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 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.

What are the key features of the ARC-1509-B Panel PC?

The ARC-1509-B features a 15" XGA display with PCAP multi-touch, Intel processors (typically Celeron or Core i series depending on configuration), up to 8GB DDR3L or 16GB DDR4 memory depending on processor, dual Gigabit LAN, multiple I/O options, rugged design with IP65 front panel protection, fanless operation, wide temperature range, and flexible mounting options.

What makes the ARC-1509-B suitable for industrial visualization applications?

The ARC-1509-B is ideal for industrial visualization with its 15" XGA (1024x768) display providing ample screen space and excellent brightness for visibility in factory environments. Its robust construction, multiple connectivity options for interfacing with various industrial equipment, and reliable fanless design ensure continuous operation in demanding industrial settings.

What expansion capabilities does the ARC-1509-B offer?

The ARC-1509-B provides extensive expansion options through its Mini PCIe slot (which also supports mSATA), 80-pin IET interface for various optional modules, and 2.5" drive bay. Available expansion modules include additional USB ports, HDMI with audio output, isolated COM ports, GPIO, CAN bus interfaces, and specialized industrial communication options.

What networking capabilities does the ARC-1509-B offer for industrial connectivity?

The ARC-1509-B features dual Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports for reliable network connectivity, offering the option for separate networks (e.g., IT and OT), network redundancy, or daisy-chaining devices. Additionally, it supports wireless connectivity options via its Mini PCIe slot for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular connections depending on the industrial environment's requirements.

Avalue · Panel PC / moniteur / mobile

ARC-1509-B

Fiche technique

*Prix sur demande. Contactez-nous pour un devis.

Fabricant : Avalue

Points forts

Onboard Intel® Celeron® J1900 4-Core 2.0GHz processor
Full Flat Front Panel with Projected Capacitive Touch Supports Multi Touch
One 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM Socket Supports Up to 8GB DDR3L 1333 SDRAM
4 USB, 2 COM
1 x Mini PCIe Slot
Dual Intel I211AT Gigabit LAN
Wide Voltage +12V ~ +26V Input, ErP Power
Available Expansion for Audio, USB, COM, HDMI, MPCIe, GPIO, CAN Bus
IP65 Compliant Front Panel, IP41 Rear Box
With Panel Mount kits included
TPM 1.2 Function (Optional)

Description du produit

The Avalue ARC-1509-B is a 15" industrial touch panel PC featuring an Intel® Celeron® J1900 processor. It includes a projected capacitive multi-touch screen, dual Gigabit LAN, multiple USB and COM ports, HDMI support, and wide voltage input.

The panel is IP65 compliant at the front and IP41 at the rear, designed for rugged industrial environments with fanless operation and flexible mounting options.

Caractéristiques techniques

Processeur

Intel® Celeron® J1900 4-Core 2.0GHz processor

Mémoire système

1 x 204-Pin DDR3L 1333MHz SO-DIMM up to 8 GB

Chipset E/S

EC ITE IT8528E

Chien de garde (watchdog)

H/W Reset, 1sec. ~ 65535sec. and 1sec./step

Surveillance de l'état matériel

Monitoring CPU & System Temperature and Voltage

SBC

ARC-BYT

Refroidisseur CPU (type)

Fanless Heatsink

Autre

3 x Knockouts for Antenna Mounting

Taille LCD

15.0" 4:3

Type d'écran

XGA

Résolution

1024x768

Pas de pixel

0.297mm(H) x 0.297mm(V)

Luminance

300 cd/m²

Rapport de contraste

2000

Angle de vision

88 (U), 88 (D), 88 (L), 88 (R)

Temps de réponse

16 ms

Rétroéclairage

LED

Type de dalle tactile

Projective Capacitive Multi-Touch up to 10 points

Transmission lumineuse de la dalle tactile

89 %

Contrôleur tactile

USB touch EETI

Extension

1 x Mini PCIe Supports mSATA

1 x 80-pin IET interface

Stockage

1 x 2.5" Drive Bay (7mm HDD Restricted)

Port USB

1 x USB 3.0

3 x USB 2.0

Port COM

1 x RS-232/422/485

1 x RS-232

SATA

1 x SATA II

Chipset graphique

Intel® Valleyview SoC integrated Graphics

Supports optional dual display

Spéc. et résolution

HDMI: Max. resolution 1920x1200 @ 60Hz

(Optional by IET module)

Codec audio

Realtek ALC888S

Interface audio

Speaker Out

Sortie haut-parleur

2 x 2W

Informations de certification

CE/FCC Class B

Chipset LAN

2 x Intel® I211AT

Interface Ethernet

10/100/1000 Base-Tx GbE compatible

Entrée CC

+12V ~ +26V

Connecteur d'entrée DC

Lockable DC Jack

Adaptateur

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

Informations sur l'OS

Win 7 / 10 / Linux/ Android 8.1

Voyant LED

HDD LED, power LED

Température de fonctionnement

-10°C ~ 50°C (-14°F ~ 122°F)

Température de stockage

-20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F)

Humidité en fonctionnement

0% ~ 90% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing

Dimensions (larg. x long. x haut.)

350 x 274.5 x 53 mm

Poids

3.7Kgs

Test de vibrations

With SSD/mSATA : 3Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, Random, 5 ~ 500Hz, 1hr/axis

Test de chocs

Operating with SSD/CFast/mSATA : MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure I, functional shock=20G

Kit de montage

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

Panel Mount with mounting kits

Mode d'alimentation

AT/ATX (ATX is default setting)

Ventilateur système

Fanless

Construction - face avant

Die Casting with Cover lens

Construction - arrière

Black Die Casting

Informations de commande

ARC-1509-190-B3-1R

15" 1024x768 Industrial Touch Panel PC, ErP Design (D1 stepping CPU) Intel Celeron SoC J1900 2.0GHz CPU/2GLAN/2COM/4USB/SPK/12~26V input/12V Adapter

Optional IET Module list:

ACC-ARC-USB-1R

4 x USB 3.0 Kit for ARC Series

ACC-ARC-AUDIO-1R

HDMI + 5.1 CH Audio Kit for ARC Series

ACC-ARC-MPCIE-1R

HDMI + MPCIE w/SIM Kit for ARC Series

ACC-ARC-COM-1R

2 x Isolated RS-232 Kit for ARC Series

ACC-ARC-COM-2R

3 x RS-232 Kit for ARC Series

ACC-ARC-COM-3R

2 x RS-232 + USB Kit for ARC Series

ACC-ARC-COM-4R

2 x RS-232 + LAN Kit for ARC Series

ACC-ARC-GPIO-1R

12-bit GPIO + 2-pin CAN Bus Kit for ARC Series

ACC-ARC-OBDII-1R

OBDII - CAN Bus Kit for ARC Series (OBDII/EOBD for Small Vehicle)

ACC-ARC-OBDII-2R

OBDII - CAN Bus Kit for ARC Series (J1939J1708 for Large Vehicle)

ACC-ARC-OBDII-3R

OBDII - CAN Bus Kit for ARC Series (ISO15765-4 for Special Large Vehicle)

Qu'est-ce que le ARC-1509-B ?

The ARC-1509-B is a panel pc / moniteur / mobile manufactured by Avalue, designed specifically for industrial-panel-pc applications. It features processeur of Fanless Heatsink, écran of 15.0" 4:3 and réseau of Monitoring CPU & System Temperature and Voltage. The Avalue ARC-1509-B is a 15" industrial touch panel PC featuring an Intel® Celeron® J1900 processor. It includes a projected capacitive multi-touch screen, dual Gigabit LAN, multiple USB and COM ports, HDMI support, and wide voltage input. The panel is IP65 compliant at the front and IP41 at the rear, designed for rugged industrial environments with fanless operation and flexible mounting options.

Caractéristiques et avantages clés

Onboard Intel® Celeron® J1900 4-Core 2.0GHz processor
Full Flat Front Panel with Projected Capacitive Touch Supports Multi Touch
One 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM Socket Supports Up to 8GB DDR3L 1333 SDRAM
4 USB, 2 COM
1 x Mini PCIe Slot
Dual Intel I211AT Gigabit LAN
Wide Voltage +12V ~ +26V Input, ErP Power
Available Expansion for Audio, USB, COM, HDMI, MPCIe, GPIO, CAN Bus
IP65 Compliant Front Panel, IP41 Rear Box
With Panel Mount kits included
TPM 1.2 Function (Optional)

Applications et cas d'usage

Le ARC-1509-B est idéal pour de nombreuses applications d'automatisation industrielle :

Rugged industrial environments with fanless operation and flexible mounting options
Harsh industrial environments requiring dust and water protection
DC-powered industrial installations and mobile 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
Peripheral device connectivity and data transfer

Questions fréquentes

The 15" XGA (1024x768) display offers an ideal format for industrial HMI applications, providing sufficient screen area for complex control interfaces while maintaining the traditional 4:3 aspect ratio that many industrial software platforms are optimized for. The high brightness and multi-touch capability allow for intuitive operation even in challenging lighting conditions found in industrial environments.

Points forts

Description du produit

Caractéristiques techniques

Informations système

Processeur

Mémoire système

Chipset E/S

Chien de garde (watchdog)

Surveillance de l'état matériel

SBC

Refroidisseur CPU (type)

Autre

Dalle

Taille LCD

Type d'écran

Résolution

Pas de pixel

Luminance

Rapport de contraste

Angle de vision

Temps de réponse

Rétroéclairage

Type de dalle tactile

Transmission lumineuse de la dalle tactile

Contrôleur tactile

Extension

Extension

Stockage

Stockage

E/S

Port USB

Port COM

SATA

Écran

Chipset graphique

Spéc. et résolution

Audio

Codec audio

Interface audio

Sortie haut-parleur

Certifications

Informations de certification

Ethernet

Chipset LAN

Interface Ethernet

Alimentation requise

Entrée CC

Connecteur d'entrée DC

Adaptateur

ACPI

Prise en charge logicielle

Informations sur l'OS

Commande système

Voyant LED

Mécanique et environnement

Température de fonctionnement

Température de stockage

Humidité en fonctionnement

Dimensions (larg. x long. x haut.)

Poids

Test de vibrations

Test de chocs

Kit de montage

Mode d'alimentation

Ventilateur système

Construction - face avant

Construction - arrière

Informations de commande

Informations de commande

Qu'est-ce que le ARC-1509-B ?

Caractéristiques et avantages clés

Applications et cas d'usage

Questions fréquentes