How to choose an industrial monitor
Ten factors decide the right display for your application:
- Size — 17.3″, 18.5″ or 19″.
- Mount — rack, open frame or panel mount.
- Touch — capacitive (PCAP), resistive, or none.
- IP rating — IP65 front for dust/water.
- Brightness — standard vs sunlight-readable (~1000 nits).
- Resolution / aspect — 5:4 SXGA vs 16:9/16:10.
- Interfaces — VGA, HDMI, DVI, BNC, AV, USB.
- Power — 9–36V DC or 100–240V AC.
- Temperature — wide operating range for harsh sites.
- Warranty & availability — long-term supply matters.