Why do embedded systems need industrial control all-in-one device?

There are many reasons for choosing industrial control computers or industrial grade embedded computers for embedded systems. Due to their stability, reliability, environmental adaptability, scalability, and security, industrial control computers are very suitable as the core computing platform for embedded systems, especially in demanding applications such as automation control, transportation, energy management, medical equipment, etc.

The main reasons why embedded systems require industrial control all-in-one device are as follows:

1. Integration of hardware and software reduces development costs

Embedded systems often require specific computing, display and interaction environments.

An Industrial All-in-One PC integrates processors, storage, displays, touch screens, communication interfaces, etc. on a single platform, eliminating the time for developing additional hardware platforms.

For developers, they can directly conduct software debugging and application development based on all-in-one machines, shortening the product launch cycle.

2. Stability and reliability

Industrial control all-in-one PC usually adopt industrial-grade components and can operate stably in environments with high and low temperatures, humidity, dust, electromagnetic interference, etc. This is of great significance for embedded systems, as many embedded devices are applied in harsh environments such as factory automation, transportation, energy, and power, making it difficult for ordinary PCS to operate stably for a long time.

3. Flexibility of interfaces and extensions

Embedded systems often require multiple interfaces (such as RS232/RS485, CAN bus, GPI0, Ethernet, USB, HDMI, I2C, etc.).

Various I/O interfaces: Industrial control all-in-one computers usually offer a wide range of I/O interfaces, such as serial ports, parallel ports, USB interfaces, etc., facilitating connection and communication with various industrial devices. This provides convenient data acquisition, control and management functions for embedded systems.

Typical application scenarios

1. Factory automation: Production line control, data collection, MES system terminal

2. Intelligent warehousing :AGV trolley control system, warehouse management

3. Rail transit: On-board information systems, platform display terminals.

4. Retail and catering: Self-service ordering machines, vending machines, digital signage.

5. Electricity and Energy: Substation Monitoring, New Energy Power Station Control Systems

Therefore, industrial control all-in-one device do not replace embedded systems. Instead, they provide an enhanced, integrated and verified hardware platform for embedded systems to realize their functions in harsh industrial environments. They are indispensable key equipment in the industrial field.

JDA display has successfully developed a 7-inch all-in-one device.