Why an Industrial Panel PC from IPC2U?
In modern manufacturing, the food industry, or medical technology, standard PCs quickly reach their limits. Our Panel PCs start where robustness and reliability are required:
- Fanless Design: Maximum maintenance freedom and protection against failures caused by dust or moving parts.
- High Protection Classes: We offer solutions with front-side or full IP65/IP69K protection against water jets and aggressive cleaning agents.
- Precise Touch Technologies: Choose between resistive touchscreens (ideal for operation with work gloves) or modern PCAP-Multitouch-Displays for intuitive gesture control.
- Industrial Long-term Availability: We guarantee the availability of the components over many years to ensure your investment security and easy replaceability.
Fields of Application and Industry Solutions
- Food & Pharma: Panel PCs with stainless steel housing (Inox) for the highest hygienic requirements and resistance to disinfectants.
- Logistics & Outdoor: High-brightness displays (High-Brightness) and optical bonding for best readability in direct sunlight.
- Automation & IIoT: Seamless integration as a control center in control cabinets or directly on the support arm.
Are you looking for a specific hardware configuration?
To avoid cannibalization of your IT infrastructure and to receive exactly the performance your software requires, use our Panel PC Configurator. Here you can tailor CPU, RAM, and interfaces individually to your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Panel PCs – Expert Knowledge for Your Planning
Here we answer the most important questions regarding the selection, installation, and technology of Panel PCs, based on current user inquiries:
1. What is the difference between a Panel PC and an All-in-One PC?
A Panel PC is designed for industrial use. While consumer devices are optimized for design and price, our priorities lie in robustness, EMC compatibility and an extended temperature range (often from -20°C to +70°C). Furthermore, industrial components are available for 5–15 years, which is impossible with standard hardware.
2. Which display size is optimal for my application?
7" to 12": Perfect for simple machine controls and compact installation conditions.
15" to 19": The proven industry standard for complex HMI applications and process visualizations.
21" and larger: Ideal for central control rooms or SCADA systems where many data points must be kept in view simultaneously.
3. What mounting options are available for Industrial Panel PCs?
The choice of mounting depends on your working environment. The most common method is Panel Mount (cabinet installation), where the device is inserted flush into a cutout. For flexible positioning, we offer VESA mounting (75/100), ideal for support arms or wall mounts. For server environments, we also carry special 19-inch Rackmount systems.
4. Can Panel PCs be integrated into existing IIoT networks?
Yes, our devices function as powerful Edge Gateways. With interfaces such as Dual-GbE LAN, serial ports (RS232/422/485) as well as optional modules for WLAN, 5G or fieldbuses (CAN, Profibus) they can be seamlessly integrated into Industry 4.0 environments to transfer data directly to MES or cloud systems.
5. What does IP65 protection mean in detail?
The protection class IP65 means that the front side (after correct installation) is dust-tight and protected against water jets. This allows for trouble-free cleaning of the user interface during operation.
