Industrial computers: say goodbye to frequent maintenance
Have you ever heard of industrial computers? They feature robustness and quality, reducing the need for constant replacement, frequent maintenance and unexpected downtime due to equipment failure.
We already know that electronic equipment tends to degrade quickly in environments with a lot of dust, high and low temperatures, vibration, trepidation and humidity, thus increasing the frequency of maintenance and even the need for replacement.
Thus, in industrial environments that are very hostile, electronic equipment such as common computers do not efficiently serve the activities, generating high maintenance costs.
Fanless
FanLess Industrial Computers are a special class of microprocessor systems, specially designed to operate with high reliability and stability in critical environments, subject to severe environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, electromagnetic interference, radio frequencies, mechanical shock and vibration. In addition, they are built to allow redundancy in their subsystems and reduce maintenance time.
Main Differences Between Industrial Computers and Regular Computers
Industrial computer advantages:
- Customizable Hardware
- Conventional and Industrial Use
- Extended Warranty and Uptime
- Various Operating Systems
- Supports High Temperatures
- Supports Mechanical Shock and Vibration
- Dedicated to Constant Use (24/7)
Now that you know the differences between industrial and common computer, learn about the characteristics of Acura.
Industrial Mini PCs
Mini PCs are a line of industrial computers to accelerate system deployment that feature a fanless system. With a robust design, they include multiple expansion solutions and versatile mounting to meet different application demands.
They are available in 6 different models:
PowerBrick Slim
The PowerBrick Slim is a computer for use in Electrical Panels, Vehicles, Displays and data acquisition Controllers. Powered by Intel i5 or i7, this PowerBrick delivers higher computing performance and less power consumption in a slim form.
Features:
- Intel® i5 or i7
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
- Wall / VESA Mountable
- Compact, Light Weight, Slim
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Supported
- 4 Intel® GbE LAN Ports
- 9-36 V Wide Voltage
PowerBrick GTX
The PowerBrick GTX is a high performance rugged mobile computer with RAID controller. With Intel® Generation Quad Core™ i7-4650U (1.7 to 3.3 GHz) processor and two Solid State Drives (SSDs) mounted in as Dual RAID Hot Swappable SATA Storage, this computer can be used as a server.
Features:
- Intel® Generation Quad Core™ i7 processor (1.7 ~ 3.3 GHz)
- Support Dual RAID Hot Swappable SATA Storage
- Operating Temperature: -40˚C to +60˚C
- 4G/LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth
- 9-28V Wide Range Input
- 2X Antenna Ports Available
- Smarter Vehicle Power Ignition for Variety Vehicle
- Lightweight: 2.42 LBS (1.1 Kg)
- Support Wall / VESA / Din Rail Mounting
PowerBrick DV
The PowerBrick DV is a computer for use in Electrical Panels, Vehicles, Displays and data acquisition Controllers. Powered by Intel i5 or i7, this PowerBrick DV delivers higher computing performance and less power consumption.
Features:
- Intel® i5 or i7
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
- Wall / VESA Mountable
- Compact, Light Weight
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Supported
- 4 Intel® GbE LAN Ports
- 9-36 V Wide Voltage
PowerBrick NET
The PowerBrick NET is a computer with 6 LAN Ports which can be used as a rugged server. Powered by Intel i5 or i7, PowerBrick NET delivers higher computing performance and less power consumption.
Features:
- Intel® i5 or i7
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
- Wall / VESA Mountable
- Compact, Light Weight
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Supported
- 6 Intel® GbE LAN Ports
- 9-36 V Wide Voltage
PowerBrick Mini
The PowerBrick Mini is a Din Rail mountable computer for use in Electrical Panels, Vehicles, Displays and data acquisition Controllers. Powered by Intel Quad Core J1900, PowerBrick Mini delivers higher computing performance and less power consumption in a super compact form.
Features:
- Onboard Intel® Quad Core J1900
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C
- DIN RAIL, Wall / VESA Mountable
- Compact, Light Weight
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Supported
- Dual Intel® GbE LAN Ports
- 1x R45, 4 x USB 3.0
- 1x mini-PCIe with two antenna holes
- 12V DC Power Input
PowerBrick Ultra Plus
With Intel® Core™ i5 or i7 processor and a fast Solid State Drive. The PowerBrick Ultra+ is built to withstand extreme heat and cold (-20 to +60 degrees), designed to be noiseless and reliable for a variety of mobile or enclosed applications. This computer can be used as a server as well.
Features:
- Powerful Intel® Core™ i5 or i7 processor
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Rugged design, Sealed, no fan no heater
- DC 12 or 9-36V DC Power Input
- Dual Intel® GbE LAN Ports
- 6x RS232, RS485 | 4x USB 2.0 and 4x USB 3.0
- 1x mini-PCIe with two antenna holes
- Support Wall Mount
