Rugged & Industrial Panel PCs (7″–24″)
Product Overview
Windows-Based All-in-One Industrial Computing Systems
Rugged & Industrial Panel PCs are integrated Windows-based computing platforms combining an industrial touch display and embedded x86 architecture. They are designed for 24×7 continuous operation in factory floors, control rooms, vehicles, railways, defense installations, outdoor kiosks, and other mission-critical environments.
Display Subsystem
Screen Sizes
- Compact: 7″ / 8″ / 8.4″ / 10.1″ / 10.4″ / 12.1″ / 13.3″
- Large Format: 15.6″ / 19″ / 21.5″ / 23.6″ / 24″
Panel Type
- Industrial-grade IPS / TFT LCD
- Wide viewing angle, long backlight life
Resolution Options
- 800×480 / 1024×600
- 1024×768 (XGA)
- 1280×800 (WXGA)
- 1920×1080 (Full HD)
- 1920×1200 / 2560×1440 (model dependent)
Brightness
- Standard: 300–500 nits
- High-brightness: 800–1000 nits (sunlight-readable optional)
Touch Technology
- Projected Capacitive (PCAP) multi-touch
- Resistive touch (industrial legacy support)
Surface Treatment
- Anti-glare, anti-reflection, hardened glass
- Optional optical bonding (recommended for outdoor & vibration-prone use)
Processor Platforms
Intel Low-Power Series
- Intel Atom / Celeron / Pentium
- N4120 / N5100 / N6211 / J6412
Intel Core Series
- Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7/ i9
- 6th to 13th Generation (application dependent)
Memory & Storage
System Memory
- 4 GB / 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB
- DDR3L / DDR4 / DDR5 (platform dependent)
Storage
- M.2 SATA SSD / M.2 NVMe SSD: 128 GB to 2 TB
- Optional 2.5″ SATA SSD / HDD
- RAID support on selected industrial models
Operating System Support
Standard (Primary)
- Windows 10 Pro
- Windows 11 Pro
- Windows IoT Enterprise
Optional
- Linux OS
- Ubuntu
- Debian
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
I/O Interfaces (Configurable)
- USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 / USB 3.2
- USB Type-C (optional)
- Ethernet: 1× / 2× / 3× Gigabit LAN
- Serial ports: RS232 / RS422 / RS485
- Video output: HDMI / VGA / DisplayPort / DVI
- Audio: Line-in / Line-out / Internal speaker (optional)
- Digital I/O (GPIO – optional)
- Mini-PCIe / PCIe expansion (model dependent)
- SIM slot & Micro-SD (optional, for LTE modules)
Rugged / Industrial Connector Options
- Circular locking connectors for Power & I/O (rugged variants)
- Locking industrial connectors for vibration resistance
- Pogo-pin interface for docking stations (optional)
Wireless & Communication (Optional)
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Bluetooth 5.0 / 5.3
- 4G LTE / 5G cellular modem
- GNSS: GPS / GLONASS / BeiDou / Galileo
- NFC / RFID modules
Power Input
- Wide-range 9–36 VDC
- Typical systems: 12V / 24V
- Protection: reverse polarity, surge & over-voltage
- AC adapter: 100–240 VAC (optional)
Mechanical & Thermal Design
- Heavy-duty aluminum / aluminum-alloy or stainless-steel enclosure
- Fanless thermal design (smart-fan on high-performance models)
- Sealed front panel construction
- Industrial powder-coated or anodized finish
Mounting Options
- Panel mount (cabinet embedded)
- VESA mount (75×75 / 100×100)
- Wall mount / Desktop stand
- Console, vehicle & rail mounting (optional)
Environmental Specifications
- Operating temperature: –20°C to +60°C
- Wide temperature (rugged): –40°C to +70°C
- Storage temperature: –40°C to +85°C
- Humidity: 0–95% RH, non-condensing
- Shock & vibration: Industrial grade / MIL-STD-810 (rugged models)
Reliability & Protection
- ESD: ±8 kV contact / ±15 kV air
- EMI / EMC industrial compliance
- Designed for 24×7 continuous operation
- Long lifecycle with stable component availability
Certifications (Model Dependent)
- CE / FCC / RoHS
- EN60601 (medical variants)
- ATEX / Explosion-proof (special rugged models)
- MIL-STD-810 (rugged configurations)
Typical Applications
- Industrial HMI & SCADA
- Factory automation & PLC systems
- Control rooms & monitoring stations
- Railways, defense & aerospace
- Vehicle-mounted computing
- Outdoor kiosks & terminals
- Oil & gas, mining, power plants
Clear Positioning
- Industrial Panel PCs: Windows-based systems for factory, cabinet, and control-room environments.
- Rugged Panel PCs: Windows-based systems with enhanced protection for shock, vibration, wide temperature, and outdoor deployment.
Explanation:
What is an Industrial Panel PC?
An Industrial Panel PC is a Windows/Linux-based, all-in-one computer designed for controlled industrial environments such as factories, control rooms, and production lines.
It integrates an industrial display with an embedded x86 computing platform, optimized for reliability, long lifecycle, and 24×7 operation.
Key Characteristics – Industrial Panel PC
- Designed for indoor industrial environments
- Fanless aluminum enclosure
- Front panel IP65 protection (dust & water splash)
- Standard industrial I/O (USB, LAN, COM)
- Wide voltage DC input (9–36V)
- Stable operation in moderate temperature ranges
- Long-term component availability
Typical Applications – Industrial Panel PC
- Factory automation & PLC interface
- Industrial HMI & SCADA
- Control cabinets & production monitoring
- Process industries (pharma, food, packaging)
- Power plants & utilities
- Indoor kiosks & operator terminals
Why Choose an Industrial Panel PC?
- Cost-effective for factory environments
- Optimized for cabinet and control-room use
- Easy integration with existing industrial systems
- Lower maintenance with fanless design
- Ideal where extreme ruggedization is not required
What is a Rugged Panel PC?
A Rugged Panel PC is a reinforced industrial computer engineered for harsh, outdoor, mobile, and mission-critical environments.
It extends industrial design by adding shock, vibration, wide-temperature, and ingress protection, making it suitable for defense, railways, vehicles, and oil & gas applications.
Key Characteristics – Rugged Panel PC
- Designed for harsh, outdoor, and mobile environments
- Reinforced aluminum or stainless-steel enclosure
- IP65 / IP67 front or full enclosure protection
- Circular locking connectors for power & I/O
- Shock & vibration resistance (MIL-STD-810)
- Wide operating temperature (–40°C to +70°C)
- High-brightness sunlight-readable display (optional)
- Secure mounting for vehicles and mobile platforms
Typical Applications – Rugged Panel PC
- Defense & command systems
- Railways & traffic control
- Vehicle-mounted computing
- Oil & gas, mining, heavy industry
- Outdoor kiosks & terminals
- Aerospace & mission-critical monitoring
Why Choose a Rugged Panel PC?
- Reliable operation in extreme conditions
- Withstands shock, vibration, dust, moisture, and heat
- Secure connectors prevent cable disconnection
- Long service life in field deployments
- Essential for mobile, outdoor, and defense systems
Rugged vs Industrial – Quick Positioning
Industrial Panel PC
- Best for: factories, control rooms, cabinets
- Focus: stability, lifecycle, cost efficiency
Rugged Panel PC
- Best for: outdoor, vehicle, defense, railways
- Focus: survivability, durability, mission readiness