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.

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.

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 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

VarTech has debuted its new simplified mobile phone compatible website at http://vartech.mobi. The focus is to allow mobile device users to enjoy a clean, readable interface containing simplified content. Standard websites are generally too big to view on mobile browsers, too complicated, and, for mobile users paying by the data size, to costly. Now accessing http://www.vartechsystems.com via a mobile device will redirect the mobile user to http://vartech.mobi.

Vartech.mobi features an overview of products, contact information and form, plus a link to a mobile friendly Google map locating VarTech’s corporate office. Vartech.mobi utilizes directly linked phone numbers which if selected and clicked from a mobile device will automatically initiate the phone call.

“Mobile internet browsing is a growing phenomenon,” explains Worth Powers, VarTech Marketing Specialist. “Right now the mobile browsers do not have the same capability as the PC browsers. Until they do we want to give our audience the best possible user experience no matter what technology they use.”

VarTech has released the high-performance rugged ToughCube Industrial Computer. The ToughCube’s quick release mounting system enables fast replacement of the core computer in a VarTech industrial workstation to minimize downtime resulting in the highest production level.

Although the ToughCube can be purchased as a stand alone product, it is now the standard installed computer in VarTech’s NEMA 4X enclosed computers and workstations. The powerful ToughCube is equipped with a Pentium M 1.8 GHz processor, 1GB of memory, expandable to 2GB, and a multitude of I/O ports. This network capable industrial computer is pre-installed with Microsoft XP Professional. The hard disk is available in 80GB, 120GB or 160GB sizes, and includes a HDD damping bracket.

For More: ToughCube Industrial Computer

In order to show you how the systems stand-up to real world harsh environmental conditions, VarTech has produced a variety of videos depicting the LCD Computer workstations undergoing intense direct water pressure.

	Click for a Video Demonstration featuring several of our NEMA 4x and NEMA 6p products (6MB)
	Click for a Video Demonstration of the VT150ESW and VT190ESW      VT150ESW Details VT190ESW Details
	Click for a Video Demonstration of the VT170ESC and VT190ESC  VT170ESC Details VT190ESC Details
	Click for a Video Demonstration of the VT104ESC  VT104ESC Details
	Click for a Video Demonstration of the VT150WESS  VT150WESS Details

Small form factor computers are housed in smaller cases and usually have smaller motherboards than regular desktops. For industrial workstations, they can enable quick replacement of the core computer. By maximizing a workstation’s uptime, they can ensure the highest level of productivity.

Another specialized use for small form factors is as rugged mobile PCs. VarTech sells a ruggedized, low power SFF PC which is engineered to withstand high shock and vibration levels. This would be very useful for things such as military field operations or on boats.

Digital signage is coming into a new era of dynamic displays and interactive displays. SFF computers can be easily mounted and used to drive a large LCDs digital signage or interactive touch screen operations.

For the very design conscious minimalists a small form factor can be mounted to the underside of their table or even to the LCD itself. VarTech sells rugged and industrial SFF machines but there are certainly SFF machines out there by people like Macintosh which are designed just for the aesthetics of having a small footprint.

More information about VarTech’s rugged small form factor computers.

LCDs must function and excel in many critical applications with no room for error. The need for heaters in temperature controlled LCD monitors is quickly becoming more prevalent than ever. VarTech has developed a system to add thin film heaters to most VarTech Rugged LCDs.

Heaters are available in a variety of configurations and materials to fit your demanding application requirements.

Key Heater features:

• High optical transparency and improved contrast
• Precise electrical resistivity
• Low reflectance
• Environmental stability
• Resists thermal shock
• Optional termination methods
  • Attached lead wire
  • Indium solder bus bar
• Rapid system startup without loss of display visibility
• Low power consumption
• Design flexibility

VarTech’s durable heating system meets the following environmental requirements

• Humidity Resistance > 24 hours (MIL-C-675)
• Adhesion: Quick tape test (MIL-M-13508)
• Abrasion Resistance: > 40-rub eraser test (MIL-C-675)
• Solubility Resistance: > 24 hours immersion in NaCl solution (MIL-C-675)
• Temperature resistance: > 4 hours at -54°C to 71°C

A growing number of LCD products are being operated in high ambient light conditions, usually outdoors in direct or indirect sunlight. There is a greater need for these products to not only be able to endure extensive operational temperatures, sometimes as low as -40C, but also be readable when operasting in extreme optical conditions such as direct and/or indirect sunlight, high glare and reflection.

VarTech Systems has developed a ground-breaking LED backlight technology which will not only operated in high light and extreme temperature conditions but also have some unique features that makes it more efficient and more ruggedized. This new technology creates an amazingly bright LCD display without increased heat from the traditional sunlight readable technology  of higher wattage CCFL backlight integration. LED backlight technology when coupled with a liquid crystal display (LCD) provides the best of both worlds – a high brightness LCD monitor with low power consumption.

VarTech’s LED backlighting also extends the lifetime of the display system because as the LED backlighting begins its end-of-life transition, a single lamp may fail at varying times unlike the loss of the entire backlight function with a CCFL high bright. This new technology by VarTech also creates a sunlight readable monitor with inherit protections against environmental factors such as shock, vibration and frigid temperatures. LED backlighting technology enables all these benefits while maintaining reasonable thermal levels of the LCD. With VarTech’s new LED high bright technology, a 15” 1000 nit liquid crystal display will consume around 24W of power compared to our equivalent 15” actively enhanced CCFL solution which consumes 65W. Additionally, VarTech’s LED-enhanced systems will not require heaters as needed by CCFL solutions for use within extreme low temperatures. This is beneficial when operating in frigid temperatures and immediate LCD response time operation is crucial. Additionally, even in the extreme temperatures the LCD can immediately be turned to full brightness without any lag time which can typically be caused by the use of integrated heaters.

For more information regarding these products and this technology, click here.

VarTechs new 15″ panel pc has a stainless steel NEMA 4X front bezel and a powerful computer behind it. This panel pc provides protection against corrosion, windblown dust and rain, splashing water, hose-directed water, and damage from ice formation. Other NEMA 4X panel pc display sizes will be available soon.

The panel pc system is complete with a high precision touch screen and Intel® 845GV Chipset. The system supports Intel® Pentium® 4, Pentium® 4-M, or Celeron® processors up to 2.8 GHz.

Other impressive features of the VTPC150PSS Panel PC include:

• NEMA 4X Front Panel 
• Stainless Steel Front Bezel 
• Built-in digital I/O (8 x input / 8 x output)
• High speed Gigabit LAN
• CompactFlash/ Disk On ModuleTM support
• Three expansion slots (1 x PCI + 1 x ISA or 3 x PCI + 3 x ISA optional)
• Optional slim FDD / slim CD-ROM drive