TSE: Ergonomic Workstation Specifications for Harsh HMI
15″ – 21.5″ screen sizes
Rugged monitor and computer ergonomic workstation for operator interface applications in industrial environments.
The ergonomic workstation has a friendly operator interface design and several rugged keyboard options to best suit your application and environment. The fully-sealed workstation enclosure is available in NEMA 4 black powder-coat aluminum or 316-Stainless Steel with NEMA 4X protection. Mounting options include pedestal mount, mounting tabs, or swing-arm mount for easy installation of the kiosk exactly where it’s needed.
This rugged ergonomic workstation is an ideal solution for process control and monitoring of industrial operations such as factory automation, oil refining, chemical processing, power generating plants, or work environments that require regular washdown of equipment with uninterrupted operation.
Contact a VarTech Industrial Display Specialist
TSE ergonomic workstation available in black powder-coat aluminum or stainless steel
ToughStation Ergonomic Workstation Specifications
Standard features:
Monitor features:
- Industrial-grade LED back-lit LCD
- Mounting configuration: pedestal, mounting tabs, and swing arm/swivel
- Construction/environmental design: fully sealed, NEMA 4X (IP66) 316 stainless steel or NEMA 4 (IP65) black powder-coat aluminum enclosure
- Removable hinged front enclosure door with quarter-turn cam locks
- Available touchscreens: resistive, PCAP, and ArmorTouch
- Touchscreen interface: USB or serial connections
- Power input: 12 VDC, 9-36 VDC, or 90-264 VAC internal power supply
- I/O connection type: sealed IP68 general-purpose connectors
- Operating temperature: -20° to 60° C (Extreme Temperature Package available depending on size. Please inquire.)
- Relative humidity: ≤ 0% to ≤ 90%
- Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL
- 2-year warranty
Computer features: (includes all standard monitor features)
- Embedded computer
- Solid-state components
- Integrated keyboard solutions with sealed membrane or silicone rubber keys are available
- Operating system: Windows 10 Professional 64-bit (standard)
- 2 × 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN
Available LCD size and specification chart:
| Size | Enclosure Dimensions | Brightness | Resolution | Touchscreen* | Viewing Angle | Contrast | Aspect Ratio | Power Consumption** | Aproximate Weight Stainless Steel† | Aproximate Weight Aluminum† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15” | 25.11 × 24.42 × 14.75 | 400 nits 1500 nits | XGA 1024 × 768 XGA 1024 × 768 | Res/PCAP/AT | 80°/80°/80°/80° 80°/80°/60°/80° | 600:1 800:1 | 4:3 | ≈ 12 W ≈ 47 W | ≈ 62 Lbs | ≈ 42 Lbs |
| 17″ | 25.11 × 24.42 × 14.75 | 350 nits 1000 nits | SXGA 1280×1024 SXGA 1280×1024 | Res/PCAP/AT | 80°/80°/60°/80° 80°/80°/60°/80° | 800:1 1000:1 | 5:4 | ≈ 25 W ≈ 62 W | ≈ 65 Lbs | ≈ 45 Lbs |
| 19″ | 25.11 × 24.42 × 14.75 | 350 nits 1600 nits | SXGA 1280×1024 SXGA 1280×1024 | Res/PCAP/AT | 85°/85°/80°/80° 85°/85°/80°/80° | 1000:1 1000:1 | 5:4 | ≈ 20 W ≈ 60 W | ≈ 67 Lbs | ≈ 47 Lbs |
| 21.5″ wide | 25.11 × 24.42 × 14.75 | 300 nits 1500 nits | FHD 1920×1080 FHD 1920×1080 | Res/PCAP/AT | 89°/89°/89°/89° 89°/89°/89°/89° | 5000:1 1000:1 | 16:9 | ≈ 24 W ≈ 42 W | ≈ 70 Lbs | ≈ 50 Lbs |
Sunlight readable LCD
* Res – resistive touch, PCAP – projective capacitive touch, and AT – ArmorTouch glass-on-film resistive touch
** Calculated at 12 V DC
† Weight may differ based on overall configuration.
LCD controller board specifications:
| Option | Resolution | Available Video I/O Ports | Horizontal/Vertical Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| A* | Up to 1440 × 900, 8 bit | 1 × DVI 1 × VGA | 60Hz up to 1440 × 900 |
| B* | Up to 1600 × 1200, 8 bit | 1 × DVI 1 × VGA 1 × Composite (PAL/NTSC) | 60Hz up to 1600 × 1200 |
| C | Up to 1920 × 1200, 8-Bit | 1 × HDMI 1 × Display Port 1 × VGA | 60Hz up to 1920 × 1200 |
| D | Up to 1920 × 1200, 10 bit | 1 × HDMI 1 × DVI 1 × VGA 1 × Composite (PAL/NTSC) | 60Hz up to 1920 × 1200 |
Non-standard controller boards and I/O ports available depending on panel size. Please inquire.
* Not compatible with FHD screen resolution.
Standard motherboard specifications:
| Option | Processor | Memory | Storage Device | Operating System | Available I/O Ports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | Intel Atom E3845 | Up to 8 GB | 1 × SATA-300 1 × CFAST | Win 7: 32/64-bit, Win 10: 32/64-bit | 1 × RS-232/422/485 2 × USB 2.0 2 × LAN |
| F | Intel Celeron J1900 | Up to 8 GB | 1 × SATA-300 1 × CFAST | Win 7: 32/64-bit, Win 10: 32/64-bit | 1 × RS-232/422/485 2 × USB 2.0 2 × LAN |
| G | i5-7300U | Up to 16 GB | 1 × SATA-300 1 × mSATA/SIM | Win 10: 64-bit | 2 × RS-232/422/485 4 × USB 3.1 2 × LAN |
| H | Celeron G3900TE, i3-6100TE, i5-6500TE, i7-6700TE | Up to 32 GB | 1 × SATA-600 | Win 10: 64-bit | 1 × RS-232/422/485 3 × USB 3.0 1 × USB 2.0 2 × LAN |
Non-standard motherboards and processors available depending on panel size. Please inquire.
Motherboard selection may affect operational temperature
Available monitor options:
- Optical bonding (VBOND): adhering a cover glass, protective overlay, or touchscreen to the front surface of the LCD using an optical-grade silicone to increase solar reflectivity and ruggedness.
- Wide temperature LCD panel
- Harsh duty video controller board or motherboard/SSD/RAM
- Extreme temperature: -20° to 70°C (-4° to 158°F) available for select builds. Please inquire.
Environmental Functional Upgrade Packages available. See below.
Available computer options:
- System memory: 4 GB to 32 GB (depending on the motherboard)
- Storage: HDD, SSD, removable drives, various capacities, multiple drives
- Operating system: Windows 10 Professional – 32 & 64-bit, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 7 – 32 & 64-bit, Linux (select versions of Linux supported)
- 1 × VGA, 1 × HDMI
- Additional and/or alternate I/O ports available: Please contact your sales representative
All available options are subject to mechanical design limitations. Please inquire.
Standard I/O connectors: bottom or rear exit connectors
Sealed IP68: general purpose connector for ToughStation fully sealed series
Sealing hub with gasket and locknut: used in our general purpose and hazardous area workstations
Available ruggedized I/O connectors:
M8/M12/M23: industrial automation, vibration and shock-resistant
MIL-DTL 38999: military standard, sealed, vibration and shock-resistant quick-coupling circular locking connectors
Mounting option examples:
Environmental Functional Upgrade Packages:
VarTech’s Environmental Functional Upgrade Packages allow for custom COTS solutions using standard feature sets.
High Bright Sunlight Readable Package
- High luminance LED backlights
- Proprietary film stack
- Optical bonding (VBOND)
- Anti-reflective coatings
- Brightness levels ranging from 700 nits to 1500 nits (depending on screen size)
- Advanced wide range dimming ratio – from 100% to true black
- Optional manual dimming knob, push-button dimmer, or auto-dimming
Extreme Temperature Package (-40° C to 70° C)
- Integrated heater and thermostat
- Uninterrupted wide temperature dual PSU system
- Wide temperature LCD panel
- Harsh duty video controller board or motherboard/SSD/RAM
- Optional heat-reflective white powder-coat
Vandal/Impact Resistant Package
- 6 mm impact-resistant protective overlay glass
- 8H abrasion-resistant surface
- Chemical stain resistant
- Tamper-proof conduit connectors for VESA applications
- Optional optically bonded PCAP touchscreen
ToughStation workstation core model number breakdown:
The model number will be followed by an engineering configuration number and will be issued based on selected options and specifications. Please Inquire.
