An industrial PC is a computer device specifically designed for industrial control and automation. Different models of industrial PCs typically differ significantly in performance, functionality, and appearance. If you are considering purchasing an industrial PC, or wish to gain a deeper understanding of its structure and characteristics, this article will introduce how to initially determine the performance and intended use of an industrial PC based on its model number.
What are the components of a model number?
Generally, an industrial PC model number consists of several elements, including brand, series, model number, and suffix. For example, the common Advantech UNO-2372G model number includes Advantech as the brand name, UNO series indicating that this industrial PC belongs to Advantech's UNO series, 2372G as the specific model number, and G as a suffix, which often indicates that the model has high-temperature characteristics.
Brands and Collections
Brand and series are the most important characteristics of an industrial PC. Currently, the most well-known brands on the market include Advantech, Axiomtek, and ICP DAS, among others, with differences in brand awareness. Series typically consist of industrial PCs with different functions and positioning; for example, Advantech's UNO and ARK series are common series, each targeting different industrial applications.
Model number
Model numbers are unique identifiers used for each model, and these numbers often differ significantly between different models. Some model numbering rules are simpler, with certain letters or numbers being omitted on some models, while others use specific codes to encode product specifications and components. Understanding some common model numbering rules can help quickly identify the characteristics of different models. For example, the Advantech UNO-2372G model can be broken down into the UNO system series, 23 indicating that its CPU is a third-generation i3/i5/i7, 7 indicating that its corresponding thermal range is -20 to 70 degrees Celsius, 2 indicating that it has two network interfaces, and G is a suffix letter indicating the model's high-temperature characteristics.
suffix
A suffix is an important identifier for customized model numbers, often indicating special configurations or specifications. Different suffixes represent differences in performance, application, and other aspects. For example, in the Advantech UNO-2372G model, the "G" suffix indicates that the machine has high-temperature characteristics. Another example is the Axiomtek PICO300 series PICO300-10A, where "A" indicates support for VGA output, and PICO300-10B indicates support for HDMI output.
The methods described above provide a basic understanding of the performance and applications of industrial PCs. After this simple overview, you should have a relatively comprehensive understanding of industrial PC models. When you decide to purchase an industrial PC, it is recommended that you carefully study the various parameters of the model and communicate with the manufacturer to resolve any issues you may have.
