by Brianna Crandall — March 16, 2015—Today’s industrial organizations are facing the challenge of managing rapidly increasing data loads, integrating machine-to-machine (M2M) devices, and seamlessly sharing data in real time to align to emerging Internet of Things and the Industry 4.0 smart factory applications. To meet these demands and help customers keep up with new developments, Arbor Solution, the North America division of Taiwan-based Arbor Technology, a provider of embedded computing solutions, has launched a new product family, the ASLAN series of specialized industrial panel PCs.
The ASLAN series is based on the quad-core Intel Celeron J1900 CPU (central processing unit) for optimal efficiency and performance. The panels feature 16:9 ratio widescreen displays designed to provide a greater operational and viewing experience than traditional 4:3 displays.
Equipped with three Gigabit LAN (local area network) ports, ASLAN series panels have the ability to connect facilities, collect data streams, and control the production process in accordance with Industry 4.0 application requirements. The three Gigabit LANs may simultaneously facilitate RTU (remote terminal unit) connections and M2M (machine-to-machine) communication between machines or factories, as well as support company intranet and cloud connections.
In an Industry 4.0 application, vast amounts of relevant production information generated by various manufacturing sources, sensors, and communication with RTUs and/or other devices can be collected, processed and passed on to centralized production management via one LAN. A second LAN could allow the panel PC to integrate additional industrial equipment, enabling better M2M communication by exchanging information within buildings and remote locations. The third LAN could then be used to link servers via clouds and cloud-based applications, resulting in conclusive information for viewing and real time control.
By taking advantage of ASLAN’s triple Gigabit LAN configuration, factory automation projects can see accelerated time to market, increased efficiency, and cost reductions, as well as higher overall system quality. Currently, the versatile and feature-rich ASLAN series is available in three lightweight models with display sizes of 15.6″ (ASLAN-W715C), 18.5″ (ASLAN-W719C), and 21.5″ (ASLAN-W722C).
Additional features common to all models in the Arbor Solution ASLAN Series include:
- Support for Windows, Linux, and real-time operating systems (ROTS) with pre-install option for customers
- 4GB memory
- Easy maintenance design for CFast/HDD/SSD usage
- Support for Mini PCI Express expansion slot
- 9~36V wide-range DC input
- VESA and wall mounting capabilities
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