Rugged embedded computers are high-performance, reliable, and compact systems designed to operate under harsh environmental conditions for mission-critical operations and military applications. The embedded computers feature high-performing Intel processors (Atom / Celeron / Core) with flexible configurations to meet various industrial applications. The embedded systems are designed with a rugged IP-rated enclosure with MIL-STD testing compliance, making them highly reliable and fully equipped to withstand extreme environments. Each fanless embedded system is built with an aluminum heat sink and a heavy-duty steel frame featuring extended temperature ranges and resistance to shock & vibration.
Advantages of Fanless Embedded Computers Embedded computers are used in many industries in the world. Most of the industries required high-performance computers that can integrate into the existing device easily. Embedded computers referred to as self-contained PC that are used as part of a larger system. Moreover, embedded computers serve as data collection or modern interactive tasks. Embedded computers are a technology that people and the smart system can rely on nowadays. There are several benefits of using an embedded computer in a larger device or system. First, embedded computers offer a number of important advantages over regular consumer PCs. With the low maintenance feature, the embedded computer itself provides reliability inside complex systems. Industrial computers are provided with a fanless enclosure design to reduce the heat while the systems are in operation. The enclosure also protects the system from water and dust, extended temperature ranges. Moreover, fanless embedded computers brought a lot of benefits to industrial places. For example, the passive cooling system helps the embedded computer to remain sealed while reducing the heat. By removing the fan it decreases failure rates, reduces the noise, and provides spaces for integrated components.
What is an IP Rating? Dust and water are often found together in industrial environments. Unfortunately, they can also be exceptionally harmful to electrical components. If a computer is being used in an environment where dust and moisture are prevalent, then the IP (Ingress Protection) rating must be considered. IP ratings are standards for electrical enclosures defined by the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). The rating refers to the degree of protection against water and dust provided by a computer's enclosure. The IP rating is expressed as a two-digit number (Example: IP-65). The first number designates protection from solids, while the second number designates protection from liquids. Any computer product being used in a truly industrial environment should have an IP rating of IP-65 in order to be fully protected from dust and liquids.