As PC technology evolves, so does the hardware and software available for use in industrial applications. The progression of I/O support from ISA/PCI to PCI/PCIe, along with the transition from Windows NT/2000/XP Pro to Windows 7 & Windows 10 have forced most users to consider upgrading their industrial platforms. For some, upgrades are inevitable due …
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During my time at L-Tron Corporation, my passion has revealed itself in the work I do with customers in the Industrial Automation & Data Acquisition arenas. I truly love what I do and feel it’s necessary that I not only provide products, solutions and services that exceed the customer’s expectations but also that I share my …
Most IT Professionals that I speak with me tell me that “white box,” Intel, Dell, HP or Asus PCs work just fine for them. They will just replace them as they break and the price justifies keeping enough stock on the shelf to do so. While this has been the standard, I have noticed a …
What are the Top 5 IPCs for the Manufacturing Floor? *Editors Note* This blog was updated 2/20/19 to reflect current models and new technology. During my 15 years working in Industrial Automation & Data Collection, I have gained a solid grasp for specific hardware solutions that exceed application specification requirements and provide the ultimate level …
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With the increase in demand for diversified HMI (Human Machine Interface) PCs, I thought that it was important to address the three reasons why pairing an Embedded PC with your HMI is the right move to make. 1. Everything Wrapped in One Application software can be demanding on the integrated hardware driving it, which is …
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In Part I and Part II of Selecting the Correct Advantech Remote I/O Module, I addressed Determining Physical Interface and Supported Protocols. In Part III, I will cover Analog/Digital, Input/Out and Number of Channels. It’s important to address these areas so that there is no discrepancy in the differences between Analog and Digital, the Input and …
5 Tips for Selecting the Correct Advantech Remote I/O Module-Part III Read More »
In Part I of this three-part series, I discussed Determining Physical Interface. In this blog, I will address Supported Protocols in relation to each series available under the Advantech Remote I/O Module umbrella. This is an important area to address in order to gain a better understanding of the protocols available, while addressing the limitations …
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I get a lot of calls from customers asking for assistance in selecting the appropriate Advantech Remote I/O Module for their application. Since these modules are commonly utilized and change from project to project, I thought it would be a good idea to include five tips that will enable you to successfully make the correct …
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Welcome back to Part 2 of my blog on Selecting an Advantech Embedded Automation Computer. As I explained in Part 1, it can be difficult to navigate the numerous choices available to customers, but there are 8 key factors to consider that will help narrow down the selection. Form factor, Processor (CPU) and Memory (RAM) …
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In most instances, when a customer is looking for an Advantech Embedded Automation Computer to utilize with their application, there are so many options available that it can be tough to decide which one is best. When this occurs, most end users will engage someone like myself to assist with selecting a hardware solution that …
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