TEGUAR Solution Specialist beginner guide

GPU, CPU, RAM, etc...

PLC (Programable logical controller)

A PLC is an industrial digital computer designed for the automation of electromechanical processes, such as control of machinery on factory assembly lines, amusement rides, or lighting fixtures.

NIC (Network Interface Card)

A NIC is a hardware component that connects a computer to a network, enabling communication with other devices.

HMI (Human machine interface)

a display for humans that allow for a quick and easy access to control a machine, much more interactive than a display

BIOS (Basic Input/ Output system)

The firmware used to initialize and test the computer hardware components when the system is first turned on, before the operating system is loaded.

RAM (Random Access Memory)

It's where the computer temporarily stores information while it is actively working, think short term memory.

IPC (industrial PC)

often refers to a ruggedized computer system designed for factory floors, automation, and harsh environments

IoT (Internet of things)

a network of physical devices embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies for the purpose of connecting and exchanging data with other devices and systems over the internet

SCADA “Supervisory control and data aquisition”

a control system architecture comprising computers, networked data communications, and graphical user interfaces for high level process supervisory management

C1D2 Class 1 Div 2

an area classification standard used in industrial and hazardous environments. In other terms a certified device is engineered with specific features to prevent it from becoming an ignition source, even during an accidental release of flammable materials.

MTBF (Mean time between failures)

A prediction of the expected time between two failures for a repairable system; a common measure of reliability for industrial PCs.

CPU (central processing unit)

The brain of the computer, primary factor of performance of a computer

SSD (Solid-state Drive)

A storage device that uses integrated circuit assemblies as memory to store data persistently, often preferred over HDDs for industrial use due to no moving parts

GPU Graphics Processing Unit

While a CPU handles complex tasks sequentially, a GPU handles thousands of simple tasks simultaneously, CPU is the computers brain while the GPU is the computers artist, it draws images, videos, and processes visual data

ESD (electrostatic discharge)

The sudden flow of static electricity from one object to another that can damage electronic components, experienced before when you get shocked touching a metal knob. Most industrial units are designed with this in mind

PoE

Power of ethernet (a system that passes electrical power along with data on ethernet cabling, allowing devices like cameras or panel PCs to operate without a seperate power supply)

IP (numbers) ingress protection

A standard rating that classifies and rates the degree of protection provided by mechanical casings and electrical enclosures against intrusion, dust, and water. First digit protected from dust and foreign body ingress, second digit is represented by moisture ingress. Larger number is better for extreme conditions.

PABST “Qualification”

Persona, Application, Budget, Scope, Timeline

NPU (Neural Processing Unit)

Does not replace the CPU, works alongside it, also known as the AI specialist and is built specifically to run AI models like image recognition, speech recognition, object detection, and language models

Product line: what does TP mean?

Teguar Panel PC

Screen type: Projected Capacitive (PCAP)

Like what your smartphone uses, think of it like the screen senses the electricity in your finger. Applications these are used in would be retail, medical devices, typically tablets. Does not work great with thick gloves, water can sometimes create false touches, and generally more expensive.

Screen type: Resistive

The old school industrial touch screen, detects pressure not electricity, think of 2 plastic layers that do not touch if you press hard enough they do touch. Advantages: works in rain, works with glove, works with fingernail, lower costs. Disadvantages: less premium feel, lower image quality, usually single touch, less responsive.

NEMA (national electrical manufacturers association)

an organization that creates standards for electrical equipment enclosures and protection ratings.

NEMA rating

A rating that describes how well an enclosure protects electrical equipment from things like dust, water, oil, and other environmental hazards. NEMA rating is similar to IP rating but different in the sense that NEMA is on a scale 1-6, and is typically used on with North American companies.

Customer type end user?

The company that actually uses the computer in its day-to-day operations. They are the final customer.

Customer type OEM?

A company that builds and sells its own machines or products and installs Teguar computers inside them.

Customer Type Reseller/ Distributor?

A company that purchases products from manufacturers and sells them to other businesses. They don't usually use the computers themselves.

Customer Type system Integrator?

A company that combines hardware, software, and other equipment into a complete solution for the end user.

COM (Communications port)

Often refers to a serial port, typically RS-232, or RS-422, or RS-485. Used for connecting to industrial control devices like PLC’s. Less common but can also connect to barcode scanners, sensors, scales, printers, medical equipment

AC Power (alternating Current)

excellent for distributing electricity throughout buildings and across the power grid.

DC Power (Direct Current)

flows one direction, you’ll find it in batteries, cars, solar panels, PLC’s, industrial control cabinet. Example inside a control cabinet is usually a 24VDC (the industrial standard) power supply, that is shared between sensors, PLC, Relays, sensors, barcode scanners, etc. Safer than high voltage AC, reliable, easy to distribute. Common specs are 9-36VDC, 12-24VDC, You can use an adapter to convert AC power to DC power as well.

Embedded PC

An embedded PC is a computer designed to be integrated into another machine or system to perform a dedicated function.

POS (point of sale)

A computer-based system used to complete sales transactions, process payments, and manage information like inventory and receipts.

IIoT (industrial internet of things)

The application of IoT technology in industrial settings, particularly concerning instrumentation and control of sensors and devices. unlike regular IoT where they are commonly used in smart watches, smart doorbell, smart speakers. Another way is saying: Industrial machines and equipment connected to a network to collect data, monitor performance, and improve operations.

Edge computing

means processing data close to where it is created instead of sending everything to the cloud first. Typically very close to the machine or device creating the data.

EOL (end of life)

A product has reached the end of its production and will no longer be manufactured or sold.

OS (operating system)

The main software that manages a computers hardware and allows you to use applications. Common OS are Windows, Windows IoT, Linux, Android.

Qt application pronounced “Cute”

A Qt app is a program built with Qt to create touchscreens and user interfaces that can run on multiple operating systems, advantage write the application once and use it on many OS

EMI (electromagnetic interference)

A disturbance generated by an external source that affects an electrical circuit by electromagnetic induction, electrostatic coupling, or conduction. Industrial systems need to be resistant to this, or else the computer might malfunction and not work correctly

Legacy Ports

Legacy ports are older types of computer connections that are still needed to communicate with older equipment.

IP69K

highest Ingress protection available, it means a device is completely dust tight, can withstand high pressure, high temp water jets, and extreme condisitons

NEMA 4X

Different from IP69K in the sense that IP69K focuses on protection against dust and high-pressure, high-temperature water, while NEMA 4X also includes protection against corrosion in harsh industrial environments.

Panel Mount

Installed into a machine or control panel.

VESA Mount

Uses a standard hole pattern to attach to arms, brackets, or stands. A standard pattern of four screw holes used to mount a display or panel PC

Wall Mount

Mounted directly to a wall or vertical surface.

Rack Mount

Installed in a standard equipment rack.

DIN Rail Mount

Clips onto a DIN rail inside an electrical cabinet.

Open Frame

Designed to be built into a custom enclosure or kiosk.

Pole Mount

Attached to a pole or column.

Arm mount

Mounted on an adjustable arm for flexible positioning.

HDMI (high definition multimedia interference)

used for external monitors, think of it as a single cable that transfers everything needed to display a picture and sound, instead of needing separate cables for both.

Motherboard

The main circuit board that allows for communication between all computer components

GPIO (general purpose input/ output)

A set of programmable electrical connections that allow a computer to receive signals from devices and send signals to control devices.

SoC (system on chip)

A single chip that combines multiple computer components, such as CPU, GPU, memory controllers, and communication interfaces.

Optical Bonding

Optical bonding is the process of gluing the display glass directly to the LCD screen with a clear adhesive.

TDP (thermal design Power)

is the amount of heat a processor is expected to produce under normal use, measured in watts

Firmware

is software that's permanently built into a piece of hardware and tells it how to function. BIOS/UEFI is firmware

Core Devices

Core devices are the main pieces of hardware that perform the essential functions of a system

ROM (read only memory)

is memory that permanently stores important instructions the computer needs to start and operate.

Machine Vision

Machine vision is the use of cameras and computer systems to help machines "see" and make decisions based on images.

NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express)

is a fast type of storage connection that allows a computer to read and write data much faster than traditional storage.

Chipset

is a group of electronic controllers on the motherboard that helps the CPU communicate with the other parts of the computer.

SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment)

a connection standard used to connect storage devices like hard drives and SSDs to a computer.

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)

RAID is a way of combining multiple storage drives together to improve performance, increase storage capacity, or protect data if a drive fails.

Modbus

Modbus is a communication protocol that lets industrial machines and devices exchange information with each other.

CAN bus (Controller Area Network bus)

is a communication network that allows multiple electronic devices to share information over the same cable.

RS-232

is a serial communication standard that allows a computer to exchange data with industrial equipment one bit at a time.

RS-485

is a serial communication standard that allows one computer to communicate with multiple industrial devices over long distances.

Panel PC

An all-in-one computer with the display built into the chassis.

Box PC

A computer without an attached monitor.

Sunlight Readable

High-brightness screen for outdoor environments.

Usually 1000+ nits.

Nits

Brightness measurement. Examples:

• Laptop: ~250 nits

• Office monitor: ~350 nits

• Outdoor display: 1000–1500 nits

IEC 60601

is an international safety standard for electrical medical equipment

DICOM

is the standard used to store, share, and display medical images.

UL Certification

means a product has been tested by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and meets recognized safety standards for electrical equipment.

CE Mark

means a product meets the European Union's requirements for safety, health, and environmental protection.

FCC (Federal Communications Commission)

means a device has been tested to make sure it does not create harmful electromagnetic interference with other electronics.

RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

means a product limits the use of certain harmful materials in its components.

MIL-STD-810H

is a military testing standard that evaluates whether equipment can withstand tough conditions like shock, vibration, temperature changes, dust, and humidity.

ISO 9001

means a company has a documented system for consistently producing quality products and improving its processes.

Teguar Model: TD

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Teguar Model: TM

Teguar Medical

Teguar Model: TMB

Teguar Medical Box

Teguar Model: TMD

Teguar Medical Display

Teguar Model: TME

Teguar Medical Entertainment

Teguar Model: TMT

Teguar Medical Tablet

Teguar Model: TP

Teguar Panel

Teguar Model: TRH

Teguar Rugged Handheld

Teguar Model: TRT

Teguar Rugged Tablet

Teguar Model: TSC

Teguar stainless steel with cable glands

Teguar Model: TSD

Teguar Stainless Steel display

Teguar Model: TSX

teguar stainless explosion proof

Teguar Model: TWB

Teguar waterproof box pc

Teguar Model: TSI

Teguar Stainless interface

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CPU

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Vendor

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