The embedded industrial computer is a compact computer specially designed for industrial sites. It is a ruggedized and enhanced industrial computer that can operate reliably in an industrial environment as an industrial controller. Common embedded industrial computers include box-type industrial computers and fanless industrial computers. The embedded industrial computer has reliable function, no fan structure, compact size and low price, and is increasingly widely used in industrial computer. Especially in recent years, with the development of embedded technology, the embedded industrial computer is also developing rapidly, and it is quickly used in various fields and occupies an increasingly important position.
So compared with the general industrial computer, what is the difference between the embedded industrial computer? Where is the advantage?
1. The advantages of embedded industrial computer in product function
1. The function of the product has good adaptability, which is almost completely matched with the function of the tested and controlled target. It has certain scalability but does not take expansion as the primary purpose, so the product has a high cost performance ratio;
2. The miniaturization of equipment is one of the primary manifestations, which is manifested as compact planning. There is no specification for structural planning. It is necessary to fully consider the rational use of external interfaces and equipment space;
3. The reliability requirements are high. On the basis that the electrical function meets the reliability design, it is necessary to carefully consider the reliability design content such as heat dissipation design, electromagnetic compatibility design, dustproof and waterproof design, and anti-vibration design;
4. Ultra-low power consumption without fans is the mainstream. After the equipment is miniaturized, the heat dissipation capacity is limited, and the MTBF (average failure-free working time) requirements of the embedded system are also very high, especially in the unattended use, ultra-low power consumption fanless design becomes a must.
Second, the difference between embedded industrial computer and general industrial computer
First of all, the position of the embedded industrial computer in the entire measurement and control system is usually at the front end. The upward connection of the embedded industrial computer is usually the general industrial computer, and the computing capabilities, software resources, database support and other aspects of the general industrial computer are embedded. It is difficult to reach the industrial computer;
Secondly, in the construction of large-scale systems, the system expansion capabilities and network communication capabilities of general industrial computers are also difficult to replace with embedded industrial computers;
In addition, in the fields of visual planning, process monitoring, data accounting, scientific accounting, prototype simulation planning, and in-loop simulation, general industrial computers have inherent advantages.
Now in the Chinese market, the number of embedded industrial computers far exceeds that of various traditional industrial computers. Military equipment and other industries have been popularized, and the scope of application is extremely broad.
