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Advantech Industrial Computing Solutions
Reliable Computing for Intelligent Edge Applications
Pinnacle Digital Solutions designs and integrates Advantech industrial computers, Edge AI platforms, digital-signage players, industrial displays and IoT gateways for commercial and industrial facilities across Ontario.
System planning includes: processing requirements, operating environment, displays, networking, storage, peripherals, software compatibility and future expansion.
Explore Advantech Solutions
Industrial Computing From the Edge to the Display
Select computing, AI, signage and gateway platforms around the processing workload, installation environment, display requirements, connectivity and connected software.
Connected Edge Architecture
Collect, Process and Present Information Close to the Application
Advantech hardware can support connected edge environments where devices produce data, gateways collect or translate it, industrial computers process it and applications present useful information to operators, security teams or facility users.
- Industrial and embedded computing
- Local AI inference and analytics
- Gateway and protocol connectivity
- Digital signage and visualization
- Network and peripheral integration
- Scalable application architecture
Industrial and Fanless Computers
Support edge processing, monitoring, control and connected applications using compact industrial computers selected around performance, I/O, mounting and environmental requirements.
- Fanless and embedded configurations
- Flexible industrial I/O options
- Compact and expandable platforms
Edge AI and GPU Systems
Process supported AI and image-analysis workloads close to cameras, machines and other data sources using appropriately selected NVIDIA Jetson or GPU-enabled platforms.
- AI inference at the edge
- Jetson and GPU computing options
- Video and image-processing workloads
Digital Signage Players
Power commercial information screens, interactive displays and multi-display applications using compact media players coordinated with the displays and content platform.
- Single and multi-display applications
- Commercial media playback
- Content-platform coordination
Industrial IoT Gateways
Collect information from compatible field devices and connect it with selected edge or cloud applications using suitable gateway, protocol and networking options.
- Field-device data collection
- Protocol-conversion applications
- Edge-to-application connectivity
Select hardware around the complete application
Pinnacle reviews computing performance, environmental conditions, displays, networking, storage, peripherals, software compatibility and future expansion before recommending a platform.
Advantech Edge AI Computing
Process Video and AI Workloads Close to the Application
Advantech Edge AI systems provide industrial computing platforms for running compatible video analytics, image processing and AI inference near cameras, machines and other connected data sources.
Pinnacle Digital Solutions coordinates the computing platform, camera streams, networking, storage, displays and supported analytics software around the required operational workflow.
Processing selected video and sensor data at the edge can reduce the amount of information that must be transferred to a separate server or cloud application.
- NVIDIA Jetson platforms
- GPU-enabled edge computers
- Multiple video-stream processing
- Industrial image analytics
- Camera and sensor connectivity
- Local storage and networking
Intelligent Edge Applications
Computing Platforms for Video, Vision and Automation
The selected hardware should match the AI model, video-stream count, camera resolution, storage, networking, environmental conditions and connected application.
Video Analytics and Surveillance
Support compatible analytics for selected security-camera streams, event detection and operator-notification workflows.
Manufacturing Image Analysis
Process compatible machine-vision and image-analysis workloads for inspection, monitoring and industrial automation.
Transportation Video Processing
Support compatible video and AI applications for stations, vehicles, road infrastructure and other transportation environments.
Building and Operational Analytics
Process compatible camera, sensor and equipment information for selected facility-monitoring and operational applications.
Example Edge AI Processing Workflow
The final architecture depends on the cameras or sensors, AI software, processing requirements and connected response platform.
Camera or Sensor
A compatible source produces video, images or operational data.
Edge AI Platform
The selected industrial computer runs the compatible AI workload.
Analytics Result
The application produces a classification, event or operational result.
Operator or System
The result is displayed, recorded or sent to an approved application.
Planning a video analytics or industrial AI application?
Pinnacle can review the workload, video streams, processing requirements, networking, storage, displays and supported software.
Advantech Digital Signage Solutions
Deliver Information Across Commercial and Industrial Displays
Advantech signage players and display systems support commercial information screens, digital menu boards, interactive kiosks, wayfinding, video walls and industrial visualization applications.
Pinnacle Digital Solutions coordinates the media player, display, mounting, networking, content platform, peripherals and operating environment as one complete visual-communication system.
Screen count, content resolution, orientation, interactivity, connectivity and software compatibility should be reviewed before selecting the signage hardware.
- Fanless signage players
- Single and multi-display output
- Large-format commercial displays
- Industrial touch monitors
- Interactive kiosk integration
- Content and device-management options
Signage and Display Platforms
Select the Right Hardware for the Screen Environment
The complete system should be selected around the number of displays, content type, available installation space, interactivity, operating hours and environmental conditions.
Digital Signage Players
Use compact commercial media players to deliver approved content to information screens, digital menu boards, retail displays and public-facing communication systems.
Multi-Display and Video Walls
Support synchronized or independent content across multiple displays using a suitable player, graphics architecture and content-management platform.
Large-Format Signage Displays
Present content on commercial large-format or ultrawide displays selected for the viewing distance, orientation, brightness and installation environment.
Industrial Touch Displays
Support operator interfaces, equipment monitoring and connected industrial applications using appropriate panel-mount, open-frame or touch-monitor configurations.
Example Digital Signage Content Workflow
The final workflow depends on the content-management software, player configuration, network and display environment.
Create Content
Prepare approved images, video, information and screen layouts.
Publish and Schedule
Send approved content through the selected management platform.
Player Processes Content
The signage player receives and presents the configured media.
Display and Monitor
Content appears on the assigned screens and supported devices are monitored.
Planning a commercial display or digital-signage system?
Pinnacle can review the screens, media players, mounting, networking, content platform, interactivity and installation environment.
Advantech Facility Applications
Industrial Computing Designed Around the Application
Advantech edge computers, AI systems, signage players, displays and gateways can support connected applications across commercial, industrial and public-facing environments.
Security and Control Rooms
Support operator workstations, video processing, monitoring displays and selected analytics applications in centralized security and operational environments.
- Video and data processing
- Multi-display workstations
- Operator visualization
Warehouses and Distribution
Deploy edge computing, industrial displays and connected gateways for monitoring, logistics information, equipment interfaces and operational visualization.
- Warehouse information displays
- Industrial edge processing
- Gateway and device connectivity
Manufacturing Facilities
Support industrial automation, machine vision, production monitoring and equipment connectivity using suitable computing, display and I/O platforms.
- Machine and image processing
- Production monitoring displays
- Industrial I/O integration
Corporate Buildings
Power visitor information, wayfinding, internal communication, dashboards and selected interactive display applications across corporate facilities.
- Wayfinding and information screens
- Workspace communication
- Interactive display applications
Retail and Self-Service
Support promotional signage, menu boards, interactive kiosks and customer-information applications using suitable media players, displays and touch systems.
- Digital promotional displays
- Self-service kiosks
- Interactive customer experiences
Stations and Transportation Facilities
Support passenger information, surveillance processing, equipment monitoring and connected operational applications in suitable transportation environments.
- Passenger-information displays
- Edge video processing
- Operational monitoring systems
Pinnacle System Integration
Coordinate the Hardware, Displays, Network and Software
Pinnacle Digital Solutions reviews the complete application before selecting and integrating the industrial computer, AI platform, signage player, display, gateway and connected peripherals.
Assess the Application
Review the processing workload, facility environment, users, display requirements and connected equipment.
Select the Platform
Match processor, graphics, AI acceleration, storage, I/O and mounting options to the application.
Integrate the System
Coordinate displays, cameras, sensors, peripherals, networking, operating systems and supported software.
Test and Commission
Verify hardware operation, connectivity, display output, application performance and the approved workflow.
Planning an industrial computing or display project?
Pinnacle can review your processing, display, networking, peripheral, software and installation requirements.
Featured Advantech Products
Industrial Computing Products for Connected Applications
Explore four Advantech platforms representing industrial edge computing, AI inference, digital signage and industrial IoT connectivity.
ARK-1251
Industrial Fanless Edge Computer
A compact industrial computer for edge processing, automation, monitoring and connected equipment applications.
- Intel Core Ultra 5 or Ultra 7 processor
- Up to 96 GB DDR5 memory
- Up to three LAN and four serial ports
- Dual HDMI and DisplayPort output
- Extended operating temperature from -20°C to 60°C
AIR-030
NVIDIA Jetson Edge AI Platform
An industrial AI inference system for compatible video, image-processing and intelligent edge workloads.
- NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin platform
- Available with 32 GB or 64 GB modules
- Three 2.5 GbE network connections
- LAN, DIO, COM, CANBus and USB interfaces
- Operating temperature from -10°C to 60°C
DS-084
Ultra-Slim Multi-Display Signage Player
A compact signage player for digital menu boards, information displays, kiosks, dashboards and multi-screen applications.
- AMD Ryzen Embedded R2000 processor
- Integrated AMD Radeon graphics
- Three or four HDMI display outputs
- Resolution support up to 4K
- DeviceOn and SignageCMS support
ECU-1251 V2
Industrial Communication Gateway
A DIN-rail or wall-mounted gateway for collecting industrial device information and connecting compatible edge or cloud applications.
- ARM Cortex A9 processor with 2 GB RAM
- 16 GB eMMC and Micro-SD storage
- Two Ethernet and four isolated serial ports
- EdgeLink data-acquisition software support
- Operating temperature from -40°C to 70°C
Not sure which Advantech model fits the project?
Pinnacle can review the processing workload, displays, networking, interfaces, operating environment and software requirements before recommending a suitable configuration.
Advantech Solutions FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Advantech industrial computers, Edge AI platforms, IoT gateways and digital-signage solutions.
What types of Advantech solutions are available?
Advantech offers industrial and embedded computers, Edge AI and GPU platforms, digital-signage players, industrial displays, IoT gateways and connected edge systems. The correct platform depends on the processing workload, installation environment, displays, software and connected equipment.
What is an Advantech Edge AI system?
An Advantech Edge AI system is an industrial computing platform designed to run compatible AI inference close to cameras, machines or sensors. Available platforms can include NVIDIA Jetson or GPU-enabled systems for video analytics, image processing, machine vision and other supported AI applications.
What is the purpose of an industrial IoT gateway?
An industrial IoT gateway connects compatible field devices with edge or cloud applications. Depending on the selected model and software, it may operate as a data collector, protocol converter or data logger while supporting suitable network and device interfaces.
Can Advantech support multi-display digital signage?
Yes. Advantech offers signage players and edge computers for single-screen and multi-display applications. Supported display count, resolution, orientation and content-management features depend on the selected hardware, graphics configuration, operating system and signage software.
Does Pinnacle design and integrate Advantech systems in Ontario?
Pinnacle Digital Solutions can assess suitable Ontario projects, select compatible computing and display hardware, coordinate networking and peripherals, complete system installation and support configuration, testing and commissioning. Final design depends on the application, environment and software requirements.
Need help selecting an Advantech platform?
Pinnacle can review your processing workload, displays, environment, networking, peripherals, storage and supported software requirements.