Computer Dynamics Releases New Product - DisplayPAC-PCAP15 Release

The new DisplayPAC-PCAP15 uses our well proven Dual Core ATOM motherboard along with a projected capacitive touchscreen mounted inside a sleek looking IP65 stand-alone enclosure.  We are really excited about the use of Projected Capacitive touch technology in the industrial space.  This technology gives our customers multi-touch support in a great looking package that will provide a modern look and feel for any industrial machine.  Because it is completely sealed to an IP65 standard, this unit can be mounted on a swing arm and is able to stand up to the abuse that computer systems are exposed to in industrial environments.  The fact that the enclosure is stainless steel is also an attractive feature to customers in the Food and Beverage as well as Pharmaceutical industries.

The PCAP15 has a nearly flat front face to the display and bezel which means that there is really no place for particulates to gather.  All data and power connections are sealed with this unit. Also, cables with standard connections on the other end come standard, as does an external power supply.  This means the PCAP15 can be sprayed down and easily cleaned.  We find the Intel ATOM dual-core processors provide an excellent performance to power usage ratio making them ideal for most industrial applications.  Additionally, the performance and reliability of solid state drives means that we offer a 32GB SSD as standard.  The best part is that the standard configuration has no moving parts – no fans or rotating hard drives.  Of course, Computer Dynamics can configure the system to order and include a hard drive if a lot of storage space is needed.

To find out more information on this and other flat panel products, please visit us at www.cdynamics.com or contact us.

What Are IP Ratings? Defining Ingress Protection Ratings for Industrial PCs

In the ruggedized computer industry, Ingress Protection ratings are the standards used to classify degrees of protection for both the user (from potentially harmful elements within the computer’s structure) and the computer itself from external solids and liquids such as dust and moisture. Ingress Protection ratings, or IP ratings, are normally verified by laboratories that certify equipment, such as UL or CENELEC.

IP ratings appear as two-digit numbers with each number ranging from 0 to 8. The higher the number, the better the protection. The first number signifies protection from solids. The second number signifies protection from liquids. When choosing a ruggedized computer for use in industrial environments, the product should have an IP rating of at least 65 for the best possible protection from dust and moisture.

In the IP Ratings Table provided below, the number 6 in the solids column shows that the computer is totally protected from dust regardless of the particle size. The number 5 in the liquids column shows that the computer is protected from jets of water striking it at 12.5 liters per minute for at least three minutes. The numeric designation for liquids goes as high as 8, meaning the computer is certified to work longer than 30 minutes at a depth of one meter of water without penetrating the computer.

	IP Rating Table
	Solids (First Number)		Liquids (Second Number)
0	No protection from solids (such as hands, fingers, screwdrivers, wires, etc.)	0	No protection from liquids or moisture. In this instance, the IP rating probably isn’t provided.
1	Protected from solids 50 mm or larger	1	Very limited protection; water can penetrate.
2	Protected from solids 12 mm or larger	2	Protected from vertically falling water at an angle up to 15 degrees; limited penetration.
3	Protected from solids 2.5mm or larger	3	Protected from water falling at an angle up to 60 degrees; limited penetration.
4	Protected from solids 1 mm or larger	4	Can withstand splashing water from all directions; limited penetration.
5	Some dust can penetrate the housing.	5	Can withstand water falling at 12.5 liters per minute for at least 3 minutes.
6	No dust can penetrate the housing.	6	Can withstand water falling up to 100 liters per minute with limited penetration (hurricane force).
7	Na	7	No penetration when submerged at least one meter for 30 minutes.
8	na	8	No penetration when submerged one meter or more for 30 minutes or longer.

Computer Dynamics provides customized industrial computing technology and durable computers that can meet any IP rating specifications. To learn more or to request a quote, please contact us today.