So what are the differences and advantages of embedded industrial PCs compared to ordinary industrial PCs? Let's take a look at the differences and advantages between embedded industrial PCs and ordinary industrial PCs.
What is an embedded industrial computer?
An embedded industrial computer is a compact computer specifically designed for industrial environments. It is a ruggedized, enhanced industrial computer that can reliably operate as an industrial controller in an industrial setting. Common types of embedded industrial computers include box-type and fanless industrial computers.
I. Advantages of Embedded Industrial Computers in Product Performance
1. The product has good functional adaptability, almost perfectly matching the functions of the tested and controlled objects. It has some expandability, but expansion is not its primary purpose, thus the product offers excellent cost-effectiveness.
2. Miniaturization of the device is one of the main characteristics, reflected in its compact design. There are no standards for structural design to refer to, so it is necessary to fully consider the external interfaces and the rational use of installation space;
3. High reliability requirements: In addition to ensuring electrical functionality meets reliability design requirements, careful consideration must be given to reliability design aspects such as heat dissipation design, electromagnetic compatibility design, dust and water protection design, and vibration resistance design.
4. Ultra-low power fanless design is the mainstream. Due to the limited heat dissipation capacity after device miniaturization, and the high MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) requirements of embedded systems, especially in unattended applications, ultra-low power fanless design has become a necessity.
II. Differences between Embedded Industrial PCs and Ordinary Industrial PCs
1. Embedded industrial computers are often located at the front end of the entire measurement and control system. The upstream connection of embedded industrial computers is usually a regular industrial computer. The computing power, software resources, and database support of regular industrial computers are far superior to those of embedded industrial computers.
2. In the construction of large-scale systems, the system expansion capabilities and network communication capabilities of ordinary industrial control computers are difficult for embedded industrial control computers to replace;
3. In fields such as visualization design, process monitoring, data statistics, scientific computing, prototype simulation design, and in-loop simulation, ordinary industrial control computers have inherent advantages.
