Rugged Edge Computer
Real-Time Data Analytics for Rugged Edge Deployments
Premio’s rugged edge computers are purpose-built for decentralized rugged computing at the edge of a network in comparison to a cloud database. By moving applications, analytics and processing services closer to the source of data generation, business operations have access to improved application performance for real-time computing.
- Scalable CPU Performance from Pentium to Core i5
- Intelligent Power Ignition Management and CAN bus Network Support
- Wireless LAN and WAN LTE Connectivity
- Rich I/O Expandability Featuring PoE, PCI, PCIe, COM
- Rugged Design for Wide Operating Temperature and Wide Voltage Input
- High Shock and Vibration Sustainability
- TPM 2.0 available for hardware encryption and security
RCO-1010G Series
Compact Low-Power Rugged Edge Computer
- Intel® Celeron® J1900 Quad-core Processor
- Power Ignition Management and CAN Bus Network Protocol
- Universal I/O Bracket for LAN, PoE, COM, USB
- Wireless WAN for 4G LTE Connectivity
- 2.5” SATA HDD Bay and mSATA Storage
- TPM 2.0 option available
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RCO-3200 Series
Versatile Power Efficient Rugged Edge Computing
- Intel Pentium N4200 Quad-core Processor
- Power Ignition Management and CAN bus Network Protocol
- Supports up to 8x PoE with M12 Lockable Connectors
- Wireless WAN for 4G LTE Connectivity
- Isolated Digital I/O and Expandable PCI/PCIe Options
- TPM 2.0 option available
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RCO-3400 Series
High-Performance Rugged Edge Computer for Heavy Workloads
- 7th Gen Intel Core i5 and i3 Mobile-U Processors
- Power Ignition Management and CAN bus Network Protocol
- Supports up to 4x PoE with M12 Lockable Connectors
- Wireless WAN for 4G LTE Connectivity
- Isolated Digital I/O and Expandable PCI/PCIe Options
- TPM 2.0 option available
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Fanless & Cable-less
Wide Temperature
Shock And Vibration
Resistance
Rugged Design and Security
As new technology is digitalizing every corner of the world, certain frontiers expose a risk for typical computing devices that make it difficult for normal operation. That’s why Premio’s rugged design for edge computing is paving the way for deploying smart technology when conditions get tough. They feature a fanless and cableless design for rigidity and sustain wide operating temperatures to reliably function in the freezing cold or scorching heat. They also meet the military standard for withstanding high shock and vibration which is essential for in-vehicle applications (MIL-STD-810G). In addition to that, rugged edge computers offer wide voltage input ranges and power protection measures for safe operability in industrial environments. The rising influx of interconnected IoT devices transmitting information over edge networks makes data security a significant concern. Potential external threats and attacks can raise havoc to a string of connected entry and exit points. Premio’s rugged edge computers are integrated with a cryptoprocessor designed to encrypt data. This prevents any unauthorized access to the edge computer keeping the device network safe from outside manipulation
Connect the Unconnected
The vast amount of electronic devices being deployed into modern day industry are growing at an exponential rate. Nearly every new technology being introduced features smart functions and access to a wide area network for better application capabilities. Think about how advanced cameras with motion detection, depth perception and signal transmission are empowering autonomous navigation. The possibilities are endless and ever more important for businesses looking to capitalize on growing their operations. Rugged edge computers are the answer to harnessing the massive instreams of data from devices and sensors that are populating industrial environments.
Expandable Options
Watch Dog
Remote Control
TPM 2.0 Security Module
Speed And Performance With Intel® Core™ Processors
Highly efficient and reliable Intel processors meet all the demands for upcoming edge applications. The advantages of a low power but high performing CPU provide rugged edge computers the flexibility for wider thermal performance and a fanless design. By increasing compute performance at the edge, local workloads can be processed in real-time without needing to rely on external cloud servers to reduce network bandwidth and latency. For example, factory operators can have accurate real-time data insights as smart sensors monitor and measure for quality on automated production lines. This way, strategic decisions can be made based on data as it happens.
Device Support and Port Expandability
Premio’s rugged edge computers offer support for a multitude of legacy and modern peripheral devices with I/O port variety. In preparation for Industry 4.0, many manufacturers using traditional machinery can leverage edge computing technology to gather data analytics and insight for strategic decisions. By giving expandable options for systems integrators, rugged edge computers provide a flexible platform for integrating various sensors and actuators for the rising IoT landscape.
Flexibility, Mobility and Remote Deployment
Rugged edge computers are ideal for mobile integration in any scenario. Outfitted with CAN Bus protocol support, they are geared for in-vehicle platforms that can gather data from the interconnecting sensor network of vehicles including trucks, railway and even heavy machinery. The combination of a robust aluminum chassis with a small footprint featuring a fanless design help rugged edge computers to be embedded in tight spaces with high reliability. As the growth of IoT continues to expand, a wide network of distributed rugged edge computers serve as the solution for future innovation.
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FAQ
A rugged edge computer is a fanless industrial grade computer that brings computation and data storage physically closer to where an application is operating in harsh usage conditions. Local IoT sensors and devices can process data through local edge computers for faster response times with lower latency instead of sending it to a distant cloud data center for off-site processing. Rugged edge computers are fortified and proven to operate reliably in extreme environments where typical computers are guaranteed to fail due to either severe hot or cold temperatures, dust or debris, humidity, widely varying voltage sources, and shock or vibration. With a higher MTBF (mean time between failure), rugged edge computers provide reliable mission critical operation for industrial IoT application systems.
Wireless Connectivity
Access to wireless data communications in Bluetooth, Wifi, cellular 4G LTE and future technologies enable rugged edge computers to integrate into modern infrastructures as the number of wireless sensors and devices grow exponentially. Industries needing machine-to-machine communication, real-time data monitoring, GPS/GNSS location tracking and autonomous systems benefit from utilizing wireless technology in edge computers.
Mobility and Remote Deployment
Rugged edge computers are designed with small form factors and rugged qualities for mobile and remote integration where applications often have space fitting constraints and harsh operating conditions. In addition, rugged edge computers feature watchdog system monitoring functions to minimize detrimental downtime out in the field due to the lack of on-site technical support.
Performance Accelerators
An increase in compute capabilities is a major driving force for rugged edge computing. Performance accelerators in the form of more powerful microchips (CPU, GPU, VPU) and faster storage drives empower IoT applications with real-time local processing through an edge computer instead of relying on the cloud for off-site computation.
Variety of I/O Ports and Expandability
The flexibility of rugged edge computers to interconnect with a wide variety of legacy and modern devices, controllers or machinery allows it to capture valuable data insights for actionable results. These ports include COM, USB, GPIO/Digital I/O, LAN/PoE, and expansion ports in PCI/mini-PCIe/PCIe.
Ruggedness and Hardware Security
What sets a rugged edge computer apart is its durability to operate in harsh environments with 24/7 mission critical reliability. Purpose-built for rugged deployments means a true fanless design, wide operating temperatures, wide voltage inputs, and shock and vibration resistance. In addition to strengthened rugged qualities, cryptographic security is essential to protect the digital data communications between devices from external attacks.
- Smart Surveillance for Transportation Services
- Data Monitoring in Extreme Environments
- High-Density IoT Gateways
- Industrial and Manufacturing Automation
- Smart Agriculture
- Autonomous Navigation and Robotics
- Solar Grid Control and Communication
- Data Acquisition for Predictive Maintenance
- Intelligent Traffic Systems and Management
Real-time Processing and Analysis
IoT applications utilize rugged edge computing to process and analyze data with faster response times and low latency due to its physical proximity.
Security
Large single attacks on data centers can wreak havoc on the wealth of private data information stored in its servers. But the distributed paradigm of edge computing is able to mitigate overall damage with sufficient security measures in place.
Deployment Flexibility
The scalability and versatility of rugged edge computers make it easier for business to integrate into their operations. The improvements of compute, storage, and analytics in a smaller footprint allows rugged edge computers to implement in a variety of spaces near the data source.
Reliability
Rugged edge computers are durable enough to provide mission critical reliability for continuous operation and are also capable of working without cloud servers.
Business Cost Savings
By leveraging the local processing at the edge, business operations don’t have to rely on sending data over networks to the cloud thus saving costs on bandwidth and data management.
Compared to current edge computing models, rugged edge computers offer added durability and rugged features to excel in extreme environments. Some edge computing models consist of mini-data centers that feature a significant increase in processing performance but aren’t able to be remotely deployed in mobile environments where rugged edge computers can be integrated.
The capabilities of edge computing solutions range from basic event filtering to complex-event processing or batch processing.
Rugged edge computers hold several advantages of typical embedded computers including its tough rugged features, increased processing performance, and wider connectivity for device communication.
Rugged edge computer excel in mobile and remote deployments by leveraging specialized software such as Windows 10 IoT with fixed purpose device features to improve usability such as long-term servicing channels to eliminate inconsequential updates from interrupting edge applications.
Edge computing is used for analyzing data that is generated from sensors and devices to produce insights or actionable results in a local environment without needing to leverage the cloud for processing. This provides real-time responses with reduced latency for time-sensitive applications such as autonomous navigation. Additionally, edge computing offers better efficiency by processing large datasets locally and packaging it before transmitting to the cloud to save on network traffic and bandwidth.
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