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Industrial Panel PCs

A Panel PC is a touchscreen and a computer in one sealed unit, designed to be mounted where the work is: in a cabinet door, on a VESA arm or on a yoke beside the machine. It replaces the separate PC, monitor, keyboard and mouse with a single rugged screen that operators can use with gloves on (optional), wipe down and leave running for years.

Every Panel PC in this range is fanless, has optional 7H hardened anti-vandal glass and a 5 year warranty, and are available in display sizes from 7″ to 32″. Whether you need a small HMI on a packing line or a large control screen in a clean room, the range covers it.

  • 5 Years Warranty
  • 35+ Years in Industry
  • High Quality Products

Key Specifications

  • Display sizes: 7″ to 32″.
  • Processors: ARM Rockchip, Intel Celeron, Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 Intel Core Ultra 5 and 7.
  • Memory: [up to 32GB or 65GB depending on model, confirm per range].
  • Sealing: front IP65, IP66 or IP69K for panel mounting; fully sealed IP66 or IP69K for washdown and outdoor use; IEC 60945 marine option (ViKING).
  • Touch: resistive (works with any glove) or projected capacitive (works bare-handed or with thin gloves).
  • Power: 9 to 36V DC wide voltage input on most models
  • Operating temperature: varies by configuration; tell us the environment and we will specify accordingly.
  • Mounting: panel, VESA 100×100, yoke, open frame.
  • Connectivity: Ethernet, USB, serial COM, display interfaces; Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and PoE options.

Choosing the Right Panel PC

panel-pcFront sealed or fully sealed.
A front IP rated panel PC seals the display face to IP65, IP66 or IP69K and mounts into a cabinet or panel that protects the rear. That suits most factory and control room installations. A fully IP rated Panel PC is sealed on all sides to IP66 or IP69K, in stainless steel where hygiene matters, so it can be hosed down or mounted in the open. If the unit will be washed down or mounted without an enclosure, specify fully sealed.

Resistive or capacitive touch.
Resistive touch responds to pressure, so it works with any glove and with a stylus. Projected capacitive touch is glass-fronted, supports multi-touch and feels like a modern tablet; it works bare-handed or with thin gloves. If your operators wear thick gloves, choose resistive.

Processor.
This comes down to what the screen has to do. Intel Celeron is ideal for HMI, monitoring and single-application use. Intel Core i3 and i5 suit SCADA, data acquisition and running several applications. Core i7 and Core Ultra are for local processing, imaging or analytics on the panel itself.

Hazardous areas.
For ATEX demanding environments, specify the ATEX panel PC in 316 grade stainless steel.

If you are not sure, send us the environment, the IP rating, the software it will run and the cut-out size, and an engineer will recommend the model.

Why Buy From DSL

Every panel PC carries a minimum 5 year operational warranty. DSL has been ISO 9001 accredited since 1995 and based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire. We have supported some of our clients for more than 20 years, including through the recent periods of supply chain disruption, and technical support for your deployment is included. You are buying from engineers who can read the datasheet, test the unit and support it afterwards.

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Panel PC FAQs

What is a panel PC?

A panel PC is an all-in-one industrial computer that combines the processor, storage, I/O and a touchscreen display in a single sealed housing. Removing the separate tower, monitor, keyboard and mouse cuts down on cabling and failure points, and the rugged enclosure copes far better with dust, moisture, vibration and temperature swings than commercial hardware. Read our full guide.

What IP rating do I need?

IP ratings (IEC 60529) use two digits: the first covers dust, the second water. A 6 for dust means fully dust tight. For water, IP65 protects against low-pressure water jets, IP66 against powerful water jets, and IP69K (ISO 20653) against close-range, high-pressure, high-temperature washdown at 80–100 bar and 80°C. A front IP65 rating is usually enough when the unit is panel mounted and only the front is exposed. For washdown areas, choose a fully IP rated panel PC sealed on every side, including the rear connectors.

What's the difference between front IP rated and fully IP rated?

A front IP rated panel PC is sealed at the screen and bezel only, so its rating applies once it's correctly panel mounted with the gasket compressed against the enclosure. The rear stays protected by the cabinet it's mounted into. A fully IP rated panel PC is sealed on all sides, usually with sealed M12 or gland connectors, so it can be mounted in the open on an arm or stand and washed down directly.

What sizes are available?

Our panel PCs range from 7" to 32". 7" to 12" models suit machine-mounted controls where space is tight, 15" to 21.5" are the most common size for operator stations and HMI, and 24" to 32" suit SCADA, line monitoring and displays read from a distance.

Which touchscreen type should I choose?

Projected capacitive (PCAP) touchscreens support multi-touch gestures, work through thick protective cover glass, and can often be tuned to work with thin gloves. Resistive touchscreens register pressure rather than conductivity, so they work with thick gloves, a stylus or any object, and are less affected by water on the screen.

How are panel PCs mounted?

Panel mounting fits the unit into a cut-out in a cabinet or machine door, secured with clamps that compress the front gasket to maintain the IP rating. VESA mounting uses standard rear hole patterns, such as 75 x 75 mm or 100 x 100 mm, to attach the unit to an arm, wall bracket or stand. Open frame panel PCs have no outer housing and are designed to be built into your own enclosure.

Can panel PCs be used in hazardous areas?

Yes, if the panel PC is certified for the specific hazardous zone. In the EU, equipment must comply with the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, and in Great Britain it requires UKEX marking. Zones are classified by how often an explosive atmosphere is present: Zones 0, 1 and 2 for gas, and Zones 20, 21 and 22 for dust. Always check the product's certification matches the zone it will be installed in.

What warranty do they come with?

Every DSL panel PC comes with a minimum 5-year warranty, backed by our ISO 9001 accredited quality processes. All units also use 7H hardened anti-vandal glass to protect the touchscreen in demanding environments.

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