What is the din rail computer

DIN rail computers, also known as DIN rail mounted computers, are computer systems specifically designed for installation on DIN rails. DIN represents Deutsche Institute f ü r Normung, the German Institute for Standardization. DIN rail is a standardized metal rail used for installing various industrial control equipment in industrial environments, such as power supplies, terminals, relays, and other components.

These computers can withstand harsh conditions commonly found in industrial environments, including extreme temperatures, vibrations, and electrical noise. These computers are usually compact, robust, and feature rich to meet the needs of industrial automation, control systems, and other applications.

Rugged din rail computers typically come with various industrial grade input/output (I/O) ports to connect different devices and sensors. They may have multiple serial ports, Ethernet ports, USB ports, and expansion slots to accommodate other modules or cards. These computers are usually fanless or have built-in cooling systems that can operate reliably in environments where dust, moisture, or debris may be present.

The software running on fanless computers may vary depending on the specific application. They can be used for tasks such as data acquisition, machine control, SCADA (monitoring and data acquisition) systems, industrial communication, and other industrial automation applications.

Overall, DIN Rail computers are specialized computing solutions designed to provide reliable performance in industrial environments where standard consumer grade computers may not be suitable or durable enough.