VTAW4M121: All-Weather 12.1 Inch Widescreen IP67 Rated Outdoor Monitor
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VarTech’s 12.1″ widescreen All-Weather monitor is built with industrial-grade components and IP67 protection.
The robust enclosure is milled from billet 6061 aircraft aluminum and offers a slim profile. Constructed to IP67 specifications, these fully sealed All-Weather displays and panel computers are protected from dust and water ingress, including temporary submersion. Designs are available to meet MIL-STD/MIL-Spec specifications for wide temperature ranges, shock and vibration protection, EMI protection, and direct sunlight conditions.

Standard in black powder coated aluminum. Custom colored powder coating available.
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VTAW4M121 Specifications:
Standard Features:
- Industrial-grade LED back-lit LCD.
- Touchscreen interface: USB or serial connections
- Manual front dimmer dial – 1000:1 dimming ratio
- 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.
- Enclosure construction: fully sealed NEMA 6 submersible (IP67) powder coated machined 6061 T6 aluminum enclosure
- I/O connection type: IP67 push/pull locking style sealed connectors
- Power input: 12 VDC, 9-36 VDC, or 90-264 VAC internal power supply
- Mounting configurations: 100 mm VESA/RAM/panel, or console extreme
- Available touchscreens: resistive
- Operating temperature: -20° to 70° C (Extreme Temperature Package available depending on size. Please inquire.)
- Relative humidity: ≤ 0% to ≤ 100%
- Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL
- 2-year warranty
Specifications:
Brightness | Resolution | Viewing Angle | Contrast | Aspect Ratio | Touchscreen* | Power Consumption** | Approximate Weight† | Maximum I/O Ports Avail. (Including Power) |
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500 nits | WXGA 1280 × 800 | 85°/85°/85°/85° | 750:1 | 16:10 | Res | ≈ 17 W | ≈ 10.25 Lbs | 6 |
1500 nits | WXGA 1280 × 800 | 80°/80°/80°/60° | 700:1 | ≈ 34 W |
* Res – resistive touch
** Calculated at 12 V DC
† based on VESA/RAM/Panel Mount
Dimensions (W × H × D):
VESA/RAM/Pedestal Mount | 14.11" × 9.25" × 2.59" |
Console & Console Extreme | 15.51" × 10.65" × 2.59" |
LCD Controller Board Specifications:
Resolution | Available Video I/O Ports | Horizontal/Vertical Scan |
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Up to 1440 × 900, 8-bit | 1 × DVI, 1 × VGA | 60 Hz up to 1440 × 900 |
Up to 1600 × 1200, 8-bit | 1 × DVI, 1 × VGA, 1 × Composite (PAL/NTSC) |
60 Hz up to 1600 × 1200 |
Up to 1920 × 1200, 8-Bit | 1 × HDMI, 1 × Display Port 1 × VGA |
60 Hz up to 1920 × 1200 |
Up to 1920 × 1200, 10-Bit | 1 × HDMI, 1 × DVI, 1 × VGA 1 × Composite (PAL/NTSC) |
60 Hz up to 1920 × 1200 |
Available Options:
- Private labeling: company logo or corporate identity for OEM/VAR applications
- Display options: USB failover, PIP
- Coatings: custom powder coat, paint, and chemical resistant finishes
- Legacy video support: 15 kHz to 30 kHz, and SOG/composite/separate horizontal and vertical sync
* Don't see the available option that you are looking for? Contact us with any custom request.
Mechanical Drawings:
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Mounting Designs:
VESA/RAM*
Panel Mount with Threaded Rod*
Console or Console Extreme
*Diverse 3-in-1 mounting style: supports VESA/RAM/panel
Standard I/O Connectors:
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IP67 push/pull locking style: standard connector for All-Weather series
Available Ruggedized I/O Connectors:
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M8/M12/M23: industrial automation, vibration and shock-resistant
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MIL-DTL 38999: military standard, sealed, vibration and shock-resistant quick-coupling circular locking connectors
Environmental Functional Upgrade Packages:
VarTech’s Environmental Functional Upgrade Packages allow for custom COTS solutions using standard feature sets.
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High Bright Sunlight Readable Package
- High luminance LED backlights
- Proprietary optical film stack
- Optical bonding of protective window or touchscreen to LCD
- Anti-reflective coatings
- Brightness levels ranging from 700 nits to 1500 nits (depending on screen size)
- Dimming: Manual dimmer dial – 1000:1 dimming ratio, or auto-dimming
- Optional: backlight kill switch
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Component Ruggedization Package
- Shock/Vibration resistance: video controller board or motherboard, cable assemblies/connectors
- Potted components where applicable
- Vibration dampening
- Optical bonding of protective window or touchscreen to LCD
- MIL-DTL 38999 I/O connectors (not available on hazardous area models)
Designed to meet tolerances specified by select subcategories of MIL-STD 810F and/or DEFSTAN 00-35 inclusive of Part 3 Issue 4.
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Extreme Temperature Package (-40° C to 70° C)
- Integrated heater and thermostat
- Wide temperature LCD panel
- Harsh environment video controller board or motherboard/SSD/RAM
- Optional: heat-reflective powder-coat
- Optional: uninterrupted wide temperature dual Power Supply Unit (PSU) system
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EMI/EMC 461 AS Package
- All-Surface ingress protection and Faraday cage design
- Protective window or touchscreen equipped with 8 Ohm ITO for surface ship limits and 100 OPI SSTL mesh or 160 OPI copper printed mesh for Army ground limits
- Enhanced EMI conductive gaskets for MIL-STD 461 protection while maintaining seal up to IP67
- MIL-DTL 38999 connectors with backshell assembly
- Cable braiding, ferrites, and in-line bandpass filters where applicable
- CE101, CE102, CS101, CS106, CS114, CS115, CS116, RE101, RE102, RS101, RS103 (Designed to meet based on similar VarTech Systems Designs)
- Optional: Mil-STD 1275
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EMI/EMC 461 FS Package
- EMI protection front surface
- Protective window or touchscreen equipped with 8 Ohm ITO for surface ship limits and 100 OPI SSTL mesh or 160 OPI copper printed mesh for Army ground limits
- Chromated metal and EMI copper conductive tape to assure conductivity of ITO/busbar and enclosure
- Enhanced EMI conductive gaskets for MIL-STD 461 protection while maintaining seal up to IP66 at front panel surface
- CE101, CE102, CS101, CS106, CS114, CS115, CS116, RE101, RE102, RS101, RS103 (Designed to meet based on similar VarTech Systems Designs)
This package is typically coupled with panel mount design
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NVIS Dual Mode Compatibility Package
- NVIS MIL-STD 3009 class B green (night mode)
- Brightness levels from 4 nits to 30 nits (night mode)
- Toggle between day/night mode via the one-touch tactile button
- Dimming: Manual dimmer dial – 1000:1 dimming ratio, or auto-dimming
- ITAR restrictions apply
- Optional: backlight kill switch
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Light Duty General Purpose Industrial Package
- IP54 enclosure
- Non-sealed standard I/O connectors
- -10 to 60 C operational temperature
- 350-450 nit brightness LCD (based on display size)
- Mylar (OSD) membrane switch on monitor models for controlling video and brightness
- Standard processor/storage/RAM on computer models: 2 GHZ quad core/128 GB SSD/4 GB
- 12 VDC PSU (available with optional AC/DC 90-264 VAC external power transformer)
- Optional: optical bonding of protective window or touchscreen to LCD
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Keypad Function Control Package
- Rows of sealed dome push button function keys embedded around the display’s perimeter
- Push button switch converts to a standard USB keyboard code
- USB keyboard encoders enumerate as a standard HID keyboard
- Available as an auxiliary interface for a remote PC or integrated with a computer solution
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Vandal/Impact Resistant Package
- Impact resistant protective overlay glass
- 8H abrasion-resistant overlay glass
- Chemical and stain resistant glass and surfaces
- Tamper-proof conduit connectors
- Optional: PCAP touchscreen