10 points worth knowing when buying a panel PC
The panel PC as a complete system consisting of a display, input and computer unit is a variant of the industrial PC. Panel PCs are mounted as an all-in-one solution with or without a touch panel in control cabinets, on control panels and desks or freely. Optimal operating options and easy cleaning play a major role. In addition, the panel PC must have a number of aspects - especially in 24-hour continuous operation - in order to offer the greatest possible reliability and reliability: robustness, longevity, compatibility, expansion options, retrofitting, long-term availability of components, suitable interfaces, high quality and strength of customization. What is important for product selection is the ideal interaction of customer requirements, precisely matching hardware and software components, and highly competent advice with intensive industry experience.
1. Panel PC areas of application
Panel PCs or HMIs (Human Machine Interface) are often used to control machines and systems, process visualization and industrial automation or are POS/KIOSK applications. They communicate with numerous PLCs (programmable logic controllers) and monitor and control all input and output actions. The areas of application are diverse: food, chemical, pharmaceutical industries, medical technology, process engineering, plant engineering, mechanical engineering... to name just a few industries.
2. Designs and versions of a panel PC
Installation Panel PC Open Frame
Open Frame Panel PCs are installed into existing fronts from the rear. Customer-specific fastening points and front panels can be implemented at short notice.
Installation of Panel PC Panel Mount
Panel Mounting refers to installation from the front – a precise fit into the cutout of the mounting wall. The screw connection is done from behind.
Installation Panel PC 19-inch Rack Mount
Panel PCs that are prepared for installation in a 19-inch rack. An adapter plate is screwed to the rack - this is how the panel PC can be attached.
Panel PC for VESA mounting
There is a VESA mounting interface here - for VESA mounting flat, with a joint or with a stand - on the Panel PC front panel . The chassis version is a robust sheet steel housing.
Stainless steel panel PC (VESA mounting)
The housing is made entirely of stainless steel, easy to clean, corrosion-resistant, with all-round protection class IP65 including interfaces. Prepared for VESA mounting.
Panel PCs with all-round protection
Robust industrial panel PCs with all-round protection have a robust housing made of powder-coated aluminum profiles.
3. Panel-PC Performance
We configure a wide variety of processors, drives and RAM in our panel PCs. Completely as needed.
Processors that we use for our panel PCs:
• ARM
• Intel ® Atom TM
• Intel ® Celeron ®
• Intel ® Core TM i3 / i5 / i7
Drives that we use in our panel PCs:
• SSD solid-state drive
• HDD hard disk drive
• SD Secure Digital Memory Card
• DVD
RAM options in our panel PCs:
• 1GB to 32GB
4. Panel-PC Displays
The areas of application for panel PCs have special requirements in terms of resistance and light sensitivity . We deliver inch sizes from 4.3 to 42.0 in resolutions from 480x272 to 1920x1080. Anti-reflection protection, a daylight display for bright environments or even safety glass are possible.
5. Panel PC operating options
Panel PCs are available with or without a keyboard front. If you choose a touch panel PC , you can choose between a touch screen for 1-finger operation or a projected capacitive multi-touch screen (PCAP). PCAP Touch enables the controller to recognize multiple touch points simultaneously (Multi Touch). Compared to other touch technologies, a PCAP screen is more resistant to dirt or liquids and is easy to clean due to the smooth, seamless surface. It also offers high transparency and visibility and is also ideal for outdoor use.
6. Panel PC interfaces
Interfaces that are possible in our panel PCs:
• USB 2.0
• USB 3.0
• Serial interfaces
• Wireless LAN (WLAN)
• Gigabit LAN (GLAN)
7. Robustness and maintenance for panel PCs
Industrial environments are often harsh - that's why panel PCs must be equipped to withstand vibrations, shock, impacts, environmental influences, temperature fluctuations, dust, moisture, water or chemicals. The so-called IP codes define the ingress of foreign bodies and water. For example, IP65 means “dust-tight and protected against water jets from any angle”. IP67 means “dust-tight and protected against temporary submersion”. For difficult environmental conditions with high hygiene requirements, the highest protection class IP69K is necessary. IP69K means “dustproof, protection against water ingress during high pressure/steam jet cleaning and protection against high temperatures (hot water)”.
What is also important is the low-maintenance and easily accessible design and construction of the panel PC. So that downtime can be reduced to a minimum.
8. Reliability and market availability for panel PCs
Long-term availability and fail-safe – that’s exactly what a panel PC has to be. Especially in 24 hour continuous operation. Equipment and components are based on the usage periods of manufacturing and production and should have a long market availability.
9. Cost of a panel PC
An ideal price/performance ratio counts – we know that. We also attach particular importance to absolutely high-quality components and long-lasting solutions so that unnecessary costs due to production downtime or incompatibility can be saved.
10. Buy a panel PC
If you already know the requirements for your panel PC, some top sellers are available for immediate purchase and fast delivery in our online shop . If you have special requests or need advice , we will be happy to help you. We can implement individual solutions quickly and efficiently.
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