Power Suite
Advantech Power Suite packages a collection of lockdown, imaging, and enhancement utilities that make it easier to productise Windows, Linux, and Android-based edge devices. It is the primary toolkit for proof-of-concept builds before handing projects to OS Builder for mass production.
Key Components
- Lockdown Utility – Control shell launchers, keyboard filters, login options, device permissions, and USB access to harden kiosks or gateways.
- Image Manager – Capture, back up, and restore golden OS images with minimal downtime.
- OS Enhancement Utility – Apply Advantech-specific tweaks, service optimisations, and hardware enablement packages (including Arm Linux support).
- Windows Admin Center plug-ins – Manage environmental settings, recovery options, and remote diagnostics through a familiar interface.
- Server integration – Access remote hardware telemetry via SUSI APIs and leverage IPMI-enabled hosts for out-of-band control.
Deployment Scenarios
- Windows x86 Lockdown – Combine Disk Overlay, kiosk shell, and update switch controls to secure ruggedised HMIs.
- Arm Linux Optimisation – Apply the OS Enhancement Utility for performance tuning and targeted driver updates.
- Android Device Control – Use the Android lockdown companion to restrict access, enforce branding, and manage OTA updates.
Power Suite in the AIM-Linux Toolchain
| Stage | Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Proof-of-Concept | Power Suite | Quickly configure customer demos, apply lockdown policies, and deliver prototype images. |
| BSP Modification | BSP Launcher | Merge meta-layer patches, rebuild images, and maintain SBOM/CVE baselines. |
| Mass Production | OS Builder | Automate manufacturing-friendly flashing and SDK management. |
| Runtime Operations | DeviceOn | Monitor deployed fleets, push OTA updates, and collect diagnostics. |
Power Suite gives solution architects a fast way to demonstrate value while keeping a clear upgrade path toward production-quality deployments.