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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