What is an Industrial Panel PC?

An Industrial Panel PC is a robust computing device designed for industrial environments, featuring a touchscreen display integrated with a computer. These systems are built to withstand harsh conditions including dust, moisture, temperature extremes, and vibration, while providing reliable operation for factory automation, control systems, and HMI applications.

What makes a Panel PC 'industrial grade'?

Industrial grade Panel PCs feature rugged construction with IP65/IP66 front panel protection, extended temperature operation, shock and vibration resistance, fanless cooling for reliability, wide voltage input tolerance, and long product lifecycles designed for 24/7 operation in challenging environments.

What is the difference between a Panel PC and an HMI?

While both provide operator interface functionality, a Panel PC is a full-featured computer running a standard operating system (Windows, Linux) that can host any software application. An HMI is typically a simpler device with an embedded operating system designed specifically for machine/process control with limited functionality beyond its control software.

What mounting options are available for Panel PCs?

Panel PCs typically offer multiple mounting options including panel mount (cutout installation in cabinets/enclosures), VESA mount (standard bracket mounting to walls or arms), and sometimes desktop stands. Some specialized models may offer additional mounting options for specific industries.

What operating systems are supported on industrial Panel PCs?

Most industrial Panel PCs support Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 11 Pro, and various Linux distributions like Ubuntu. The specific OS support depends on the hardware configuration, with some models offering pre-installed options or being compatible with multiple operating systems.

What are the key characteristics of the BFC Series Panel PCs?

BFC Series Panel PCs feature fanless design for reliable operation, various screen sizes (10.1" to 15.6"), IP65 front panel protection, industrial-grade components, touchscreen capability, multiple I/O ports, and panel mount installation options for industrial control applications.

What mounting options are available for BFC Series Panel PCs?

BFC Series Panel PCs are designed primarily for panel mount installation, where the unit is installed through a cutout in a control cabinet or equipment enclosure, with the front bezel and touchscreen exposed for operator interaction. They typically include mounting clips or brackets for secure installation in industrial panels.

What processor options are available in the BFC Series Panel PCs?

BFC Series Panel PCs typically offer Intel processor options ranging from efficient Celeron and Atom processors for basic HMI applications to more powerful Core i3/i5 options for performance-demanding visualization and control systems. The specific processor availability varies by model, with newer variants offering more recent generation processors with improved performance and power efficiency.

What are the differences between BFC-10W9 and BFC-10W9-B models?

Both BFC-10W9 and BFC-10W9-B feature 10.1" widescreen displays with 1280x800 resolution, but the BFC-10W9-B variant offers enhanced I/O capabilities and potentially different expansion options. The 'B' variant may include additional ports, improved processing power, or customized features for specific industrial applications.

What processor options are available in the BFC Series Panel PCs?

BFC Series Panel PCs typically offer Intel processor options ranging from efficient Celeron and Atom processors for basic HMI applications to more powerful Core i3/i5 options for performance-demanding visualization and control systems. The specific processor availability varies by model, with newer variants offering more recent generation processors with improved performance and power efficiency.

What is IP65/IP66 protection and why is it important?

IP65/IP66 protection ratings indicate dust-tight (6) protection and resistance to water jets (5/6). This is essential for industrial Panel PCs that may be exposed to harsh factory environments with dust, splashes, or washdown procedures, ensuring reliable operation and longevity in challenging conditions.

Why are fanless designs important in industrial Panel PCs?

Fanless designs eliminate moving parts that could fail, prevent dust and contaminant ingress through ventilation openings, reduce maintenance requirements, increase reliability in high-vibration environments, and allow sealed enclosures for protection against harsh industrial conditions.

What is PCAP multi-touch technology?

PCAP (Projected Capacitive) multi-touch technology allows multiple simultaneous touch points on the screen, enabling intuitive gestures like pinch-to-zoom. It offers better optical clarity than resistive touchscreens, with a durable glass surface resistant to scratches, though it requires bare finger or special stylus operation.

What is a watchdog timer and why is it important?

A watchdog timer is a hardware-based timer that triggers a system reset if the software becomes unresponsive. This is crucial for industrial systems requiring high reliability and 24/7 operation, as it automatically recovers from software crashes or freezes without human intervention.

What does wide voltage input range mean for Panel PCs?

A wide voltage input range (typically 9-36VDC) allows Panel PCs to operate reliably in industrial environments with fluctuating power conditions. This provides flexibility in power source options and protection against voltage spikes and drops common in factory settings.

What is TPM and why is it included in industrial Panel PCs?

TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a security chip that provides hardware-based encryption capabilities and secure storage for authentication credentials. In industrial settings, it helps protect sensitive data, secure communication channels, and ensure the integrity of control systems against unauthorized access.

How are Panel PCs typically mounted in industrial environments?

Panel PCs are typically installed using panel mount (where the unit is fitted into a cutout in a control cabinet with mounting clips or screws), VESA mount (attached to arms or wall mounts using standardized mounting patterns), or sometimes with custom mounting solutions for specific applications.

What cutout dimensions are needed for panel mounting?

Cutout dimensions vary by model and screen size. It's essential to refer to the specific Panel PC's installation guide for precise measurements. Most manufacturers provide detailed dimensional drawings showing the exact cutout size and mounting hole positions required.

What environmental conditions should be considered when installing Panel PCs?

Consider operating temperature range, humidity levels, exposure to dust or liquids, vibration/shock conditions, available power supply stability, electromagnetic interference sources, and ambient light conditions that might affect screen visibility when installing Panel PCs.

Do Panel PCs require additional cooling?

Most industrial Panel PCs are designed with fanless cooling systems that dissipate heat through the chassis. While they typically don't require additional cooling, it's important to ensure adequate air circulation around the unit and to avoid installing them in locations that exceed their specified operating temperature range.

What power supply requirements should be considered for Panel PCs?

Consider voltage requirements (typically 9-36VDC), current/power consumption specifications, power supply stability, surge protection needs, and whether battery backup or uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is necessary for critical applications to prevent data loss during power interruptions.

What should I do if the touchscreen becomes unresponsive?

First, try restarting the Panel PC. If the issue persists, check if the touch driver is installed and functioning properly, verify the touchscreen cable connection, ensure the operating environment is within specifications (especially for capacitive screens in high humidity), and check for physical damage to the screen surface.

How can I resolve overheating issues with fanless Panel PCs?

To address overheating: ensure the Panel PC is installed with adequate clearance for passive cooling, check that the ambient temperature is within specified operating range, clean dust buildup on cooling fins/chassis, verify that CPU-intensive applications aren't causing excessive load, and consider adding external cooling to the enclosure if necessary.

What causes Panel PCs to restart unexpectedly?

Unexpected restarts can be caused by unstable power supply, overheating, hardware failures, software issues, or watchdog timer activations due to system hangs. Check power stability, environmental conditions, system logs for error messages, and consider disabling the watchdog timer temporarily for diagnostic purposes.

How can I improve the visibility of the Panel PC screen in bright environments?

To improve visibility in bright environments, adjust the screen brightness to maximum, install an anti-glare shield or hood, position the Panel PC to avoid direct light sources, consider a higher-brightness model (500+ cd/m²) for new installations, or apply an anti-reflective film designed for industrial displays.

What should I do if Windows fails to boot on my Panel PC?

If Windows fails to boot, try booting in Safe Mode, use System Restore to revert to a working state, run startup repair from recovery options, check for hardware issues (particularly storage drives), verify BIOS/UEFI settings are correct, or restore from a system image backup if available.

Avalue · Panel PC / monitor / móvil

BFC-10W9-B

Ficha técnica

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Fabricante: Avalue

Aspectos destacados

Intel® Celeron® Processor J1900
Full flat front panel with projected capacitive touch supports multi touch
Intel® 1211AT Gigabit Ethernet, 5.1-CH audio
1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 2 LAN, 1 CF slot, 2 COM,1 USB3.0, 3 USB 2.0M
Fanless system & VESA compliance
Wide voltage +12V ~ +26V input, ErP power
Timer-power-on
Front side IP65 dust and water proof
2.5" HDD/SSD storage space support
Optional WiFi/BT module

Descripción del producto

The Avalue BFC-10W9-B is a 10.1" industrial touch panel PC with an Intel® Celeron® Processor J1900. It features a full flat front panel with projected capacitive multi-touch, fanless design, dual Gigabit LAN, multiple USB and COM ports, and HDMI support.

The panel is IP65 front and IP41 rear rated, suitable for rugged environments. It supports wide voltage input from +12V to +26V and operates in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C.

Especificaciones técnicas

Procesador

Intel® Celeron® Processor J1900, 2M Cache, up to 2.0 GHz

Platform Controller Hub

Intel® Valleyview SoC

Memoria del sistema

1 x 204-pin DDR3L 1066/1333MHz SO-DIMM up to 8 GB

Chipset de E/S

EC ITE IT8528E

Temporizador watchdog

H/W reset: 1sec.~255min. and 1sec. or 1min./step

Monitor de estado del hardware

Monitoring CPU & System Temperature and Voltage

SBC

ECM-BYT

Refrigerador de CPU (tipo)

Fanless Heatsink

Tamaño del LCD

10.1" 16:10

Resolución

1024 x 600

Paso de píxel

0.2175mm (H) x 0.2088mm (V)

Luminancia

350 cd/m²

Relación de contraste

500

Ángulo de visión

70 (U), 70 (D), 70 (L), 70 (R)

Tiempo de respuesta

16 ms

Retroiluminación

LED

Tipo de táctil

Projective capacitive multi-touch up to 10 points

Transmisión de luz del táctil

86 %

Controlador táctil

USB touch (EETI)

Expansión

1 x Mini PCIe support mSATA

Almacenamiento

1 x CompactFlash type I/II socket

1 x 2.5 drive bay

Puerto USB

1 x USB 3.0

3 x USB 2.0

Puerto COM

1 x RS-232/422/485

1 x RS-232

Puerto LAN

2 x RJ-45

Códec de audio

Realtek ALC888S

Interfaz de audio

Line-out

Mic-in

Chipset gráfico

Intel® Baytrail integrated graphics

supports dual display

Espec. y resolución

HDMI:Max. Resolution 1920x1200@ 60Hz

LVDS:Max. Resolution 1920x1200@ 60Hz

Información de certificación

CE / FCC Class B

Chipset LAN

2 x Intel® I211AT

Interfaz Ethernet

10/100/1000 Base-Tx GbE compatible

Entrada de CC

+12V ~ +26V

Conector de entrada de CC

Lockable DC Jack

Optional for phoenix connector

Adaptador

Input: 100 ~ 240Vac/ 50 ~ 60Hz

Output: 60W adapter (12V @ 5A adapter) AC-DC adapter

ACPI

Single power ATX support S0, S3, S4, S5 and ACPI 3.0 compliant

Información del sistema operativo

Win 7 / Win 8 / Win 10 / Linux

Indicador LED

HDD LED, power LED

Temperatura de funcionamiento

0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)

Temperatura de almacenamiento

-10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~ 122°F)

Humedad en funcionamiento

0% ~ 90% Relative humidity, non-condensing

Peso

1.2 Kg

Ensayo de vibración

With SSD/mSATA : 3Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random, 5 ~ 500Hz, 30 mins/axis

Ensayo de choque

With CF/SSD : 10Grms, IEC 60068-2-27, half sine, 11ms

Ensayo de caída

ISTA 2A, IEC-60068-2-32 Test:Ed

Grado de protección IP

Front IP65

Kit de montaje

Wall / Stand / VESA 75mm x 75mm, 100mm x 100mm

Panel Mount with mounting kits

Modo de alimentación

AT/ATX (ATX is default setting)

Ventilador del sistema

Fanless

Construcción - Frontal

Silver aluminum

Construcción - trasera

Silver alloy

Dimensiones

252.2 x 154.76 x 48.85mm

Información de pedido

BFC-10W9-190-B3R

Intel® Celeron® SoC J1900 2.0GHz D1 CPU/2G DDR3L/2LAN/2COM/4USB/12~26V Input/12V Adaptor

ACC-ARM-D22R

VESA STAND, 75x75 & 100x100 mm

ACC-ARM-D29R

ARM A800B VESA standard 75*75 & 100*100mm

ACC-LPC-WIFI-01R

MPCIE WIFI-Kit for LPC Series(half-card) Antenna/Cable/BT4.0/802.11a/b/g/n/ac

E1702031833R

USA Power Cord

E1702031000R

EU Power Cord

E1702031834R

Japan Power Cord

E1702031830R

UK Power Cord

E1702031831R

Australia Power Cord

¿Qué es BFC-10W9-B?

The BFC-10W9-B is a panel pc / monitor / móvil manufactured by Avalue, designed specifically for industrial-panel-pc applications. It features procesador of Fanless Heatsink, pantalla of 10.1" 16:10 and red of 2 x RJ-45. The Avalue BFC-10W9-B is a 10.1" industrial touch panel PC with an Intel® Celeron® Processor J1900. It features a full flat front panel with projected capacitive multi-touch, fanless design, dual Gigabit LAN, multiple USB and COM ports, and HDMI support. The panel is IP65 front and IP41 rear rated, suitable for rugged environments. It supports wide voltage input from +12V to +26V and operates in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C.

Características y ventajas principales

Intel® Celeron® Processor J1900
Full flat front panel with projected capacitive touch supports multi touch
Intel® 1211AT Gigabit Ethernet, 5.1-CH audio
1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 2 LAN, 1 CF slot, 2 COM,1 USB3.0, 3 USB 2.0M
Fanless system & VESA compliance
Wide voltage +12V ~ +26V input, ErP power
Timer-power-on
Front side IP65 dust and water proof
2.5" HDD/SSD storage space support
Optional WiFi/BT module

Aplicaciones y casos de uso

El BFC-10W9-B es ideal para numerosas aplicaciones de automatización industrial:

Harsh industrial environments requiring dust and water protection
Dust-sensitive environments and silent operation requirements
DC-powered industrial installations and mobile applications
Wireless connectivity and remote monitoring applications
High-performance computing and data processing tasks
Networked industrial systems and data communication
Interactive control interfaces and operator panels
Panel-mounted installations and control cabinets

Aspectos destacados

Descripción del producto

Especificaciones técnicas

Información del sistema

Procesador

Platform Controller Hub

Memoria del sistema

Chipset de E/S

Temporizador watchdog

Monitor de estado del hardware

SBC

Refrigerador de CPU (tipo)

Panel

Tamaño del LCD

Resolución

Paso de píxel

Luminancia

Relación de contraste

Ángulo de visión

Tiempo de respuesta

Retroiluminación

Tipo de táctil

Transmisión de luz del táctil

Controlador táctil

Expansión

Expansión

Almacenamiento

Almacenamiento

E/S externa e interna

Puerto USB

Puerto COM

Puerto LAN

Audio

Códec de audio

Interfaz de audio

Pantalla

Chipset gráfico

Espec. y resolución

Certificaciones

Información de certificación

Ethernet

Chipset LAN

Interfaz Ethernet

Requisitos de alimentación

Entrada de CC

Conector de entrada de CC

Adaptador

ACPI

Soporte de software

Información del sistema operativo

Control del sistema

Indicador LED

Mecánica y condiciones ambientales

Temperatura de funcionamiento

Temperatura de almacenamiento

Humedad en funcionamiento

Peso

Ensayo de vibración

Ensayo de choque

Ensayo de caída

Grado de protección IP

Kit de montaje

Modo de alimentación

Ventilador del sistema

Construcción - Frontal

Construcción - trasera

Dimensiones

Información de pedido

Información de pedido

¿Qué es BFC-10W9-B?

Características y ventajas principales

Aplicaciones y casos de uso

Preguntas frecuentes