On-board Computer (OPS)

What the OPS slot adds to a Newline display

An OPS module is a compact computer built to the Open Pluggable Specification and fitted into a dedicated slot inside the interactive display. The On-board Computer uses that slot to run a full Windows 11 Pro desktop within the panel, so a presenter can start a lesson or board meeting without bringing a laptop into the room. Annotation, whiteboard and presentation software stay installed on the module and remain available to whoever uses the display next.

Choosing between the three variants

The three models share the same graphics, storage, wireless and port layout, so the choice comes down to processor and memory:

• WB5C820U: Intel 12th Gen Core i5 (1240P) with 8GB memory.
• WB7C820U: Intel 12th Gen Core i7 (1260P) with 8GB memory.
• WB7C120U: 16GB of memory in two 8GB modules running dual-channel. The source data does not list a processor for this model, so confirm the build in your quotation.

All three carry an 18 MB cache with speeds up to 4.70GHz, Intel Iris Xe graphics and a 256GB SSD. The datasheet also lists support for M.2 SATA and PCIe NVMe storage, which matters if you plan to manage large lesson or media libraries over time.

Ports and connectivity for meeting rooms

The module brings a full set of connections to the back of the display, which reduces the number of boxes and cables in the room:

• One HDMI Out 2.0 port supporting 4K at 60Hz.
• One HDMI In 1.4 port supporting 4K at 30Hz.
• Two USB Type-C ports (Thunderbolt 4.0), two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.
• One self-adaptive 10/100/1000M LAN port.
• Wi-Fi 5/6/6E and Bluetooth 5.2, with a TPM 2.0 trusted platform module.

The HDMI In port is limited to 4K at 30Hz, so check the output of any external source before connecting it.

Where it fits across Qatar

A private school in Al Rayyan equipping each classroom with one interactive display can keep lesson software on the module, so teachers avoid swapping cables between periods.

A ministry meeting room in West Bay where every presenter starts from the same desktop, with documents arriving over the office Wi-Fi or from a USB Type-C drive, keeps the room setup consistent from one meeting to the next.

A hotel conference room in Lusail hosting visiting trainers, where each speaker opens the same prepared desktop rather than connecting a personal laptop, shortens changeovers between sessions.

Planning the install and operating environment

The module is rated for an operating range of 0°C to 55°C at 10% to 90% humidity, non-condensing, with storage from -20°C to 60°C. Summer temperatures in Qatar regularly exceed 45°C, so ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to check the display's ventilation and the room's cooling during the free site survey before committing to a hot or enclosed location.

Plan for a module measuring 180 x 119 x 30 mm and weighing about 1.24 kg, a DC 19V/5A power supply and a noise level below 38dB, which suits quiet classrooms and boardrooms. Professional installation is available, quotations are usually issued within one working day, and orders can be placed by LPO, bank transfer, cheque or purchase order, including for government tenders through Monaqasat.

Request a quote for the variant that matches your display, room size and software needs.