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Industrial touch screen panel PC

A panel PC, also known as a panel-mounted computer, touch panel PC or industrial panel PC is a combined industrial PC and Computer monitor so that the entire computer can be mounted in any manner available for mounting a display alone. It eliminates the need for a separate space for the computer. A panel PC is typically ruggedized for used in industrial or high-traffic settings and Industrial Panel PCs have higher dependability applications.

Mounting

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Panel PCs can have a range of mounting options, Panel Mounting, VESA Mount (Flat Display Mounting Interface), rackmount or DIN rail Mount

Panel PCs often come with mounting brackets or flanges for direct installation onto a panel or a cutout in an enclosure such as an electrical enclosure. The enclosure can be electrical cabinets, control panels and machinery cabinets.

Cooling is a consideration when mounting a panel PC into electrical enclosure or rackmount[1][2]

Applications

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Panel PCs are commonly used in industrial automation, manufacturing, process control and machinery control applications.

Construction and features

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It may include a range of computer ports and connectivity options such as serial port, EtherNet/IP, CAN bus,Modbus

A panel PC typically has a touchscreen (Touch Panel PC) enabling users to interact with the computer directly on the display. This eliminates the need for separate input devices, such as a keyboard or a computer mouse.

Panel PCs come in various display sizes, range a small as 6 inch up to larger sizes for example 24 inch.

Heavier duty Panel PC models sealed to IP67 standards to be waterproof at the front panel and including models which are explosion proof for installation into hazardous environments.[3]

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