Panel PC 2100 single-touch

The second generation of Automation Panels also represents the technical basis of the Panel PC devices. The modular platform strategy results in a product portfolio with extraordinary flexibility.

The core component is the panel itself, which is transformed into an Automation Panel by adding a modular Smart Display Link receiver. Alternatively, using Smart Display Link 3 opens up additional possibilities for spanning longer distances and even easier wiring. Adding a PC unit turns the same panel into a full-fledged Panel PC with scalable processing performance. Using the same front-side platform reduces the amount of warehouse space required for replacement parts. Custom variants using Automation Panels and Panel PCs require only a single base unit.

This innovative PC design is based on Intel Bay Trail architecture, whose single-, dual- and even quad-core processor technology represents a milestone for embedded systems – all while offering an optimal price/performance ratio.

The Panel PC 2100 integrates all important interfaces, including 2x Gigabit Ethernet as well as 1x USB 2.0 and 1x USB 3.0. In addition, fieldbuses such as POWERLINK and CAN can be implemented via modular interface modules. The compact CFast card is used as the data storage medium, which is also available with 60 GB or more and based on MLC technology.

All 2nd generation Automation Panels – whether single- or multi-touch – can be transformed into a complete PC system with the Panel PC 2100. Since the Panel PC 2100 is no larger than Smart Display Link, it does not increase the system's physical depth. Connecting cables to the Ethernet and fieldbus interfaces is also extremely user-friendly since they are all accessible on one side of the Panel PC 2100.

The graphics engine used by Intel Atom processors is derived from Core i technology and provides powerful processing. This is also the first time that support for DirectX 11 is provided in this segment, opening up even more possibilities for enhanced graphic capabilities in SCADA and other HMI systems. On the display side, all resolutions and diagonals up to 24.0" Full HD are supported.