New industrial PC's from Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation has announced the release of new industrial PCs and software to improve the reliability and security of visualisation applications. Visualisation systems are often among the most expensive plant floor systems to maintain, and are a common target for unauthorised users looking to access control system assets and intellectual property.

The new industrial Allen-Bradley VersaView 6300 PCs and thin clients combine with FactoryTalk View human-machine interface (HMI) software and ThinManager thin-client management software to create a complete visualisation system, says Rockwell. Thin clients are computers connected remotely to a server storing applications, rather than using a local hard drive. For mission critical applications, users can deploy ThinManager redundancy or a VersaView 6300 PC running local and remote applications to help ensure reliability if server communications are lost. The company states that in addition, each model in the VersaView 6300 family is individually designed to minimise or remove frequent points of failure like fans and connectors, helping reduce costs and extend the life of the PC.

Users can enhance cybersecurity when they use the new industrial PCs with ThinManager software. Multiple PCs with locally stored applications spread across a plant floor can increase the attack surface and security risks. ThinManager software allows applications to run and be maintained from a central and secure location. 

Atom-class book mount units are lightweight  and i Class book mount units have a compact yet powerful design to provide space savings in control cabinets. Both book and wall mount units are available in fanless construction making them suitable for applications requiring low maintenance. Fan cooled units will be offered for applications where additional cooling may be required.The new Allen-Bradley VersaView 6300P panel PCs are scalable to meet a range of performance requirements.  The units are available in display sizes from 12.1 to 24 inches and offer processing power based on the seventh-generation Core i3, i5 and i7 of the Intel Kaby Lake H platform.The units are available with analog resistive touchscreens as well as projected capacitive touchscreens for applications utilising multi-touch softwareFanless design construction reduces maintenance needs.True flat touchscreens have reduced bacteria-harbouring nooks and crannies to help provide a sanitary work surface in food and beverage applications.VersaView 6300 industrial PCs include Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC, the latest Microsoft Windows 10 IoT enterprise version. Ethernet ports are also gigabit ports to handle high volume network traffic.