How to choose the best OPS for the Interactive panel

Introduction 

Let’s explore the world of OPS (Open Pluggable Specification) for interactive panels. OPS is a standardized computer module that can be easily inserted into and removed from digital displays, such as interactive flat panels (IFPs). Here’s what you need to know:

What is OPS?

Open Pluggable Specification, OPS is a hardware interface developed to make a digital board or IFPD function. It has a built-in motherboard, RAM, and ROM and is designed to be compact. They are just all-in-one computing units specifically for digital boards and smart classrooms.

How to choose the best OPS?

Choosing the best OPS (Open Pluggable Specification) module for an interactive panel involves considering several key factors to ensure compatibility, performance, and functionality.

Factors to consider:

1. Compatibility with Interactive panel 

• We should check that the OPS size and shape are the same as the slot behind your Interactive Panel.
• For example, if we are using Promark’s interactive panel most suitable OPS would be Promark’s own.
• We should also check if the OPS module supports the required display interface (e.g., HDMI, DisplayPort) and touch functionality (if applicable).

2. Performance Specifications

• Processor – We should choose processors according to our computing needs. We can opt for the latest if we require high computing power, otherwise lower versions can also do the job.
• RAM- We should go for RAM above 4GB (minimum) so that we can have sufficient space to handle the functionality of applications and have smooth interactions.
• Storage- We should consider SSD storage to have a faster speed of loading.

3. Connectivity Options

• We should check that OPS has ports like USB, HDMI, and Ethernet for better connectivity.

4. Graphics and Multimedia 

• We should consider an OPS that supports the loading of high graphics such as 4K media.

5. Upgradability 

• We should consider OPS which has accessible components like RAM or ROM which helps to easily upgrade if we want to in the future.

6. Budget

• We should balance our requirements with the features of OPS to get the best combination at a budget price.

7. Ease of Installation

• We should consider OPS which has easy installation such as tool-less mounting and remote management capabilities.

8. Energy Efficiency

• We Should consider choosing an OPS which has Power Saving capabilities to save electricity bills along with the environment.

9. Brand Reputation

• We should always go with brands that have high brand reputations like Promark which provides good technical support, service options, and software updates to ensure long-term usability.

Conclusion

 By considering these factors we can choose the best OPS module for our Interactive panel. OPS module should be selected based on our needs. We should not go with that which has the highest specs as it will be very expensive for us and most of its features remain unused.