VTHTE1: ToughStation Hazardous Ergonomic Kiosk
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Industrial monitor and computer ergonomic kiosk for operator interface applications in Division 1 and Division 2 hazardous areas.
The hazardous ergonomic kiosk has a friendly operator interface design and several rugged keyboard options to suit your application and environment best.
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 explosion-protection energized HMI terminals within a hazardous area.

Standard in stainless steel (NEMA 4X), powder coating options available
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Contact us with any custom request.
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VTHTE1 Specifications:
Standard 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) powder coated aluminum enclosure
- Optical bonding (VBOND): laminated cover glass, protective overlay, or touchscreen to the front surface of the LCD. Used for reduced solar reflectivity, and shock and vibration protection.
- Hinged front enclosure door with quarter-turn cam locks
- Power input: 20-30 VDC or 100-250 VAC internal power supply
- I/O connection type: CID1 conduit hub required. CID2 conduit hub or optional sealed Roxtec glands with captive cables
- 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
- Solid-state components
- Available touchscreens: resistive, PCAP, and ArmorTouch
- Operating system: Windows 10 Professional 64-bit (standard)
- 2 × 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN
Specifications:
Size | Brightness | Resolution | Viewing Angle | Contrast | Aspect Ratio | Touchscreen* | Power Consumption** | Approximate Weight SS† | Approximate Weight Al† |
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15" | 400 nits | XGA 1024 × 768 | 80°/80°/80°/80° | 600:1 | 4:3 | Res/PCAP/AT | ≈ 32 W | ≈ 97 Lbs Type-X ≈ 72 Lbs Type-Z | ≈ 77 Lbs Type-X ≈ 52 Lbs Type-Z |
1500 nits | XGA 1024 × 768 | 80°/80°/60°/80° | 800:1 | ≈ 67 W | |||||
17" | 350 nits | SXGA 1280 × 1024 | 80°/80°/60°/80° | 800:1 | 5:4 | Res/PCAP/AT | ≈ 45 W | ≈ 100 Lbs Type-X ≈ 75 Lbs Type-Z | ≈ 80 Lbs Type-X ≈ 55 Lbs Type-Z |
1000 nits | SXGA 1280 × 1024 | 80°/80°/60°/80° | 1000:1 | ≈ 82 W | |||||
19" | 350 nits | SXGA 1280 × 1024 | 85°/85°/80°/80° | 1000:1 | 5:4 | Res/PCAP/AT | ≈ 40 W | ≈ 102 Lbs Type-X ≈ 77 Lbs Type-Z | ≈ 82 Lbs Type-X ≈ 57 Lbs Type-Z |
1600 nits | SXGA 1280 × 1024 | 85°/85°/80°/80° | 1000:1 | ≈ 80 W | |||||
21.5" wide | 300 nits | FHD 1920 × 1080 | 89°/89°/89°/89° | 5000:1 | 16:9 | Res/PCAP/AT | ≈ 44 W | ≈ 105 Lbs Type-X ≈ 80 Lbs Type-Z | ≈ 85 Lbs Type-X ≈ 60 Lbs Type-Z |
1500 nits | FHD 1920 × 1080 | 89°/89°/89°/89° | 1000:1 | ≈ 62 W | |||||
24" wide | 300 nits | FHD 1920 × 1080 | 89°/89°/89°/89° | 5000:1 | 16:9 | PCAP/AT | ≈ 29 W | ≈ 95 Lbs Type-X ≈ 80 Lbs Type-Z | ≈ 75 Lbs Type-X ≈ 60 Lbs Type-Z |
1500 nits | FHD 1920 × 1080 | 89°/89°/89°/89° | 1000:1 | ≈ 54 W |
Dimensions:
15" | 25.66" × 24.5" × 14" |
17" | 25.66" × 24.5" × 14" |
19" | 25.66" × 24.5" × 14" |
21.5" wide | 25.66" × 24.5" × 14" |
24" wide | 25.66" × 24.5" × 14" |
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 |
LCD Controller Board Specifications (monitor only):
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 |
Hazardous ToughStation Kiosk Core Model Number Breakdown:

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.
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)
- Additional and/or alternate I/O ports available. Please contact your sales representative.
- 4G LTE connectivity available. Please contact your sales representative.
Monitor Options:
- Available touchscreens: resistive, PCAP, and ArmorTouch
- Touchscreen interface: USB, or serial connections
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.
Mechanical Drawings:
15" - 21.5"
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24"
Mounting Designs:
Pedestal
Mounting Tabs
Swing Arm/Swivel
Standard I/O Connectors: bottom or rear exit 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 levels ranging from 700 nits to 1500 nits (depending on screen size)