17″ Industrial Touch PC i5 (Large Case)

The 17″ Capacitive Touch PC I5-1145G7E (Large Case) is faytech's upmarket industrial-standard touch PC — engineered specifically for the deployment scenarios where 17″ 5:4 SXGA is the established hardware specification. Like the 15″ 4:3 industrial standard sibling, this isn't a generic touch PC that happens to be 17″; it's a deliberate industrial product targeting the substantial installed base of process control rooms, large operator workstations, energy generation facilities, petrochemical operations, and pharmaceutical manufacturing that standardized on 17″ 5:4 SXGA hardware and need refresh hardware that maintains that exact specification.

Why 17″ at 5:4 SXGA Specifically

The 17″ 5:4 SXGA (1280×1024) specification has been the upmarket industrial control room standard since the mid-2000s. The 5:4 aspect ratio offers more vertical screen real estate than 4:3 at the same diagonal — meaningful for control room software displaying long alarm lists, deep process diagrams, and vertically-oriented data tables. SXGA resolution provides meaningfully more pixels than XGA (1024×768) without requiring the bandwidth and processing demands of Full HD. The result: control room software designed in this era was optimized for exactly this combination.

Replacing existing 17″ 5:4 panels with modern widescreen displays creates real operational problems:

• Process control software compatibility: Distributed Control Systems (DCS), SCADA, and process control software designed for 17″ 5:4 SXGA either render incorrectly on widescreen displays or leave significant unused screen real estate. Major DCS platforms like Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV, Yokogawa CENTUM, and ABB System 800xA have decades of legacy interfaces built around this aspect ratio.
• Operator training continuity: Operators trained on 17″ 5:4 panels have built muscle memory and pattern recognition for specific alarm positions, process diagram layouts, and graphical element locations. Changing the display aspect ratio disrupts this established pattern recognition — a real safety concern in process control environments.
• Alarm philosophy alignment: Industrial alarm management standards (ISA-18.2, EEMUA 191) and the screen layouts derived from them assume specific display geometries. The 17″ 5:4 specification aligns with established alarm presentation and operator response practices.
• Control panel installation continuity: Existing control panel cutouts, kiosk enclosures, and operator console furniture were designed for 17″ 5:4 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 17.0″ display delivers 1280×1024 SXGA resolution across a 337.92 × 270.34 mm active area, in 5:4 aspect ratio. Brightness is 250 cd/m², appropriate for indoor industrial control room environments. Contrast ratio is 1,000:1 — the highest in the compact Core i5 Touch PC family, supporting the deep blacks and clear graphic rendering important for process diagrams and control room visualizations. 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. Viewing angles are 170°/160°.

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 remains resource-intensive even when running in legacy 5:4 aspect: browser-based HMI panels running multiple WebSocket connections, real-time process data dashboards with high-frequency telemetry, historian integration, AI-assisted predictive maintenance interfaces, and the multi-application workloads common in process control operator stations that simultaneously run DCS clients, document management systems, and corporate productivity software. The 5:4 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 22.5W 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 most legacy DCS and SCADA clients run 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 52 RX × 42 TX. The optical bonding eliminates the air gap between touch sensor and LCD panel, improving optical clarity, reducing reflections in control room lighting, and increasing mechanical durability against operator impacts.

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 for modernizing operator stations to dual-display configurations (17″ 5:4 touch screen for legacy DCS + secondary widescreen for additional modern dashboards or video feeds from process cameras).

Industrial Serial: 2× RS-232 COM ports (RX/TX only, DSUB9). The dual COM port specification matters for industrial integration: many process control deployments require simultaneous communication with multiple legacy devices (DCS controller + historian + analyzer + barcode scanner). 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:

• 17″ Rubber Frame Front Kit: Contains the 17″ 5:4 SXGA 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 entire compact Core i5 Touch PC family.

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 54.0 mm chassis depth requires a mount with adequate clearance.
• 6-clamp open-frame integration: Installation into custom control panel enclosures, industrial operator consoles, or built-in HMI positions via a 369.0 × 309.0 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 22.5W 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 process 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

Process Control Rooms — Refinery, Petrochemical, and Chemical Operations: Picture a refinery control room with established Distributed Control System infrastructure standardized on 17″ 5:4 SXGA panels. Operators have decades of training on the existing screen layouts; alarm management procedures (ISA-18.2 compliant) reference specific screen positions; emergency response procedures assume the established display configuration. When the existing hardware reaches end-of-life, this Touch PC provides the natural refresh path — same 17″ 5:4 form factor, modern Core i5 compute platform, current OS support, refreshed touch technology, but maintaining critical operational continuity.

Power Generation Control Rooms: Electric power plants (fossil, nuclear, renewable), grid operations centers, and utility dispatch centers typically use 17″ 5:4 panels in their established control room standards. The 1,000:1 contrast renders process graphics and one-line diagrams clearly; the dual RS-232 supports legacy SCADA and protection relay integration; the 30,000-hour LED lifetime supports continuous 24/7 power operations; the IP65 front rating supports cleaning protocols in plant environments.

Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Manufacturing: Pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, biopharma facilities, and clinical lab operations use 17″ 5:4 panels as the established standard for production floor operator workstations, lab instrument control, and quality control documentation. The IP65 front supports cleanroom protocols and CIP/SIP (clean-in-place, sterilize-in-place) cleaning procedures; the OS flexibility (Debian/Ubuntu/Windows) aligns with diverse pharma IT standards including 21 CFR Part 11 compliance requirements; the Core i5 platform supports the validated manufacturing execution system software stacks.

Manufacturing Operator Stations — Discrete & Process: Automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, and consumer products manufacturers with established 17″ 5:4 panel operator stations for production reporting, quality documentation, recipe management, and equipment control. The modular front+back kit design supports field replacement of damaged components without retiring entire operator stations; the dual COM ports support PLC plus auxiliary equipment communication; the 6-clamp open-frame integration matches established control panel cutouts.

Telecommunications & Data Center Operations: Telecommunications operations centers (NOCs), data center operations facilities, and broadcast operations centers traditionally used 17″ 5:4 panels for monitoring stations. The dual Gigabit Ethernet supports the multi-network connectivity typical of NOC environments; the dual COM ports support legacy equipment console access; the 24/7 LED lifetime matches operations center continuous deployment.

Equipment OEM Integration — High-End Industrial Equipment: Industrial equipment manufacturers (process equipment, semiconductor fabrication equipment, medical imaging systems, scientific instruments) that historically integrated 17″ 5:4 touch panels into their flagship products can use this Touch PC as the modern refresh hardware. The same form factor maintains compatibility with existing equipment designs; the Core i5 compute platform supports modern OEM software stacks; the modular design supports the OEM's service operations.

Marine & Offshore Platform Operations: Maritime applications — ship bridges, offshore oil platform control rooms, port operations centers — frequently used 17″ 5:4 panels as established hardware standards for control and monitoring stations. 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/platform network plus shore-side telemetry connectivity.

Mining & Heavy Industry Operations Centers: Mining operations, cement plants, steel mills, and heavy industry facilities use 17″ 5:4 panels in their operations centers and dispatch facilities. The 30,000-hour LED lifetime supports continuous deployment; the IP65 front rating tolerates the dust ingress typical of heavy industry environments; the dual COM ports support legacy mining equipment integration.

Aerospace & Defense — Test & Operations Stations: Aerospace test facilities, defense operations centers, and military training simulators historically used 17″ 5:4 panels as established standards. The wide power input supports military DC power systems; the rugged construction tolerates the operational environments; the OS flexibility supports the diverse software platforms in this sector.

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.