15″ Industrial Touch PC i5 (Large Case)

The 15″ Capacitive Touch PC I5-1145G7E (Large Case) is faytech's industrial-standard touch PC — engineered specifically for the deployment scenarios where 15″ 4:3 XGA is the established hardware specification. This isn't a generic touch PC that happens to be 15″; it's a deliberate industrial product targeting the substantial installed base of industrial control rooms, manufacturing operator stations, process control facilities, and legacy SCADA deployments that standardized on 15″ 4:3 XGA hardware years ago and need refresh hardware that maintains that exact specification.

Why 15″ at 4:3 XGA Specifically

The 15″ 4:3 XGA (1024×768) specification has been the industrial control room standard for two decades. Industrial software, operator training programs, alarm management systems, P&ID layouts, and process documentation were all developed around this exact display configuration. Replacing existing 15″ 4:3 panels with modern widescreen displays creates real operational problems:

• Legacy software compatibility: SCADA clients, PLC programming environments, machine vision interfaces, and equipment control software designed for 4:3 either render incorrectly on widescreen displays or leave significant unused screen real estate.
• Operator training continuity: Operators trained on 15″ 4:3 panels have built muscle memory for specific button positions, alarm display locations, and information layouts. Changing the display aspect ratio disrupts this — a real safety and efficiency concern in process control environments.
• Documentation and procedure alignment: Operating procedures, alarm response documentation, troubleshooting guides, and training videos all reference specific screen positions that assume the 15″ 4:3 standard.
• Control panel installation continuity: Existing control panel cutouts, kiosk enclosures, and operator station furniture were designed for 15″ 4:3 panel dimensions. Replacement hardware that maintains the same form factor avoids facility modifications.

This product is engineered to be the natural refresh hardware for those installations — Modern Core i5 compute, current OS support, modern connectivity, refreshed touch technology, but maintaining the exact display specification that the existing software and operational practices depend on.

Display Specifications

The 15.0″ display delivers 1024×768 XGA resolution across a 304.1 × 228.1 mm active area, in 4:3 aspect ratio. Brightness is 420 cd/m² — the brightest in the compact Core i5 Touch PC family, supporting placement in well-lit industrial environments under standard factory and control room lighting. Contrast is 800:1, with 176°/176° viewing angles supporting shared viewing during operator handoffs and supervisor reviews. 30,000-hour LED backlight lifetime supports continuous 24/7 industrial deployment for over 3.4 years of round-the-clock operation. The display uses LVDS interface internally.

Intel Core i5 Industrial Compute Platform

The platform is built around the Intel® Core™ i5-1145G7E (Tiger Lake U) — a genuine industrial vPro embedded processor, not a low-power Atom or Celeron SoC. The i5-1145G7E offers full Intel Core architecture with significantly more compute performance than the Atom and Celeron alternatives common in this product category. Paired with 8 GB DDR4 RAM and a 240 GB SSD (proper SSD, not eMMC), the platform handles demanding industrial software with margin to spare.

This compute spec matters operationally because modern industrial software is increasingly resource-intensive even when running in legacy aspect ratios: browser-based HMI panels running multiple WebSocket connections, real-time data dashboards with high-frequency telemetry, computer-vision-augmented inspection software, AI-assisted predictive maintenance interfaces, and the multi-application workloads common in operator stations that simultaneously run SCADA clients, document management systems, and corporate productivity software. The 4:3 aspect doesn't reduce the compute demand — modern software still requires modern processors.

The 1145G7E is also a vPro processor, supporting Intel's enterprise remote management features (AMT, vPro Manageability Engine) — meaningful for IT teams managing fleets of industrial workstations remotely across geographically distributed facilities. Power consumption is 23.8W under operating load.

Operating System Options

Debian 12 ships pre-installed as standard (note: Pyramid Computer GmbH is not affiliated with Debian; Debian is a registered trademark owned by Software in the Public Interest, Inc.). Additional OS options available on request (with additional fee): Linux Ubuntu 22.4 LTS for the broader Ubuntu ecosystem alignment, Windows 10 for legacy Windows industrial software, and Windows 11 for current Windows commercial software. Windows pre-installation is particularly relevant for this product, as much of the legacy 4:3 industrial software runs on Windows.

Touch System

The 10-point projected capacitive multi-touch panel is built on 1.1 mm thermally strengthened cover glass with AG (chemical etching) anti-glare surface treatment, IK08 impact protection, and faytech's Clear Bond® optical bonding. The EXC81W84 touch controller communicates via USB. Touch resolution is 48 RX × 36 TX. The optical bonding eliminates the air gap between touch sensor and LCD panel, improving optical clarity, reducing reflections in industrial lighting, and increasing mechanical durability against operator impacts — critical for factory floor and control room deployment.

Comprehensive Industrial Connectivity

Network: 2× 10/100/1000 Mbit Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports (Realtek® 8111H) supporting network segmentation common in industrial OT/IT separation. Wi-Fi via Intel® AC 3168 module with included RP-SMA female antenna. Power over Ethernet (PoE) is available upon request.

USB: 2× USB 3.0 (high-speed peripherals: external storage, barcode scanners, high-bandwidth instruments) + 2× USB 2.0 (standard industrial peripherals).

Video Output: 1× HDMI + 1× DisplayPort for external display extension — useful when modernizing operator stations to dual-display configurations (15″ 4:3 touch screen for legacy SCADA + secondary widescreen for additional modern dashboards or video feeds).

Industrial Serial: 2× RS-232 COM ports (RX/TX only, DSUB9). The dual COM port specification matters for industrial integration: many industrial deployments require simultaneous communication with multiple legacy devices (PLC + barcode scanner, scale + label printer, machine controller + data logger). The pinout follows standard RS-232 convention: Pin 2 RXD1, Pin 3 TXD1, Pin 5/10/11 GND.

Additional connectors: 1× Audio In/Out (Realtek® ALC897 Audio CODEC), 1× SD card slot for local data logging and removable storage, 1× SIM card slot for cellular connectivity in installations where Wi-Fi/Ethernet isn't appropriate.

Modular Front Kit + Back Kit Design

This product implements faytech's modular Front Kit + Back Kit architecture:

• 15″ Rubber Frame Front Kit: Contains the 15″ 4:3 XGA display panel, projected capacitive touch sensor, cover glass with Clear Bond® optical bonding, rubber frame structural assembly, and the IP65 sealing system.
• Large IPC Back Kit (i5-1145G7E): Contains the Intel Core i5 compute platform, all external connectivity, network hardware, storage, and the aluminum IPC back case with passive thermal management fins. This is the same back kit shared across the 10″, 10.1″, 13.3″, and 15″ Touch PC products in this line.

The two kits can be ordered pre-assembled (deployment-ready) or separately packaged (for OEM integration), connected through various standardized connectors. Independent replacement during service supports:

• Compute platform refresh as Intel Core processor generations advance, without replacing the more expensive front kit
• Field damage replacement of cracked cover glass without retiring the working back kit and configured OS image
• OEM integration projects where custom control panel enclosures house the back kit separately from the front kit
• Service inventory optimization with separate kit stocking — the shared Large IPC Back Kit across multiple front kit sizes simplifies fleet inventory management for organizations operating mixed-size Touch PC deployments

Note: Front Kit + Back Kit assembly to be done by a professional to maintain IP65 seal integrity.

Mounting Options

• VESA 100 × 100 mounting: Standard wall-mount arms, articulating mounts, monitor stands, and industrial pole mounts. The 55.0 mm chassis depth requires a mount with adequate clearance.
• 6-clamp open-frame integration: Installation into custom control panel enclosures, retail counters, industrial control panels, or built-in HMI positions via a 335.0 × 267.0 mm cut-out, secured by 6 clamps. Maximum clamp wall thickness is 5.0 mm. The 6-clamp specification supports the larger and heavier display assembly compared to the 4-clamp smaller siblings.

Wide Power Input & Environmental

The platform accepts 9-36V DC wide power input — supporting standard 12V industrial DC, vehicle 24V systems, 48V battery backup systems (regulated), and the PoE option (when configured). The included 100-240V AC active-switching adapter outputs 12V DC for standard mains deployment. Operating power consumption is 23.8W with under 1W standby — efficient for continuous 24/7 deployment. Operating temperature range is -10°C to +60°C with 10–90% humidity tolerance, suitable for partially-conditioned industrial environments, control rooms, and manufacturing facilities.

IP65 Front + IP40 Back protection. CE and FCC certified.

Intended use: Industrial-grade touchscreen touch PC for indoor use as control panel, digital signage, wayfinding, POS, and similar applications. Protect from direct sunlight. Operation outside specified temperature ranges is not covered by warranty.

Included in the Delivery

Power adapter (100-240V AC active switching, 12V DC-Out), Wi-Fi antenna (RP-SMA female), short installation manual.

Hypothetical Application Scenarios

Industrial Automation – Legacy SCADA Operator Stations: Picture a manufacturing facility with established SCADA infrastructure standardized on 15″ 4:3 panels. Operators have decades of training on the existing screen layouts; alarm management procedures reference specific screen positions; troubleshooting documentation assumes the established display configuration. When the existing hardware reaches end-of-life, this Touch PC provides the natural refresh path — same 15″ 4:3 form factor, modern Core i5 compute platform, current OS support, and refreshed touch technology, but maintaining operational continuity for the operators.

Process Control Rooms — Refinery, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical Operations: Power generation, water treatment, oil refining, chemical processing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing all rely on long-deployed SCADA systems with established operator interfaces. The 15″ 4:3 specification matches existing control room standards; the Core i5 compute platform supports modernization of underlying software without changing the operator-facing interface; the patented IP65 silicon seal handles industrial cleaning protocols; the dual RS-232 supports legacy SCADA controller and historian communication.

Manufacturing Line HMI Workstations: Discrete manufacturing facilities (automotive, aerospace, consumer products) often have line-side HMI stations standardized on 15″ 4:3 panels for production reporting, quality documentation, work order management, and equipment control. The 6-clamp open-frame integration supports the existing control panel cutouts; the modular front+back kit design supports field replacement of damaged components without retiring entire workstations; the dual COM ports support PLC plus auxiliary equipment communication.

Energy & Utilities – Substation Control Rooms: Electric utility substations, gas distribution facilities, and water/wastewater treatment plants typically use 15″ 4:3 panels in their control room standards. The wide -10°C to +60°C operating range tolerates unconditioned substation environments; the 9-36V DC wide power input supports the diverse DC power systems in energy infrastructure; the dual RS-232 supports legacy SCADA and protection relay integration; the 420 cd/m² brightness handles the variable lighting conditions of utility control rooms.

Equipment OEM Integration — Replacement & Refresh: Industrial equipment manufacturers (machinery, processing equipment, packaging lines, lab instruments) that historically integrated 15″ 4:3 touch panels into their products can use this Touch PC as the modern refresh hardware. The same form factor maintains compatibility with existing equipment designs while providing the compute platform to run modern OEM software stacks. The modular front+back kit design supports the OEM's ability to maintain their own service operations.

Healthcare — Diagnostic Equipment & Lab Workstations: Medical diagnostic equipment manufacturers (imaging systems, lab analyzers, patient monitoring stations) often use 15″ 4:3 panels in their established product designs. The Core i5 compute platform supports modern medical software while maintaining compatibility with existing equipment integration; the IP65 front supports hospital and lab cleaning protocols; the multiple OS options align with diverse medical IT standards.

Marine & Offshore Operations: Maritime applications — ship bridges, offshore platform control rooms, port operations centers — frequently use 15″ 4:3 panels as established hardware standards. The wide power input range supports vessel and platform DC power systems; the rugged IK08 cover glass tolerates marine environment vibration and incidental impacts; the dual Ethernet supports vessel network plus shore-side telemetry connectivity.

Public Safety — Emergency Operations Centers: 911 dispatch centers, emergency operations centers, and public safety facilities often use 15″ 4:3 panels as their established hardware. The 30,000-hour LED lifetime supports continuous 24/7 operation typical of public safety facilities; the dual Ethernet supports operational and management network segmentation; the Linux/Windows OS flexibility supports the diverse software platforms used across public safety.

Education — Industrial Training Programs: Technical schools, community colleges, and corporate training programs teaching industrial automation, process control, and HMI programming use 15″ 4:3 panels in their training labs to match the hardware students will encounter in industry. This Touch PC provides modern refresh hardware for those training programs while maintaining the form factor and software compatibility that aligns with industry standards.

For OEM volume programs, modular Front Kit / Back Kit purchasing arrangements, alternative OS pre-installation requests, PoE configuration, custom industrial integration consultation, or pre-sales technical discussion, request a quote from the faytech North America engineering team.