Choosing an Industrial Panel Computer from Seven Aspects

Increasing Demand for Industrial Panel Computers

Industrial panel computers have gradually become synonymous with industrial computers and industrial control computers and are widely used in self-service terminals, medical, transportation, power, network, financial, and industrial control applications. With the exploration of needs in various industries, the demand for industrial panel computers is also increasing. Customized industrial panel computers tailored for specific industries have become a new trend. Industrial panel computers usually operate in complex environments and require high data security. They typically feature specialized designs, such as reinforcement, moisture-proofing, dust-proofing, shock resistance, electromagnetic interference resistance, and radiation protection.

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Hardware Configuration

As an integrated solution of industrial control computer and screen, compared to split solutions, industrial panel computers have the advantage of stable performance. Industrial panel computers require scientific and professional heat dissipation design. In addition, industrial panel computers focus on stable CPU technology to provide users with better CPU stability and lower power consumption. A rich set of interfaces is also an essential requirement when choosing an industrial panel computer to enable communication between devices.

Operating System

A good product is not only compatible with Windows, Linux, Android systems, and domestic systems like Hongmeng/Kylin but also needs to add or remove operating system components (XPE, WINCE, LINUX, VXWORKS) as per application requirements to integrate perfectly with software.

Display Requirements

The brightness (under optimal distance and ideal lighting conditions) should be readable in an indoor environment at 250〜300cd/m2. If used outdoors, the brightness requirement is usually very high, ranging from 500〜1000cd/m2. When choosing customized industrial panel computers, it is crucial to select based on brightness requirements. This not only makes the operation experience of the industrial panel computer more comfortable but also saves power. In some industrial applications, the information represented by color is more important than text and numbers, and high resolution is even more critical.

Protection Level

Industrial panel computers are mainly used in complex and harsh operational environments. The device itself must have good three-proof functions: waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof. Essentially, industrial panel computers are required to meet the IP65 or higher standard for dust and water protection.

Operating Temperature

In areas like deserts or cold regions, industrial panel computers should be chosen based on their operating temperature. High-quality products will be more suitable in this respect.

Touch Sensitivity

Industrial panel computers generally forego external keyboards and use touch for operation. Hence, the touch sensitivity of industrial panel computers is very important to save operation time. Currently, the mainstream touch methods are capacitive and resistive touch.

Lifespan

Industrial panel computers are designed to last more than 5 years, so the materials used must be strictly selected, including the motherboard and casing. The entire device should have high resistance to interference and corrosion, shock resistance, as well as adaptability to high and low-temperature environments. Strict quality control of the materials enhances the overall lifespan of the device and provides users with peace of mind.

Industrial panel computers can also integrate many modules, such as NFC, facial recognition, ID card recognition, barcode scanning, and 5G communication. They can also be customized in appearance, such as changing the front screen buttons or interfaces to aviation connectors.

If you have a small-scale customization need for industrial panel computers, you can contact Shenzhen Geshem Technology Co., Ltd.