Harsh and Hazardous Environment Solutions: Oil, Gas and Energy

Industrial Motherboards and Embedded SBCs

Industrial Grade Motherboards provide the backbone for Industrial PC Systems, they are revision controlled and are available for a longer time scale compared to commercial motherboard’s and typically operate over a wider temperature range than their commercial equivalents.

Mini-ITX Motherboards and SBCs

Long Life Industrial and Embedded Mini-ITX Motherboards. A Mini-ITX Motherboard is a solution that offers performance with low power and long-life availability. Mini-ITX is a specification for a motherboard measuring 170 x 170 mm with a conventional I/O shield as used on larger scale motherboards.

System-On-Modules and Carrier Boards

COM/SOM modules are ideal for applications where product time to market and longevity of solution are critical to your business. Today’s COM modules mainly come in two main formats; COM Express (COMe) in Mini, Compact, Basic and Qseven.
 
Plugged into carrier boards (baseboard), they can be upgraded to newer, backwards-compatible versions as processor technology capability progresses. COM/SOM modules are typically used in Industrial, military, aerospace, gaming, medical and transportation.

Harsh Environment Systems and Panel PC solutions are designed with:-

• Industrial-grade components
• Mindful of thermal management
• Robust enclosures
• Extended power input voltage
• Extended operating temperature support

Rugged PCs and Embedded Systems

Rugged Industrial Computers and Embedded Systems specifically designed to operate reliably in harsh and hazardous environments and conditions, such as strong vibrations, extreme temperatures and wet or dusty areas. Available with Intel i3 / i5 / i7 / Celeron and AMD Ryzen Embedded CPU’s.

BVM can tailor your System PC of choice to your exact specification including processor, memory, storage and operating system.

ATEX and C1D2 Certified Panel PCs

In certain industries, there is always the risk of an incendiary reaction due to the high potential of a volatile atmosphere being present. Three individual factors generally contribute to these probabilities; explosive materials, oxygen and a source of ignition. Explosive materials include flammable gases, mists, vapor and combustible dust.

BVM can provide ruggedized Panel PCs certified to Class 1 / Division 2 and Class 2 / Division 2, IECEx, ATEX Zone 2 – and Zone 22 approved.

Rugged Panel PCs

Ruggedized or Harsh Environment Panel PCs are typically used where Wide Temperature diversity is needed in operation (-40°C to +85°C) and/or where the supply of input voltage can vary or be erratic; ruggedized panel PCs typically can accept 9V-36V DC in. BVM can provide 7″ to 24″ TFT display solutions with projected capacitive or resistive touch input – and screen readability enhancement features such as high bright LED backlighting, optical bonding and anti-glare or anti-reflecting coatings.

IP66/IP69K Stainless Steel Panel PCs and HMIs

Waterproof, Stainless Steel Panel PCs with an Anti-Corrosion design for use in Harsh and Aggressive Environments where water, dust and dirt are present. The main benefit of these Stainless Steel Waterproof Panel PCs is that their touch-screens are resistive and fully sealed to an IP66 rating, which make them highly suited for use in food preparation areas.

Portable Peli Case PCs

• They’re a great alternative to rugged laptops or tablets – providing better protection, IP rating (if needed) and space for custom electronics, integrated hardware and selectable I/O.
• They’re a good harsh environment solution for combining instrumentation and computing in one rugged and portable package.
• Good value where a bespoke – rugged embedded computer solution with HMI is being sought, one that can be protected from its immediate environment.
  

The hardware needed for artificial intelligence (AI) varies based on the application and type of AI. Some algorithms demand powerful resources to function optimally. For instance, deep learning algorithms, used in image and speech recognition, need specialized hardware like graphics processing units (GPUs), which excel in complex matrix calculations, outperforming traditional central processing units (CPUs). In contrast, simpler AI types, such as rule-based systems, can operate on standard CPUs.

• Industrial and Embedded Computer Design, Manufacturing and Customisation Services
  • Custom Chassis and Cooling, Custom Cables and Custom PCBs
• Computer-on-Module Carrier Board Design and Manufacturing Service
  • COM Express, SMARC, Qseven, Jetson, Pi
• Industrial and Embedded Hardware Distribution
  • From Small form factor Fanless Box PCs to Large 4U Rack AI Inference Systems
  • 7″ – 32″ Rugged, Industrial Touchscreen Panel PCs
  • Industrial Motherboards, Embedded SBCs and Computer-on-Modules

At BVM, we bring over 35 years of experience in designing, manufacturing and distributing industrial and embedded computer hardware. Our dedication to quality and innovation has made us a trusted partner for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators worldwide.

What we Offer OEMs, ODMs and System Integrators

With cutting-edge design and manufacturing facilities in Southampton, complemented by a vast global partner network, BVM offers a variety of ready-made “off the shelf” industrial and embedded computing solutions for a number of industries. These solutions can be completely customised and integrated into larger systems to meet our customers’ exact requirements.