Advantech DS-084: Boosting Multi-Facility Display Efficiency

Overview

A large organization set out to streamline its display infrastructure across multiple facilities to improve operational efficiency and the user experience. Historically, each application, namely retail signage, passenger information screens, queue-calling systems, and factory dashboards, relied on separate hardware and standalone management. This fragmented approach drove up costs, created inconsistent content delivery, and increased maintenance complexity.

Addressing Deployment Pain Points

1. Enhance Customer Engagement: With up to four HDMI outputs supporting 4K (3840 × 2160), the system delivers rich, immersive content across multiple displays. 
2. High Performance and Functionality: Powered by AMD Ryzen™ R2000 series processors with integrated Radeon™ graphics, it supports up to four HDMI 2.0 outputs for 4K displays. Hardware options include EDID utilities, OOB management, and TPM 2.0. 
3. Optimize Space Utilization: An ultra-slim 23 mm chassis enables behind-display installation and dense rack deployments.                            
4. Simplify Content Management: Advantech DeviceOn/SignageCMS provides intuitive content scheduling, remote monitoring, and device control.

Optimizing the Passenger Experience with DS-084

Use case: airport passenger information systems (PIS) Airports must present flight schedules, gate assignments, and real-time updates simultaneously to keep operations smooth and passengers informed. The Advantech DS-084 Ultra-Slim Digital Signage Player is designed to meet these demands:

1. Multiple HDMI Outputs: Up to four HDMI ports with 4K support drive high-quality content across multiple screens at once. ·         
2. EDID (Extended Display Identification Data): Ensures the player and displays agree on supported resolutions, refresh rates, and color formats, reducing mismatches and manual setup. ·         
3. OOB (Out-of-Band) Management: Optional remote power on/off enables maintenance during off-peak hours and improves system stability. ·         
4. Compact Design: The 23 mm ultra-slim chassis allows discreet installation in space-constrained areas—ideal for complex environments. ·         
5. Cost-effective: Strikes a balance between performance and affordability, simplifying the connection and management of multiple displays.

The Result

By integrating the Advantech DS-084 into airport PIS, operators can deliver real-time, dynamic content that enhances the passenger experience and boosts operational efficiency.

More Valuable Features for Edge Devices

• Ultra-slim 23 mm chassis for behind-display installs and dense racks ·         
• AMD Ryzen™ Embedded R-series with Radeon® hardware decoding ·         
• 4 × HDMI outputs with full EDID utilities to maintain screen order ·         
• Supports Out-of-Band (OOB) remote management upon request ·         
• Windows 10 and 11 ready, compatible with leading CMS platforms