Choice of industrial computer

     In the machine vision industry, the performance of the industrial computer affects the processing speed and running time of the entire machine vision system , and is the key to the entire vision system. Especially for vision systems that need to control multiple cameras running at the same time, the stability and speed of high-configuration industrial computers are unparalleled.

When choosing an industrial computer for a vision project, you need to pay attention to the following points:

1. Determine the size of the industrial computer

Due to the limitation of the machine space, the size of the industrial computer will be limited. Depending on the installation size, industrial computers range in height from 1U to 7U. There are also smaller fanless industrial computers and embedded industrial computers that are only more than ten centimeters in length. There are also workstations with more complex functions. Therefore, first of all, according to Size of on-site installation size, select product specifications

2. Determine the installation method

Industrial computers can be divided into wall-mounted, rack-mounted, desktop, and embedded according to the feasible installation methods on site. At the same time, the outlet method must also be considered to avoid wiring difficulties, such as front outlet, rear outlet, etc.

3. Determine the parameters of the industrial computer

The configuration of the industrial computer is mainly: processor (processing speed), storage, memory, software, etc.

Select the processor according to the size and installation environment of the industrial computer to ensure the stable operation of the industrial computer.

Determine the memory size based on given usage. Some vision systems need to store images each time. If they are run continuously every day, they will generate images with a large amount of memory.

At the same time, in order to speed up processing and reduce CT, it is necessary to consider whether to replace the mechanical hard drive with a solid-state drive.

4. Determine the interface of the industrial computer

Determine the number and connection methods of cameras and light source controllers in the vision system. For example, there are 8 cameras and 4 light sources in the system that need to be controlled. The cameras are connected through network cables, and the light source controller is a 232 interface. In this way, the number of network ports and serial ports of the industrial computer can be determined.