floors.

Does the EPC-WCL support hardware security?

Yes, it has onboard TPM 2.0 for hardware-based key storage and platform integrity, along with Intel AMT (iAMT) support for remote out-of-band management, both useful for securing and administering unattended industrial or edge deployments.

What audio capabilities does the EPC-WCL have?

Audio is handled by a RealTek ALC888S-VD2-GR codec, with a Mic-In and Line-Out jack on the front panel, sufficient for basic voice alerts, intercom or simple audio playback in kiosk and HMI applications.

What power input does the EPC-WCL require?

It accepts a wide 12V to 24V DC input through a lockable DC jack, supports AT and ATX power modes (AT is default), and ships with a 120W AC to DC adapter, making it suitable for vehicle, panel or cabinet power sources.

Is the EPC-WCL fanless?

The EPC-WCL uses 15W TDP Intel Core Series 3 processors for low power operation, and its H/W status monitor provides CPU temperature, voltage and CPU fan speed monitoring and control. This keeps the compact 177 x 126 x 57mm chassis running reliably in continuous industrial use.

What operating temperature does the EPC-WCL support?

The EPC-WCL operates from -10 degrees C to 60 degrees C with 0.5m/s airflow, and can be stored from -30 degrees C to 70 degrees C, with humidity tolerance up to 95% relative humidity non-condensing, suiting most indoor industrial and edge environments.

What operating systems does the EPC-WCL support?

It supports 64-bit Windows 11 and Linux, running on the AMI uEFI BIOS with 256Mbit SPI Flash ROM, giving integrators flexibility to deploy standard Windows industrial applications or custom Linux-based edge and automation software.

How is the EPC-WCL mounted?

The EPC-WCL ships with a table stand by default, with DIN rail mount and VESA mount available as optional accessories, allowing it to be fitted into control cabinets, machine panels or mounted directly on display arms.

What is the footprint of the EPC-WCL?

The EPC-WCL measures 177 x 126 x 57mm (6.97 x 4.94 x 2.24 inches), a compact footprint that fits easily inside control cabinets, behind panel-mount displays or on DIN rail in space-constrained industrial installations.

Is the EPC-WCL tested for vibration and shock?

Yes. With an SSD installed it is rated to 1.5Grms random vibration per IEC 60068-2-64 (10-500Hz, 30 min/axis, 3 axes) and 10G shock per IEC 60068-2-27, plus ISTA 2A / IEC 60068-2-32 drop testing, confirming ruggedness for industrial environments.

What applications suit the EPC-WCL?

Its combination of Intel Core Series 3 performance, dual 2.5GbE, triple display, wide voltage input and DIN rail/VESA mounting makes the EPC-WCL well suited to factory automation, machine control, digital signage, kiosk systems and compact edge computing nodes.

Does the EPC-WCL include a 2.5-inch drive bay like the EPC-TWL?

No. Unlike the EPC-TWL, which has an internal 2.5 inch drive bay in addition to M.2 storage, the EPC-WCL relies on two M.2 slots only: an M.2 Type B (PCIe x1) slot and an M.2 Key-M 2280 (PCIe Gen4 x2) NVMe slot, favoring higher-speed SSDs over a mechanical or SATA drive option.

What is included in the EPC-WCL package?

The standard package includes 1 x EPC-WCL unit, 1 x AC to DC adapter, 1 x table stand, 1 x screw kit and 1 x wall mounting kit, giving customers everything needed for a basic desktop or panel installation out of the box.

Does the EPC-WCL support watchdog timer functionality?

Yes, it has a hardware watchdog timer configurable from 1 second to 65535 seconds/minutes in 1-second or 1-minute steps, allowing automatic system reset if software becomes unresponsive, an important reliability feature for unattended industrial deployments.

Who supplies and supports the EPC-WCL in India?

TSL Automation Solutions is an authorised India distributor for Avalue, and supplies, configures and supports the EPC-WCL locally, including pre-sales selection guidance, BIOS/OS configuration assistance and after-sales warranty support for industrial and edge computing customers.

Can the EPC-WCL be used with legacy RS232/422/485 devices?

Yes. It provides 2 COM ports that are individually BIOS-selectable between RS232, RS422 and RS485, so it can interface with a wide range of legacy serial industrial devices, PLCs and sensors commonly found in factory automation setups without extra adapters.

How does the display output of the EPC-WCL compare to the EPC-TWL?

Both use DP 1.4a and HDMI 2.0b, but the EPC-WCL adds a third output via USB Type-C with DisplayPort support and 45W Power Delivery, giving true triple-display capability, whereas the EPC-TWL is limited to dual DP/HDMI outputs at up to 4096x2160@60Hz.

What chipset provides Ethernet on the EPC-WCL?

LAN1 uses an Intel I226LM 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet controller and LAN2 uses an Intel I226V 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet controller, each supporting 10/100/1000/2.5G auto-negotiated speeds through dedicated RJ45 ports, giving the EPC-WCL flexible dual-network connectivity for control and data traffic separation.

Does the EPC-WCL support external antennas for wireless modules?

Yes, it has 2 x antenna mounting points on the rear panel with dust protection covers, pairing with the internal M.2 Key-E 2230 slot to support Wi-Fi 7/Bluetooth 6 modules for wireless connectivity in industrial enclosures.

How do I choose between the EPC-WCL and EPC-TWL?

Choose the EPC-WCL for newer Intel Core Series 3 performance, higher DDR5 memory capacity (48GB vs 16GB), faster DDR5 6400MHz speed, Xe3 graphics and triple display with USB-C PD. Choose the EPC-TWL if a lower-cost Twin Lake platform with an internal 2.5 inch drive bay for mechanical or SATA storage better fits the application and budget.

Avalue · Computing System

EPC-WCL

Data Sheet

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Manufacturer: Avalue

Highlights

Intel Core Series 3 processors (Wildcat Lake), Core 7/5/3 options
Intel 3rd Gen Xe3 GPU architecture
1 x SO-DIMM, up to 48GB DDR5 6400MHz
Dual Intel 2.5GbE (I226LM + I226V)
Triple M.2 (Key-E/B/M) for Wi-Fi 7, SSD and I/O
Triple display: DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.0b, USB Type-C w/ 45W PD
TPM 2.0 + iAMT, DIN rail and VESA mount
Wide 12-24V DC input, 120W adapter

Product Description

The Avalue EPC-WCL is a compact industrial computing system powered by Intel Core Series 3 processors (Wildcat Lake), available in Core 7, Core 5 and Core 3 options with the latest Xe3 GPU architecture for graphics-intensive and edge AI workloads.

It supports one SO-DIMM socket for up to 48GB DDR5 6400MHz memory, dual Intel 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, triple M.2 slots for Wi-Fi 7/BT6, NVMe SSD and I/O expansion, and triple display output via DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.0b and USB Type-C with 45W Power Delivery.

Rear USB 3.2, dual RS232/422/485 COM ports, onboard TPM 2.0 and iAMT support secure, manageable deployments. With DIN rail and VESA mounting plus wide 12-24V DC input, it suits factory automation, kiosk and edge computing applications.

TSL Automation Solutions supplies and supports the EPC-WCL across India as an authorised Avalue distributor.

Technical Specifications

Processor

Intel® Core™ processors (Series 3), BGA 1516 (former Wildcat Lake)

Intel® Core 7 processor 360, 6C6T, 6M Cache, 1.5 GHz (4.8GHz), TDP: 15W

Intel® Core 7 processor 350, 6C6T, 6M Cache, 1.5 GHz (4.8GHz), TDP: 15W

Intel® Core 5 processor 330, 6C6T, 6M Cache, 1.5 GHz (4.6GHz), TDP: 15W

Intel® Core 5 processor 320, 6C6T, 6M Cache, 1.5 GHz (4.6GHz), TDP: 15W

Intel® Core 3 processor 315, 6C6T, 6M Cache, 1.5 GHz (4.4GHz), TDP: 15W

Intel® Core 3 processor 305, 6C6T, 6M Cache, 1.5 GHz (4.3GHz), TDP: 15W

Intel® Core 3 processor 304, 5C5T, 6M Cache, 1.5 GHz (4.3GHz), TDP: 15W

System Memory

1 x 262-pin SO-DIMM socket (Capacity Max.Up to 48GB DDR5 6400MHz)

I/O Chipset

EC-ITE: IT5782VG

BIOS Information

AMI uEFI BIOS, 256Mbit SPI Flash ROM

Watchdog Timer

H/W Reset, 1sec. - 65535sec./min.1sec. or 1min. step

H/W Status Monitor

CPU temperature monitoring

Voltages monitoring

CPU fan speed control

TPM

On Board TPM 2.0

M.2

1 x M.2 Key-E 2230 (support wifi7/BT6 module)

M.2

1 x M.2 Type B 2242/3042/3052 (with PCIe x1)

1 x M.2 Key-M 2280 (with 1 x PCIe Gen4 x2) for storage NVMe SSD

USB

2 x USB 2.0

Power Button

1 x Power Button w/LED

Reset Button

1 x Reset Button

COM Port

2 x COM Port RS232/422/485 via cable *Selected by BIOS

LED Indicator

1 x Power on/off LED

1 x Storage Access LED

Audio

1 x Mic-In

1 x Line-Out

USB

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 x1 Type A

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 x1 Type A

1 x USB Type-C

LAN Port

2 x RJ45

DP

1 x DP 1.4a

HDMI

1 x HDMI 2.0b

Antenna

2 x Antenna Mounting with Dust Protection Cover

AC/DC Input

1 x Lockable DC Jack

Graphic Chipset

Intel® 3rd Gen Xe cores Graphics

Resolution

1 x DP 1.4a

1 x USB Type C support DP

1 x HDMI 2.0b

Audio Codec

RealTek ALC888S-VD2-GR

LAN Chipset

LAN1: Intel® I226LM 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller

LAN2: Intel® I226V 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller

Data Rate Per Port

LAN1: Intel® I226LM (10/100/1000/2.5G speeds)

LAN2: Intel® I226V (10/100/1000/2.5G speeds)

Voltage Input Spec.

DC in +12V~ +24V

ACPI

Single power ATX Support S0, S3, S4, S5, ACPI 5.0 compliant

Power Mode

AT/ATX (AT is Default Setting)

Adapter

120W AC to DC Adapter

OS

Win11 64bit, Linux

Operating Temp.

-10 ~ 60°C (14~140°F) with 0.5m/s air flow

Storage Temp.

-30 ~ 70C° (-22°F ~ 158°F)

Operating Humidity

40°C @ 95% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing

Dimension (W x L x H)

177 x 126 x 57mm(6.97” x 4.94” x 2.24")

Vibration Test

With SSD: 1.5Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, Random, 10 ~ 500Hz, 30min/Axis, 3 Axis

Shock Test

With SSD: 10G, IEC 60068-2-27, Half Sine, 11ms, Z Axis

Drop Test

ISTA 2A, IEC-60068-2-32 Test : Ed, 1 Corner, 3 Edges, 6 Faces

Mounting Kit

Table Stand (Default), Din Rail Mount, VESA Mount (Optional)

Items

1 x EPC-WCL

1 x AC to DC Adapter

1 x Table Stand

1 x Screw kits

1 x Wall Mounting Kit

What is EPC-WCL?

The EPC-WCL is a computing system manufactured by Avalue, designed specifically for compact-computing-system applications. It features processor of Intel® Core™ processors (Series 3), BGA 1516 (former Wildcat Lake), Intel® Core 7 processor 360, 6C6T, 6M C…, memory of 1 x 262-pin SO-DIMM socket (Capacity Max.Up to 48GB DDR5 6400MHz) and storage of -30 ~ 70C° (-22°F ~ 158°F). The Avalue EPC-WCL is a compact industrial computing system powered by Intel Core Series 3 processors (Wildcat Lake), available in Core 7, Core 5 and Core 3 options with the latest Xe3 GPU architecture for graphics-intensive and edge AI workloads. It supports one SO-DIMM socket for up to 48GB DDR5 6400MHz memory, dual Intel 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, triple M.2 slots for Wi-Fi 7/BT6, NVMe SSD and I/O expansion, and triple display output via DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.0b and USB Type-C with 45W Power Delivery. Rear USB 3.2, dual RS232/422/485 COM ports, onboard TPM 2.0 and iAMT support secure, manageable deployments. With DIN rail and VESA mounting plus wide 12-24V DC input, it suits factory automation, kiosk and edge computing applications. TSL Automation Solutions supplies and supports the EPC-WCL across India as an authorised Avalue distributor.

Key Features & Benefits

Intel Core Series 3 processors (Wildcat Lake), Core 7/5/3 options
Intel 3rd Gen Xe3 GPU architecture
1 x SO-DIMM, up to 48GB DDR5 6400MHz
Dual Intel 2.5GbE (I226LM + I226V)
Triple M.2 (Key-E/B/M) for Wi-Fi 7, SSD and I/O
Triple display: DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.0b, USB Type-C w/ 45W PD
TPM 2.0 + iAMT, DIN rail and VESA mount
Wide 12-24V DC input, 120W adapter

Applications & Use Cases

The EPC-WCL is ideal for various industrial automation applications:

DC-powered industrial installations and mobile applications
Wireless connectivity and remote monitoring applications
High-performance computing and data processing tasks
Panel-mounted installations and control cabinets
Peripheral device connectivity and data transfer
DIN rail mounting in industrial control panels
Memory-intensive applications and multitasking
Data logging and storage-intensive operations

Frequently Asked Questions

The EPC-WCL is a compact industrial computing system from Avalue, built on Intel Core Series 3 processors (codename Wildcat Lake). It offers Core 7, Core 5 and Core 3 options, up to 48GB DDR5 6400MHz memory, dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, triple M.2 expansion, triple independent display output and TPM 2.0 security in a rugged, mountable chassis suited to factory automation, kiosk and edge computing deployments.

Both are compact Avalue box computers with TPM 2.0, dual 2.5GbE, wide voltage input and DIN rail/VESA mounting. The EPC-WCL steps up to newer Intel Core Series 3 (Wildcat Lake) processors with Xe3 graphics, DDR5 6400MHz up to 48GB, triple M.2 expansion and a USB Type-C port with 45W PD, while the EPC-TWL uses Intel Twin Lake processors, DDR5 4800MHz up to 16GB and a 2.5 inch drive bay instead of the extra M.2 slot.

Highlights

Product Description

Technical Specifications

System Information

Processor

System Memory

I/O Chipset

BIOS Information

Watchdog Timer

H/W Status Monitor

TPM

Expansion

M.2

Storage

M.2

Front I/O

USB

Power Button

Reset Button

COM Port

LED Indicator

Audio

Rear I/O

USB

LAN Port

DP

HDMI

Antenna

AC/DC Input

Display

Graphic Chipset

Resolution

Audio

Audio Codec

Ethernet

LAN Chipset

Data Rate Per Port

Power Requirement

Voltage Input Spec.

ACPI

Power Mode

Adapter

Software Support

OS

Mechanical & Environmental

Operating Temp.

Storage Temp.

Operating Humidity

Dimension (W x L x H)

Vibration Test

Shock Test

Drop Test

Mounting Kit

Packing List

Items

What is EPC-WCL?

Key Features & Benefits

Applications & Use Cases

Frequently Asked Questions