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 …
Two Industrial PC Form-Factors that Support ISA Cards Read More »
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 …
If you were to step onto the floor of an auto manufacturing plant, you would be surrounded by technology. Today’s auto makers take advantage of the latest industrial PC and AIDC technology, including: Fixed or Handheld Barcode Scanners Mobile Computers Vision Systems I/O (Input/Output) DPM (Direct Part Marking) Test & Measurement 3D Glasses Introduced into …
Starting the New Year with Efficient Operations Processes Read More »
Happy New Year from L-Tron! As we begin 2016, I’m sure many of us share similar hopes and wishes for the year ahead, whether you’re focusing on personal goals, business goals, or a little of both. Around the Company, we’ve noticed some recurring themes when it comes to thoughts about the year ahead. Company …
Over the past couple of weeks, I have introduced several new scanning and mobility devices from our premier partners, Honeywell (Part I) and Zebra (Part II). Today, I am switching gears and focusing on the industrial automation sphere. Our long-time partner, Advantech Industrial Group, is always on the cutting-edge when it comes to industrial automation. …
A Few New Products from our Friends, Part 3: Advantech Read More »
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 …
5 Industrial PCs that provide the best Performance on the Manufacturing Floor Read More »
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 …
5 Tips for Selecting the Correct Advantech Remote I/O Module-Part II Read More »