Embedded industrial computer, also known as BOX machine, English full name Embedded Industrial Computer, is a compact computer specially designed for industrial sites. It is a reinforced and enhanced industrial computer. It can be used as an industrial controller in an industrial environment. Reliable operation. Common embedded industrial computers include box-type industrial computers and fanless industrial computers. The embedded industrial computer has reliable performance, fanless structure, small size and low price, and is increasingly widely used in industrial computer applications. Especially in recent years, with the development of embedded technology, the embedded industrial computer is also developing rapidly, and it is quickly applied to various fields and occupies an increasingly important position.
So compared with ordinary industrial computers, what is the difference between embedded industrial computers? Where is the advantage?
1. The advantages of embedded industrial computer in product performance
1. The function of the product has good adaptability, and it almost completely matches the function of the tested and controlled object. It has a certain scalability but does not take expansion as the main purpose, so the product is cost-effective;
2. The miniaturization of the device is one of the main manifestations, which is reflected in the compact design. There is no standard for structural design to refer to. It is necessary to fully consider the rational use of external interfaces and installation space;
3. High reliability requirements. On the basis of electrical functions meeting reliability design, reliability design contents such as heat dissipation design, electromagnetic compatibility design, dustproof and waterproof design, and anti-vibration design should be carefully considered;
4. Ultra-low power consumption fanless design is the mainstream. Since the device is miniaturized, the heat dissipation capacity is limited, and the MTBF (mean time between failures) of the embedded system is also very high. Especially in unattended applications, ultra-low power consumption fanless design becomes a must.
Second, the difference between embedded industrial computer and ordinary industrial computer
First of all, the location of the embedded industrial computer in the entire measurement and control system is often at the front end. The upward connection of the embedded industrial computer is often an ordinary industrial computer. The computing power, software resources, database support and other aspects of the ordinary industrial computer are embedded Second, in the construction of large-scale systems, the system expansion capabilities and network communication capabilities of ordinary industrial computers are also difficult to replace with embedded industrial computers; also, in visual design, process monitoring, data statistics, scientific computing , prototype simulation design, in-loop simulation and other fields, ordinary industrial computer has inherent advantages.
