ADVANTAGES OF “HEC” INDUSTRIAL COMPUTERS OVER NORMAL DESKTOP PC –
While working with a number of Industries/R&D units in India we have found that due to lack of proper information or availability, System Integrators & Automation Solution providers in India generally uses the normal Desktop PC instead of Rugged Industrial Computers resulting in a lot of breakdown, accidents, non-upgradability and other networking / communication problem afterwards, which not only result in loss of man-hour but also result in production loss & accidents. To avoid such problems a number of our clients are now switching over to Industrial Computers from the normal desktop PC. A general question being asked by most of our clients is what is the advantage of Industrial Computers over a normal desktop PC which is now being summarized hereunder.
VERY STABLE POWER SUPPLY :
1). Input Power Range from 85 to 265v AC. Also DC Input with in-built battery backup option.
2). Continuous & Very Stable Power of up to 600w with Power Factor Correction features.
3). EMI/EMC : Meets FCC, CISPR
4). Safety : UL/CE/CSA/TUV/CB/VDE/BSMI/NEMKO
5). Operating Temperature : -20*C to + 80*C
6). Redundant Power Supply Option also available.
RUGGED CHASSIS & MULTI-OPTIONAL CPU CARD:
1). A wide range of mounting option is available – Rack / Wall / Panel / Table Top /Automobile/ Yoke / Hanging
2). Complete Hardware Monitoring – Alarm for Chassis Fan Fail & Temperature rise, CPU Vcore, VCC & System fan speed detection.
3). Very Rugged Powder Coated Metal Cabinets of different sizes & type to accommodate up to 20 numbers of cards.
4). Very good cooling & air filter arrangement with up to 4 cooling fans & filters installed.
5). To withstand Vibration (5~500 Hz) 1Grms (operating) & 2G (non-operating).Shock :
6). To withstand shock : 10G (with 11ms duration, 1/2 sine wave)
7). Anti-vibration card clamp to keep the system stable.
8). Front door Chassis Locking Arrangement to avoid unauthorized access.
9). Option for up to 20 different types of ISA or PCI or AGP or PCIe card slots.
10). Almost All type of I/O Option available : USB, RS232/422/485, IrDA, Digital I/O, Gigabit Ethernet Ports, LPT, SATA II, CF, FDD, Wireless, Bluetooth, Multiple Display etc.
11). Programmable Watchdog Timer 1~255 sec
12). Memory up to 128 GB DDR ; Optional SSD/CF for reliable & harsh application.
13). Fully Embedded/ Explosion Proof/ Waterproof (IP-67) type units also available for vibrating machine/hazardous/Dusty Area application.
14). Support Wide Range of processors and also option for Dual processor in a single system.
15). Front Removable Hard Disk, Fan, CD ROM, Floppy Drive for easy maintenance and replaceability.
16). RAID feature option also available.
2). Complete Hardware Monitoring – Alarm for Chassis Fan Fail & Temperature rise, CPU Vcore, VCC & System fan speed detection.
3). Very Rugged Powder Coated Metal Cabinets of different sizes & type to accommodate up to 20 numbers of cards.
4). Very good cooling & air filter arrangement with up to 4 cooling fans & filters installed.
5). To withstand Vibration (5~500 Hz) 1Grms (operating) & 2G (non-operating).Shock :
6). To withstand shock : 10G (with 11ms duration, 1/2 sine wave)
7). Anti-vibration card clamp to keep the system stable.
8). Front door Chassis Locking Arrangement to avoid unauthorized access.
9). Option for up to 20 different types of ISA or PCI or AGP or PCIe card slots.
10). Almost All type of I/O Option available : USB, RS232/422/485, IrDA, Digital I/O, Gigabit Ethernet Ports, LPT, SATA II, CF, FDD, Wireless, Bluetooth, Multiple Display etc.
11). Programmable Watchdog Timer 1~255 sec
12). Memory up to 128 GB DDR ; Optional SSD/CF for reliable & harsh application.
13). Fully Embedded/ Explosion Proof/ Waterproof (IP-67) type units also available for vibrating machine/hazardous/Dusty Area application.
14). Support Wide Range of processors and also option for Dual processor in a single system.
15). Front Removable Hard Disk, Fan, CD ROM, Floppy Drive for easy maintenance and replaceability.
16). RAID feature option also available.
RUGGED MONITOR, KEYBOARD, TRACKBALL & TOUCHPAD:
1). Heavy Duty Alumunium/Stainless Steel Front Panel (IP65) with steel chassis at the back.
2). Sun-readable, high luminance TFT LCD screen with auto-dimming function.
3). Input Signal : Analog VGA + DVI-D
4). Mounting – Rack, Panel, Wall Mounting, Arm & Stand
5). Option for Touch Screen
6). Option for Water Proof Keyboard (IP68), Stainless Steel Keyboard, SS Trackball & Touch Pad (IP65)
COST FACTOR & WARRANTY:
Though the initial cost of installing a Industrial Computer is a bit higher than that of a normal desktop PC but once installed it starts to pay itself over a period of time because of no maintenance cost (Warranty for 5 years), no man-hour loss, no accident due to PC failure and very low up-gradation cost. It is for this reason that most of the Industrial units in Europe, America & Australia are using Industrial Computers. In India seeing the above advantages and easy up-gradability of Industrial PC (fit it and forget it) a number of Industries, R&D center, Railways, Retail and Call Center are now using/replacing or opting for Industrial PC only.