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michaelt

425 posts

Ultimate Geek

#627697 19-May-2012 13:12

grant_k:
Jenlogix have a big range of ADCs as well. It would be easier dealing with a local company.

I guess the below combination could work:
http://www.jenlogix.co.nz/product-details.cfm?catID=358&prodID=1393&/I-7017
http://www.jenlogix.co.nz/product-details.cfm?catID=203&prodID=443&/I-7561

I'll send them an email and enquire about cost.

SCUBADOO

192 posts

Master Geek

#627715 19-May-2012 14:59

For your RS-232 data logging do not be fooled by any "minimum" requirements. Virtually no performance is necessary.
Any atom processor would be idling.

FWIW

I still use in my motorhome an old (don't laugh - it just won't die) acer 233mHz (correct) 64MB RAM 6GB HD XP 14" notebook.
It has a piece of neoprene over the keypad to keep the worst of the dust out. The screen has never been an issue.
It is used entirely for mapping navigation.

Yes it runs MS Office 2003 Excel perfectly.

My suggestion - buy cheap - cover the keyboard - backup often. If it dies - buy another.
$100 would buy a suitable note/net book?

michaelt

425 posts

Ultimate Geek

#627718 19-May-2012 15:37

That was basically the plan, which is why I mentioned a $200 Toughbook from trademe.

I realise RS232 data logging doesn't require much performance, however I want decent performance in Excel.

oxnsox

1923 posts

Uber Geek

#627732 19-May-2012 16:26

Also think about where you need to put the PC.
Sure the sensors are in the dusty environment, but does the PC have to be right there beside them?

michaelt

425 posts

Ultimate Geek

#627734 19-May-2012 16:39

I need the instrument, PC display and PC input to be there in the dusty environment. I suppose it'd be possible to have the PC itself elsewhere, however I think connecting all of that over a distance is going to be more work than it's worth.

ZollyMonsta

3009 posts

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#627738 19-May-2012 16:59

I got an intel atom board (DMW525 from memory) and imported a 125w PiCo PSU.

Have had this running for approx 6 months. No fans at all so no dust.

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jaymz

1133 posts

Uber Geek

#628857 22-May-2012 11:31

Rather than trying to find a PC with passive cooling, why not look at investing in an enclosure to protect any PC?

That way if the machine was to fail, replacing it is less of a head ache.

Doing a quick search i could not find a NZ site, but this is the type of enclosure i am talking about:

http://www.armagard.co.uk/products/ip54/pc-enclosure.html

I used to help look after a client who had similar units located in their freezers and wet areas.

I also look after a client who has similar enclosures located on their factory floor where there is lots of wood dust floating around. They work very well.

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