Phoenix Contact VMT 3000 panel PCs

Phoenix Contact has expanded its range of VMT 3000 panel PCs to include a device with a 10.4″ high-resolution display with IP65 protection. This display was specifically developed for use under harsh industrial conditions and has a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.

These panel PCs have an enclosure manufactured out of solid die-cast aluminium. As a result of the dust-protected and waterproof enclosure with IP65 protection, these panels are weather resistant and are insensitive to humidity and moisture. Further, these devices can be used in extreme temperatures ranging from 20 up to +55°C, which allows them to be employed outdoors and in refrigeration systems. They can be optionally equipped with a sunlight-readable display which allows them to be used even in direct sunlight.

The panels are especially energy-efficient due to their Intel-Atom platform, a combination of a highly integrated chipset and a power-saving processor. The Atom processor can either be clocked at 1.1 or 1.6 GHz, and has a thermal design power (TDP) of 2.5 W. The lower power consumption is also noticeable in the lower amount of heat generated and the device does not require a fan.