Latest Caltron Touchscreen Monitor Geared for Bright, Outdoor Uses

HWT-121O can be customized with optical bonding and P-Cap or resistive touch technologies

For immediate release

FREMONT, CA (June 9, 2017)

Caltron Industries continues to refine the visual display capabilities of its line of touchscreen monitors with the introduction of the HWT-121O, designed for extraordinary performance in bright surroundings.

The HWT-121O is an advanced version of the 12.1-inch industrial touchscreen monitor that Caltron has manufactured for years. Because the display remains sharp and clear even in sunlight, Caltron president Jim Wang said he expects the HWT-121O to be popular in outdoor applications, such as self-serve kiosks, and the banking and aerospace industries.

Caltron has built leading-edge display technology into the HWT-121O. In addition to energy-saving brightness enhancement that is superior to CCFL backlighting and sensor software that adjusts screen brightness according to ambient light, Caltron offers optical bonding as an optional upgrade.

Optical bonding is the process by which a specially treated pane of glass is sealed to the LCD display panel. The glass eliminates dust and moisture from accumulating on the panel and greatly reduces reflected light.

Companion models offer a choice of touch technologies. The HWT-121OR features resistive touch, which responds to the touch of either a bare or gloved finger, or stylus. The HWT-121OC is equipped with multi-touch projective capacitive technology. With P-Cap, the user can manipulate the display with one or several fingers.

While display and touch options make the HWT-121O customizable for a variety of uses, qualities that Caltron engineers into its entire line of touchscreen monitors remain consistent:

• All Caltron monitors are open-frame construction. The bare-bones design facilitates quick and easy integration into enclosures of existing systems.

• The metal LDC panel tray is a tough 2mm thick and withstands continuous, rough usage.

• Vents in the metal chassis provide outstanding heat dissipation and do away with the need for noisy fans.


About Caltron

Caltron Industries is a Silicon Valley-based company that is at the forefront of the revolution in computer display technology. We provide cost-effective solutions for a wide range of industrial clients seeking to replace outdated CRT monitors or upgrade widescreen monitors with cutting-edge models that better serve their employees or customers.

For more information on the HWT-121O, or to learn more about how the HWT-121O can be customized specifically for your business, talk to a Caltron customer representative.

Call 510-440-1800 or email us.

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The Innovative HWT-121O Family Moves Touchscreens Outdoors

Caltron Industries’ HWT-121O is engineered for solutions seeking a mid-sized touchscreen monitor that solves the problems of long-term outdoor use.

Caltron is one of the first manufacturers of 12.1-inch touchscreen monitors. Early display and interface monitors worked well in applications that were largely confined to well-lit, indoor settings.

Today, human machine interface applications are increasingly found outdoors, as well.  Now the public and industry demand touchscreen monitors that hold up well and are easy to use under all types of conditions, Caltron has applied more than 20 years of experience building 12.1-inch monitors to create the new HWT-121O line.

HWT-121O: Improved Display, and Two Touch Options

Our engineers integrated exciting technological advances that make the customizable HWT-121O an ideal solution for applications in kiosks, the aerospace and banking industries, or military applications.

The HWT-121O provides product solutions with innovations in these areas:

Display Visibility in Sunlight

Even in sunlight, display visibility in this new line of touchscreen monitors is consistently clear and concise. Optional optical bonding, in which a panel of treated glass is sealed directly to the display, blocks moisture and dust while virtually eliminating reflected light.

The LCD panel is also exceptionally bright, measuring up to 1,000 nits, nearly four times that of a conventional 12.1-inch monitor. Instead of CCFL backlighting using mercury vapor that is dangerous to people and the environment, Caltron has installed cutting-edge brightness enhancement technology that reduces energy use by as much as 20 percent.

Touch Technology in a Variety of Applications

HWT-121O offers companion models with a choice of two types of popular touch technology:

The HWT-121OR features resistive touch, found in applications such as automobile navigation devices, PCs, and in-flight entertainment. Resistive touch is very precise, activated by an object such as a stylus, or either a bare or gloved finger. It is cheaper and uses less energy than other touch technologies.

The HWT-121OC utilizes projected capacitive touch technology or P-Cap. This technology enables a user to manipulate an image by using multiple fingers at the same time. It is commonly found in smartphones. P-Cap is scratch-resistant, a benefit in applications that are used for hours at a time.

Value-added Features in Rougher Environments

Caltron offers options that make the HWT-121O line particularly suited for outdoor uses. Tough anti-vandal glass guards against humidity and changes in temperature. Sensor software adapts screen brightness when ambient light fluctuates.

New HWT-121O Line Includes Standard Open-Frame Design

The open-frame design of all Caltron Industries monitors facilitates easy integration of the HWT-121O into existing systems. Upgrades can be completed quickly and efficiently.

Another feature of HWT-121O models to provide superior performance in warm weather: quick heat dissipation through ventilation slots.

Businesses can also eliminate the possibility of human error in operation with the lockable on-screen display management features.

Learn More About the Exciting HWT-121O Line

With two choices of touch technology and improved display visibility,  Caltron Industries’ HWT-121O line can help your business make the most of the new opportunities.

Talk with a Caltron engineer today about the HWT-121O series of interface monitors. For answers and additional information, call 510-440-1800, or email us for more information.

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