The ABB PM858K01 is an AC 800M controller from ABB's System 800xA range, built around a CPU board with a microprocessor, RAM, a real-time clock and two RJ45 Ethernet ports for control network connection. The closest Thinvent match for a rugged, industrial-focused computing role is the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC1 with Intel Celeron N5095A, which offers a similar industrial-grade PC form factor with configurable memory and storage.
ABB PM858K01 vs Thinvent Industrial PC IPC1
| ABB PM858K01 | Thinvent Industrial PC IPC1, Intel Celeron N5095A | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not stated | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 4 cores |
| RAM | Not stated | 4 GB to 32 GB |
| Storage | Not stated | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Controller (AC 800M) | Industrial PC |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 x RJ45 (CN1, CN2) | Not stated |
| Serial Ports | 2 x RJ45 (COM3 RS-232C, COM4) | Not stated |
Key differences
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Thinvent IPC1 offers RAM up to 32 GB, against the RAM figure not stated for the PM858K01.
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Thinvent IPC1 provides up to 2 TB SSD storage, giving a larger storage ceiling than the figure stated for the PM858K01.
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The PM858K01 is a dedicated controller with two RJ45 Ethernet and two serial ports built for control network connection, which suits a controller-based automation architecture.
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The IPC1 is a general-purpose industrial PC with a 4-core Intel Celeron N5095A processor (up to 2.9 GHz), suited to running Windows-class or Linux-class software on the plant floor.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ABB PM858K01 if you need an AC 800M controller that fits into an existing ABB System 800xA control network. Choose the Thinvent Industrial PC IPC1 if you need a configurable industrial PC for plant-floor computing, data handling or HMI tasks with up to 32 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD.
