Multi-screen Display Control for Industrial PC: Unlocking the "Golden Rules" of Cross-screen Synchronization and Split-screen Display
In the welding workshop of a new energy vehicle factory, operator Xiao Wang is staring at three screens in front of him: the left screen displays the real-time welding current curve, the middle screen shows the equipment's operational status, and the right screen scrolls through quality inspection data. This scenario of "multi-functionality on a single screen" is a microcosm of how industrial PC multi-screen display technology empowers smart manufacturing. However, many enterprises still grapple with issues such as: How can cross-screen synchronization be achieved for devices with different protocols? How can split-screen displays be both efficient and stable? How can multi-screen management avoid becoming an amplifier of "data silos"? This article will delve into the core technological paths of multi-screen display and provide practical solutions.

1. The "Triple Dilemmas" of Multi-screen Display: Why Traditional Solutions Are Doomed to Fail?

1.1 Protocol Barriers: The "Language Barrier" Between Devices and Screens

There are dozens of industrial field device protocols (such as Modbus RTU, Profinet, BACnet), while displays typically only support standard protocols like HDMI and DP. A photovoltaic enterprise once attempted to project inverter data onto a monitoring large screen but faced a three-month project delay due to incompatibility between the device's DL/T 645 protocol and the display's HDMI interface. More challenging is that some older devices even use proprietary protocols, further exacerbating integration difficulties.

1.2 Timing Mismatch: The "Millisecond-level Challenge" of Synchronized Display

In semiconductor packaging production lines, the motion trajectories of robotic arms, visual inspection results, and environmental temperature and humidity data need to be displayed synchronously on the same screen. A delay exceeding 50ms can lead to production accidents. A chip manufacturer once suffered a direct loss of over RMB 2 million due to asynchronous multi-screen display, causing misalignment between the robotic arm and visual system actions.

1.3 Fragmented Management: The "Information Overload" of Split-screen Display

A chemical enterprise's central control room deployed eight screens displaying parameters such as reaction kettle temperature, pressure, and flow rate. However, operators had to frequently shift their gaze, leading to a 15% increase in misoperation rates. More seriously, the data sources for different screens were scattered across multiple systems, lacking a unified management platform, resulting in inefficient troubleshooting.

2. The Solution: The "Three Tricks" of the USR-EG628 Industrial PC

When addressing multi-screen display challenges, the USR-EG628 industrial PC stands out as a "Swiss Army knife" for enterprise digital transformation with its three core capabilities: "protocol fusion, timing calibration, and intelligent management."

2.1 Protocol Fusion: From "Translator" to "Language Master"

The USR-EG628 is equipped with over 100 industrial protocol parsing engines, supporting real-time conversion of protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC UA, BACnet, and DL/T 645. Take a smart grid project as an example: its distribution terminals used the IEC 61850 protocol, electricity meters used the DL/T 645 protocol, and environmental monitoring equipment was based on the Modbus protocol. The USR-EG628 converted all device data into MQTT format through its protocol conversion engine, enabling three-screen synchronized display (current curve, equipment status, environmental parameters). The project integration cycle was shortened from six months to two months.

2.2 Timing Calibration: Achieving "Millisecond-level Synchronization" at the Data Source

The USR-EG628 is equipped with a hardware-level timestamp engine that can precisely timestamp each data point (accuracy ±10μs). In a semiconductor packaging production line, its robotic arm control, visual inspection, and environmental monitoring systems achieved timing synchronization through the USR-EG628, with display delays controlled within 20ms and misoperation rates reduced to 0.3%. More critically, this technology does not require modifications to existing equipment; it only requires deploying the USR-EG628 at the data acquisition layer.

2.3 Intelligent Management: From "Decentralized Control" to "Centralized Operation and Maintenance"

The WukongEdge edge management platform should be "accompanying" or "associated", here translated as "associated") with the USR-EG628 supports centralized configuration and remote operation and maintenance of multi-screen display strategies. A chemical enterprise utilized this platform to:
Unified Management: Centrally configure the display content of eight screens (reaction kettle parameters, safety warnings, energy consumption statistics), allowing operators to grasp the overall situation without switching interfaces;
Intelligent Alerts: Automatically trigger audible and visual alarms when data displayed on a screen is abnormal and push notifications to relevant personnel's mobile phones;
Historical Traceability: Save all screen display records, supporting multi-dimensional queries by time, device, and parameter, improving troubleshooting efficiency by 70%.

3. Practical Guide: Four Steps to Achieve Cross-screen Synchronization and Split-screen Display

3.1 Requirement Decomposition: From "Vague Needs" to "Technical Indicators"

3.2 Hardware Selection: From "General-purpose Equipment" to "Customized Solutions"

The USR-EG628 offers multiple hardware configurations, allowing enterprises to choose flexibly based on their needs:
Basic Version: 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports + 4 serial ports, supporting 2 HDMI/DP outputs, suitable for small to medium-sized production lines;
Flagship Version: 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports + 8 serial ports, supporting 4 HDMI/DP outputs, suitable for large monitoring centers;
Wireless Version: Built-in 4G/WiFi module, supporting remote data acquisition and display, suitable for distributed scenarios.
A photovoltaic enterprise selected the flagship USR-EG628, connecting its monitoring large screen through four HDMI outputs while utilizing eight serial ports to collect data from inverters, electricity meters, and environmental monitoring equipment, achieving centralized management with "one machine, multiple screens."

3.3 Software Configuration: From "Manual Debugging" to "Intelligent Deployment"

The USR-EG628 provides a visual configuration tool that supports drag-and-drop interface design:
Protocol Configuration: Select the device protocol (e.g., Modbus RTU) and fill in parameters such as device IP, port, and register address;
Data Mapping: Map device data to display parameters (e.g., map the value of register 40001 to the Y-axis of the "current curve");
Display Strategy: Configure multi-screen display rules (e.g., screen 1 displays the current curve, screen 2 displays equipment status, screen 3 displays quality data);
Timing Calibration: Enable the hardware timestamp function and set synchronization accuracy (e.g., ±20ms).
An electronic component manufacturer completed the configuration of three screens in just two hours using this tool, improving efficiency by 90% compared to traditional programming methods.

3.4 Testing and Verification: From "Unit Testing" to "Scenario Testing"

Multi-screen display testing should focus on:
Protocol Compatibility: Use tools such as Modbus Poll and OPC UA Expert to simulate devices and verify data acquisition accuracy;
Timing Synchronization: Capture screen display content with a high-speed camera and analyze the time differences between different screens;
Long-term Stability: Run continuously for over 72 hours to check for issues such as memory leaks and task blocking.
A machinery manufacturing enterprise discovered through testing that its original solution experienced screen lag after 24 hours of operation, while the USR-EG628 remained stable after 168 hours of continuous operation, leading to the decision to replace the original equipment.

4. Future Trends: From "Multi-screen Display" to "Intelligent Interaction"

With the development of AIoT technology, multi-screen display is presenting two major trends:
Low-code Development: The next-generation USR-EG628 will support Blockly programming, allowing developers to complete complex display logic development without writing code;
Intelligence: Integrate lightweight AI models to enable screens with autonomous decision-making capabilities. For example, when the welding current is abnormal, the screen not only displays an alarm message but also automatically adjusts the welding parameters.

5. Contact Us to Obtain a Customized Multi-screen Management Solution

If you are facing the following challenges:
Data from devices with different protocols cannot be displayed synchronously;
Asynchronous multi-screen display timing leads to production accidents;
Lack of a unified multi-screen management platform, resulting in low operation and maintenance efficiency;
Poor scalability of existing solutions, unable to adapt to future needs.

A free multi-screen display solution: including protocol conversion templates, timing synchronization strategies, and display configuration rules;
A trial unit of the USR-EG628 industrial PC: experience the powerful capabilities of protocol fusion and timing calibration;
One-on-one expert consultation: customize solutions based on your business scenarios;
An industry white paper: "Best Practices Guide for Industrial Multi-screen Display."
On the track of smart manufacturing, multi-screen display is not just a tool for "data visualization" but also an entrance to "production intelligence." The USR-EG628 industrial PC is not just a device but your "strategic partner" in breaking through data silos and achieving efficient collaboration. Take action now and let multi-screen display become your "accelerator" for digital transformation!