Posted to News on 11th Apr 2024, 13:30
OnLogic unveils rugged panel PCs for manufacturing, logistics and energy management
OnLogic has unveiled its new Tacton Series of rugged panel PCs and industrial touchscreen displays, designed to empower innovators with the tools they need for advanced automation, industrial control, and data visualisation.
The Tacton Series gives users the best of both worlds in an all-in-one touchscreen computer, said David Zhu-Grant, product management lead at OnLogic. We heard from users that they needed a system that was highly configurable, but didn't lock them into paying for features they didn't need.
We took that input and designed a solution that can be customised to the unique requirements of a given project, is easy to install, and built to last. We're excited to see how innovators put Tacton panel PCs to use empowering next generation edge solutions.
Highly-configurable
The Tacton TC401 is a rugged all-in-one Panel PC with integrated AI acceleration capabilities provided by a range of Intel 12th Gen processors. An extensive I/O coastline is augmented by customization capabilities via OnLogic's proprietary ModBay, which can be used to add additional connectivity to support specific user application requirements.
To provide additional flexibility in compute performance and application, OnLogic also announced the Tacton TN101, a line of standalone displays that can be used in conjunction with any of OnLogic's other industrial or rugged computers.
To help ensure reliability in a wide range of installation environments, Tacton Series displays are UV and vibration resistant, have a wide input power and wide operating temperature range, and are available with ignition sensing for in-vehicle installations. The projected capacitive screens offer a 7H hardness, multi-touch support, optical bonding, and anti-water technology to prevent unintended inputs during washdown.
The modular design of the Tacton Series allows users to select from 18 different screen options for the TC401 or TN101. Screens are available in 3 sizes, regular or high brightness, resistive or projected capacitive touch interface, with IP66 or IP69K water and dust ingress protected front bezels, and can be configured with an optional integrated front facing camera.
Built-in security features
To deter unauthorised access, the Tacton TC401 has built-in intrusion detection, which allows users to be notified when the control cabinet in which Tacton is installed is opened. An optional port blocking and cable securing bracket with onboard power supply mounting points helps to protect against access to unused ports and secure cables to reduce the risk of accidental disconnection.
Onboard TPM 2.0 hardware security helps protect data by providing secure boot, platform integrity monitoring, and remote attestation capability.
The Tacton Series can be installed via standard VESA mount, or panel mounted using OnLogic's patent pending toolless, ruggedised, locking panel mounting clips, which are designed to prevent unscrewing in vibration-prone installations. A unique front mounting bar helps speed installation, while a corner-mounted LED light pipe on the rear of the system provides status light visibility from multiple viewing angles.
