What are the key features of the SPC-1542 stainless-steel Panel PC?

The SPC-1542 is a 15" XGA (1024x768) 4:3 stainless-steel fanless washdown industrial touch panel PC with 13th Gen Intel Raptor Lake-PS Core 3/5/7 (LGA1700, HID-2340 SBC), DDR5 4800 up to 32GB, default 128GB SSD, onboard TPM 2.0, 10-point PCAP touch, and sealed M12 waterproof USB/LAN/COM connectors.

What makes the SPC-1542 suitable for washdown environments?

It combines stainless-steel construction with fully sealed M12 waterproof connectors (with covers and chains) for USB, LAN, and COM — designed for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical washdown lines while delivering x86 performance.

Which processors does the SPC-1542 support?

It supports 13th Gen Intel Raptor Lake-PS Core 3/5/7 on the LGA1700 socket, giving desktop-class performance for demanding hygienic HMI and analytics workloads.

How much memory and storage does the SPC-1542 have?

A single DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM supports up to 32GB, with a default 128GB SSD and an optional M.2 Key-M 2280 (PCIe x4) NVMe slot, plus a SATA III connector.

Does the SPC-1542 include hardware security?

Yes, it has onboard TPM 2.0 for hardware key storage and platform integrity in secure industrial deployments.

What I/O does the SPC-1542 provide?

Sealed M12 connectors: 2 x M12 8-pin USB 2.0, 1 x RJ-45 8-pin LAN, and 1 x M12 8-pin COM (RS-232/422/485), all with waterproof covers and chains.

What display does the SPC-1542 have?

A 15" 4:3 XGA (1024x768) LED panel with 2000:1 contrast and projected-capacitive 10-point multi-touch (ILITEK COF).

What networking does the SPC-1542 provide?

Intel I225LM Gigabit Ethernet via a sealed M12/RJ-45 connector, plus optional waterproof-antenna Wi-Fi.

What power input does the SPC-1542 use?

A +19V ~ +24V DC input with ATX power management (ACPI 3.0), suited to hygienic cabinet wiring.

What applications is the SPC-1542 best suited for?

With stainless-steel washdown construction, sealed M12 I/O, and 13th Gen Core performance, it suits food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical, clean-room, and high-performance hygienic HMI.

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

SPC-1542

Data Sheet

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Manufacturer: Avalue

Highlights

15" XGA (1024x768) 4:3, 2000:1 contrast, PCAP 10-point multi-touch
Stainless-steel washdown design with sealed M12 connectors
13th Gen Intel Raptor Lake-PS Core 3/5/7 (LGA1700, HID-2340 SBC)
1 x DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM, up to 32GB; default 128GB SSD
Onboard TPM 2.0; M.2 Key-B/E + optional M.2 Key-M NVMe
M12 waterproof USB / LAN / COM (RS-232/422/485) connectors
Intel I225LM Gigabit Ethernet; optional waterproof Wi-Fi
+19V ~ +24V input, fanless
CE / FCC Class A; Windows / Linux

Product Description

The Avalue SPC-1542 is a 15" XGA stainless-steel fanless industrial touch panel PC engineered for hygienic, washdown environments, powered by 13th Gen Intel Raptor Lake-PS Core 3/5/7 processors (LGA1700).

It pairs x86 performance with fully sealed M12 waterproof connectors and onboard TPM 2.0 on the HID-2340 SBC, for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical line-side computing.

The 1024x768 4:3 panel (2000:1 contrast) features 10-point projected-capacitive touch.

A single DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM supports up to 32GB, with a default 128GB SSD and optional M.2 NVMe storage.

Waterproof M12 USB, LAN, and COM (RS-232/422/485) connectors with covers and chains, optional waterproof-antenna Wi-Fi, and a +19~24V input make the SPC-1542 a durable, high-performance hygienic HMI on Windows or Linux.

Technical Specifications

Processor

Intel® 13th Gen Raptor Lake-PS Core™ 3/5/7 Processor (LGA1700 Socket Type)

System Memory

1x 262-pin DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM socket, supports up to 32GB

I/O Chipset

EC ITE IT8883FN-I

Watchdog Timer

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

H/W Status Monitor

Monitoring CPU & System Temperature and Voltage

TPM

TPM 2.0

SBC

HID-2340

CPU Cooler (Type)

Fanless heatsink

Other

1 x WiFi with waterproof antenna (optional)

Expansion

1 x M.2 Key B 3042/3052/2280 with 1 x PCI-e x2 & 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 signal

1 x M.2 Key E 2230 support WiFi module

Storage

Default with 128GB SSD

Other Storage Device

1 x M.2 Key M 2280 (PCI-e x4) slot for storage (Optional)

Graphic Chipset

Intel® Graphics

Spec. & Resolution

LVDS: Max. Resolution 1920x1080 @ 60Hz

eDP: Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz

Audio Codec

Realtek ALC888S

LAN Chipset

1 x Intel I225LM Gigabit Ethernet

Ethernet Interface

10/100/1000 Base-Tx GbE compatible

DC Input

+19V ~ +24V

ACPI

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

OS

Win10 / 11, Linux

Certification Information

CE / FCC Class A

LCD Size

15", 4:3

Display Type

XGA

Resolution

1024 x 768

Pixel pitch

0.297mm(H) x 0.297mm(V)

Luminance

300 cd/m2

Contrast ratio

2000

Viewing angle

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

Response time

16 ms

Backlight

LED

Touch Type

Projective capacitive multi-touch up to 10 points

Touch Light Transmission

85%

Touch Controller

ILITEK COF touch

USB Port

2 x M12 8-pin (male) for 2 x USB 2.0 with waterproof cover and chain

LAN Port

1 x RJ-45 8-pin (male) for LAN with waterproof cover and chain

COM Port

1 x M12 8-pin (male) for COM (RS-232/422/485) with waterproof cover and chain

SATA

1 x SATA III

LED Indicator

HDD LED, power LED

Operating Temp.

-10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~ 122°F), by flow = 0.5

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)

393 x 315.8 x 49mm

Weight

7.9Kg

Vibration Test

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

Shock Test

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

Drop Test

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

IP Rating

Whole system IP69K, IP66

Mounting Kit

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

Power Mode

AT/ATX (ATX is default))

System Fan

Fanless

Construction - Front

Stainless steel

Construction - Rear

Stainless steel

Adapter

Input: 100 ~ 240Vac/ 50 ~ 60Hz

Output: 90W adapter (24V @ 3.75A adapter) AC-DC adapter (need waterproof M12/4pin-D2.5 DC Jack-plug 200cm cable for M12 DC in connector --> E170W060030R)

Ordering Information

SPC-1542-100-A1R | 15" 1024 x 768 Full IP-66 Stainless Steel panel PC/PCap/IP-69K/ Intel 3-100UL/ 8GR/128GSSD/5M12/LAN/2x2USB/COM/DCin)/VentValve/HID-2340/without Adapter

SPC-1542-120-A1R | 15" 1024 x 768 Full IP-66 Stainless Steel panel PC/PCap/IP-69K/ Intel 5-120UL/ 8GR/128GSSD/5M12/LAN/2x2USB/COM/DCin)/VentValve/HID-2340/without Adapter

ACC-ARM-D1R | VESA STAND, 75mm & 100 mm

ACC-ARM-D23R | VESA STAND, 75mm & 100 mm

ACC-ADP-090N-04R | AC/DC adapter 24V/3.75A Plug Type, *(Suggest DC Jack to M12 cable E170W060030R (Waterproof M12 DC Cable) when adapter needed)

E971XSP1542000R | WiFi module Kit for SPC-xx42/M.2 WIFI Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210/2 Antenna

E170W060030R | Waterproof M12 DC Cable

E170W160030R | Waterproof M12 USB Cable

E170W160040R | Waterproof M12 Lan Cable

E170W170010R | Waterproof M12 COM Cable

E1702031833R | USA Power Cord

E1702031000R | EU Power Cord

E1702031834R | Japan Power Cord

E1702031830R | UK Power Cord

E1702031831R | Australia Power Cord

What is SPC-1542?

The SPC-1542 is a panel pc / monitor / mobile manufactured by Avalue, designed specifically for industrial-panel-pc applications. The Avalue SPC-1542 is a 15" XGA stainless-steel fanless industrial touch panel PC engineered for hygienic, washdown environments, powered by 13th Gen Intel Raptor Lake-PS Core 3/5/7 processors (LGA1700). It pairs x86 performance with fully sealed M12 waterproof connectors and onboard TPM 2.0 on the HID-2340 SBC, for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical line-side computing. The 1024x768 4:3 panel (2000:1 contrast) features 10-point projected-capacitive touch. A single DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM supports up to 32GB, with a default 128GB SSD and optional M.2 NVMe storage. Waterproof M12 USB, LAN, and COM (RS-232/422/485) connectors with covers and chains, optional waterproof-antenna Wi-Fi, and a +19~24V input make the SPC-1542 a durable, high-performance hygienic HMI on Windows or Linux.

Key Features & Benefits

15" XGA (1024x768) 4:3, 2000:1 contrast, PCAP 10-point multi-touch
Stainless-steel washdown design with sealed M12 connectors
13th Gen Intel Raptor Lake-PS Core 3/5/7 (LGA1700, HID-2340 SBC)
1 x DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM, up to 32GB; default 128GB SSD
Onboard TPM 2.0; M.2 Key-B/E + optional M.2 Key-M NVMe
M12 waterproof USB / LAN / COM (RS-232/422/485) connectors
Intel I225LM Gigabit Ethernet; optional waterproof Wi-Fi
+19V ~ +24V input, fanless
CE / FCC Class A; Windows / Linux

Applications & Use Cases

The SPC-1542 is ideal for various industrial automation applications:

Dust-sensitive environments and silent operation requirements
DC-powered industrial installations and mobile applications
Wireless connectivity and remote monitoring applications
Food and beverage processing with hygiene 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

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

Display

Graphic Chipset

Spec. & Resolution

Audio

Audio Codec

Ethernet

LAN Chipset

Ethernet Interface

Power Requirement

DC Input

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

Touch Light Transmission

Touch Controller

External I/O

USB Port

LAN Port

COM Port

Internal I/O

SATA

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 SPC-1542?

Key Features & Benefits

Applications & Use Cases

Frequently Asked Questions