Application of Industrial Control All-in-One PC in KDS Kitchen Display System

Industry Development Background

The kitchen environment is often hectic, especially during peak dining hours. Traditionally, information communication between the kitchen and the front-of-house relies on manual methods, leading to issues such as information distortion and inefficiency. Navigating through piles of orders efficiently, calmly, and orderly to complete meal preparation is crucial for enhancing restaurant service quality and customer dining experiences.

Entering the digital era, the rationality and intelligence of machines effectively alleviate these challenges. Among the advancements in kitchen automation, the KDS (Kitchen Display System) plays a pivotal role.

Industry Application Needs

The Kitchen Display System (KDS) is a prevalent digital solution in the F&B industry, essentially simplifying the communication chain between the dining area and the kitchen. It functions by transmitting order information from the POS system to the kitchen display in real-time, eliminating third-party verbal communication, reducing human errors, and boosting serving efficiency.

Industrial control all-in-one computers serve as the core of KDS, handling control and display tasks, often positioned in kitchens and service counters. Given the harsh kitchen environment of high temperatures, humidity, and heavy grease, the processing capability and operational stability of these computers are paramount.

Solution Offering

Understanding these needs intimately, we've introduced fourth-generation ARM-based industrial control all-in-one computers tailored for KDS systems, showcasing exemplary digital applications in the kitchen.

Displaying order information and cooking statuses in real-time is fundamental to KDS. Our units feature a sealed, frame-mounted display with an IP65-rated dust and waterproof front panel, resisting kitchen mist and facilitating easy cleaning. Resistive/10-point capacitive touchscreens cater to gloved or wet-hand operation. The DC interface is thread-locked for stability, while the screen is scratch- and corrosion-resistant, offering customizable upgrades for size, brightness, and viewing angles.

Integrating seamlessly with POS systems and third-party platforms, our ARM-based computers harness high-performance multi-core processors, gigabit Ethernet, 3G/4G, WiFi, Bluetooth, and Android's open-source versatility. They swiftly process multi-channel orders, queueing and scheduling dishes based on order priority and completion times, streamlining kitchen operations.

Expandable with printers, barcode scanners, and scales, these computers enable further kitchen scenario expansions and intelligent value-added applications.

Designed with sleek aesthetics, our computers boast metal casings resilient to oil, corrosion, and impacts. Meeting wide temperature (-10°C to 60°C) and voltage (DC12V-36V) operation standards, they adapt to hot kitchen environments and support various mounting options for seamless integration.

Application Empowerment

As food safety gains attention, kitchens are transitioning from backstage to public scrutiny. KDS-driven transparent kitchens not only set environmental standards but also become marketing tools. Our industrial control all-in-one computers, integrated with KDS, elevate kitchen technology and intelligence, reflecting cleanliness, orderliness, and efficiency in customers' dining experiences. This has emerged as a critical strategy for restaurant expansion and value enhancement.