Modular design of embedded industrial control computers refers to designing different application modules according to different application requirements. Modules of different specifications are connected together through a unified interface to meet the needs of different industries.
Facing various application requirements, it is very important for industrial computer manufacturers to provide multiple choices. Modular design of embedded industrial control computer, occupying different heights in the same chassis to adapt to different I/O options, supporting more application modes. The modular approach is a method that maximizes flexibility and reduces customer development costs. The advantages of modular embedded industrial control computers are:
Short development cycle
Based on market demand and orders, we can quickly design and combine corresponding embedded industrial computer solutions. Comprehensive I/O options shorten the development cycle and improve supply chain efficiency. This in turn helps customers shorten their time to market.
Easy to upgrade
With the changes in the market and the increasing demand from customers, they need to upgrade their industrial computer products. The traditional upgrade method for embedded industrial control computers is often completely replaced, and modular embedded industrial control computers only need to upgrade the backend module. Not only is it convenient, but it also reduces the cost of use for customers.
Easy to maintain
Industry 4.0 requires efficient automated production, and a stable and uninterrupted production line is the key to achieving this goal. Traditional industrial computer products need to be disassembled from the entire production line when encountering faults, which is very time-consuming. Using modular embedded industrial control computers only requires disassembling the corresponding faulty parts, making it easy to maintain. In addition, it also saves customers maintenance time and costs, and improves production efficiency.
Quick customization
In addition to production automation, a clear characteristic of the demand for industrial control computers in Industry 4.0 is small and diversified orders. The modular design of embedded industrial control computers enables manufacturers to provide a wider range of choices to support various applications, making it more suitable for customers’ customized needs for miniaturization, diversification, and variability of products
