VTTSR1: ToughStation Recessed Kiosk
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Rugged recessed kiosk computer with NEMA protection for operator interface applications in industrial environments.
The recessed kiosk has a friendly operator interface design and several rugged keyboard options to best suit your application and environment.
This rugged recessed 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.


Standard in stainless steel (NEMA 4X) or black powder coated aluminum (NEMA 4X). Custom colored powder coating available.
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VTTSR1 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
- Hinged front enclosure door with quarter-turn cam locks
- 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:
- 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† |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15" | 400 nits | XGA 1024 × 768 | 80°/80°/80°/80° | 600:1 | 4:3 | Res/PCAP/AT | ≈ 12 W | ≈ 63 Lbs SS / ≈ 38 Lbs Al |
1500 nits | XGA 1024 × 768 | 80°/80°/60°/80° | 800:1 | ≈ 47 W | ||||
17" | 350 nits | SXGA 1280 × 1024 | 80°/80°/60°/80° | 800:1 | 5:4 | Res/PCAP/AT | ≈ 25 W | ≈ 68 Lbs SS / ≈ 43 Lbs Al |
1000 nits | SXGA 1280 × 1024 | 80°/80°/60°/80° | 1000:1 | ≈ 62 W | ||||
19" | 350 nits | SXGA 1280 × 1024 | 85°/85°/80°/80° | 1000:1 | 5:4 | Res/PCAP/AT | ≈ 20 W | ≈ 75 Lbs SS / ≈ 50 Lbs Al |
1600 nits | SXGA 1280 × 1024 | 85°/85°/80°/80° | 1000:1 | ≈ 60 W | ||||
21.5" wide | 300 nits | FHD 1920 × 1080 | 89°/89°/89°/89° | 5000:1 | 16:9 | Res/PCAP/AT | ≈ 24 W | ≈ 84 Lbs SS / ≈ 59 Lbs Al |
1500 nits | FHD 1920 × 1080 | 89°/89°/89°/89° | 1000:1 | ≈ 42 W |
* Res – resistive touch, PCAP – projective capacitive touch, and AT – ArmorTouch glass-on-film resistive touch
** Power consumption calculated a 12 V DC
† SS - Stainless Steel, Al - Aluminum
Dimensions:
15" | 22" × 28" × 8.82" |
17" | 22" × 28" × 8.82" |
19" | 22" × 28" × 8.82" |
21.5" wide | 28.16" × 28" × 8.82" |
Standard Motherboard Specifications:
Processor | Memory | Storage Drive | Operating System | Available I/O Ports |
---|---|---|---|---|
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.
LCD Controller Board Specifications (monitor only):
Resolution | Available Video I/O Ports | Horizontal/Vertical Scan |
---|---|---|
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 |
ToughStation Kiosk Core Model Number Breakdown:

Available 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.
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
* Don't see the available option that you are looking for? Contact us with any custom request.
Mechanical Drawings:
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Pedestal
Mounting Tabs
Swing Arm/Swivel
15" - 19"
Pedestal
Mounting Tabs
Swing Arm/Swivel
21.5" Widescreen
Mounting Designs:
Pedestal
Mounting Tabs
Swing Arm/Swivel
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
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 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
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
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