The heart of today's production equipment is the industrial tablet computer. Industrial tablets are primarily designed to simplify data acquisition and process regulation in shop floor environments, and thus continue to function as a primary processing resource and a secondary lightweight computing front end. Nothing serves the highly decentralized process control environment better than an industrial tablet.
Industrial tablets have certain different characteristics that make them different. In short, these special characteristics are factors that decision makers must consider when purchasing industrial tablets for use in manufacturing facilities, mechanical LABS, and other extreme operating environments.
Shock and vibration resistance:
For industrial tablets, especially those deployed in production plants and machine floors, it is perfectly normal to be exposed to high levels of shock and vibration for extended periods of time. Rugged computers are expected to withstand such demanding operating conditions throughout their life cycle. It is important that the purchased industrial tablet has shock resistance and vibration resistance.
This is achieved by incorporating metal springs into the case of an industrial tablet computer. Design interventions prevent internal modules from suffering inevitable damage in the event of violent shaking, accidental impact or drop of moving parts. Make sure your potential purchase is equipped with this feature.
Industrial grade electronic products:
To ensure lower component level defenses, a few manufacturers have gone the extra mile and integrated industrial-grade electronics into their industrial tablets. This greatly improves the reliability of the product. Aluminum electrolytic capacitors, combined with new high-performance charge accumulation technology, provide an additional level of protection - making them a must-have feature for installing computers in modern industrial environments.
Entrance protection sign:
Adequate level of protection to prevent accidental exposure of dust, dirt to water and liquid spills.
Fanless structure:
Traditional fan-based cooling systems are prone to mechanical failures. Instead, the installation of a fanless passive cooling system on an industrial tablet ensures that no debris such as dust, dirt and chemicals are scattered in the workplace. This is especially important for clean rooms and high-precision manufacturing environments. Passive cooling systems also ensure reduced electrical and auditory noise, making the fanless design worth every penny.
Operating temperature range:
From ultra-low temperatures around chemical and food storage units to scorching temperatures near heavy machinery manufacturing units, industrial tablets are tested by temperatures every day they operate. The dynamic temperature range in which an industrial tablet operates can be an important design consideration when making a purchase decision. A high dynamic range is usually desirable and should be guaranteed.
