What are the outstanding performances of industrial-grade tablet computers as the mainstream control equipment in modern industry? With the rapid advancement of modern industrial automation and the development of computer technology, communication technology and control technology, the traditional control field is undergoing an unprecedented change , Began to develop in the direction of networking. The structure of the control system has evolved from the original CCS (Computer Centralized Control System) to the second generation of DCS (Distributed Control System) to the popular FCS (Field Bus Control System). The requirements for large data volume and high-speed transmission such as images and voice signals have given birth to the combination of Ethernet and control networks, which are currently popular in the commercial field. This wave of industrial control system networking has integrated a variety of popular technologies such as embedded technology, multi-standard industrial control network interconnection, wireless technology, etc., thereby expanding the development space of the industrial control field and bringing new development opportunities. The mainstream equipment of industrial control in modern industry is commonly used industrial-grade tablet computers and PLCs. Let's talk in detail about the relationship between these two industrial controllers and them.
The cost of PLC has been declining, and communication capabilities have been continuously enhanced. The advancement of software has also enabled users to easily set and use, and PLC can also take on more logic control. PLC can significantly improve automation efficiency and increase productivity, reduce costs, and enhance adaptability to meet the ever-changing manufacturing requirements. With the introduction of industrial-grade tablet computers into the industrial control field, PLC has not been completely replaced because of it. This is because it can be quickly combined with new technologies, such as a large number of network connections, processing speed, local storage and programming flexibility, etc. technology. Another reason is that the integration of various control modules has no compatibility issues, which reduces the cost of startup and system verification, and provides a tested, high-stability, good control environment. The use of industrial computers and PLCs in automation systems is not just a matter of choosing one or the other. In the current or future wave of automation, industrial-grade panel computers and PLCs each have their own characteristics. In many cases, the control process includes both discrete and process control, so PLC and industrial-grade tablet computers will work side by side. The introduction of industrial-grade tablet computers has brought great changes to the industrial manufacturing field. It is a brand-new integrated application with greater flexibility, enhanced programming features, enhanced connectivity, and saved time and money. The big difference from PLC is that it allows users to control multiple functions through industrial-grade tablet computers, instead of requiring many PLCs. Industrial-grade tablet computers use Windows, which can connect the bottom of the factory and the enterprise-level ERP system through a standard interface.
