Industrial control computers (ICCs) are specialized computers widely used in industrial automation. They meet industrial-grade standards and can adapt to various complex industrial environments. To ensure the stability and reliability of ICC operations, system installation often requires the use of specialized media, such as USB flash drives.
This article will introduce how to use a USB flash drive to install an operating system on an industrial control computer.
First step, select the system USB drive.
First, you'll need a suitable USB flash drive for your industrial PC. From a technical standpoint, this flash drive must not only have high read and write speeds but also high durability and stability to prevent errors during system transfer and installation. Generally, high-quality flash drives, such as those from Kingston or Samsung, are recommended. When purchasing a flash drive, prioritize high-speed and stable options, as these will provide essential guarantees for system installation and operation.
The second step is to prepare the system image.
The next step in installing the system is obtaining a system image. ISO is a standard format for optical disc image files. An image file is a file that includes all the information stored on an optical disc and can be used as a virtual optical disc. There are several methods for generating image files, but the prerequisite is obtaining the ISO file of the corresponding operating system.
Step 3: Install the software
Whether running in a Windows pre-installation environment (Windows PE) or other similar environments, some necessary software needs to be prepared. Installing an industrial control computer typically requires disk partitioning tools, file management tools, disk imaging tools, and necessary system drivers. Taking a Windows environment as an example, commonly used software includes UltraISO, DiskGenius, WinNTSetup, etc.
Step 4: Create a bootable disk
Once you have the software and ISO file ready, you can begin creating the bootable USB drive. When creating the bootable drive, you can use different tools depending on your needs, such as UltraISO and WinNTSetup. With UltraISO, you can open the ISO file, extract the files, and copy them to the USB drive. With WinNTSetup, you can directly apply the ISO file to the files on the USB drive, preparing for the installation of the industrial control computer.
Step 5: Install the system
The final step is to install the system using a USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive into the industrial control computer, start the machine, enter the BIOS boot order, set the USB flash drive as the first boot option, and follow the prompts to complete the system installation.
During system installation, some problems may occur, such as errors during the installation process or missing device drivers. To resolve these issues, adjustments and optimizations are required based on different distribution versions and system customization details.
By correctly selecting the system USB drive, preparing an appropriate system image, and using the necessary tools and software to create a bootable disk, the necessary platform and conditions can be provided for the installation of industrial control computers. Through proper system installation and optimization of software and drivers, the stability and reliability of industrial control computers can be greatly improved.
