Industrial PC | Harsh environment and explosion-proof
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A Industry PC is a specialized computer designed for demanding industrial applications. Its robustness, reliability and expandability make it suitable for a wide range of applications where conventional computers are not sufficient. It is able to operate even under extreme conditions to work. Industrial PCs are indispensable tools in modern automation technology and make a decisive contribution to the efficiency and safety of industrial processes. Here you will find a few new products.
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- Ex-protected tablet with augmented reality qualities
- Intrinsically safe Ex smartphone for 5G
- Holographic touch display avoids the risk of infection
- Fanless industrial PC for integration into the machine
- Monitor holder with little space and new accessories
- Smartphone for Atex Zone 1/21 and Div. 1
- Smartwatch for hazardous areas
Ex-protected tablet with augmented reality qualities
09.04.2024 | Pepperl + Fuchs complements his “Tab-Ex” Tablet series The device is called "Tab-Ex 04 Pro DZ2 / D2". This is based on the robust Samsung Galaxy Tabactive4 Pro. It has a bright but lightweight 10" touchscreen with 480 nit and the latest hardware and connectivity standards. The modern tablet is very powerful for innovative applications such as augmented reality.
Intrinsically safe Ex smartphone for 5G
06.11.2023/XNUMX/XNUMX | With the intrinsically safe Smart Ex 03 provides Pepperl + Fuchs on PLC 2023 a 5G and Wi-Fi 6 ready industrial smartphone The 6-inch Android smartphone combines global, customer-oriented support with the know-how of Ecom Instruments.
Holographic touch display avoids the risk of infection
28.04.2021 | Hy-Line has developed a touch display for holographic input. The terminal thus avoids the risk of infection through touching. Devices can be operated without contact and simply by marking virtual buttons in the air. Applications can be found wherever the transmission of viruses and bacteria must be avoided.
Whether in the elevator, at check-inSwitch, at the vending machine or to read the menu in the restaurant: About the new Touch display Users enter their wishes without contact. The ticket is then received without having to enter the destination on the touch display surface. Payment is made with a credit card without entering a PIN.
Technology from the holographic touch display
The technology of the holographic touch Displays combine an infraredsensor with an optical 3D element from Japan. The touch display can be retrofitted wherever a video signal and a USB connection for the touchscreen are available.
In the case of the holographic terminal, in the physical sense, the representation of the virtual image is not a hologram. Because no monochromatic, coherent light is used with these touchscreens and the image is not presented depending on the viewing angle.
However, the developers have one specific Materialproperty exploited, which bundles the diffuse outgoing light rays convergently at the location of the virtual image. For this purpose, the content of the image sources (displays) is directed through a special graphic panel. In addition to the angular deflection, a convergent bundling of the rays takes place here. This creates the impression of a floating display from the touchscreen.
Touchscreen luminance of 1000 required
When integrating the optical laws must be observed for the beam path and the reflections. Because the conversion decreases the brightness, the touch display must have a high luminance of around 1000 cd / m².
Below the virtual image there is a Infrared touch sensor. When the image is touched, its beam path is interrupted. This interruption is evaluated as a so-called touch event. This can be single touch, multi-touch or gesture.
The Effect of the touch screen is amazing. Users recognize it straight away and do not need to be instructed. This means that the holographic touchscreen is also suitable for use in public.
Fanless industrial PC for integration into the machine
16.04.2020 | Beckhoff presents the ultra-compact industrial PC (IPC) C7015 (pictured above), a decentrally installable edge device with protection class IP 65/67 for direct installation in the machine or system. In its function as a control computer, the IPC reduces the switch cabinetspace, simplifies the design of the machine and allows subsequent extensions to the system. The industrial computer, which measures just 85 x 167 x 43 mm and operates without a fan, is suitable for installation on site in the field.
The C7015 is powerful Intel Atom multicore CPU equipped with up to four processor cores. This enables significantly more complex applications to be implemented than with conventional ARM-based edge devices. Decentralized data preprocessing and the acquisition of large amounts of data are also possible.
With IP 65/67 protection, the IPC also withstands the requirements of harsh machine environments.
Decentralized machine control with Ethercat P
The industrial PC is suitable as a highly functional one Machinecontrol. The saved control cabinet space is reinforced by the use of additional components from Beckhoff with a high degree of protection. Possible here are z. B. the decentralized servo drive system AMP8000 and the Ethercat PI / O modules of the EPP series. The machine concept can be significantly simplified and the effort for subsequent expansions such as the addition of an energy data acquisition can be minimized.
Smartwatch for hazardous areas
The integrated Ethercat P connector of Industry PC opens up new possibilities for an efficient sensor / actuator connection via the IP 67-protected EPP modules. Complex diagnosis and condition monitoring tasks can be implemented locally. If necessary, additional EPP modules can be connected.
Monitor holder with little space and new accessories
05.02.2020 | Norelem has its range of monitor mount supplemented by a particularly compact model. The new monitor mount is 50 mm shorter than the previously available version. It is therefore very well suited for applications in which there is little space for a PC and monitor. New accessories are also available. carrying arms, a tablet support and keyboard tray expand radius of action and flexibility.
The monitor brackets can be attached to a 30 mm square tube or to round tubes with a diameter of 20, 25 or 30 mm using appropriate reducing inserts. The ball joint on the monitor enables a swivel range of 60 ° with a static load of a maximum of 10 kg. The monitors are connected via the integrated universal plate. Alternatively, Vesa 50/75 or Vesa 75/100 connection plates can also be used.
Support arm for the screen
Various are also new to the Norelem range carrying arms for the screen, which are also available with adjustable height. With the new support arms for monitors, the operating range of the monitor holder can be extended by up to 720 mm.
The telescopic model of the monitor mounts ensures even more flexibility in the workplace. Users can also combine the support arms with one another. Several monitors can be arranged side by side or one above the other in switching and monitoring systems.
Ergonomic workplace and correct sitting in the home office
A keyboard tray, which is also new, can be attached to the support arms. With the new tablet holder, tablets are easy to fix. The bracket is designed for operating parts with a size of 125 to 200 mm and a maximum thickness of 13 mm. Users can adjust the clamping area using a rotary handle on the back steplessly by hand to adjust. The tablet holder is mounted using screws directly on the universal flange of the monitor holder. Foam pads ensure a secure and damage-free hold of the monitor.
Smartphone for Atex Zone 1/21 and Div. 1
16.10.2019 | Ecom presents the new generation of its intrinsically safe 4G / LTE Android smartphone series Smart-Ex. The intrinsically safe smartphone Smart Ex 02 combines explosion protection, modern functions and a user-friendly design. With powerful features, the ergonomic smartphone is the most advanced explosion-proof smartphone for Atex Zone 1/21 and Div. 1.
Smartwatch for hazardous areas
Safe and fast communication via voice control and wrist: With the new Smart-Ex Watch 01, the Pepperl + Fuchs-Brand Ecom its portfolio of communication solutions for mobile workers to include a real hands-free application. The Smart-Ex Watch 01 is the first smartwatch for the Ex area in Zone 2/22 and Div. 2.
Source: This article is based on information from the following companies: Beckhoff, Hy-line, Norelem, Pepperl+Fuchs.
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