Outdoor PC Leverages Industrial IoT for Weather Monitoring
Challenges of Weather Monitoring in Remote Mountain Areas
By addressing the unique challenges of remote and mountainous environments, our embedded systems enable reliable, real-time weather monitoring. Their compact, energy-efficient, and low-maintenance designs ensure weather stations remain operational and effective, empowering communities and industries to better prepare for sudden weather changes and extreme conditions.
Limited Onsite Maintenance
Accessibility issues in mountainous areas mean weather monitoring systems must operate reliably with minimal intervention. Fanless technology is crucial for maintaining continuous operation without frequent servicing by removing the need for cleaning or replacing components. Discover the benefits of a fanless industrial PC.
Compact Outdoor Enclosures
Edge computing deployed in remote locations is often housed in compact outdoor cabinets to protect it from the elements. The chosen embedded system must be space-efficient with a small form factor design, while remaining rugged enough for the application. Read about installing edge computers in outdoor enclosures.
Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Power
Remote weather stations frequently rely on battery power or sustainable energy sources like solar panels, making energy efficiency a critical requirement. Embedded systems with low-power-draw CPUs are designed to maximize operational uptime by consuming minimal energy, allowing weather stations to function reliably for extended periods without frequent recharging or energy replenishment. Learn more about comparing processors for performance and energy-efficiency.
“The ICO120-E3350 compact gateway from Axiomtek combines industrial-grade durability with energy efficiency, making it the perfect outdoor PC for weather monitoring stations in remote and extreme environments. Its fanless design, wide operating temperature range, and advanced power protections ensure reliable performance, while its versatile connectivity enables intelligent IoT capabilities” Andrew Whitehouse, Managing Director at Things Embedded
Fanless and Cableless Design
The fanless design of the ICO120-E3350 eliminates moving parts that are prone to failure, especially in dusty or humid environments, ensuring long-term reliability with minimal maintenance. The cableless architecture also reduces the risk of internal disconnections caused by vibrations or physical wear, enhancing the embedded system's robustness in harsh outdoor conditions.
Versatile Industrial IoT Connectivity
The inclusion of COM/CAN/DIO, 2 USB ports, and 2 GbE LAN ports allows seamless integration with a wide range of sensors and peripherals, including those for temperature, humidity, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure. This connectivity ensures the outdoor PC can meet the diverse demands of weather monitoring applications. With onboard Mini Card expansion and SMA breakout, the ICO120-E3350 can be integrated with onboard modems for wireless and cellular connectivity.
Intel Celeron N3350 Processor
Built on Intel's Dual Core N3350 Celeron CPU, the outdoor mini PC provides burst frequencies up to 2.4GHz, ensuring smooth operation for demanding tasks like real-time data processing and sensor integration. Despite its powerful capabilities, the CPU maintains an impressively low power draw of just 6W, making it ideal for remote deployments where energy efficiency is crucial.
Wide Temperature Components
With a wide operating range from -40°C to +70°C, this outdoor PC is built with industrial-grade components which can easily handle extreme temperatures, making it suitable for deployment in freezing mountainous regions or confined cabinets where heat can easily build up.
Wide Power Input Range with Protection
Supporting a 9 to 36V DC power input range, this industrial outdoor PC is highly versatile and compatible with a variety of power sources, including batteries and solar panels. Its OVP (over-voltage protection), UVP (under-voltage protection), OCP (over-current protection), and RPP (reverse polarity protection) features ensure stable and safe operation, even in environments with unstable power conditions.
eAPI Support
The integration of eAPI simplifies the deployment of intelligent remote monitoring software, enabling real-time system health checks and reducing the need for onsite maintenance. This feature ensures continuous operation and provides the ICO120-E3350 with proactive monitoring to address potential issues before they escalate.
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