ST-IM1 Industrial Panel PC

KER ST-IM1 Industrial Panel PC is a rugged touchscreen computing platform designed for industrial automation, machine control, HMI applications and embedded equipment.

The system combines a fully enclosed industrial housing with a high-durability LCD touchscreen and industrial-grade power design. It can be installed on walls, desktops or embedded into machinery and control cabinets.

The current product page specifies:

• Industrial-grade power supply
• 30,000-hour LCD service life
• 10-point capacitive touch
• 5 ms touch response
• ±1 mm touch precision
• Wall-mounted, desktop and embedded installation
• IP65 front/surface protection
• Multiple display sizes from 7″ to 27″

Industrial Panel PC Design

The ST-IM1 is designed for applications where a standard consumer tablet or monitor is not sufficient.

The fully enclosed housing helps protect the internal components in demanding industrial environments, while the front-mounted design provides a clean and integrated installation appearance.

Possible applications include:

• Industrial HMI
• Factory automation
• Machine control
• Production-line terminals
• Industrial inspection
• Warehouse management
• Building automation
• Medical equipment interfaces
• Smart manufacturing
• Embedded control systems

Multiple Screen Size Options

The current product page lists the following screen sizes:

• 7″
• 8″
• 10.1″
• 13.3″
• 14.1″
• 15.6″
• 19″
• 21.5″
• 24″
• 27″

This makes the ST-IM1 platform suitable for both compact machine interfaces and larger industrial control stations.

The final resolution, aspect ratio and computing hardware can be customized according to the selected size and project requirements.

10-Point Capacitive Touchscreen

The ST-IM1 supports a 10-point capacitive touchscreen with a stated 5 ms response time and approximately ±1 mm touch precision.

The touchscreen can support:

• Multi-touch interaction
• Industrial HMI interfaces
• Machine-control applications
• Digital forms
• Data entry
• Equipment monitoring
• User authentication

Industrial-Grade Power Supply

The product page identifies an industrial-grade power supply as one of the key features.

This makes the platform more suitable for long-running industrial equipment than standard consumer displays.

The final power specification can be customized according to the project and electrical environment.

IP65 Front Protection

The ST-IM1 features IP65 surface/front protection according to the current product page.

This makes it suitable for environments where protection against dust and water exposure on the protected front surface is required.

The final environmental protection level should be confirmed according to the complete installed configuration and enclosure design.

Long-Life Display

The current page specifies a 30,000-hour extended-life LCD display.

This is particularly suitable for applications requiring long operating hours, including:

• Factory production lines
• Monitoring stations
• Control rooms
• Equipment interfaces
• Public industrial terminals

Flexible Mounting

The ST-IM1 supports multiple mounting methods:

• Wall mounted
• Desktop mounted
• Embedded installation

These options make it possible to integrate the same panel-PC platform into different machines and workstations.

Embedded Machine Integration

The panel can be integrated directly into:

• Industrial machines
• Production equipment
• Control cabinets
• Automation systems
• Inspection equipment
• Smart vending equipment
• Medical devices
• Laboratory equipment

Custom mounting dimensions and openings can be provided according to project requirements.

Industrial HMI

The ST-IM1 can be used as a human-machine interface for industrial equipment.

Possible functions include:

• Equipment status display
• Parameter adjustment
• Production monitoring
• Alarm display
• Machine operation
• Data input
• Process control

The final HMI software can be provided by the customer or integrated into the selected operating system.

Factory Automation

Possible applications include:

• Production-line control
• Machine monitoring
• Process visualization
• Equipment diagnostics
• Manufacturing execution interfaces

Warehouse and Logistics

The ST-IM1 can also serve as a fixed industrial terminal for:

• Warehouse management
• Inventory lookup
• Picking operations
• Shipping confirmation
• Barcode scanning
• Work-order management

Optional scanners and peripherals can be added according to the application.

Building and Facility Management

Possible applications include:

• Building automation
• Equipment control
• Visitor management
• Facility monitoring
• Energy-management interfaces

Industrial Peripheral Integration

Depending on the computing platform, the system can be configured with industrial interfaces and peripherals such as:

• USB
• Ethernet
• Serial communication
• RS232
• RS485
• GPIO
• Barcode scanners
• RFID readers
• NFC readers
• Cameras
• Industrial sensors

The final I/O configuration should be defined according to the customer’s application.

Operating System Options

The computing platform can be configured according to the project.

Potential operating systems include:

• Windows
• Linux
• Android

The final CPU, memory, storage and OS should be selected according to the software requirements.

Connectivity

Possible connectivity options include:

• Gigabit Ethernet
• Wi-Fi
• 4G
• USB
• Serial interfaces

Network configuration can be customized according to the industrial environment.

Customized Computing Platform

The industrial panel PC can be configured with different computing platforms depending on performance requirements.

Potential configurations may include:

• Intel-based processors
• ARM-based platforms
• Industrial-grade SSD
• DDR memory
• Extended I/O
• Fanless configuration where applicable

The exact CPU and hardware configuration should be specified per project.

OEM / ODM

KER can customize:

• Screen size
• Resolution
• CPU
• Memory
• Storage
• Operating system
• I/O ports
• Touchscreen
• Mounting dimensions
• Front bezel
• Cabinet color
• Logo
• Industrial interfaces

The ST-IM1 can therefore be supplied as a standard panel PC or as a project-specific embedded computing platform.

Typical Applications

Industrial Automation

Machine operation, HMI and factory equipment control.

Smart Manufacturing

Production-line monitoring and digital workstations.

Machine Builders

Embedded control panels for OEM equipment.

Warehouse & Logistics

Inventory and workstation terminals.

Building Automation

Facility monitoring and control.

Medical & Laboratory Equipment

Human-machine interfaces and embedded control panels.

Self-Service Equipment

As an internal computing/control platform for kiosks and other unattended machines.