1. IoT-compatible Industrial Controller HF-W400E/IoT
The HF-W/IoT series is a next-generation industrial controller that is compatible with Internet of Things (IoT) and is equipped with Windows* and a software programmable logic controller (PLC) to control various EtherCAT*-supported devices such as input/output (I/O) and robot in real time as well as collecting and analyzing data to improve production efficiency and support predictive detection. As a model higher than the existing HF-W100E/IoT, Hitachi is going to launch HF-W400E/IoT, which is thinner and more space-saving, and also suitable for embedded applications and edge computing. The new model features the following product improvements, compared with the existing model:
- Enhanced central processing unit (CPU) performance and larger solid state drive (SSD) capacity
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) installed
- Three-screen multi-display supported through the simultaneous use of three display output ports
In addition to supporting major industrial networks and providing a real-time data sharing function, HF-W400E/IoT also comes with a data recorder coordination function, which is a newly developed function, to enable the recording of detailed operating conditions when an anomaly occurs, and also enable failure analysis and predictive diagnosis to help improve the productivity and quality.
(Hitachi Industrial Products, Ltd.)