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-1232-B Panel PC?

The ARC-1232-B features a 12.1" XGA display with PCAP multi-touch, 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6300U processor, up to 16GB DDR4 memory support, dual Intel Gigabit LAN, multiple USB 3.0 and COM ports, rugged design with IP65 front panel protection, fanless operation from -10°C to 50°C, wide voltage input (12-26VDC), and optional TPM for enhanced security.

How does the ARC-1232-B's display perform in industrial environments?

The ARC-1232-B's 12.1" XGA (1024x768) display features 600 cd/m² brightness for excellent visibility even in bright industrial environments, 1000:1 contrast ratio for sharp image quality, 89° wide viewing angles from all directions, and a durable PCAP multi-touch interface that can be operated with gloves in certain configurations.

What is the performance advantage of the ARC-1232-B compared to other 12" panel PCs?

The ARC-1232-B offers superior performance with its 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6300U processor (2.4GHz, dual-core), DDR4 memory support up to 16GB, and Intel integrated graphics capable of driving 4K resolution external displays via optional HDMI. This processing power makes it suitable for demanding industrial visualization, data processing, and control applications beyond basic HMI functionality.

What security features does the ARC-1232-B offer for industrial environments?

The ARC-1232-B includes optional TPM 1.2 security module for hardware-based encryption and secure credential storage, Intel platform security features available with Core i5 processors, secure boot options, administrator password protection in BIOS/UEFI, and physical security features like lockable DC power connector and secure internal component access.

Avalue · Panel PC / monitor / urządzenia mobilne

ARC-1232-B

Karta katalogowa

*Cena na zapytanie. Prosimy o kontakt w sprawie wyceny.

Producent: Avalue

Najważniejsze informacje

Onboard 6th Gen Intel® ULT Core™ i5 6300U 2.40GHz BGA Processor
Full Flat Front Panel with Projected Capacitive Touch Supports Multi Touch
One SODIMM sockets supports up to 16GB DDR4 2133 SDRAM
4 USB, 2 COM
Dual Intel 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)

Opis produktu

The Avalue ARC-1232-B is a 12.1" industrial touch panel PC featuring a 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 processor. It includes a full flat front panel with projected capacitive multi-touch support, 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, suitable for rugged environments, and supports various operating systems.

Dane techniczne

Procesor

6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6300U, 2-Core, 2.4GHz processor

Pamięć systemowa

1 x 260-Pin DDR4 2133MHz SO-DIMM up to 16 GB

Chipset I/O

EC ITE IT8528E

Watchdog

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

Monitor stanu sprzętu

Monitoring CPU & System Temperature and Voltage

SBC

ARC-SKLU

Chłodzenie CPU (typ)

Fanless Heatsink

Inne

3 x Knockouts for Antenna Mounting

Przekątna LCD

12.1", 4:3

Typ wyświetlacza

XGA

Rozdzielczość

1024x768

Rozmiar piksela

0.240mm(H) x 0.240mm(V)

Luminancja

600 cd/m²

Współczynnik kontrastu

1000

Kąt widzenia

89 (U), 89 (D), 89 (L), 89 (R)

Czas reakcji

11 ms

Podświetlenie

LED

Typ panelu dotykowego

Projective Capacitive Multi-Touch up to 10 points

Przepuszczalność światła panelu dotykowego

89 %

Kontroler dotyku

USB touch (EETI)

Rozszerzenia

1 x Mini PCIe Support mSATA

1 x 80-pin IET interface

Pamięć masowa

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

Port USB

4 x USB 3.0

Port COM

1 x RS-232/422/485

1 x RS-232

SATA

1 x SATA III

Port LAN

2 x RJ-45

Chipset graficzny

Intel® Skylake SoC integrated Graphics

Supports optional dual display

Specyfikacja i rozdzielczość

HDMI: Max. resolution 4096x2160 @ 24Hz

(Optional by IET module)

Kodek audio

Realtek ALC888S

Wyjście głośnikowe

2 x 2W

Informacje o certyfikacji

CE/FCC Class B

Chipset LAN

1 x Intel® I211AT

1 x Intel® I219LM

Interfejs Ethernet

10/100/1000 Base-Tx GbE compatible

Wejście DC

+12V ~ +26V

Złącze wejścia DC

Lockable DC Jack

Optional for phoenix connector

Zasilacz

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

Informacje o systemie operacyjnym

Win 7 / 10 / Linux/ Android 8.1

Wskaźnik LED

HDD LED, power LED

Temperatura pracy

-10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~ 122°F)

Temperatura przechowywania

-20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F)

Wilgotność pracy

0% ~ 90% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing

Wymiary (szer. x dł. x wys.)

292.86 x 225.4 x 51.5mm

Masa

2.54 Kgs

Test wibracyjny

With SSD/mSATA : 1.5Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, Random, 5 ~ 500Hz, 1hr/axis

Test udarowy

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

Stopień ochrony IP

Front IP65

Rear IP41

Zestaw montażowy

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

Panel Mount with mounting kits

Tryb zasilania

AT/ATX (ATX is default setting)

Wentylator systemowy

Fanless

Konstrukcja - front

Die Casting with Cover lens

Konstrukcja - tył

Black Die Casting

Informacje o zamawianiu

ARC-1232-630-B2-1R

12.1" 1024x768 Industrial Touch Panel PC, ErP Design

6th Gen Intel Core i5 6300U 2.4GHz 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)

Czym jest ARC-1232-B?

The ARC-1232-B is a panel pc / monitor / urządzenia mobilne manufactured by Avalue, designed specifically for industrial-panel-pc applications. It features procesor of Fanless Heatsink, wyświetlacz of 12.1", 4:3 and sieć of 2 x RJ-45. The Avalue ARC-1232-B is a 12.1" industrial touch panel PC featuring a 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 processor. It includes a full flat front panel with projected capacitive multi-touch support, 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, suitable for rugged environments, and supports various operating systems.

Najważniejsze cechy i korzyści

Onboard 6th Gen Intel® ULT Core™ i5 6300U 2.40GHz BGA Processor
Full Flat Front Panel with Projected Capacitive Touch Supports Multi Touch
One SODIMM sockets supports up to 16GB DDR4 2133 SDRAM
4 USB, 2 COM
Dual Intel 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)

Zastosowania i przykłady użycia

Model ARC-1232-B doskonale sprawdza się w różnych zastosowaniach automatyki przemysłowej:

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
Memory-intensive applications and multitasking

Często zadawane pytania

The 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6300U provides significant advantages including improved multi-tasking capabilities with dual cores and four threads, enhanced energy efficiency compared to previous generations, better graphics performance for visualization applications, hardware virtualization support for running multiple operating systems if needed, and extended lifecycle support for long-term industrial deployments.

Najważniejsze informacje

Opis produktu

Dane techniczne

Informacje o systemie

Procesor

Pamięć systemowa

Chipset I/O

Watchdog

Monitor stanu sprzętu

SBC

Chłodzenie CPU (typ)

Inne

Panel

Przekątna LCD

Typ wyświetlacza

Rozdzielczość

Rozmiar piksela

Luminancja

Współczynnik kontrastu

Kąt widzenia

Czas reakcji

Podświetlenie

Typ panelu dotykowego

Przepuszczalność światła panelu dotykowego

Kontroler dotyku

Rozszerzenia

Rozszerzenia

Pamięć masowa

Pamięć masowa

Zewnętrzne i wewnętrzne I/O

Port USB

Port COM

SATA

Port LAN

Wyświetlacz

Chipset graficzny

Specyfikacja i rozdzielczość

Audio

Kodek audio

Wyjście głośnikowe

Certyfikaty

Informacje o certyfikacji

Ethernet

Chipset LAN

Interfejs Ethernet

Wymagania dotyczące zasilania

Wejście DC

Złącze wejścia DC

Zasilacz

ACPI

Wsparcie programowe

Informacje o systemie operacyjnym

Sterowanie systemem

Wskaźnik LED

Parametry mechaniczne i środowiskowe

Temperatura pracy

Temperatura przechowywania

Wilgotność pracy

Wymiary (szer. x dł. x wys.)

Masa

Test wibracyjny

Test udarowy

Stopień ochrony IP

Zestaw montażowy

Tryb zasilania

Wentylator systemowy

Konstrukcja - front

Konstrukcja - tył

Informacje o zamawianiu

Informacje o zamawianiu

Czym jest ARC-1232-B?

Najważniejsze cechy i korzyści

Zastosowania i przykłady użycia

Często zadawane pytania