What advantages do stainless steel enclosures offer over standard industrial Panel PCs?

Stainless steel enclosures provide superior corrosion resistance, easy cleaning and sanitizing, compatibility with harsh cleaning agents, higher IP protection ratings (IP66/IP69K), resistance to extreme temperatures, and compliance with food and pharmaceutical industry regulations. They also offer better durability in environments with high humidity, chemicals, or frequent washdowns.

What mounting options are available for Stainless Steel Panel PCs?

Stainless Steel Panel PCs typically support multiple mounting options including panel/cutout mounting in cabinets or walls, VESA mounting (75mm x 75mm or 100mm x 100mm) for attachment to arms or stands, and wall mounting with specialized brackets. Some models also offer stand options specifically designed for clean room or food processing environments.

What are the main features of the SPC-1709 Panel PC?

The SPC-1709 features a 17" SXGA (1280x1024) display with 5-wire resistive touch, Intel Atom E3845 or Celeron J1900 processors, fanless stainless steel construction, IP65 protection for the entire system, waterproof I/O including USB, COM, and LAN ports, wide voltage input (12V-26V), and support for Windows 7/8 and Linux operating systems.

What processor options are available for the SPC-1709 and how do they differ?

The SPC-1709 offers two processor options: Intel Atom E3845 (1.91 GHz quad-core with 2MB cache) and Intel Celeron J1900 (up to 2.0 GHz quad-core with 2MB cache). The Celeron J1900 generally offers slightly higher clock speeds for better single-thread performance, while both provide efficient operation in a fanless design suitable for industrial applications.

What storage and expansion capabilities does the SPC-1709 provide?

The SPC-1709 includes a 2.5" drive bay for HDD/SSD, a CompactFlash type I/II socket, and expansion via Mini PCIe slots that support mSATA storage and an optional SIM card for cellular connectivity. It also features optional WiFi capability through an 802.11ac/a/b/g/n module, making it versatile for various industrial connectivity requirements.

What does 'full-flat design' mean for touchscreens on Stainless Steel Panel PCs?

A full-flat design means the touchscreen surface is completely flush with the bezel, eliminating gaps, grooves, or raised edges where dirt, moisture, or bacteria could accumulate. This seamless design is essential for hygienic environments like food processing and pharmaceuticals, as it prevents contamination and makes thorough cleaning easier and more effective.

Why are waterproof M12 connectors important for industrial applications?

M12 connectors provide industrial-grade waterproof and dustproof connections that maintain the panel's IP66/IP69K protection rating. Unlike standard connectors, these metal connectors withstand high-pressure washdowns, prevent ingress of liquids and contaminants, resist vibration and corrosion, and include protective covers with retention chains to ensure the ports remain sealed when not in use.

What is the purpose of the air pressure relief valve featured on some SPC models?

The IP66 air pressure relief valve allows for equalization of internal and external air pressure without compromising the waterproof integrity of the enclosure. This prevents pressure differentials caused by temperature changes or altitude variations that could stress the seals or components, while maintaining protection against water and dust ingress.

What types of storage options are available for SPC series Panel PCs?

SPC series Panel PCs typically support multiple storage options including 2.5" SATA drives (SSD/HDD), mSATA solid state drives via Mini PCIe slots, CompactFlash cards (type I/II) on some models, and M.2 drives on newer models. SSDs are generally preferred for industrial environments due to their resistance to vibration, shock, and extreme temperatures compared to mechanical hard drives.

What mounting options are available for SPC series Panel PCs?

SPC series Panel PCs support multiple mounting options including panel/cutout mounting in stainless steel enclosures, VESA mounting (75mm x 75mm or 100mm x 100mm) using specialized stands like the ACC-ARM-D1R or ACC-ARM-D23R, and wall mounting. These versatile options allow installation in various industrial environments while maintaining the integrity of the system's IP rating.

Avalue · Panel PC / Monitor / Mobile

SPC-1709

Data Sheet

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Manufacturer: Avalue

Highlights

Intel Atom® E3845/Celeron® J1900 Processors
One 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM socket supports up to 8GB DDR3L 1333 SDRAM
3 USB, 1 LAN, 1 COM
Wide voltage +12V ~ +26V input, ErP power
Full system IP65

Product Description

The Avalue SPC-1709 is a 17" industrial touch panel PC featuring an Intel® Atom™ Processor E3845 or Celeron® J1900. It includes a fanless design, 5-wire resistive touch screen, dual Gigabit LAN, multiple USB and COM ports, and HDMI support.

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

Technical Specifications

Processor

Intel Atom® E3845/Celeron® J1900 Processors

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

Intel® Celeron® Processor J1900, 2M Cache, up to 2.0 GHz

System Memory

1 x 204-pin DDR3L 1333MHz SO-DIMM up to 8 GB

I/O Chipset

EC ITE IT8528E

Watchdog Timer

H/W reset, 1sec. ~ 65535sec./Monitoring CPU & system temperature and voltage1sec.step

H/W Status Monitor

Monitoring CPU & system temperature and voltage

SBC

EBM-BYT

CPU Cooler (Type)

Fanless Heatsink

LCD Size

17", 4:3

Display Type

SXGA

Resolution

1280 x 1024

Pixel pitch

0.264mm(H) x 0.264mm(V)

Luminance

350 cd/m²

Contrast ratio

800

Viewing angle

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

Response time

30 ms

Backlight

LED

Touch Type

5 wires resistive

Touch Light Transmission

80 %

Touch Controller

Onboard USB touch (EETI)

Expansion

1 x Mini PCIe support mSATA

1 x Mini PCIe supports SIM card

Storage

1 x CompactFlash type I/II socket

1 x 2.5 drive bay

USB Port

3 x Waterproof USB 2.0

COM Port

1 x Waterproof DB9

LAN Port

1 x RJ-45

SATA

1 x SATA II

WLAN

Optional WIFI module 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n/

Audio Codec

Realtek ALC888S

Audio Interface

Line-out

Speaker Output

2 x 5W

Graphic Chipset

Intel® Valleyview SoC integrated graphicssupports dual display

Spec. & Resolution

HDMI: Max. Resolution 1920x1200@ 60Hz

Certification Information

CE / FCC Class A

LAN Chipset

1 x Intel® I210IT

Ethernet Interface

10/100/1000 Base-Tx GbE compatible

DC Input

+12V ~ +26V

ACPI

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

Adapter

Input: 100 ~ 240Vac/ 50 ~ 60Hz

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

OS Information

Win 7 / Win 8 / Linux

LED Indicator

HDD LED, power LED

Operating Temperature

-20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F)

Storage Temperature

-20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F)

Operating Humidity

0% ~ 90% Relative humidity, non-condensing

Weight

7.5 Kg

Dimension (W x L x H)

405 x 353 x 66.6mm

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 IP65

Mounting Kit

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

Power Mode

AT/ATX (ATX is default setting)

System Fan

Fanless

Construction - Front

Stainless steel

Construction - Rear

Stainless steel

Ordering Information

SPC-1709-190-A4R

Intel Celeron SoC J1900 2.0GHz D1-CPU/4G DDR3L/32G SSD/1GLAN/COM/3USB/12~26V input/24V Adapter

SPC-1709-384-A4R

Intel E3845 D1-CPU/4G DDR3L/32G SSD/1GLAN/1COM/3USB/12~26V input/24V Adapter

ACC-ARM-D1R

VESA STAND, 75mm & 100 mm

ACC-ARM-D23R

VESA STAND, 75mm & 100 mm

ACC-SPC-WIFI-1R

Wifi Kits for SPC-15/17/22 802.11b/g/n MPCIe/2Antenna/Cable

E1702031833R

USA Power Cord

E1702031000R

EU Power Cord

E1702031834R

Japan Power Cord

E1702031830R

UK Power Cord

E1702031831R

Australia Power Cord

What is SPC-1709?

The SPC-1709 is a panel pc / monitor / mobile manufactured by Avalue, designed specifically for stainless-steel-panel-pc applications. The Avalue SPC-1709 is a 17" industrial touch panel PC featuring an Intel® Atom™ Processor E3845 or Celeron® J1900. It includes a fanless design, 5-wire resistive touch screen, dual Gigabit LAN, multiple USB and COM ports, and HDMI support. The panel is IP65 rated, suitable for rugged environments, supports wide voltage input, and operates within a temperature range from -20°C to 60°C.

Key Features & Benefits

Intel Atom® E3845/Celeron® J1900 Processors
One 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM socket supports up to 8GB DDR3L 1333 SDRAM
3 USB, 1 LAN, 1 COM
Wide voltage +12V ~ +26V input, ErP power
Full system IP65

Applications & Use Cases

The SPC-1709 is ideal for various industrial automation applications:

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
Industrial control and monitoring systems
Factory automation and process control

Frequently Asked Questions

A Stainless Steel Panel PC is an industrial-grade computing device with a touchscreen display, housed in a stainless steel enclosure designed for harsh environments that require protection against water, dust, chemicals, and frequent cleaning. These systems are particularly suitable for food processing, pharmaceutical, medical, and other applications requiring hygienic and washdown-compatible equipment.

These Panel PCs feature hygienic stainless steel designs with minimal crevices, waterproof connectors, IP66/IP69K protection against powerful water jets and washdowns, resistance to cleaning chemicals, and full-flat touchscreens that prevent debris accumulation. They meet industry standards for food production environments and can withstand the rigorous cleaning protocols required in such facilities.

IP66 provides protection against powerful water jets from any direction, while IP69K offers the highest level of protection against close-range high-pressure, high-temperature water jets (such as steam cleaning). Panel PCs with IP69K ratings can withstand industrial washdown procedures with high-pressure water (80-100 bar) at high temperatures (up to 80°C), making them suitable for environments requiring stringent sanitation processes.

Fanless operation means the system dissipates heat through passive cooling methods (like heat sinks) without moving parts. This design is crucial for Stainless Steel Panel PCs as it eliminates ventilation openings that could compromise IP ratings, prevents dust circulation in clean environments, reduces maintenance needs, improves reliability in harsh conditions, and eliminates noise in sensitive environments.

Wide voltage input (typically 12V-24V or 12V-26V) allows Panel PCs to operate reliably with various power sources and in environments with fluctuating power conditions. This flexibility accommodates different industrial power standards, handles voltage drops in long cable runs, provides tolerance against surges or sags, and eliminates the need for additional power conditioning equipment in challenging settings.

When installing in food processing environments, consider: mounting location relative to food handling areas, accessibility for regular cleaning, proper sealing of any panel cutouts, positioning to minimize potential food or liquid splatter, using appropriate stainless steel mounting hardware, ensuring cable management maintains hygiene standards, and verifying the installation doesn't create any crevices or hard-to-clean areas.

In washdown environments, use waterproof cables with appropriate IP ratings, employ stainless steel cable glands or waterproof strain reliefs, create drip loops to prevent water tracking to connections, use cables specifically designed for the specialized M12 connectors, secure cables to prevent stress on connections, and consider protective conduits for exposed cable runs to maintain the hygiene and protection rating of the installation.

Consider the appropriate voltage within the specified range (typically 12V-24V or 12V-26V), selecting a power supply with sufficient wattage rating (usually 60W or higher), ensuring the power supply has appropriate certifications for the installation environment, using waterproof power connections or appropriate enclosures for power supplies in washdown areas, and possibly implementing an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for critical applications.

To maintain IP66/IP69K rating: use proper mounting hardware with appropriate gaskets or seals, ensure any enclosure cutouts follow manufacturer specifications and are properly sealed, utilize the supplied waterproof cables or appropriately rated alternatives, always attach protective caps to unused ports, verify that the air pressure relief valve (if equipped) is properly installed, and regularly inspect seals and connections for wear or damage.

For touchscreen issues: ensure the screen is clean and dry, check if using appropriate touch input (finger for PCAP, stylus/finger for resistive), run the operating system's touch calibration utility, verify touch drivers are properly installed and updated, check for physical damage to the screen surface, test in a different application to isolate software-specific issues, and for persistent problems, contact technical support as the touchscreen controller may require replacement.

If experiencing overheating: verify the ambient temperature is within the specified operating range, ensure the unit has adequate clearance around it for passive cooling, check that mounting hasn't restricted heat dissipation from the rear of the unit, clean any dust or debris from cooling fins or heat sinks if accessible, check resource-intensive applications that may be causing high CPU usage, and consider adding auxiliary cooling to the enclosure while maintaining IP protection for installations in high-temperature environments.

For M12 port connectivity issues: verify proper alignment of connector pins before tightening, check for damage to pins or connector threads, ensure connectors are fully seated and properly tightened, test with alternative cables known to be working, verify device drivers are installed correctly, check BIOS/UEFI settings to confirm ports are enabled, and inspect the ports for corrosion or contamination that might affect connectivity.

If the unit won't power on: check power supply connections and verify output voltage is correct, inspect power cables for damage, verify the power button is functioning correctly, check if the power mode setting (AT/ATX) matches your configuration, disconnect all peripherals to isolate potential issues, look for LED indicators that might signal power presence, and if available, try an alternative power supply meeting the specified requirements to determine if the power supply is the issue.

Highlights

Product Description

Technical Specifications

System Information

Processor

System Memory

I/O Chipset

Watchdog Timer

H/W Status Monitor

SBC

CPU Cooler (Type)

Panel

LCD Size

Display Type

Resolution

Pixel pitch

Luminance

Contrast ratio

Viewing angle

Response time

Backlight

Touch Type

Touch Light Transmission

Touch Controller

Expansion

Expansion

Storage

Storage

External And Internal I/O

USB Port

COM Port

LAN Port

SATA

WLAN

Audio

Audio Codec

Audio Interface

Speaker Output

Display

Graphic Chipset

Spec. & Resolution

Certifications

Certification Information

Ethernet

LAN Chipset

Ethernet Interface

Power Requirement

DC Input

ACPI

Adapter

Software Support

OS Information

System Control

LED Indicator

Mechanical & Environmental

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

Operating Humidity

Weight

Dimension (W x L x H)

Vibration Test

Shock Test

Drop Test

IP Rating

Mounting Kit

Power Mode

System Fan

Construction - Front

Construction - Rear

Ordering Information

Ordering Information

What is SPC-1709?

Key Features & Benefits

Applications & Use Cases

Frequently Asked Questions