What are the key features of the ARC-18W33 Panel PC?

The ARC-18W33 is an 18.5" widescreen WXGA (1366x768) fanless industrial touch panel PC with an Intel Celeron J3455, DDR3L up to 8GB, a high-brightness 500 cd/m² panel, 10-point PCAP touch, optional TPM 2.0, dual Intel I210AT Gigabit LAN, Mini-PCIe/mSATA + IET expansion, and a wide +9~36V input.

Why does the ARC-18W33 have a 500 cd/m² panel?

The 500-nit high-brightness panel improves readability in bright ambient or daylight-adjacent environments, making the ARC-18W33 suitable for well-lit factory floors, lobbies, and semi-outdoor locations.

Which processor does the ARC-18W33 use?

It uses the Intel Celeron J3455 (Apollo Lake), a low-power quad-core SoC enabling fully fanless operation for cost-effective, reliable HMI.

How much memory does the ARC-18W33 support?

It has a single 204-pin DDR3L SO-DIMM socket supporting up to 8GB at 1600MHz (non-ECC).

What expansion and storage does the ARC-18W33 offer?

It provides a full-size Mini-PCIe slot with mSATA auto-switch, an 80-pin IET interface, a 2.5" drive bay (7mm), and an internal SATA III connector.

What networking does the ARC-18W33 provide?

It includes dual Intel I210AT Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Base-Tx).

What I/O does the ARC-18W33 provide?

It offers 4 x USB 3.0, dual RJ-45 LAN, RS-232/422/485 (BIOS-selectable, RS-485 auto-flow) plus RS-232, and internal 12-bit GPIO with a 2-pin CAN bus.

Is the ARC-18W33 ruggedized?

Yes. It operates from -10°C to 50°C, is vibration-tested to 1.5Grms (IEC 60068-2-64) and shock-tested to MIL-STD-810G, with a wide +9~36V input — suited to harsh and mobile environments.

What power input does the ARC-18W33 use?

It accepts a wide +9V ~ +36V DC input via a lockable DC jack (default) or optional phoenix connector, with ATX power management (ACPI 3.0).

What applications is the ARC-18W33 best suited for?

With a bright 18.5" widescreen multi-touch display, fanless rugged design, dual GbE, and wide-voltage input, it suits industrial HMI, transportation, kiosk, and outdoor-adjacent visualization where brightness and durability matter.

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.

Avalue · Panel PC / Monitor / Mobile

ARC-18W33

Data Sheet

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Manufacturer: Avalue

Highlights

18.5" WXGA (1366x768) 500-nit PCAP 10-point multi-touch, fanless
Intel Celeron J3455 (ARC-APL SBC)
1 x DDR3L SO-DIMM, up to 8GB (1600MHz, non-ECC)
Optional TPM 2.0
Dual Intel I210AT Gigabit Ethernet
Mini-PCIe (mSATA auto-switch) + 80-pin IET interface
4 x USB 3.0; RS-232/422/485 + RS-232; 12-bit GPIO + CAN bus
Wide +9V ~ +36V input; -10 to 50°C
Vibration/shock tested; CE/FCC Class B/VCCI

Product Description

The Avalue ARC-18W33 is an 18.5" widescreen WXGA fanless industrial touch panel PC powered by the Intel Celeron J3455 processor, designed for cost-effective, reliable HMI in harsh environments.

A single DDR3L SO-DIMM socket supports up to 8GB, with optional TPM 2.0 on the ARC-APL SBC and a high-brightness 500 cd/m² panel for daylight-readable visibility.

The 1366x768 panel features 10-point projected-capacitive multi-touch.

Connectivity includes dual Intel I210AT Gigabit Ethernet, four USB 3.0, RS-232/422/485 plus RS-232, a Mini-PCIe slot with mSATA auto-switch, and an 80-pin IET expansion interface.

A wide +9~36V input, -10 to 50°C operating range, and validated vibration/shock testing make it well suited to industrial, transportation, and outdoor-adjacent deployments on Windows or Linux.

Technical Specifications

Processor

Intel® Celeron® Processor J3455, 2M Cache, up to 2.30 GHz

System Memory

1 x 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM socket, supports up to 8GB DDR3L 1600Mhz SDRAM (non-ECC)

I/O Chipset

EC ITE IT5782VG

Watchdog Timer

H/W reset, 1sec. ~ 65535sec./1sec.step

H/W Status Monitor

Monitoring CPU & system temperature and voltage

TPM

2.0 (optional)

SBC

ARC-APL

CPU Cooler (Type)

Fanless heatsink

Other

3 x Knockouts for antenna mounting

Expansion

1 x Mini PCIe full size (support half size), also support mSATA on this Mini PCIe slot, Auto switch for mSATA or Mini PCIe

1 x 80-pin IET interface

Storage

1 x 2.5 Drive bay(7mm HDD restricted)

Other Storage Device

1 x mSATA support on the 1st mini PCIe slot, auto switch for mSATA or mini PCIe

Audio Codec

Realtek ALC888S

Speaker Output

2 x 2W

LAN Chipset

2 x Intel I210AT for APL-M

Ethernet Interface

10/100/1000 Base-Tx GbE compatible

DC Input

+9V ~ +36V

DC Input Connector

Lockable DC Jack (default)

Optional for phoenix connector

ACPI

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

OS

Win 10 / Linux

Certification Information

CE/FCC Class B, VCCI

LCD Size

18.5", 16:9

Display Type

WXGA

Resolution

1366 x 768

Pixel pitch

0.1(H) x 0.3mm(V)

Luminance

500 cd/m2

Contrast ratio

1000

Viewing angle

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

Response time

14 ms

Backlight

LED

Touch Type

Projective capacitive multi-touch up to 10 points

USB Port

4 x USB3.0 (2 x double deck)

LAN Port

2 x RJ-45

COM Port

1 x RS-232/422/485, selectable by BIOS, RS-485 supports auto flow, pin-9 selected by ring/+5V/+12V)

1 x RS-232

SATA

1x SATA III connector

DIO

12-bit GPIO + 2-pin CAN Bus

LED Indicator

HDD LED, power LED

Operating Temp.

-10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~ 122°F)

Storage Temp.

-20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F)

Operating Humidity

40°C @ 95% Relative humidity, non-condensing

Dimension (W x L x H)

460 x 285.2 x 55.5mm

Weight

4.6 kg

Vibration Test

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

Shock Test

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

Drop Test

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

IP Rating

Front panel IP65

Back cover IP41

Mounting Kit

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

Panel mount with mounting kits

Power Mode

AT/ATX (ATX is default)

System Fan

Fanless

Construction - Front

Die casting with cover lens

Construction - Rear

Black die casting

Adapter

Input: 100 ~ 240Vac/ 50 ~ 60Hz

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

Ordering Information

ARC-18W33-345-B1R | 18.5" 1366 x 768 Industrial Touch Panel PC, ErP Design, PCAP Multi Touch, Intel Celeron SoC J3455 1.5GHz CPU/2GLAN/2COM/4USB/SPK/9~36V input/12V Adapter

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)

ACC-ADP-060N-08R | AC/DC adapter 12V/5A 90 degree Screw Type

E1702031833R | USA Power Cord

E1702031000R | EU Power Cord

E1702031834R | Japan Power Cord

E1702031830R | UK Power Cord

E1702031831R | Australia Power Cord

What is ARC-18W33?

The ARC-18W33 is a panel pc / monitor / mobile manufactured by Avalue, designed specifically for industrial-panel-pc applications. The Avalue ARC-18W33 is an 18.5" widescreen WXGA fanless industrial touch panel PC powered by the Intel Celeron J3455 processor, designed for cost-effective, reliable HMI in harsh environments. A single DDR3L SO-DIMM socket supports up to 8GB, with optional TPM 2.0 on the ARC-APL SBC and a high-brightness 500 cd/m² panel for daylight-readable visibility. The 1366x768 panel features 10-point projected-capacitive multi-touch. Connectivity includes dual Intel I210AT Gigabit Ethernet, four USB 3.0, RS-232/422/485 plus RS-232, a Mini-PCIe slot with mSATA auto-switch, and an 80-pin IET expansion interface. A wide +9~36V input, -10 to 50°C operating range, and validated vibration/shock testing make it well suited to industrial, transportation, and outdoor-adjacent deployments on Windows or Linux.

Key Features & Benefits

18.5" WXGA (1366x768) 500-nit PCAP 10-point multi-touch, fanless
Intel Celeron J3455 (ARC-APL SBC)
1 x DDR3L SO-DIMM, up to 8GB (1600MHz, non-ECC)
Optional TPM 2.0
Dual Intel I210AT Gigabit Ethernet
Mini-PCIe (mSATA auto-switch) + 80-pin IET interface
4 x USB 3.0; RS-232/422/485 + RS-232; 12-bit GPIO + CAN bus
Wide +9V ~ +36V input; -10 to 50°C
Vibration/shock tested; CE/FCC Class B/VCCI

Applications & Use Cases

The ARC-18W33 is ideal for various industrial automation applications:

Rugged industrial applications with high durability requirements
Dust-sensitive environments and silent operation requirements
Legacy equipment integration and serial communication
High-performance computing and data processing tasks
Networked industrial systems and data communication
Interactive control interfaces and operator panels
Peripheral device connectivity and data transfer
Memory-intensive applications and multitasking

Highlights

Product Description

Technical Specifications

System Information

Processor

System Memory

I/O Chipset

Watchdog Timer

H/W Status Monitor

TPM

SBC

CPU Cooler (Type)

Other

Expansion

Expansion

Storage

Storage

Other Storage Device

Audio

Audio Codec

Speaker Output

Ethernet

LAN Chipset

Ethernet Interface

Power Requirement

DC Input

DC Input Connector

ACPI

Software Support

OS

Certification

Certification Information

Panel

LCD Size

Display Type

Resolution

Pixel pitch

Luminance

Contrast ratio

Viewing angle

Response time

Backlight

Touch Type

External I/O

USB Port

LAN Port

COM Port

Internal I/O

SATA

DIO

System Control

LED Indicator

Mechanical & Environmental

Operating Temp.

Storage Temp.

Operating Humidity

Dimension (W x L x H)

Weight

Vibration Test

Shock Test

Drop Test

IP Rating

Mounting Kit

Power Mode

System Fan

Construction - Front

Construction - Rear

Component

Adapter

Ordering Information

Ordering Information

What is ARC-18W33?

Key Features & Benefits

Applications & Use Cases

Frequently Asked Questions