In terms of working principle, an industrial all-in-one pc computer embedded is the same as an ordinary computer. Both belong to computers. However, from the definition, ordinary computers generally refer to desktop computers, laptops, etc., while industrial all-in-one pc computer embedded are reinforced and enhanced computers designed for industrial sites. In actual applications, the two cannot replace each other.
1. Different application fields: This is the biggest difference between industrial all-in-one pc computer embedded and ordinary computers. Ordinary computers are generally used for personal entertainment and commercial office, such as playing games, watching movies, and processing files; while industrial all-in-one pc computer embedded are more used in industrial application fields, such as factory production lines, intelligent transportation, power communications, energy applications, CNC machine tools, security monitoring, environmental monitoring, shipping, etc.
2. Different motherboard service life: Ordinary computers are updated very quickly with the evolution of personal or commercial use needs, and the iteration of internal hardware configuration is comparable to that of mobile phones, so the commercial motherboards they use generally have a service life of 1-3 years, while industrial all-in-one pc computer embedded are generally suitable for performing single work tasks and require long-term stable operation, so they use industrial-grade motherboards with a service life of 3 to 5 years, or even 10 years.
3. Different reliability: Ordinary computer products generally only have CCC certification required for electronic products and civil-grade electromagnetic compatibility certification; while industrial all-in-one pc computer embedded computers are mainly used in industrial production links, and need to meet many industrial standards. The product quality and stability requirements are more stringent. In addition to CCC certification, general industrial all-in-one pc computer embedded computers also need to undergo industrial-grade testing such as vibration, drop, high temperature, high humidity, wide voltage, and electromagnetic interference. In addition, the display screen of the industrial all-in-one pc computer embedded computer must also undergo strict dust and waterproof tests, and generally reach the IP65 waterproof and dustproof level.
4. Different management difficulty: Industrial all-in-one pc computer embedded computers have a management convenience that ordinary computers cannot match. They can run 24 hours a day, and have their own power-on self-start and watchdog functions. In some unattended industrial application scenarios, they can automatically turn on and off, automatically restart, and can be used 365 days a year without stopping, greatly reducing labor costs; ordinary computers cannot. If ordinary computers run for a long time, the computer failure rate will occur frequently, such as black screen, freeze, automatic restart, etc.
5. Different degree of customization: Ordinary computers are generally standardized products, while industrial all-in-one pc computer embedded machines have become the mainstream trend since their development. Because the usage needs of customers in different industries are different, many industrial all-in-one pc computer embedded machine manufacturers will customize the motherboard and interface according to the personalized needs of customers to meet the specific usage function requirements of customers.
6. Different requirements for working environment conditions: Ordinary computers can only be used in an environment between 5 and 38°C; while industrial all-in-one pc computer embedded machines adopt a wide temperature design, which can challenge the operating temperature range of -20 to 70°C. In addition, due to good airtightness, heat dissipation structure design and anti-electromagnetic interference ability, industrial all-in-one pc computer embedded machines can also work easily in harsh industrial environments.
7. Different prices: Under the same configuration conditions, the price of industrial all-in-one pc computer embedded machines is more expensive than that of ordinary computers, because it is customized according to specific needs. Unlike ordinary computers with the cost advantage of mass production of standard products, industrial all-in-one pc computer embedded machines do not have the scale and cost advantages of ordinary computers, so the price will be much higher.
Industrial all-in-one pc computer embedded machines are reinforced and enhanced computers designed specifically for industrial sites. They are mainly used in industrial sites under harsh environments and are not suitable for use as ordinary computers.
