XYCOM 8100‑0272A Detailed Product Description

I. Product Overview

XYCOM 8100‑0272A is a rugged industrial-grade embedded computer/display terminal launched by XYCOM (now part of Artisan Technology Group). It belongs to the 8100 series of highly reliable HMI/IPC platforms, designed specifically for factory automation, harsh industrial environments, and long-term unmanned operation scenarios. The "0272A" in the model number represents the customized configuration number, specifically referring to the integrated configuration of this model with a high-brightness LCD, resistive touch screen, wide-temperature power supply, and rugged enclosure. It focuses on no fan, IP65 front panel, wide-temperature operation, strong vibration and shock resistance, and is targeted at core scenarios such as industrial control, data acquisition, equipment monitoring, and local operation visualization.

II. Hardware Architecture and Mechanical Characteristics

Overall Form: Integrated tablet-style industrial computer, the front panel integrates display, touch screen, and operation keys. The box is made of reinforced metal structure, supporting panel installation, wall mounting, rack installation (optional), and suitable for control cabinets, operation stations, and on-site cantilever installation.

Protection Grade: Front panel IP65 (dust-proof, splash-proof water), body IP30, compliant with NEMA 4/4X/12 standards, capable of withstanding dust, oil, moisture, and on-site rinsing environments.

Structural Material: Industrial-grade aluminum alloy + steel plate reinforced body, surface anti-corrosion spraying; internal components are firmly fixed, connectors are locked for reinforcement, and the anti-vibration / shock resistance meets MIL‑STD‑810 standards.

Size and Weight: Standard 15-inch body (approximately 400 mm × 300 mm × 130 mm), approximately 8 kg, balancing installation flexibility and structural strength.

Heat Dissipation Design: Fully fanless passive cooling, large surface heat dissipation fins + internal heat pipes for heat conduction, no moving parts, completely avoiding dust accumulation-induced failures, suitable for high-dust, high-pollution working conditions.

III. Core Hardware Configuration

Processor: Equipped with low-power Intel Celeron/Pentium-level processors (commonly N2930 1.83 GHz or similar), quad-core, quad-threaded, low power (typical 7–10 W), meeting the requirements of industrial control, data processing, and graphic display, supporting 7×24-hour continuous operation.

Memory: Board-mounted 4 GB DDR3L 1333 MHz (optional 8 GB), industrial-grade wide-temperature memory, supports parity check, anti-electromagnetic interference, compatible with multi-task operating systems and real-time data caching.

Storage: Standard 32 GB/64 GB industrial-grade SSD (optional 128 GB/256 GB), without mechanical moving parts, anti-vibration, and resistant to high and low temperatures; reserved SATA interface / CompactFlash slot, supports large-capacity storage expansion and data backup.

Display System:

Screen: 15-inch high-brightness TFT-LCD, resolution 1024×768 (XGA), brightness 1000 cd/m², contrast 500:1, wide viewing angle, suitable for strong light / outdoor industrial environments.

Backlight: LED backlight, lifespan over 50,000 hours, supports automatic brightness adjustment and manual dimming, reduces energy consumption and extends backlight lifespan.

Touch System: 4-wire resistive touch screen, supports industrial-grade wide-temperature (‑20 ℃~+70 ℃), scratch-resistant (surface 7H hardness), supports gloved operation, suitable for oily, damp, and dusty environments; touch accuracy ±1 mm, response time <10 ms.

IV. I/O Interfaces and Communication Capabilities Front panel interface: Power switch, system reset button, LED status indicator lights (power / operation / fault), USB 2.0×2 (front-mounted, facilitating USB drive reading and connection with external devices).

Posterior interface (fully isolated / reinforced):

Serial port: RS-232×2 (DB9), RS-422/485×1 (terminal block), supports Modbus RTU, PLC communication, serial port sensor connection.

Network port: Gigabit Ethernet ×2 (RJ45), supports link aggregation, redundant network, compatible with industrial Ethernet, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, etc.

USB: USB 2.0×4, USB 3.0×1, supports keyboard, mouse, external hard drive, USB acquisition device.

Video: VGA×1, HDMI×1, supports dual display output, compatible with external display / large-screen expansion.

Audio: Microphone input ×1, speaker output ×1, supports voice alarm and on-site intercom.

Power supply: DC 9–36 V wide voltage input (supports 12 V/24 V industrial power supply), anti-reverse connection, overvoltage, overcurrent, surge protection.

VII. Electrical and Environmental Specifications

Power supply: DC 24 V (typical), wide voltage 9–36 V, power consumption 15–20 W (low-power with no fan), supports redundant power supply (optional).

Operating temperature: standard -10 ℃~+60 ℃; wide temperature version -40 ℃~+70 ℃, compatible with extremely cold / hot industrial sites.

Storage temperature: -40 ℃~+85 ℃.

Humidity: 5%–95% RH (no condensation), tolerant to high humidity, condensation environment.

Vibration / shock: vibration 5–2000 Hz, 0.015" displacement; shock 10 g, 11 ms half-sine wave, complies with MIL-STD-810, compatible with high-vibration equipment (such as machine tools, production lines).

Electromagnetic compatibility: complies with IEC 61000-6-2/4, FCC, CE, UL, cUL, strong anti-static, pulse group, surge, radio frequency interference is strong, compatible with strong electromagnetic interference sites (such as motors, frequency converters).

VIII. Software and Operating System Support

Compatible systems: native support for Windows 7/10 embedded, Windows XP, Linux (Debian/Ubuntu), VxWorks, QNX, compatible with mainstream industrial software and real-time operating systems.

Driver support: provides original touch screen driver, graphics card driver, serial port / network port driver, GPIO driver, supports secondary development and customized driver adaptation.

System functions: hardware watchdog (WDT, 1–255 s programmable), power-on self-test (POST), system fault log, remote wake-up, PXE startup, data encryption, ensures long-term stable operation and data security of the system.

Development support: provides SDK, API interfaces, C language development library, configuration software adaptation package (such as WinCC, Intouch, Configuration Master), supports users to quickly develop HMI interface, control logic and data acquisition programs.

IX. Typical Application Scenarios

Industrial automation control: as the main operation station of the production line / assembly line, integrates HMI interface, PLC communication, I/O control and data monitoring, realizes process parameter setting, equipment status display, fault alarm and local operation.

Embedded control of equipment: compatible with the main control of machine tools, injection molding machines, packaging machines, textile machinery, etc., no fan, anti-vibration, wide temperature operation, embedded in the equipment to achieve integrated control. Data Acquisition and Monitoring (SCADA): As a field data acquisition terminal, it connects sensors, instruments, and PLCs to collect parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow rate, and rotational speed, stores them locally and uploads them to the upper system. It supports real-time curves, historical reports, and abnormal alarms.

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Gateway: Equipped with the Linux system, integrating edge computing, protocol conversion (Modbus→MQTT/OPC-UA), data encryption, and point-to-point transmission, connecting to the industrial cloud platform, enabling remote monitoring, equipment operation and data analysis.

Military / Vehicle / Rail Transit: Adapted to harsh environments such as armored vehicles, trains, and ships, with wide temperature range, anti-vibration, and strong electromagnetic compatibility, serving as an on-board control terminal, display and control platform, and data recording device.

VIII. Product Core Advantages

Fully hardened fanless design: IP65 front panel, fanless cooling, reinforced structure, zero-fault moving parts, MTBF > 100,000 hours, suitable for high dust, high vibration, and wide temperature conditions.

High-brightness wide-temperature touch screen: 1000 cd/m² high-brightness screen + industrial resistive touch, strong light visibility, glove operation, resistance to high and low temperatures, suitable for outdoor / high-intensity industrial sites.

Rich industrial I/O and communication: dual gigabit network, multiple serial ports, USB 3.0, wide-voltage power supply, supports multiple protocol communication, seamless connection to PLC, sensors, and upper system, suitable for complex industrial networks.

Low power consumption and high reliability: low-power processor + passive cooling, overall power consumption <20 W, low heat dissipation pressure, stable long-term operation, reduced maintenance costs.

Flexible expansion and customization: supports memory/storage upgrade, interface expansion, touch screen customization, operating system adaptation, can customize hardware configuration, software image, and pre-installed applications according to user requirements.