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-1538-B Panel PC?

The ARC-1538-B features a 15" 4:3 XGA display with PCAP multi-touch, Intel processors (with options ranging from Celeron to Core i series), up to 16GB RAM depending on model, dual Gigabit LAN, multiple USB and COM ports, rugged design with IP65 front panel protection, fanless cooling, wide operating temperature range, and flexible mounting options for industrial installations.

How does the ARC-1538-B differ from other 15-inch Panel PCs in the ARC lineup?

The ARC-1538-B features a standard 4:3 aspect ratio display with 1024x768 resolution, which distinguishes it from widescreen models like the ARC-1532-B. This traditional aspect ratio is often preferred for legacy industrial applications and control systems. The 'B' variant typically offers enhanced I/O capabilities and feature sets compared to the standard ARC-1538 model.

What makes the ARC-1538-B suitable for industrial control applications?

The ARC-1538-B is well-suited for industrial control with its combination of reliable performance, legacy-friendly 4:3 display format, comprehensive I/O options for connecting to industrial equipment (including RS-232/422/485 ports), dual LAN for network redundancy, rugged IP65-rated construction, and wide operating temperature range ensuring reliable operation in harsh industrial environments.

What software compatibility does the ARC-1538-B support?

The ARC-1538-B supports multiple operating systems including Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC, Windows 11 Pro, and various Linux distributions like Ubuntu 20.04. This versatility makes it compatible with most industrial software platforms, SCADA systems, HMI applications, and custom control software, providing flexibility for diverse industrial deployments.

Avalue · Panel PC / monitor / urządzenia mobilne

ARC-1538-B

Karta katalogowa

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Producent: Avalue

Najważniejsze informacje

Onboard 11th Gen. Intel®Core™ i7/i5/i3 BGA Processor
Full Flat Front Panel with Projected Capacitive Touch Supports Multi Touch
One 260-pin SODIMM sockets supports up to 32GB DDR4 3200 SDRAM
4 x USB3.2, 2 x COM
Dual Intel Gigabit LAN
2 x M.2 Slots (Key-B 2242/3042/3052, Key-E 2230
Support Wi-Fi / BT / 4G / 5G (by option)
Wide Voltage +12V ~ +24V 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 2.0 Function (Optional)
Fanless Operation from -10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~ 122°F)

Opis produktu

The Avalue ARC-1538-B is a 15" rugged industrial touch panel PC featuring 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 processors. It offers a fanless design, projected capacitive multi-touch screen, and dual Gigabit LAN.

The panel is IP65 front and IP41 rear rated, providing durability in harsh environments. It includes multiple USB and COM ports, HDMI support, and flexible mounting options.

Dane techniczne

Procesor

11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 BGA Processor

Intel® Core™ i7- 1185G7E (15W, 12M Cache, up to 2.80 GHz), ST

Intel® Core™ i5- 1145G7E (15W, 8M Cache, up to 2.60 GHz), ST

Intel® Core™ i3- 1115G4E (15W, 6M Cache, up to 3.00 GHz), ST

Pamięć systemowa

1 x 260-Pin DDR4 3200MHz SO-DIMM up to 32 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

TPM

Onboard NuvoTon NPCT754AABYX support TPM 2.0 (by option)

SBC

ARC-TGL

Chłodzenie CPU (typ)

Fanless Heatsink

Inne

7 x Knockouts for antenna mounting

*5 from rear cover + 2 from IET bracket

Przekątna LCD

15.0" 4:3

Typ wyświetlacza

XGA

Rozdzielczość

1024x768

Rozmiar piksela

0.297mm(H) x 0.297mm(V)

Luminancja

300 cd/m²

Współczynnik kontrastu

2000

Kąt widzenia

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

Czas reakcji

16 ms

Podświetlenie

LED

Typ panelu dotykowego

Projective Capacitive Multi-Touch up to 10 points

Przepuszczalność światła panelu dotykowego

89 %

Kontroler dotyku

USB touch (ILITEK ILI2511, COF)

Rozszerzenia

1 x M.2 Key-B 2242/3042/3052 with SIM card slot

Support SATA3 / PCIe & USB for LTE(4/5G) / NVMe(BOM option for PCIex 2)

1 x M.2 Key-E 2230

Support PCIe/USB/CNVi Wi-Fi/BT module

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® Tiger Lake UP3 SoC integrated Graphics

Supports optional dual display

Specyfikacja i rozdzielczość

HDMI: Max. resolution 4096x2160 @ 24Hz (Optional by IET module)

Kodek audio

Realtek ALC888S(co-layout 897)

Wyjście głośnikowe

2 x 2W

Informacje o certyfikacji

CE/FCC Class B

Chipset LAN

1 x Intel® I225LM 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet

1 x Intel® I219LM Gigabit Ethernet PHY

Interfejs Ethernet

Intel® I219LM : 10/100/1000 Base-Tx GbE compatible

Intel® I225LM: 10/100/1000/2.5G Base-Tx GbE compatible

Wejście DC

+12V ~ +24V

Złącze wejścia DC

Lockable DC Jack

Optional for phoenix connector

Zasilacz

Input: 100 ~ 240Vac/ 50 ~ 60Hz

Output: 72W Adapter (19V @ 3.78A Adapter) AC-DC Adapter

Informacje o systemie operacyjnym

Win10 / Win11 / Linux

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

40°C @ 95% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing

Masa

3.7Kgs

Test wibracyjny

With SSD/M.2 SSD : 3Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, Random, 5 ~ 500Hz, 30mins/axis

Test udarowy

Operating with SSD/M.2 : MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure I, functional shock=20G

Test zrzutowy

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

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

Wymiary

350.51 x 274.51 x 56.5 mm

Informacje o zamawianiu

ARC-1538-57E-B1-1R

15" 1024x768 Industrial Touch Panel PC, ErP Design, PCAP Multi Touch(ALC888S)

11th Gen Intel Core i5-1145G7E 1.50 GHz CPU/2GLAN/2COM/4USB/SPK/12~24V input/19V Adapter

Optional IET Module list:

ACC-ARC-USB-01R

4 x USB 3.0 IET module for ARC-1535/38

ACC-ARC-AUDIO-01R

HDMI + 5.1 CH audio IET module for ARC-1535/38

ACC-ARC-MPCIE-02R

HDMI + MPCIE w/SIM IET module for ARC-1535/38

ACC-ARC-COM-01R

2 x Isolated RS-232 IET module for ARC-1535/38

ACC-ARC-COM-02R

3 x RS-232 IET module for ARC-1535/38

ACC-ARC-COM-03R

2 x RS-232 + USB IET module for ARC-1535/38

ACC-ARC-COM-04R

2 x RS-232 + LAN IET module for ARC-1535/38

ACC-ARC-GPIO-01R

12-bit GPIO + 2-pin CAN bus IET module for ARC-1535/38

ACC-ARC-OBDII-01R

OBDII - CAN bus IET module for ARC-1535/38 (OBDII/EOBD for small vehicle)

ACC-ARC-OBDII-02R

OBDII - CAN bus IET module for ARC-1535/38 (J1939J1708 for large vehicle)

ACC-ARC-OBDII-03R

OBDII - CAN bus IET module for ARC-1535/38 (ISO15765-4 for special large vehicle)

Czym jest ARC-1538-B?

The ARC-1538-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 15.0" 4:3 and sieć of 2 x RJ-45. The Avalue ARC-1538-B is a 15" rugged industrial touch panel PC featuring 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 processors. It offers a fanless design, projected capacitive multi-touch screen, and dual Gigabit LAN. The panel is IP65 front and IP41 rear rated, providing durability in harsh environments. It includes multiple USB and COM ports, HDMI support, and flexible mounting options.

Najważniejsze cechy i korzyści

Onboard 11th Gen. Intel®Core™ i7/i5/i3 BGA Processor
Full Flat Front Panel with Projected Capacitive Touch Supports Multi Touch
One 260-pin SODIMM sockets supports up to 32GB DDR4 3200 SDRAM
4 x USB3.2, 2 x COM
Dual Intel Gigabit LAN
2 x M.2 Slots (Key-B 2242/3042/3052, Key-E 2230
Support Wi-Fi / BT / 4G / 5G (by option)
Wide Voltage +12V ~ +24V 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 2.0 Function (Optional)
Fanless Operation from -10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~ 122°F)

Zastosowania i przykłady użycia

Model ARC-1538-B doskonale sprawdza się w różnych zastosowaniach automatyki przemysłowej:

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

Często zadawane pytania

The ARC-1538-B offers flexible processor options including Intel Celeron for basic visualization and control tasks, Intel Pentium for mid-range performance, and Intel Core i3/i5/i7 options for demanding applications requiring enhanced processing capabilities. This configurability allows matching the computational performance to specific industrial application requirements while maintaining the same physical form factor.

Najważniejsze informacje

Opis produktu

Dane techniczne

Informacje o systemie

Procesor

Pamięć systemowa

Chipset I/O

Watchdog

Monitor stanu sprzętu

TPM

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

Wsparcie programowe

Informacje o systemie operacyjnym

Sterowanie systemem

Wskaźnik LED

Parametry mechaniczne i środowiskowe

Temperatura pracy

Temperatura przechowywania

Wilgotność pracy

Masa

Test wibracyjny

Test udarowy

Test zrzutowy

Stopień ochrony IP

Zestaw montażowy

Tryb zasilania

Wentylator systemowy

Konstrukcja - front

Konstrukcja - tył

Wymiary

Informacje o zamawianiu

Informacje o zamawianiu

Czym jest ARC-1538-B?

Najważniejsze cechy i korzyści

Zastosowania i przykłady użycia

Często zadawane pytania