Industrial PCs are characteristically designed with components selected to withstand harsh and trying conditions. Encased within rugged housing, the internal components are housed within controlled environments.

1. What is meant by Industrial PC?

2. Industrial PC a computer for industrial application. Industrial purposes
such as production of services or goods. Industrial PCs have greater
reliability and industry standards and typically cost more than consumer
grade computers.

3. Industrial PC Features and Architecture
Solid state, fanless cooling
Metal construction and enclosures
Mountable enclosures (such as VESA wall mount, panel mount)
Expansion card retention
Watchdog times for automatic system reset
Extreme operating temperature ranges, including freezing and scorching temperatures
Robust power supply
IP Ratings, such as dust proof, water resistant, immersion proof
Sealed connectors, MIL-SPEC or Circular-MIL
Heavy-duty controls and screens
Controlled access to the controls through the use of locking doors
Controlled access to the I/O through the use of access covers

4. Industrial PC Manufacturing
Industrial PCs are manufactured in smaller
quantities.

5. Industrial PC Applications
Industrial PCs are used in virtually all industrial applications
including outdoor kiosks, indoor farming, correctional facilities,
self-driving vehicles, schools, fast-food restaurants, fitness
centers, and airports.