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Acoustic Pulse Recognition Technology Specifications

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1. Mechanical

  • Input Methods: Finger, finger nail, gloved hand, or stylus activation

2. Electrical

  • Positional Accuracy: 1% max. error
  • Resolution Accuracy: Touchpoint density is based on controller resolution of 4096 x 4096
  • Touch Activation Force: Typically 2 to 3 ounces (55 to 85 grams)
  • Controller Board: USB

3. Optical

  • Light Transmission: 90% ±5%

4. Environmental

  • Temperature
    • Operating: –20°C to 60°C
    • Storage: –40°C to 71°C
  • Relative Humidity: Operating: 90% RH at max 50°C for 240 hours, noncondensing
  • Operating Altitude: 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
  • Storage/Transport Altitude: 50,000 ft (15,240 m)
  • Chemical Resistance: The touch activation area of the touchscreen is resistant to chemicals that do not affect glass such as: acetone, toluene, methyl ethyl ketone, isopropyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, ethyl acetate, ammonia-based glass cleaners, gasoline, kerosene, vinegar
  • Electrostatic Protection: Per EN 6100-4-2, 1995: Meets Level 4 (15kV air/8kV contact discharges)

5. Agency Approvals

6. Sealability/Durability

  • Sealability: Can be sealed to meet NEMA 4 and 12 and IP 65 standards
  • Surface Durability: is that of glass. Mohs' hardness rating of 7
  • Expected Life: No known wear-out mechanism, as there are no layers, coatings, or moving parts. APR technology has been operationally tested to more than 50 million touches in one location without failure, using a stylus similar to a finger.
  • Impact Resistance: Can meet UL-60950 and CSA 22.2 No. 60950 ball drop test (0.5 kg, 50 mm diameter ball dropped from height of 1.3 m)

7. Warranty

  • Touchscreen: 10-year limited warranty
  • Controller: 5-year limited warranty