What Is an Industrial PC?
An industrial PC (IPC) is a computer built for continuous operation in factories, machine control, kiosks, and other demanding environments. Compared with a standard desktop, an IPC is designed to run 24 hours a day, handle wide temperature ranges, and fit into control cabinets or mounting frames. Thinvent industrial PCs use Intel Core processors, DDR4 memory, and solid-state storage, so they have no moving hard drive to wear out.
Key Specifications
Thinvent industrial PCs cover a range of processor generations and performance levels:
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Intel Core i3-1215U: 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 MB cache
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Intel Core i5-1240P: 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache
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Intel Core i7-1255U: 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache, with Dual LAN on the IPC5 models
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Memory: 8 GB to 64 GB DDR4
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Storage: 256 GB to 1 TB SSD
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Power: 12V DC adapter on the IPC models
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Connectivity: Dual LAN on selected IPC5 models; Dual Band WiFi on selected models; WiFi is not fitted on some configurations
Comparison of Thinvent Industrial PC Configurations
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Memory | Storage | Networking | OS |
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| IPC3 | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 8 GB | 256 GB SSD | No WiFi | Ubuntu Linux |
| IPC5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | No WiFi | Windows 11 IoT Value |
| IPC5 | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | Dual LAN, Dual Band WiFi | Windows 11 Pro |
| IPC5 | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 32 GB | 1 TB SSD | Dual LAN, No WiFi | Ubuntu Linux |
| IPC5 | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 64 GB | 1 TB SSD | Dual LAN, Dual Band WiFi | Ubuntu Linux |
Use Cases and Applications
Industrial PCs run machine control software, data logging, HMI panels, and factory automation tasks. The IPC3 suits basic control and monitoring. The IPC5 models suit heavier workloads, multi-tasking, and dual-network setups, where one LAN connects to a plant network and the other to a separate system.
Thinvent Products Featuring This Technology
Thinvent has Industrial PC IPC3 and IPC5 models with Intel Core processors, SSD storage, and a choice of Windows 11 or Ubuntu Linux. Thinvent also supplies Aero and Treo Mini PCs, the Micro 5R Thin Client, and related computing hardware for industrial and commercial use.
