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Industrial Panel PCs for HMI, Kiosks and Washdown Areas
An industrial panel PC puts the computer and the touchscreen in one housing, built into a cabinet door, a machine guard, a kiosk or a control desk. Panel-mount, open-frame and VESA-mount models replace a separate PC, monitor and keyboard with a single unit that sits flush with the panel, keeps dust and splashes out of the front and connects straight to PLCs, drives and the plant network over serial and Ethernet. We supply iBASE and Winmate panel PCs from 7 to 21.5 inches, with resistive, projected-capacitive or infrared touch, aluminium or stainless steel housings and IP65 front panels. If you need a panel-mount layout or a custom or OEM configuration, such as a different processor, memory, storage, I/O or operating system, tell us what the machine needs and we will discuss the options for each model.
Featured.
Winmate 7-Inch Fanless HMI Panel PC
W07IE3S-POT1 7-Inch PCAP HMI Panel PC
- 7-inch 1024 x 600 display at 320 nits with a flat projected-capacitive multi-touch screen
- Intel Celeron N6211 processor, DDR4 memory up to 16GB, M.2 SSD storage and TPM 2.0 security
- Fanless metal housing for open-frame panel or VESA mounting, operating from 0°C to 50°C
- Two Intel Ethernet ports, two USB 3.2 ports and two serial ports (one RS-232/422/485) on a 12V DC input
iBASE 10.1-Inch Flat-Panel Touch Computer
BYTEM-101-PC 10.1-Inch PCAP Panel PC
- 10.1-inch 1280 x 800 TFT-LCD with a flat projected-capacitive touch screen and IP65 front-panel protection
- Intel Atom E3845 quad-core processor with DDR3L memory up to 8GB in a fanless aluminium chassis
- Dual Gigabit LAN, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, RS-232/422/485 serial and two mSATA/Mini PCI-E sockets
- Wide-range DC power input, panel or VESA 75 mounting, and optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
iBASE 12.1-Inch Resistive Industrial Panel PC
IPPC1202-RE 12.1-Inch Resistive Panel PC
- 12.1-inch 1024 x 768 TFT-LCD with resistive touch and IP65 front-panel protection
- Intel Atom D2550 1.86GHz in a fanless chassis with an aluminium front bezel and SGCC back cover
- Four COM ports (COM1 RS-232/422/485), dual Gigabit Ethernet, DVI-I, digital I/O, a PCI slot and Mini PCI-E
- Panel or VESA 75/100 mounting, operating from 0°C to 50°C with SSD storage
iBASE 15.6-Inch Widescreen Panel PC
ASTUT-W153-PC 15.6-Inch Widescreen PCAP Panel PC
- 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 widescreen with optically bonded projected-capacitive touch and optional digitiser pen support
- Intel Pentium N3710 quad-core processor with 4GB DDR3L as standard (up to 8GB) in a fanless aluminium housing
- IP65 front panel, with panel or VESA 75/100 mounting
- Dual GbE LAN, two isolated RS-232/422/485 ports plus RS-232, and optional Wi-Fi, LTE or RFID
iBASE 17-Inch Modular Panel PC
IPPC17A7-RE 17-Inch Resistive Panel PC
- 17-inch 1280 x 1024 TFT-LCD at 350 cd/m² with resistive touch and an IP65 front bezel
- Modular design with an Intel Atom D2550, DDR3 memory up to 16GB and a PCI expansion slot
- Fanless aluminium front bezel and SGCC back cover, operating from 0°C to 45°C
- Dual GbE LAN, four USB 2.0, VGA and RS-232/422/485, with panel or VESA 75/100 mounting
iBASE 18.5-Inch Medical Panel PC
BST-1850 18.5-Inch Bedside Medical Panel PC
- 18.5-inch 1366 x 768 widescreen with capacitive multi-touch, designed for bedside and medical care applications
- AMD Fusion T56N 1.6GHz processor with 2GB DDR3 and SSD storage in a fanless aluminium housing
- IP65 monitor front panel and an I/O cover for tidy cabling, operating from 0°C to 40°C
- Dual LAN, optional wireless LAN, USB 2.0 and built-in speakers, with VESA 100 and wall mounting
iBASE 19-Inch Stainless Steel Panel PC
INOSP-191-RE 19-Inch Stainless Steel Panel PC
- 304 stainless steel construction, with 316 stainless steel available as an option
- 19-inch 1280 x 1024 TFT-LCD with resistive touch and an IP65 rating
- Optional IP65 I/O covers with M12 connectors and an IP56 stainless steel 24V DC power adaptor
- Intel Atom D2550 with 4GB DDR3 and 64GB SSD, dual Gigabit LAN and isolated RS-232/422/485, 0°C to 50°C with SSD
iBASE 21.5-Inch Outdoor Open-Frame Panel PC
IDOOH-210-IR 21.5-Inch High-Brightness Panel PC
- 21.5-inch 1920 x 1080 display at up to 1200 nits with infrared touch for outdoor use
- IP65 front with an IP33 chassis and IK06 glass, in an aluminium front bezel for open-frame rack mounting
- Operates down to -40°C with its internal heater, and up to 50°C under 900 W/m² solar load (44°C at 1120 W/m²)
- Intel Atom E3845 quad-core, DDR3L up to 8GB, dual GbE LAN, USB 3.0 and 2.0, RS-232/422/485 and 90V to 240V AC power
Why Choose Our Industrial Panel PCs?
Eight reasons a sealed panel PC keeps working at the machine, the kiosk and the production line where an office all-in-one would not.
Sealed At The Front
An IP65 front panel keeps dust and water jets off the screen face, while the electronics sit behind the panel cutout.
Touch That Suits The Job
Resistive for gloves and styluses, projected capacitive for multi-touch, or infrared on the large outdoor screen.
Stainless When It Matters
The INOSP-191-RE is built in 304 stainless steel, with 316 as an option, for areas that call for a stainless housing.
From 7 To 21.5 Inches
Compact 7-inch HMIs for a machine door, through to 21.5-inch full HD screens for kiosks and control desks.
Talks To Your Machines
RS-232/422/485 serial sits alongside Ethernet and USB, so older PLCs and new networks connect to one unit.
Mounts The Way You Build
Panel cutout, VESA arm, wall or open-frame mounting, depending on the model, to fit the cabinet or the kiosk.
Readable In Bright Light
Up to 1200 nits on the outdoor IDOOH-210-IR, with 250 to 350 nits on most of the indoor models.
Industries That Rely on Our Industrial Panel PCs
Where industrial panel PCs are used: on machines and production lines, in food and pharmaceutical plants that are cleaned every shift, at kiosks and bedsides, and in rail depots and utility sites. Each block below describes the conditions and the jobs a panel PC typically does there.
Industrial Automation & Manufacturing
On the factory floor a panel PC is the operator's window into the machine. Mounted flush in a cabinet door or machine guard, a fanless unit with an IP65 front keeps out dust and splashes through round-the-clock running, while serial and Ethernet ports link it to PLCs, drives and the plant network.
Machine HMI and operator panels
Process control and shop-floor monitoring
SCADA and control-room access
Quality control and inspection stations
Production data capture terminals
Predictive maintenance and condition monitoring
Food, Beverage & Pharmaceutical Processing
Food, drink and pharmaceutical lines are cleaned often and audited closely. A stainless steel panel PC such as the INOSP-191-RE, with optional M12 I/O covers, or an aluminium unit with an IP65 front, gives operators a sealed touchscreen at filling, packing and batching stations. Check the rating against your cleaning regime: IP65 covers water jets, not high-pressure, high-temperature washdown.
Batch control and recipe management
Filling, packing and labelling lines
Operator HMI at processing equipment
Track-and-trace and production records
Quality checks and line clearance
Cleanroom and dispensary terminals
Kiosks & Self-Service
Kiosks, ticket machines and information points need a touchscreen that runs all day and fits neatly behind a fascia. Open-frame panel PCs such as the 7-inch Winmate W07IE3S-POT1 and the 21.5-inch IDOOH-210-IR build straight into an enclosure, and the IDOOH's 1200-nit screen and infrared touch are designed for outdoor sites.
Self-service and check-in kiosks
Outdoor information and wayfinding points
Ticketing and access control
Interactive digital signage
Visitor and staff sign-in
Order and collection points
Healthcare & Medical
At the bedside and in clinical areas, a panel PC needs a front that wipes clean, quiet fanless running and flexible mounting. The iBASE BST-1850 is an 18.5-inch panel PC designed for bedside and medical care applications, with capacitive multi-touch, an IP65 monitor front panel and VESA or wall mounting.
Bedside patient terminals
Nurse station and ward displays
Clinical data entry
Laboratory instrument control
Pharmacy and dispensing terminals
Patient check-in
Transport & Rail
Depots, stations and vehicle workshops use panel PCs for passenger information, maintenance terminals and control panels. Fanless cooling, DC power inputs and serial ports suit trackside cabinets and depot equipment. For on-train or in-vehicle use, tell us the railway or vehicle approvals your project needs before choosing a model.
Passenger information and ticketing points
Depot and workshop maintenance terminals
Station and platform control panels
Fleet and yard management
Wayside cabinet HMI
Predictive maintenance and condition monitoring
Energy & Utilities
Water treatment works, substations and pumping stations run unattended for long periods, often in unheated kiosks. Panel PCs with IP65 fronts and serial ports give engineers a local SCADA screen at the cabinet, and the IDOOH-210-IR operates down to -40°C with its internal heater for outdoor enclosures.
SCADA and control-room access
Pumping and treatment station HMI
Substation and switchgear panels
Utilities inspection and meter reading
Environmental monitoring and data logging
Preventive and corrective maintenance
How to Choose the Right Industrial Panel PC
Start with the screen size and the mounting. Measure the panel cutout or enclosure: compact 7 and 10.1-inch units suit machine doors, 12.1 to 19-inch screens suit operator stations, and widescreen 15.6 to 21.5-inch models suit kiosks and control desks. Choose panel mount for a flush fit in a cabinet door, VESA for an arm or wall, and open frame to build the unit into your own enclosure. Next, pick the touch: resistive works with gloves and a stylus, projected capacitive gives multi-touch and a flat glass front, and infrared suits large outdoor screens. Match the sealing to the cleaning: an IP65 front keeps out dust and water jets, while a stainless steel housing with sealed M12 I/O covers suits stricter hygiene areas. Then check the operating temperature, the power input (12V or 24V DC, wide-range DC or mains AC) and the ports you need, such as RS-232/422/485 serial for PLCs alongside Ethernet and USB. If no standard model fits, ask about panel-mount or OEM options for processor, memory, storage, I/O and operating system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers on mounting, touch technology, IP ratings, temperature, power and ports for industrial panel PCs. If your question is not here, call us on +44 (0)1474 240120.
An industrial panel PC is a computer and touchscreen in one housing, designed to be built into a machine, cabinet door, kiosk or control desk rather than sit on a desk. Compared with a separate PC and monitor, it takes less space, has fewer cables to fail and usually seals at the front to IP65. Featured examples run from the 7-inch Winmate W07IE3S-POT1 to the 21.5-inch iBASE IDOOH-210-IR, and most are fanless with serial ports for PLCs and older equipment.
A panel-mount unit fits into a cutout in a cabinet door or machine guard so the front sits flush and the IP65 front seal does its job. An open-frame unit has no outer cosmetic housing and is built into your own enclosure, which suits kiosks and OEM equipment; the W07IE3S-POT1 and IDOOH-210-IR are examples. VESA mounting fixes the unit to an arm, pole or wall bracket. Many models support more than one method, such as the IPPC1202-RE, which offers panel and VESA 75/100 mounting.
Resistive touch responds to pressure, so it works with gloves and a stylus; the IPPC1202-RE, IPPC17A7-RE and INOSP-191-RE use it. Projected-capacitive (PCAP) touch gives multi-touch gestures behind a flat glass front, as on the W07IE3S-POT1, BYTEM-101-PC and ASTUT-W153-PC. Infrared touch, used on the 21.5-inch IDOOH-210-IR, suits large outdoor screens. If operators wear heavy gloves, tell us, so we can match the touch to the job.
IP65 means the front is dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water jets from any direction. On a panel PC it normally applies to the front face once the unit is correctly mounted in its cutout, while the rear sits inside the cabinet. IP65 is not a rating for high-pressure, high-temperature washdown, and none of the featured models is listed as IP69K. If your cleaning regime uses pressure washers or hot water, tell us before choosing a model.
Yes. The iBASE INOSP-191-RE is a 19-inch panel PC built in 304 stainless steel, with 316 stainless steel as an option. It is IP65 rated, and optional IP65 I/O covers with M12 connectors and an IP56 stainless steel 24V DC power adaptor are available. Tell us how the area is cleaned and which chemicals are used, and we will check the right configuration with you.
A fan pulls air, dust and moisture through the electronics, and it is usually the first part to clog or wear out. A fanless panel PC cools through its aluminium or metal chassis instead, so it can run sealed and silent with fewer moving parts. Six of the eight featured models are fanless: the W07IE3S-POT1, BYTEM-101-PC, IPPC1202-RE, ASTUT-W153-PC, IPPC17A7-RE and BST-1850.
The featured models cover 7, 10.1, 12.1, 15.6, 17, 18.5, 19 and 21.5 inches, in 4:3, 5:4 and widescreen formats, and the full panel PC range on rugged.co.uk runs from 4.3 to 27 inches. Small screens suit machine doors and compact HMIs; 15.6-inch and larger widescreen models suit kiosks, control desks and outdoor information points.
Yes, with the right model. Most indoor panel PCs run at 250 to 350 nits and wash out in direct sun. The iBASE IDOOH-210-IR is built for outdoor use, with a 21.5-inch 1920 x 1080 display at up to 1200 nits, infrared touch, an IP65 rating and an internal heater that lets it operate down to -40°C. Its upper limit depends on the sun: 50°C under 900 W/m² of solar energy and 44°C under 1120 W/m².
Most indoor panel PCs are rated from 0°C to between 40°C and 50°C, depending on the model and sometimes on whether an SSD or a hard disk is fitted. The IPPC1202-RE runs from 0°C to 50°C with SSD storage, the IPPC17A7-RE from 0°C to 45°C and the BST-1850 from 0°C to 40°C. For outdoor enclosures or cold sites, the IDOOH-210-IR operates down to -40°C with its internal heater.
Most featured models combine Ethernet and USB with RS-232/422/485 serial for PLCs, drives and older equipment. The IPPC1202-RE has four COM ports, digital I/O and a PCI slot; the ASTUT-W153-PC has two isolated RS-232/422/485 ports plus an RS-232 port; the Winmate W07IE3S-POT1 has two Intel Ethernet ports and two USB 3.2 ports. Optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are listed on several models, and the ASTUT-W153-PC also lists optional LTE and RFID.
It depends on the model. The W07IE3S-POT1 and IPPC17A7-RE take 12V DC, the ASTUT-W153-PC takes 12V to 24V DC, and the BYTEM-101-PC has a wide-range DC input. The BST-1850 runs on 12V DC with an AC adaptor included, the INOSP-191-RE can be supplied with an IP56 stainless steel 24V DC adaptor, and the outdoor IDOOH-210-IR runs directly from 90V to 240V AC. Tell us what supply is available in the cabinet.
Newer platforms such as the Winmate W07IE3S-POT1 list Windows 11 IoT Enterprise, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise or Linux Ubuntu 22.04 as options. Several of the iBASE Atom-based models list Windows Embedded Standard 7 or Windows 7 Pro for Embedded, so if you need a current operating system, ask us which models and versions are supported before you order.
We can discuss them. Many panel PCs on rugged.co.uk list processor, memory, storage, interface, connection and operating system options, and some models offer optional wireless modules, I/O covers or power adaptors. Tell us the cutout size, the mounting, the environment and the I/O you need, and we will tell you what can be configured for the models that fit.
Industrial Panel PC Range at a Glance
Industrial panel PCs combine a computer and a touchscreen in one sealed housing for building into machines, cabinets, kiosks and control desks. The featured range runs from 7 to 21.5 inches, with resistive, projected-capacitive or infrared touch, IP65 front panels, aluminium, metal or stainless steel housings, and panel, VESA, wall or open-frame mounting. Most are fanless, and most combine Ethernet and USB with RS-232/422/485 serial for PLCs and older equipment. They are specified for machine HMI, food and pharmaceutical lines, kiosks, healthcare, transport and utilities.
- Screen sizes7, 10.1, 12.1, 15.6, 17, 18.5, 19 and 21.5 inches on the featured models, in 4:3, 5:4 and widescreen formats
- TouchResistive on the IPPC1202-RE, IPPC17A7-RE and INOSP-191-RE, capacitive on the W07IE3S-POT1, BYTEM-101-PC, ASTUT-W153-PC and BST-1850, and infrared on the IDOOH-210-IR
- MountingPanel mount, VESA 75/100, wall and open-frame mounting (model dependent)
- Ingress protectionIP65 front panels across the featured range, with 304 stainless steel (316 optional) and IP65 M12 I/O covers available on the INOSP-191-RE
- Operating temperature0°C to 40°C, 45°C or 50°C on the indoor models, and down to -40°C with the internal heater on the outdoor IDOOH-210-IR (model dependent)
- Processors and portsIntel Atom, Celeron and Pentium or AMD Fusion processors, with Ethernet, USB and RS-232/422/485 serial on most featured models
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