Ultra-Rugged 12.1″ All-Weather, All-Terrain Submersible Sunlight Readable LCD with 6 Programmable Function Buttons

Friday, May 8th, 2009

The 12.1” All-Weather LCD, model VT121XAF, is VarTech’s latest ultra rugged addition to its fully-submersible, NEMA 6P (IP68), all-weather, sunlight readable LCD series. The VT121XAF has 6 programmable function buttons across the front bezel below the LCD viewing screen giving greater user control, responsiveness and flexible interface.

The VT121XAF is designed to excel in extreme conditions. It has high reliability solid state LED backlighting with 1200 nits (cd/m2) maximum brightness level combined with VarTech’s proprietary optical stack enhancement technologies making it full sunlight readable. VarTech’s advanced LED backlighting uses strings of light emitting diodes eliminating any single point of hard failure inherent in that of traditional CCFL lighting. This unique backlighting system also allows for precise control over intensity, advanced deep dimming down to zero, virtually instant warm up throughout the most extreme temperatures, improved backlighting MTBF, immunity to vibration, and improved EMI protection. The VT121XAF also has a very wide operational temperature range of -45° to +70°C (-49°F to 158°F).

The VT121XAF features a standard VESA mounting system as well as a revolutionary RAM universal ball and socket mounting system. Optional flush mounting is also available.

For Full Details Please Visit VarTech’s VT121XAF Product Page

New Fan-less Rugged Small Form Factor Computer, the SuperCube

Monday, March 16th, 2009


VarTech’s New SuperCube small form-factor rugged computer engineered without cooling fans. The extruded heat-exchanger and aluminum enclosure acts as a heat-sync to dissipate heat and provide noise-free continuous operation. The SuperCube has a rugged design and compact dimensions (7.5″ x 6.5″ x 4.5″).

The SuperCube is powered by an Intel 1.6 GHz processor, a 160 GB 7200rpm hard disk drive and 1GB of system memory. It has a multitude of input/output connections including 5 serial ports, 2 Ethernet connections, 6 USB ports, a VGA connection, and standard audio connections.

For More Information Visit: VarTech’s SuperCube Fan-less Rugged SFF Computer

New NEMA 4 and 4X Panel PCs with 19.0″ LCDs and Resistive Touch

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

VarTech’s new 19.0″ industrial panel PC/LCD computers deliver top of the line display quality and high performance computing. These systems offer a resistive touch screen, large selection of input/output connections, and a sealed NEMA 4 or 4X front panel. Manufactured in VarTech’s Clemmons, North Carolina facility, these panel computer/LCDs are built with only top quality components and not a mixture of low level made electronics.

The VTPC190P and VTPC190PSS panel PCs are fully sealed at the front bezel for protection against water, dust, and other airborne contaminants. The VTPC190PSS is NEMA 4X (IP66) rated and has a 316 stainless steel beveled frontal bezel. The VTPC190P is rated NEMA 4 (IP65) and has a black powder coated aluminum front bezel. The VTPC190P also has two extra USB connections on the front of the bezel behind a sealed easy access door. Both have a wide operating temperature range of 0°C to 60°C with an option of -20°C.

The core computer is an Intel based Core 2 Duo 1.73GHz Mobile T5300 processor complimented by 2GB to 4GB of system memory. The hard disk is a 160GB SATA, and an optional solid state drive is available too. They come with built-in graphic acceleration using an Intel VGA with GMA 950 technology. The standard operating system is Windows XP Pro, however alternate operating systems are available. The input/output connections include 1 DVI-D port, 2 RS-232 COM port, 2 LAN ports, 4 USB 2.0 with 2 more on the front of the NEMA 4 models, and 2 Audio jacks with an optional RS-422\485 port. Universal power input: AC 90-240V (Optional 12/24 DC). An optional DVD or CD drive is also available.

The TFT LCD displays for these systems are 19.0″ screens with a native resolution of SXGA, 1280 x 1024, and a resistive touch screens. These panel PCs have brightness levels of 300 nits with a 700:1 contrast ratio.

For more details about these systems visit VarTech’s Industrial Panel Computers.

New, Thinner, Fully Enclosed, VESA Mount, All-in_one Computers

Monday, November 24th, 2008

industrial computerVarTech Systems has redesigned several of its VTPC150V, VTPC150VS, VTPC170V, and VTPC170VS fully enclosed NEMA 4 and 4X VESA mount ToughStation industrial computers. The new design features a much thinner 5.55″ profile. VESA mounting and a thinner depth profile makes these models valuable space savers with high versatility in mounting.

The VTPC150VS and VTPC170VS models feature VarTech’s best-in-class stainless steel NEMA 4X (IP66) enclosure. The VTPC150V and VTPC170V models feature a rugged gasket sealed NEMA 4 (IP65) black powder coated aluminum enclosed housing. All four models fully enclosed design without any ventilation slots and external fans makes them completely splash-proof and dust-proof and as such achieves NEMA 4/4X (IP65/IP66) protection.

These fully enclosed NEMA 4 and 4X VESA mount ToughStation industrial computers are equipped with high-contrast, ultra durable industrial TFT displays that guarantee high quality images, even under deteriorated conditions. They are integrated with resistive touch screens which allow easy operation even when wearing gloves. All are ideally designed for pharmaceutical operation, factory process automation, and other harsh environments needing NEMA protection against windblown dust and rain, splashing or hose-directed water, and ice formation. These VESA mount all-in-one computers also  use a thermal management system to allow them to operate in temperatures ranging from 0° to 50°C with optional operational extended temperatures of -20°C.

These fully sealed computers are equipped with high performance Intel Pentium Core Duo processor (1.73 GHz), 120GB SATA 5400 RPM Hard Disk, 2GB of RAM, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 and Windows XP Pro operating system.

These units feature 7 sealed and gasketted input/output connections which can feature several combinations according to the customers application needs.

Click to browse VarTech’s selection of NEMA 4X and NEMA 4 computers

VarTech Releases New 10.4″ NEMA 4 and 4X Panel PCs including LED Enhanced High Bright Sunlight Readable Models

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

VarTech Systems has released a new line of 10.4″ panel mount computers with NEMA 4X (IP66) and NEMA 4 (IP65) protection ratings as well as fully sunlight readable models. VarTech designs, manufactures, and supports all of their panel PC’s from their three US facilities in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana.

VarTech’s 10.4″ Panel PC’s are high performance, space saving all-in-one computer solutions integrated with resistive touch screens for true stand alone operational functionality. They are equipped with high powered Pentium processors and 1GB of system memory.

The new sunlight readable high bright 10.4″ panel PC models utilize an LED enhanced LCD panel with an impressive 800 nits of screen brightness. They are also optically bonded with VarTechs proprietary VBOND technology for extreme contrast enhancement in direct sunlight as well as higher shock and vibration tolerance. These high bright units are equipped with VarTech’s ultra rugged hardened ArmorTouch touch screen technology.

The new 10.4 NEMA 4 rated model has a black powder coated, sealed front bezel. NEMA 4 protection on the front bezel means this model is protected from splashing water and air-born dust and dirt particles. The new NEMA 4X rated models have a high grade 316 stainless steel front bezel. A NEMA 4X rating protects it from hose directed water and air-born dust and dirt particles and adds corrosion protection.

For more information on the new 10.4″ panel mount computers visit:
http://www.vartechsystems.com/products/panelpc/default.asp

VarTech’s Releases a New 10.4″ Fully-Enclosed, Stainless Steel, Sunlight Readable, All-in-One Computer with Wide Operating Temperatures and Rugged Touch Screen

Monday, July 21st, 2008

VarTech VarTech’s new 10.4″ VTPC104ECHB is ideal for harsh outdoor computing where high ambient lighting and weather is common. This fanless HMI computer system is equipped with a true 800 nits (cd/m2) high-bright LCD engineered with solid state LED backlights. It has a native XGA screen resolution and  very wide 178° viewing angles from all sides. The VTPC104ECHB has extended operational temperature capabilities of -20°C to +55°C with an optional -40°C to 60°C operational temperature range. The VTPC104ECHB is housed in a 316 stainless steel, gasket sealed VESA mountable NEMA 4X enclosure.
The VTPC104ECHB is available with the new Armor Touch touch screen which has incredibly durable and flexible glass/polymer laminate. The Armor Touch is then optically bonded to the front of the LCD with anti-reflective field & UV protection.

The VTPC104ECHB has a single board system with a fanless Intel Celeron M 1.0GHz CPU, 1GB DDR266 SO-DIMM of memory, a Solid State 8GB hard drive (optional up to 120GB), and Windows XP Pro. The VTPC104ECHB has five IP68 rated gasket sealed input/output connections including 1 power, 1 RS232, 1 LAN, 1 USB, and another connection of the customer’s chosing.

For more information please visit:
Sunlight Readable All-in-One Industrial Computer

VarTech has released a new truly advanced series of All-Weather, All-Terrain, Sunlight Readable LCDs

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

VarTech has released the most advanced, rugged, All-Weather, NEMA 6P, LED-enhanced, Sunlight Readable series of LCDs on the market to date. Nearly every feature previously on the VarTech All-Weather series has been significantly upgraded. Some of the major innovations include:

  • A Harsher Duty LCD Panel with VBOND-VarTech’s Optically Bonded Protective Overlay
  • True High Bright, Highly Reliable, Low-Power, Solid State LED Backlighting
  • VarTech’s proprietary Harsh Environment Controller Board
  • VarTech’s proprietary Enhanced Light Transmission Technology (ELTT)
  • VarTech’s advanced VTLED driver technology
  • A Harsher Duty Variable Power Supply 10 to 36 VDC
  • Wider operational temperature capabilities (-45°C to +70°C)
  • A multitude of additional video input configurations
  • An Increased Selection of Mounting Options
  • Greater shock and vibration protection
  • Higher native screen resolutions
  • Greatly Improved Intrinsic (nighttime mode) Contrast Ratios
  • Greatly Improved Extrinsic (direct sunlight mode) Contrast Ratios
  • Much deeper dimming ratios (in most instances more than 10000:1)
  • Much wider viewing angles
  • Ultra Rugged Touch Screen option
  • Designed to many numerous mil-spec, marine and FCC standards

VarTech’s new series currently offers sizes 8.4″, 10.4″, 12.1″, and 15.0″. These units are backed by a two year warranty.

For more information visit VarTech All-Weather, Waterproof, Sunlight Readable Monitors

Why Consider a Fan-less CPU Computer?

Friday, March 28th, 2008

Many of VarTech’s new products are manufactured with fan-less motherboards. There are quite a few benefits of a fan-less motherboard design in an industrial environment. The most relevant one is zero dust intake. Eliminating dust intake increases reliability and allows for silent operation. A regular fan cooled system pulls air into the computer which in a dust prone area can lead to fan failure due to dust build-up. If that happens the CPU fan will have to be replaced. The likelihood of even greater damage is very high if this happens because the components the fan is designed to protect can overheat and fail as well. Aside from failure due to dust intake, a processor fan is just another moving part and can fail from normal wear and tear or defects. Fan failure is a common occurrence in all computers but in a mission critical production environment it can be very costly. Silent operation is a benefit for any computer operator but may be essential in areas such as hospitals, recording studios, or libraries. I know I’d enjoy silent operation having had plenty of noisy CPU fans myself which prompt me to kick my PC tower.

VarTech offers fan-less small form factor computers, fan-less panel PCs, and fan-less computer workstations.

NEW NEMA 4X (IP66) Sunlight Readable Workstation VT190ESWHB

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

VarTech has recently developed a sunlight readable high bright version of its popular 19″ fully enclosed NEMA 4X workstation. The IP66 fully-sealed VT190ESWHB is ideal for demanding environments, and its 850 nits high luminance optically bonded LCD provides superb images in any lighting condition. This includes direct sunlight or any other high ambient lighting conditions. The VT190ESWHB has no external vents thereby protecting it from fine dust particles, dirt, rain, excessive moisture and other external contaminants. It utilizes an advanced airtight closed-loop thermal management system which allows for low internal ambient operational temperatures without using external air.Available with additional cooling options including air-to-air heat pipe compact coolers or thermostatically controlled Votex compressed air cooling. The VT190ESWHB is engineered with shock and vibration safeguards and utilizes the VarTech PowerCube, the most powerful and configurable core computer in VarTech’s industrial computer lineup. The PowerCube industrial computer is equipped with an Intel core duo 1.73GHz processor, 2GB of memory (standard), and a 120GB SATA hard drive with ShockGuard technology. Increased HDD and memory sizes are available. The PowerCube small form factor can also be purchased seperately.

New Series of Robust 15″, 17″ and 19″ Panel PC Computers

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

NEMA 4 (IP65) and 4X (IP66) Models Utilize PowerCube Computers

VarTech introduces a new line of multi-functional, industrial grade Panel PC products integrated with Intel’s Duo Core Processing Technology. These versatile and highly reliable panel PCs are available in a variety of display sizes and configurations. These are not ‚relabeled? overseas made products offered by most of our competitors, but instead are designed, produced and supported by VarTech Systems here in the USA.

Panel PCs are a space saving solution for many environments. VarTech’s advanced 15″, 17″ and 19″ panel PCs are available with either a rugged gasket sealed aluminum NEMA 4 (IP65) black powder coated front beveled bezel or with VarTech’s best-in-class NEMA 4X (IP66) 304 or 316 stainless steel beveled bezel.

Powered with the latest technology including Intel’s new 1.73 GHz Pentium Duo Core processor, these Panel PCs deliver the ultimate in high performance rugged computing. The rugged displays provide superb viewing quality and are equipped with a resistive touch screen. Other touch screen configurations are available. Below are links to more information on the improved panel pc line of all-in-one computers. For a price quote or to speak to a representative please complete the contact form or call 1-800-223-8050.

NEMA 4 Panel PC Computers - VTPC150P - VTPC170P - VTPC190P
NEMA 4X Panel PC Computers - VTPC150PSS - VTPC170PSS - VTPC190PSS

VarTech Releases It’s Most Powerful SFF Industrial Computer to Date: the PowerCube

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

VarTech Systems has recently released the PowerCube, which is the most powerful small form factor industrial computer in VarTech’s product line-up. Engineered with the latest technology including Intel’s new 1.73 GHz Pentium Duo Core processor, the PowerCube delivers the ultimate in high performance rugged small form factor computing.

The PowerCube is designed with a standard 2GB of memory and a multitude of I/O ports. Impressive features, such as a DVD/CD-RW drive, built-in gigabit LAN, USB and Firewire are included in the base system.

The PowerCube has been engineered with a vibration dampened, high performance Scorpio series hard drive to enable operation in the harshest environments. The Scorpio HDD delivers best-in-class performance with low power requirements comparable to much slower notebook drives. In addition, you’ll get the quietest 2.5-inch drive on the market with real-time data protection technology to help keep your data safe along with low power consumption that yields increased reliability. ShockGuard technology is utilized to protect the drive mechanics and platter surfaces from shock. DuraStep Ramp technology locks the heads in a secure position away from the disk to provide another layer of protection when the drive is not in use. Utilizing the most technologically advanced material available, the drive can perform a minimum of 600,000 load/unload cycles without contamination - up to twice the performance of its competitors. Additional vibration dampening bushing protection has been integrated on the exterior of the drive to provide the most advanced form of protection available.

The rugged all aluminum small form factor enclosure measures about the size of a hard cover novel yet surpasses performance of most desktop computers and notebook PCs. Multiple mounting options are available including an anti-shock and anti-vibration mobile mounting system, an ideal choice for rugged outdoor mobile applications. The compact size of the vehicle mount computer is smaller than a typical notebook computer, allowing for concealed installation in any available mounting location.

The robust PowerCube computer can either be purchased separately or installed within any VarTech industrial grade workstation and most of the VarTech all-in-one computers. PowerCube technology is also the basis of VarTech’s newly improved Rugged Industrial NEMA 4 (IP65) and NEMA 4X (IP66) Panel PC Computers.

For More Information Click: PowerCube Industrial SFF Computer