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Fast, fanless and flexible: the new panel PC 900 from B&R

By taking advantage of state-of-the-art processors – up to and including Intel Core i7 technology – the new Panel PC 900 with multi-touch functionality from B&R offers a high level of total computing power.

19/02/2014 13:16:18

Combining new display sizes with multi-touch operation, B&R’s new flagship system offers full compatibility with the previous device generation.

The Panel PC 900 has a projected capacitive touch screen, which is also used in B&R's Automation Panel widescreen display series. With an edge-to-edge, anti-glare glass surface and high-resolution monitors, maximum functionality and an advanced design have been integrated into a single operator panel. Displays ranging from 15.6in to 24in with full HD resolution ensure that every possible requirement is covered.

These multi-touch displays allow new and innovative user interactions, such as zooming with two fingers or quickly paging forward with swipe gestures. In addition, two-hand gestures for critical or potentially dangerous operations provide an effective way of preventing unintentional operator errors.

Systems in the Panel PC 900 series are available as widescreen displays in addition to the traditional 4:3 format. Equipped with an analogue resistive touch screen and display sizes ranging from 12.1in to 19in, Panel PC 900 single-touch systems provide full compatibility with the previous device generation with respect to screen resolution and dimensions.

Many Panel PC 900 variants can be operated without fans. Used together with SSD drives and/or CFast cards, these systems have no moving parts, making maintenance work such as regularly replacing the air filter a thing of the past.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.