Industrial Automation Application Solution

Embedded computers are everywhere in a variety of industries. The diversified technologies of embedded pc are widely used in manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, logistics, energy, agriculture, military and other fields. For example, automatic handling robots (AMR) are used in busy e-commerce warehouses to automatically move shipments to designated packaging locations; roadside electric car charging posts provide not only power supply, but also monitoring, billing and cash flow services; livestock farms use.
The computer controls the automatic feeding equipment with timing and quantity, and provides the function of remote monitoring and real-time control by the owner. These embedded computers are installed in a variety of industrial application machines to provide computing processing, intelligent control, assistance or monitoring and other functions.

Embedded computers, as defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), have computing, storage and Imax O functions, and are wrapped in larger mechanical or electronic devices to handle and perform specific tasks in the system. Because it is hidden in the machine or chassis, it is called "embedded". Compared with personal computers, the main difference of embedded computers is the environment in which they are used. Personal computers are usually used in business environments or at home, providing a variety of functions, such as work, word processing, Internet access and entertainment. On the other hand, the vast majority of computers are installed in machines and equipment or chassis cabinets and need to perform long, uninterrupted tasks in a harsh environment, usually by experienced system integrators.

With the progress of the Internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, robot and other technologies, Fanless computers become more intelligent in computing efficiency and function, and can handle more complex tasks, and gradually become the key role of animal networking and automation.

Mini embedded computers play an important role in all industries:

Intelligent manufacturing: the manufacturing industry uses it to optimize the manufacturing process, from intelligent factory to intelligent equipment, data collection, monitoring and predictive maintenance of machinery and equipment to improve production efficiency.

Rail transit: provide edge operation function in the treacherous track environment, which is used for signal control, monitoring and detection of infrastructure around the railway, as well as passenger infotainment system in the carriage to ensure the safety of the train.

Intelligent transportation: in the intelligent transportation system, computers assist urban traffic management, monitoring and scientific and technological law enforcement to improve urban traffic operation efficiency and user experience.

In-vehicle operation: in vehicle applications, it is the management center of message concatenation and monitoring, which improves the efficiency and security of resource allocation through dynamic monitoring, maintenance prediction, fault analysis, safety monitoring and so on.

Smart energy: embedded mini computer controls and monitors energy production and carries out predictive maintenance of equipment, making the grid distribute power more effectively and monitor related data in real time.

Warehousing and logistics: in warehousing and logistics, the use of a variety of sensors, RFID radio frequency identification, GNSS, network communication and other technologies to achieve intelligent warehousing, unmanned handling and logistics and other functions.

Embedded computers also face some challenges. Because it is often installed in a limited space, it requires small size, fast heat dissipation, and provides a variety of installation methods. In addition, computers need to run steadily for a long time and work in harsh environments, such as high temperature, low temperature, vibration, impact or electromagnetic interference. In addition, as the installed equipment often needs to be used for a long time, the supply time also needs a long time to ensure the reliability and continuity of the equipment.

Generally speaking, embedded computer plays an indispensable role in modern society, through its intelligent, high-efficiency characteristics, constantly promoting the progress and development of various industries.