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Surface Capacitive Touch Technology Specifications

MechanicalEnvironmentalElectricalAgency ApprovalsWarrantyOpticalSurface Durability

1. Mechanical

  • Input Method: Finger
  • Available Sizes: 12" to 19" flat, standard and custom sizes.
  • Glass Thickness: 0.118"/3.0 mm nominal. (Glass only, not including tape, wires and/or solder if used).

2. Environmental

  • Touchscreen
    • Operating Temperature Range: -15°C to 70°C
    • Storage Temperature Range: -50°C to 85°C
    • Operating Humidity Range: 10% to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing
    • Storage Humidity Range: 10% to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing
  • Controller
    • Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 70°C
    • Storage Temperature Range: -50°C to 80°C
    • Operating Humidity Range: <36°C, 0% - 95% relative humidity, noncondensing; ≥36°C
    • Storage Humidity Range: <36°C, 0% - 80% relative humidity, noncondensing; ≥36°C
  • Chemical Resistance: Water, ammonia, isopropyl alcohol, and similar non-abrasive cleaners
  • Sealability: Can be sealed to meet NEMA 4 and 12 and IP 65 standards
  • Storage: Always store the touchscreen sensor and controller in its original shipping container. Never store them in an environment where condensation may form.

3. Electrical

  • Positional Accuracy: Reported touch coordinates are within 1.5% of true position (based on viewing area dimensions)
  • Resolution: Less than 1 mm
  • Controller: Controller board size of 2.1" x 3.3" (5.4 x 8.4 cm), with auto-detect function for serial (RS232) connection (using Elo SmartSet drivers)

4. Agency Approvals (Electrical)

5. Warranty

  • Touchscreen: Five-year limited warranty
  • Controller: Five-year limited warranty

6. Optical

  • Light Transmission: Up to 85% per ASTM D1003

7. Surface Durability

Anti-glare hardcoat cannot be scratched using any stylus with Mohs rating equal to or less than 6. Tested in the laboratory to withstand over 160 million (mechanically simulated) touches without noticeable degradation.