Portwell Glossary
From embedded computing and industrial automation to networking and system integration, Portwell uses a wide range of technical terms and industry standards. Explore the glossary to understand the technologies, interfaces, standards and concepts used across our products and solutions.
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Backplane
Backplane
A board with slots that connects system host boards and expansion cards without its own processing capability.
Box PC
Box PC
A compact industrial computer in a closed housing, usually mounted on a wall, rail or machine rather than in a rack.
Fanless
Fanless Design
A design without moving fans. Heat is carried away through the housing, which removes the most common wear part and keeps dust out.
HMI
Human Machine Interface
The interface through which people operate a machine — in embedded systems usually a panel with display and touch input.
Related: Panel PC
IPC
Industrial PC
A computer built for continuous operation in industrial environments: wider temperature range, longer availability and industrial interfaces.
Related: Fanless · Box PC · Rackmount
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Panel PC
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Rackmount
Rackmount System
A system built for a 19-inch rack, measured in height units (1U, 2U …).
Related: Network Appliance · IPC
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