Industrial Panel PCs
Stealth Panel PCs integrate computing and display into a compact rugged platform for industrial automation, HMI, and control environments.
FAQ Section
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What is an industrial Panel PC and what advantages does it offer over a separate PC and monitor?
A Stealth industrial Panel PC integrates a computing platform and industrial display into a single sealed unit for direct mounting into control panels, machine enclosures, or operator consoles. Compared to a separate PC-and-monitor setup, the integrated design eliminates the external cable run between PC and display — a physical failure point vulnerable to vibration, corrosion, and contamination ingress in industrial environments. Installation requires a single panel cutout, one power connection, and one network drop, reducing integration complexity for machine builders and system integrators. The sealed IP65-rated front face withstands washdown cleaning with water or chemical agents in food, pharmaceutical, and chemical process environments where moisture ingress into separate equipment would cause failures.
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What environments are Stealth Panel PCs designed for, and what does the Performance tier cover?
Stealth Panel PCs are engineered for factory floors with dust, vibration, cleaning chemicals, and continuous 24/7 operation. The Performance tier is purpose-built for the most common demanding industrial deployments: manufacturing HMI terminals running control software continuously on the factory floor, process control interfaces in chemical, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical facilities, transportation operator consoles in rail and port infrastructure, and industrial automation stations in non-air-conditioned facilities. The IP65 sealed front face meets washdown requirements in regulated food and pharmaceutical production. Extended operating temperature ranges cover facilities without climate control or with extreme seasonal variation.
03
Which touchscreen technology is right for my operator environment?
PCAP (Projected Capacitive) touchscreens deliver crisp multi-touch response for operators using bare or thin disposable gloves — the right choice where optical clarity and fast interaction are the priority. Resistive touchscreens respond to physical pressure from any object, including heavy industrial, chemical-resistant, and cut-resistant gloves worn throughout shifts in automotive assembly, metalworking, food, and chemical processing environments. FSR (Force-Sensitive Resistor) technology on integrated keyboard accessories provides solid-state gloved-hand pointing with no moving parts. Contact Stealth's engineering team to match touch technology to your operator's glove type and HMI precision requirements.
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Can Stealth pre-configure software and industrial communication interfaces?
Yes. Stealth pre-loads and validates Windows 10/11 IoT Enterprise or Linux before shipment, with OS baseline settings including user accounts, security policies, and boot configuration. HMI software, SCADA clients, and OPC-UA stacks can be pre-installed and validated at the factory. RS-232, RS-485, and RS-422 serial ports support legacy PLCs, drives, and field devices. Dual GbE handles EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and OPC-UA. CAN bus connectivity is available on select configurations for transportation and vehicle applications. Contact Stealth sales with your full software and interface specification before ordering to ensure the system arrives ready for your application.

