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Industrial Computers – Drawbacks to Solid State Machines

This entry was published on October 6, 2008 by Richard N Williams

Computers are now widely used in industrial processes. Many plants, factories and production lines are now fully automated and computers are essential in maintaining efficient productivity. The environments of industry are not however, ideally suited for the sensitive nature of processors and electronics. Many industrial areas contain high levels of dust, dirt, water and fluids, […]

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Medical Keyboards Fight Against MRSA

This entry was published on October 2, 2008 by Richard N Williams

A recent study by the University of Arizona has discovered that computer keyboards can house more germs than toilet seats with 25% carrying the deadly superbug MRSA- one of a number of hospital-acquired infections which kill 5,000 people each year in the UK alone. Microbiologists found an average of 3,300 microbes per square inch on […]

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Industrial Computer Enclosures – Common Questions

This entry was published on October 1, 2008 by Richard N Williams

What is an Industrial computer Enclosure? An industrial computer enclosure is put simply a box that protects a housed computer. It does not necessarily take the place of a normal PC enclosure but acts as a containing unit where an entire PC can be installed inside to gain protection from the elements of an industrial […]

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Converting IP Ratings and NEMA codes

This entry was published on September 25, 2008 by Richard N Williams

NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) has established a range of standards for electrical equipment enclosures.  NEMA codes tend to be used by countries outside of Europe, including the USA. NEMA codes use a number to describe the level of protection afforded by electrical equipment enclosures European countries use the European Union IP Rating system from […]

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Computer Security – Computer Cabinets, Protection from Vandalism and Theft

This entry was published on September 19, 2008 by Richard N Williams

Computer security is a familiar word to most network administrators. They ensure all machines are operating safely behind the network firewall and that anti-virus and anti-spyware software is in place. However, in many businesses, computers are not just sat securely on people’s desks, computers are used for all sorts of purposes and many are often […]

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