Industrial PCs (IPCs) from RENU Electronics are helping reshape how automotive production lines are managed and controlled. These solutions are available from ESIS, providing advanced technology to power automation systems.
Gone are the days when manufacturing operations relied solely on touch screen-based human machine interfaces (HMIs). While HMIs were effective in controlling machinery and displaying vital information, they had limitations -integrators were confined to the rigid configurations offered by vendors. The introduction of IPCs marked a turning point, empowering integrators to break free.
Now, RENU Electronics’ powerful yet adaptable IPCs, assembled within IP66 front panel packaging, have unlocked a new realm of possibilities for system integrators. No longer constrained by vendor-locked configurations, integrators can install, customise and expand programs on IPCs, similar to how they operate personal computers.
The flexibility offered by these IPCs extends to the choice of operating systems. Software designers now have the liberty to design SCADA systems based on Microsoft Windows™ or Linux®, surpassing the graphical limitations posed by traditional HMIs. This versatility has significantly enhanced the ease of configuring and communicating control systems within automotive production lines.
The RENU range of IPCs
Fanless Panel PCs are available in 10.1” and 15” variants. These cost-effective options have garnered attention in the market for their performance and reliability. Complementing these are the box PCs, the headless version of IPCs, offering customisable hardware specifications, including DDR3 RAM memory sizes up to 8GB and solid-state drive support up to 1TB. These versatile Box PCs can be panel-mounted or DIN-Rail mounted, catering to diverse industrial requirements.
RENU IPCs played a pivotal role in a recent automotive production line scenario. System integrators seamlessly installed 10” Panel PCs equipped with LabVIEW® software to manage a plethora of sensors and actuators. These robust systems efficiently controlled test parameters and facilitated precise control over production, offering a significant upgrade from conventional HMIs.
ESIS Industrial Electronics offers a range of industrial computing solutions, including rugged tablets, data loggers, industrial displays, integrated computing platforms and programmable interfaces for direct PLC integration. Talk to us about solutions to keep your business operations running efficiently.
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Article courtesy of RENU Electronics.
