This article lists the historical timeline for Elo ECM Computer Modules for IDS Monitors

This timeline reflects the evolution of Elo's ECM computer modules, highlighting their compatibility, key features, and intended use with respective IDS monitor series.

1.  Original ECM

• Introduced: 2011
• Discontinued: January 2014
• Compatibility: Designed for the first-generation IDS monitors (IDS 00 series).
• Variants: ECM1, ECM2, ECM3.
• Features: Equipped with Ethernet LAN connections; WiFi capabilities were not included.

2.  ECMG2

• Introduced: August 2014
• Discontinued: July 2015
• Compatibility: Designed for the IDS 01 series monitors; not backward-compatible with IDS 00 series.
• Processor Options: Intel® Core™ i3 or i5.
• Features: Ethernet LAN connections; no WiFi capabilities.

3.  ECMG2B Refresh

• Introduced: July 2015
• Discontinued: August 2018
• Compatibility: Designed for the IDS 01 series monitors.
• Processor Options: Intel® Core™ i3, i5, or i7.
• Features: Ethernet LAN connections; no WiFi capabilities.

4.  ECMG2C

• Introduced: March 2016
• Discontinued: August 2018
• Compatibility: Designed for IDS 02 series monitors; also compatible with IDS 01 series after removing the pre-installed power harness.
• Additional Features: Pre-assembled with the IDS 02 power module adapter (Elo Part Number E275433 - KIT, ECMG2 POWER MODULE IDS02S).
• Processor Options: Intel® Core™ i3, i5, or i7.
• Features: Ethernet LAN connections; no WiFi capabilities.

5.  AECMG2

• Introduced: January 2016
• Discontinued: August 2018
• Compatibility: Designed for IDS 01 series monitors running Android.
• Features: Equipped with both WiFi and Ethernet LAN connections.

6.  AECMG2C

• Introduced: March 2016
• Discontinued: August 2018 (permanently replaced by the Android Backpack).
• Compatibility: Designed for IDS 02 series monitors; also compatible with IDS 01 series after removing the pre-installed power harness.
• Additional Features: Pre-installed power harness.
• Features: Equipped with both WiFi and Ethernet LAN connections.

7.  ECMG3

• Introduced: August 2018
• Discontinued: October 2019 (permanently replaced by ECMG4).
• Compatibility: Designed for IDS 02 series monitors; also compatible with IDS 01 series after removing the pre-installed power harness.
• Additional Features: Pre-assembled with the IDS 02 power module adapter (Elo Part Number E275433 - KIT, ECMG2 POWER MODULE IDS02S).
• Processor Options: Intel® Core™ i3, i5, or i7.
• Features: Ethernet LAN connections; no WiFi capabilities.

8.  ECMG4

• Introduced: June 2019
• Obsolescence Announced: December 9, 2024
• Last Time Buy: Projected for March 1, 2025
• Compatibility: Designed for the IDS 03 series and 53 series monitors; not compatible with previous generations (IDS 00, IDS 01, IDS 02).
• Processor Options: Intel® Core™ 7th Generation CPUs with enhanced graphics engines; available with Intel i5 processors for Microsoft Windows® 10 or no OS.
• Features: Direct attachment to IDS monitors without requiring an adapter; equipped with both WiFi and Ethernet LAN connections.