RISC stands for Reduced Instruction‑Set Computer. In the industrial control industry, RISC‑Based Panel PC almost always refers to ARM‑platform industrial panel PCs (Rockchip RK3399/RK3588, Phytium, NXP i.MX series), which are different from X86 (CISC‑Complex Instruction‑Set Computer) industrial panel PCs.
Panel PC: An industrial all‑in‑one touch computer integrating motherboard, Processeur, display screen and touch panel. It is not a simple HMI touchscreen, but a complete computer capable of running an operating system.
Key Features (RISC‑Based / Panneau PC ARM)
✅ Low power consumption: Typical total power consumption of 5‑12W. Fan‑less enclosed enclosure, ideal for equipment cabinets with dust and oil contamination.
✅ Operating System: Androïde / Debian/Linux; no native Windows support.
✅ Highly‑integrated SoC: Integrates CPU+GPU+NPU+VPU with built‑in hardware encoding and decoding. Suitable for web‑based HMI, MES workstations and edge‑AI inference.
✅ Interfaces: Ethernet port, RS232/485 serial port, GPIO, USB; supports PLC connection.
✅ Advantages: Slim form factor, low heat generation, cost‑effective. Limitations: Incapable of running Windows‑based configuration software (WinCC, KingView).
Key Comparison with CISC-based (X86) Panel PC
| Item | RISC-based (BRAS) Panel PC | CISC-based (X86) Panel PC |
|---|---|---|
| Instruction Set | RISC (Reduced Instruction‑Set Computer) | CISC (Complex Instruction‑Set Computer) |
| Processeur | Allwinner/Rockchip Processor | Intel Celeron/N/Core Processor |
| Système opérateur | Androïde, Linux, Debian | Fenêtres, Linux, Centos, Ubuntu, Debian, RedHat |
| Consommation d'énergie | 5‑12W | 15‑40W |
| Software Ecosystem | Web‑based configuration, QT, Android APP; unable to run Windows industrial control software | Full‑range Windows software |
| Typical Applications | Equipment HMI, MES dashboard, web visualization, lightweight edge‑AI | Complex host PC, vision industrielle, traditional Windows‑based industrial control projects |