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 the difference between resistive and capacitive touchscreens?

Resistive touchscreens work with any input device (finger, gloved hand, stylus) and are more suitable for harsh environments, but offer less optical clarity and typically support single-touch. Capacitive touchscreens provide better optical clarity and multi-touch capability but require bare finger or special stylus input and are more sensitive to environmental conditions.

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 / moniteur / mobile

LPC-1709(STD)

Fiche technique

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

Fabricant : Avalue

Points forts

Intel Atom® Processor E3845
One 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM socket supports up to 8GB DDR3L 1333 SDRAM
1 CF, 2 USB, 1 COM
Dual Intel I210IT Gigabit LAN
Wide voltage +12V ~ +26V input, ErP power
Backlight controlled by PWM
IP65 compliant front panel
Timer-power-on

Description du produit

The Avalue LPC-1709-STD is a 17" industrial touch panel PC featuring an Intel Atom® Processor E3845. It includes a fanless design, resistive touch screen, dual Gigabit LAN, multiple USB and COM ports, and HDMI support.

The panel is IP65 front rated, suitable for rugged environments, and supports wide voltage input. It operates within a temperature range from -20°C to 60°C.

Caractéristiques techniques

Processeur

Intel Atom® Processor E3845, 2M Cache, 1.91 GHz

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./1sec.step

Surveillance de l'état matériel

Monitoring CPU & System Temperature and Voltage

SBC

EBM-BYT

Refroidisseur CPU (type)

Fanless Heatsink

Autre

1 x HDMI

1 x Knockouts for antenna mounting

Taille LCD

17", 4:3

Type d'écran

SXGA

Résolution

1280 x 1024

Pas de pixel

0.264mm(H) x 0.264mm(V)

Luminance

350 cd/m²

Rapport de contraste

800

Angle de vision

80 (U), 80 (D), 85 (L), 85 (R)

Temps de réponse

30 ms

Rétroéclairage

LED

Type de dalle tactile

5 wires resistive

Transmission lumineuse de la dalle tactile

80 %

Contrôleur tactile

Onboard USB touch (EETI)

Extension

1 x Mini PCIe support mSATA

1 x Mini PCIe supports SIM card

Stockage

1 x CompactFlash type I/II socket

1 x 2.5 drive bay

Port USB

1 x USB 3.0

1 x USB 2.0

Port COM

1 x RS-232/422/485 (BIOS)

Port LAN

2 x RJ-45

SATA

1 x SATA II

Codec audio

Realtek ALC888S

Interface audio

Line-out

Sortie haut-parleur

2 x 1W

Chipset graphique

Intel® Valleyview SoC integrated graphics

supports dual display

Spéc. et résolution

HDMI:Max. Resolution 1920x1200@ 60Hz

Informations de certification

CE / FCC Class B

Chipset LAN

2 x Intel® I210IT

Interface Ethernet

10/100/1000 Base-Tx GbE compatible

Entrée CC

+12V ~ +26V

Connecteur d'entrée DC

Lockable DC Jack(default)

Optional for phoenix connector

ACPI

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

Adaptateur

Input: 100 ~ 240Vac/ 50 ~ 60Hz

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

Informations sur l'OS

Win 7 / Win 8 / Linux

Voyant LED

HDD LED, power LED

Température de fonctionnement

-20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F)

Température de stockage

-30°C ~ 70°C (-22°F ~ 158°F)

Humidité en fonctionnement

0% ~ 90% Relative humidity, non-condensing

Poids

5 Kg

Dimensions (larg. x long. x haut.)

382 x 320 x 58.8mm

Test de vibrations

With SSD/mSATA : 1.5Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random, 5 ~ 500Hz, 30min/axis

Test de chocs

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

Test de chute

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

Indice de protection

Front panel IP65

Kit de montage

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

Mode d'alimentation

AT/ATX (ATX is default setting)

Ventilateur système

Fanless

Construction - face avant

Silver aluminum

Construction - arrière

Silver alloy

Informations de commande

LPC-1709-384-A4R

Intel Atom E3845 1.91GHz CPU/ 4G DDR3L/2GLAN/COM/SPK/12~26V input/12V Adaptor

LPC-1709-WMB-A4R

Intel Atom E3845 1.91GHz CPU/ 4G DDR3L/2GLAN/COM/SPK/ Back Panel Mount/ 12~26V

input/12V Adaptor

ACC-LPC-WIFI-01R

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

ACC-ARM-D1R

VESA STAND, 75mm & 100 mm

ACC-ARM-D19R

VESA STAND, 75mm & 100 mm

ACC-LPC-17-PMT-01R

Front Panel Mount Kit for LPC-17 Series, w/o IP-65

ACC-LPC-17-PMT-02R

Back Panel Mount Kit for LPC-17 Series, w/IP-65

E1702031833R

USA Power Cord

E1702031000R

EU Power Cord

E1702031834R

Japan Power Cord

E1702031830R

UK Power Cord

E1702031831R

Australia Power Cord

Qu'est-ce que le LPC-1709(STD) ?

The LPC-1709(STD) is a panel pc / moniteur / mobile manufactured by Avalue, designed specifically for industrial-panel-pc applications. It features processeur of Fanless Heatsink, écran of 17", 4:3 and réseau of Monitoring CPU & System Temperature and Voltage. The Avalue LPC-1709-STD is a 17" industrial touch panel PC featuring an Intel Atom® Processor E3845. It includes a fanless design, resistive touch screen, dual Gigabit LAN, multiple USB and COM ports, and HDMI support. The panel is IP65 front rated, suitable for rugged environments, and supports wide voltage input. It operates within a temperature range from -20°C to 60°C.

Caractéristiques et avantages clés

Intel Atom® Processor E3845
One 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM socket supports up to 8GB DDR3L 1333 SDRAM
1 CF, 2 USB, 1 COM
Dual Intel I210IT Gigabit LAN
Wide voltage +12V ~ +26V input, ErP power
Backlight controlled by PWM
IP65 compliant front panel
Timer-power-on

Applications et cas d'usage

Le LPC-1709(STD) est idéal pour de nombreuses applications d'automatisation industrielle :

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
Peripheral device connectivity and data transfer
Memory-intensive applications and multitasking
Visual monitoring and data display systems
Industrial control and monitoring systems

Questions fréquentes

The LPC-1709-STD is a 17" industrial panel PC featuring Intel processors, thin form factor despite the large display size, resistive or projected capacitive touch options, comprehensive I/O ports, fanless design, IP65 front panel protection, and slim construction. It provides a large visualization surface with minimal installation depth, making it ideal for applications requiring substantial screen real estate within space-constrained enclosures.

The LPC-1709-STD achieves a remarkable balance between display size and installation depth by engineering a slim chassis that accommodates a full 17" display. This approach provides operators with ample screen space for complex HMI interfaces, detailed process visualization, and information-rich displays, while still adhering to the space constraints of shallow control panels and equipment enclosures.

The LPC-1709-STD's 17" display provides generous screen space for complex industrial interfaces, detailed process visualizations, and multi-function control screens. The larger format improves readability of data, charts, and controls from a distance, making it suitable for control rooms, production lines, and operator stations where visibility is crucial for monitoring multiple systems simultaneously, all within a surprisingly slim form factor.

The LPC-1709-STD is particularly well-suited for industrial applications that require substantial visualization capabilities within space-constrained installations, such as process control rooms with limited wall depth, equipment enclosures where installation depth is restricted, and machine controls requiring good operator visibility. Its thin profile also makes it ideal for retrofitting larger displays into existing systems without requiring extensive cabinet modifications.

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 externes et internes

Port USB

Port COM

Port LAN

SATA

Audio

Codec audio

Interface audio

Sortie haut-parleur

Écran

Chipset graphique

Spéc. et résolution

Certifications

Informations de certification

Ethernet

Chipset LAN

Interface Ethernet

Alimentation requise

Entrée CC

Connecteur d'entrée DC

ACPI

Adaptateur

Prise en charge logicielle

Informations sur l'OS

Commande système

Voyant LED

Mécanique et environnement

Température de fonctionnement

Température de stockage

Humidité en fonctionnement

Poids

Dimensions (larg. x long. x haut.)

Test de vibrations

Test de chocs

Test de chute

Indice de protection

Kit de montage

Mode d'alimentation

Ventilateur système

Construction - face avant

Construction - arrière

Informations de commande

Informations de commande

Qu'est-ce que le LPC-1709(STD) ?

Caractéristiques et avantages clés

Applications et cas d'usage

Questions fréquentes