Issues regarding the selection of a computer for instrument configuration
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What kind of computers are used to control your instruments? Has there been any problem with the computer used for control? Which brand is good? Our lab has both Lenovo and Dell models. Lenovo is too slow. Not good
According to professionals, it is best to use industrial computers for the devices, as they offer higher stability. However, the computers that come with the instruments in our laboratory are mainly HP and Lenovo. In terms of actual performance, the quality of these two brands depends to some extent on luck; perhaps industrial computers do indeed have better stability!
All these associations make me think of supporting domestic products. Besides, the current computer specifications are sufficient, so it doesn’t matter
There’s no particular requirement for computer specifications. You can make it yourself too. We are all DELL.
These days, industrial PCs are rarely used for controlling instruments; brand-name or compatible computers available on the market will do, as long as they support the interface required by the instrument. If you have the budget, opt for those with higher specifications. Lenovo is actually a better choice due to its better after-sales service. For controlling instruments, computers from ten years ago are still sufficient; what’s important is subsequent data processing and other aspects, so it’s best to consider the actual situation: lol
All domestic instruments are made by Lenovo； The imported instruments are Dell and IBM
Branded machines are good; we use Lenovo ones for our chromatography systems, as they run 24/7, so self-made ones don’t work very well.
Hehe, regarding computer issues, it mainly comes down to the requirements when purchasing the equipment, as well as how the equipment is used. Based on the current standard computer configurations, most analytical instruments will work fine, unless it is some type of analytical instrument with very high requirements regarding computing speed ； When a computer is slow, the problem should not be sought solely in the computer itself; it is also necessary to consider the applications used – is a USB drive or external hard drive connected to it frequently? Use this device to access the internet? All of these can cause the computer to run slowly. Lenovo’s machines are not much worse than those from Dell, HP, and the like.
Lenovo is facing problems now; its R&D capabilities do not meet first-class standards, and it also needs to have products with independent intellectual property rights. I strongly support Lenovo, but the few Lenovo computers I’ve used have been disappointing. It’s not as good as Acer; there’s nothing to do about it.