Panel PC Systems
What Is an Industrial Panel PC? Components, Types and Applications
An industrial panel PC is a computer with a built-in display, usually a touchscreen, designed for installation in industrial equipment or work…
What Is an Embedded PC? How It Works in Industrial Equipment
An embedded PC is a computer configured to work as part of a machine or larger system. It runs the equipment’s software…
How to Choose an Industrial Panel PC for Your Application
Start with the software the panel PC must run and the conditions it must fit. Then choose the display, computing hardware, power…
Industrial Panel PC IP Ratings: How to Choose the Right Protection
Choosing an industrial panel PC IP rating starts with two questions: what dust and water exposure will the equipment face, and which…
ARM vs x86 Industrial Panel PCs: How to Choose
An ARM and an x86 panel PC can look identical and run similar operator screens. The differences become more important when you…
Fanless vs Fan-Cooled Industrial PCs: Which Should You Choose?
A fanless industrial PC is worth considering when dust, noise or difficult maintenance access makes a cooling fan undesirable. A fan-cooled industrial…
How to Choose an Industrial Panel PC Supplier: OEM Checklist
Choose an industrial panel PC supplier that can document the proposed configuration, support testing in your equipment, and explain how repeat orders…
Panel PC vs Box PC: Which Fits Your Industrial Equipment?
A panel PC puts the computer and touch display in one enclosure, reducing separate mounting and display cabling. A box PC with…
Panel PC I/O Ports: How to Choose Interfaces for OEM Equipment
A specification such as “4 × USB, 2 × LAN, 2 × COM” looks straightforward. It still leaves several questions unanswered: can…
Industrial Panel PC Operating Systems: Windows, Linux or Android?
Choose an industrial panel PC operating system around the software the machine needs to run. Start with Windows when an existing application…