VTHT3-320: ToughStation 32 Inch Widescreen Fully Sealed Hazardous Area with Purge Protection
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Rugged 32″ large format monitors and panel computers for operator interface applications in Div 1 and Div 2 hazardous areas.
The purge protected ToughStation has a large format high definition display for providing high viewability in operator interface applications. The fully sealed enclosure is available in NEMA 4 powder coat aluminum or 316 stainless steel with NEMA 4X protection. Mounting options include pedestal mount, or VESA mount, for easy installation into the work environment.
The purge system enables safe operations within Div 1 and Div 2 environments by preventing the accumulation of flammable gases and ignitable dust inside the enclosure. Using a purge and pressurization system is standard practice for the explosion protection of energized HMI terminals within a hazardous area.


* Available with Type Z purge only
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VTHT3-320 Specifications:
Standard Features:
- Industrial-Grade LED back-lit LCD.
- Touchscreen Interface: USB or serial connections
- Mounting Configurations: VESA and pedestal mount
- 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 4X (IP66) 316 stainless steel or NEMA 4 (IP65) powder coated aluminum enclosure*
- I/O Connection Type: CID1 conduit hub required. CID2 conduit hub or optional sealed Roxtec glands with captive cables
- Power Input: 20-30 VDC or 100-250 VAC internal power supply
- Available Touchscreens: PCAP
- Operating Temperature: -10° 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:
- Embedded Computer
- Fanless Design: solid-state components
- Operating System: Windows 10 Professional 64-bit (standard)
* Available with Type Z purge only
Specifications:
Brightness | Resolution | Viewing Angle | Contrast | Aspect Ratio | Touchscreen* | Approximate Weight w/ Type X Purge** | Approximate Weight w/ Type Z Purge** |
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500 nits | FHD 1920 × 1080 | 89°/89°/89°/89° | 3000:1 | 16:9 | PCAP | ≈ 110 Lbs SS / ≈ 100 Lbs Al | ≈ 85 Lbs SS / ≈ 75 Lbs Al |
1500 nits | FHD 1920 × 1080 | 89°/89°/89°/89° | 4000:1 |
* PCAP – projective capacitive touch
** Weight may differ based on overall configuration.
Dimensions (W × H × D):
Enclosure Dimensions | 33.23" × 20.28" × 7.63" |
LCD Controller Board Specifications for Monitors Only:
Resolution | Available Video I/O Ports | Horizontal/Vertical Scan |
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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 x DVI, 1 x VGA 1 × Composite (PAL/NTSC) |
60 Hz up to 1920 × 1200 |
Standard Motherboard Specifications:
Processor | Memory | Storage Drive | Operating System | Available I/O Ports |
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Intel Atom E3845 | Up to 8 GB | 1 × SATA-300 1 × CFAST |
Win 7: 32/64-bit, Win 10: 32/64-bit |
2 × RS-232/422/485 3 × USB 2.0 1 × LAN |
Intel J1900 Quad-Core | Up to 8 GB | 1 × SATA-300 1 × CFAST |
Win 7: 32/64-bit, Win 10: 32/64-bit |
2 × RS-232/422/485 3 × USB 2.0 1 × LAN |
i5-7300U | Up to 16 GB | 1 × SATA-300 1 × mSATA/SIM |
Win 10: 64-bit | 2 × RS-232/422/485 4 × USB 3.0 2 × LAN |
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 |
Motherboard selection may affect operational temperature.
Available Options:
- 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.
- Up to 2 x user accessible sealed rear peripheral compartments
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.
Purge Options:
Type X Purge: This purge system reduces the hazard of Division 1/Zone 1 to unclassified within the protected enclosure, enabling use of general purpose, non-hazardous area equipment in a Class I and Class II, Division 1 (or Zone 1) location. *Only available on stainless steel enclosure.
Type Z Purge: This purge system reduces the hazard of Division 2/Zone 2 to unclassified within the protected enclosure, enabling use of general purpose, non-hazardous area equipment in a Class I, Division 2 (Zone 2) location.
* Don't see the available option that you are looking for? Contact us with any custom request.
Mounting Designs:
VESA/RAM
Pedestal Mount
Standard I/O Connectors:
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Sealing hub with gasket and locknut: used in our general purpose and hazardous area workstations
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 level 1500 nits