Emerson’s Compact, Robust PC Links the Industrial Floor to the Cloud

Emerson, a global technology and engineering company that provides innovative solutions for a wide range of industries, has recently announced the release of its latest Industrial PC, commonly known as an IPC.

 

Emerson’s Latest Industrial PC (IPC)

The PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC comes as a rugged industrial computer designed with space savings in mind, built to withstand harsh industrial environments.

Emerson has designed these space-saving computers to manage various tasks for use in manufacturing plants for precision management of different equipment and individual parts. The solution is meant to provide manufacturers with a cost-effective method of supporting their Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and other digital transformation initiatives. The ruggedized, compact, and durable IPC can be appreciated by manufacturing sites and OEM machine builders alike.

 

The PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC provides a high-performance computing solution for industrial edge data visualization applications. Image used courtesy of Emerson

 

Applications of the PACSystems IPC 2010

The IPC 2010 features provisions for keeping the software platform updated to help enhance reliability and reduce user workload. It is also equipped with the PACEdge industrial edge platform and components of Movicon.NExT SCADA software is already installed. This combination allows users to easily access and run applications easily via browser-based configuration.

The IPCs use an industrial version of Linux that contains serial and Ethernet connectivity in order to function as a communication gateway in various situations, or as an edge computing device. Edge computing can be done simultaneously with gateway communications or independently of them.

The IPC 2010 offers users the flexibility to employ it as a versatile protocol converter. It can also work with various other computing functions across numerous roles in:

• IIoT and edge computing
• OT/IT convergence
• HMI visualization
• SCADA connectivity
• Digital transformation

The hardware and software of the IPCs are crafted for adaptability, universality, and scalability. This ensures users receive a standardized and seamless experience that is both user-friendly and functional. The computers are supported and backed by Emerson's lifecycle services meaning they will be supported by Emerson with technical support, service, repair, replacement, and technical expertise throughout the lifecycle of the device.

 

PACSystems IPC 2010 Features

The IPC 2010 functions as a passively cooled IPC and features the widest operating temperature range of any passively cooled IPC on the market. It comes with a tough exterior to handle installation in most harsh manufacturing environments and consumes a meager 4 Watts of power while running. Many manufacturers will find the price-to-performance ratio attractive and there are no repeat annual licensing costs or additional charges for normal or cybersecurity updates.

For additional functionality, users can add Movicon Connext or WebHMI at any time giving them access to greater connectivity and easy control interfacing. The IPC 2010 is designed to give customers an affordable, ready-to-use, budget-friendly option for those looking to get started quickly with a smaller startup investment. Emerson has already started to integrate the IPC into other dedicated application options, including those designed for:

• Leak detection
• Compressed air monitoring
• Batching systems
• Cloud enablement services
• Other packaged solutions

Emerson hopes that this latest IPC addition will give customers a flexible, easy to use, option for many different types of advanced applications.