IoT-enabled Embedded Box PC for automatic transport vehicles and conveyor lines

The new Vehicle Computer Compact M8 by Syslogic offers reliable wireless connectivity for automated guided vehicles (AGV) and conveyor lines.

Automation decreases operating costs in logistics
The automation of material flow systems can save a considerable amount of money. At the moment, the rapid development of wireless technologies is advancing this automation at a fast pace. Especially the segments of automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) and transport vehicles are growing steadily.

To ensure the reliable operation of these logistics systems, you need solid, durable controls that are easily integrated into the network. Raphael Binder, Product Manager at Syslogic, explains: "Wireless technologies offer endless possibilities, but they are prone to error in industrial environments." Especially in logistics, unexpected downtimes can rapidly incur enormous expenses. Genuine industrial products truly pay off.

Extremely robust and developed specifically for industry applications
Syslogic accepts no compromise when it comes to the suitability for industrial applications and durability of its products, and its control computers are used in many logistics centers for this very reason. Their robust industrial design pays off when it comes to their mobile use in driverless transport systems. The embedded Box PC have no mobile parts, they are shock-proof and vibration-resistant and suitable for use in temperatures from -40 to +85 degrees Celsius. Their robust casing has an IP40 protection rating.

Its optional Wi-Fi, GPS, GSM and Bluetooth modules make the box PC a perfect IoT device for the logistics industry. By default, the industrial computer is equipped with a display port, CFast socket, three USB and Ethernet ports each, and serial interfaces (RS232 and RS422/485).

Modern industrial processors ensure maintenance-free operations
We have trusted Intel Atom processors from the BayTrail and Apollo Lake series available; both platforms successfully strike the balance between high computing power and low power consumption. This makes them suitable for long-term industrial use.

The box PCs have versatile security features that prevent unscheduled downtimes. They include a hardware watchdog, which restarts the box PC after power failures, and a temperature monitor. In addition, a cold cap supports the real-time clock (RTC) maintenance-free. Syslogic optionally integrates a TPM (trusted platform module) that reliably protects the IoT computers from hackers.