With the maturity and advancement of 5G technology, the application of AIoT has been widely promoted, and intelligentization has entered a high-speed development stage. The combination of high bandwidth and low latency has accelerated the historical process of Industry 4.0.
Against this backdrop, DiskMFR has launched a series of products that transform traditional production modes into intelligent, customized, and service-oriented production methods through AIoT. By integrating existing production resources, sales channels, and big data, we are building a new type of manufacturing industry that can quickly meet market demand and reduce cost waste, thereby achieving the goal of fully automated intelligent production.
However, with the advancement of the intelligentization process, along with the growth in computing power and storage demand, the intelligent manufacturing market is faced with challenges such as high temperatures, high humidity, vibrations, and illegal power outages. This requires storage devices to be equipped with matching technical means to ensure their normal operation. In addition, the integration of a CCTV monitoring system is necessary to grasp the working status of the equipment in real time and proactively identify and solve potential risks.
DiskMFR Industrial SSDs are dedicated to high-end applications and have been deeply rooted in the industrial field for many years. With a top-notch technical team, professional sales engineers, and a service philosophy of quality first, the application first, and customer first, DiskMFR is poised to become the best partner for the new generation of Industry 4.0 applications.
DiskMFR’s professional design for industrial application environments ensures that our products can remain sturdy, durable, and reliable even under harsh and extreme conditions.
① The Advantages of DiskMFR SSDs in Industrial Automation
Wide temperature operating environment
DiskMFR takes a comprehensive approach to ensure the quality and durability of our products in even the harshest conditions, ranging from PCB design and material selection (including the main control, storage particles, and other small components), to production testing and QC quality control. Our products are designed to continue to operate efficiently and stably under extreme indoor or outdoor temperatures ranging from -20°C to 75°C and -40°C to 85°C, ensuring reliability that is as solid as a rock.
Power Loss Protection (PLP)
As we all know, many industrial environments often face unstable or sudden power outages, which pose a significant threat to data transmission and security. To avoid data loss caused by sudden power outages, DiskMFR’s products are equipped with power loss protection (PLP) functionality, which solves related customer concerns.
Under normal circumstances, data is first stored in DRAM to improve SSD performance. However, because DRAM is volatile storage, data will be lost as soon as the power is cut off. This can lead to the loss or even destruction of data when faced with illegal power outages, affecting the integrity of equipment data and even causing significant malfunctions.
To address this issue, DiskMFR employs large-capacity tantalum capacitors that charge while the hard drive is working. In the event of an emergency power outage, when the voltage drops to a specified level, the tantalum capacitor releases current in the opposite direction to the hard drive circuit, ensuring the integrity of data by writing data from DRAM to NAND. This not only ensures data integrity but also prevents machine malfunctions.
Coating Protection
Coating protection is very common in industrial applications. To resist the invasion of dust, moisture, and chemicals, the surface of the elements in the Metacache products can be coated with a layer of protective varnish to protect the PCB circuit and components from damage, ensuring that the hard disk and equipment can work normally in harsh environments, and improving the reliability of the product.
Write Protection
In the specific production process of industrial manufacturing, many equipment programs are pre-adjusted by engineers, and operators only need to operate the equipment as required. In order to avoid human errors affecting the normal operation of equipment, it is necessary to protect the data on the hard disk. The write protection program of the DiskMFR industrial SSD is designed to ensure the security of data and the reliability of the equipment.
In addition, the DiskMFR industrial SSD also supports secure erase, encryption (AES 128/256 encryption), and even customized functional services.
② Applications of DiskMFR SSDs in Industrial Automation
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
PLCs are a critical component of industrial automation systems. They are used to control and monitor machines and processes in real time. SSDs are used in PLCs to store the program code and data. SSDs offer faster program loading times and better data access, which improves the performance of PLCs.
Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
HMIs are used to provide a graphical interface for operators to interact with industrial automation systems. SSDs are used in HMIs to store the graphical user interface (GUI) and other data. SSDs offer faster GUI loading times and better data access, which improves the performance of HMIs.
Data Storage and Retrieval
Industrial automation systems generate large amounts of data, which needs to be stored and retrieved quickly. SSDs are used to store and retrieve data in industrial automation systems. SSDs offer faster data access times and better reliability, which makes them a better option for data storage and retrieval.
Motion Control Systems
Motion control systems are used to control the movement of machines in industrial automation systems. SSDs are used in motion control systems to store the program code and data. SSDs offer faster program loading times and better data access, which improves the performance of motion control systems.
Robotics
Robotics is an emerging field in industrial automation. Robots are used to perform a variety of tasks in industrial automation systems. SSDs are used in robots to store the program code and data. SSDs offer faster program loading times and better data access, which improves the performance of robots.
③ Conclusion
SSDs have transformed industrial automation by providing a Wide temperature operating environment, Power Loss Protection (PLP), Coating Protection, Secure Erase, Encryption (AES 128/256 encryption), and even Customized Functional Services. SSDs are used in various applications in industrial automation, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), data storage and retrieval, motion control systems, and robotics. With the increasing demand for faster and more efficient industrial automation systems, SSDs are becoming an essential component in the industry.
As Industry 4.0 continues to develop, the manufacturing industry is moving towards intelligent and smart solutions. With the help of its dedicated team and loyal customer base, DiskMFR from Elementum Storage is poised to become a shining star in the industrial storage field, offering top-quality products, cutting-edge technology support, and a comprehensive service platform.
④ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can SSDs be used in harsh industrial environments?
Yes, SSDs are more resilient to shock and vibration and can withstand harsh industrial environments.
Q2: What are the benefits of using DiskMFR SSDs in industrial automation?
DiskMFR SSDs have transformed industrial automation by providing a Wide temperature operating environment, Power Loss Protection (PLP), Coating Protection, Secure Erase, Encryption (AES 128/256 encryption), and even Customized Functional Services. SSDs are used in various applications in industrial automation, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), data storage and retrieval, motion control systems, and robotics.
Q3: Can SSDs be used in motion control systems?
Yes, SSDs are used in motion control systems to store the program code and data.
Q4: Are there any downsides to using SSDs in industrial automation?
One downside is that SSDs have limited write cycles, and excessive write operations can reduce their lifespan. However, with proper maintenance and management, this can be minimized.
