Using an interactive touchscreen – on a production floor – is quickly becoming the norm in factory environments. A touchscreen can eliminate the need for an industrial keyboard and mouse. For manufacturing users, it creates an efficient source for inputting data or keeping track of inventory.

Can a touchscreen be used in a NEMA rated computer enclosure? The answer is yes, but it does require special equipment.

For a touchscreen to function properly in a factory setting, it must be panel mounted and properly installed in a NEMA 12 (protection against dust, dirt, oil, fibers, lint, splashing fluids), NEMA 4 (protection against dust, dirt, oil, hose directed water, most weather conditions) or a NEMA 4X (protection against dust, dirt, oil, hose directed fluids, corrosive materials, most weather conditions) computer or monitor enclosure. To maintain the proper enclosure seal, the monitor must have the capability to mount to the front door of the enclosure. The front of the screen must be open and not behind glass or a window.

If the touchscreen (in conjunction with the enclosure) is exposed to water/liquids or needs to be washed down, the enclosure and touchscreen must be rated for NEMA 4 or NEMA 4X. If the front of the monitor cannot withstand water, a failure will occur, which could cause significant downtime and revenue.

In order to design a door for the touchscreen monitor, the enclosure manufacturer will need to know the make and model of the preferred touchscreen. A custom monitor door will need to be fabricated for the dimensions/specs of the touchscreen. Therefore, the enclosure door will be unique to the touchscreen specified by the customer. If the end user decides to use another touchscreen in the future, a new door will need to be designed and fabricated.

Upon delivery to the factory or manufacturing facility, proper installation will be quick and easy. The touchscreen will simply attach to the front of the panel mount door maintaining the required NEMA rating. Most reputable enclosure companies will mount the monitor before it ships to the end user.

When choosing a new touchscreen for a computer enclosure, it is vital to note what environment the enclosure and monitor will be installed. Always do the necessary research and choose the touchscreen that will work best for the computer being used, the specific situation and the harsh setting. Touchscreen technology will continue to advance and keep factories and industrial atmospheres running smoother and more efficiently. In the end, the enclosure will most likely outlast and outperform many different monitors over the years.

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Mt. Pleasant, PA (May 31, 2017) – For over three decades, ITSENCLOSURES (Integration Technology Systems) has been engineering and manufacturing digital signage enclosures for customers. ITSENCLOSURES is excited to introduce the latest revolution in touchscreen kiosk technology, the ‘InfoStation’ Interactive Touchscreen Kiosk. The heavy-duty kiosk solution is meant for indoor use and features a free-standing base.

From wayfinding, to directories, to up-to-the-minute social media, to functional web pages, the InfoStation interactive digital signage is a versatile tool to bring information to consumers.

The InfoStation touchscreen kiosk package includes an ADA compliant kiosk with a heavy-duty base, a Windows based media player with wireless web for real-time data, a 42-inch ELO projected capacitive touchscreen, interactive digital signage software provided by ConnectedSign – a digital signage content provider, and a one year annual maintenance and software support system.

JT Spangler, President of ITSENCLOSURES, explains the importance of kiosks in the marketplace, “The InfoStation includes a freestanding kiosk with an interactive touchscreen to enhance a company’s overall marketing and data portfolio. It is slick. With our digital kiosk, a company can update content easily and quickly, and keep information fresh and interesting to users. Animations, videos, imagery, and colorful graphics will make your company stand out from the crowd. Deploying the InfoStation kiosk in a lobby or meeting room will quickly illustrate that the company is at the cutting edge of technology.”

The InfoStation is sturdy and is constructed of welded steel with a black powder coat finish. The rear panel can be effortlessly removed to access the media player, which resides on an internal shelf in the kiosk pedestal base. Cable exit holes are included in the bottom rear for easy cable management. The base and pedestal are coupled together with a 6” by 6” mounting pattern.

This modern, digital marketing display is easily applied to a multitude of applications including museums, restaurants, gas stations, casinos, convention centers, airports, hospitals, shopping malls, train stations, classrooms, libraries, theaters, conference rooms, schools, universities, hotels and resorts.

Mr. Spangler concluded, “We are very proud of this digital signage solution. The new InfoStation kiosk can be used in an endless array of industries and companies. I look forward to seeing this product deployed all over the country.”

Additional customization is available, including custom colors from the RAL color chart and logo branding for a small charge.

To learn more about ITSENCLOSURES, please contact: Jennifer Bissell, Director of Sales & Marketing, 1-800-423-9911 –or– info@itsenclosures.com

Visit the InfoStation product page: Click Here

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