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News Release from: Rockwell Automation Anorad | Subject: 12.1in RAC6185 monitor
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 29 June 2000
Flat-panel monitors extended for control
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Rockwell Automation introduces a new 12.1" TFT flat panel monitor to its range of Allen-Bradley RAC6185 industrial displays.
Rockwell Automation introduces a new 12.1" TFT flat panel monitor to its range of Allen-Bradley RAC6185 industrial displays The new 12.1" monitor expands the existing line up of 10.4", 15", 18.1" and 20.1" to provide end-users and OEMs with five display size options
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 16 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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"With the introduction of the 12.1" RAC6185, OEMs and end-users have an even wider choice of monitors to fit their application needs," said Paul Herron, product manager, Rockwell Automation.
" In addition, the RAC6185 range offers a large number of options, such as a resistive touchscreen and different mounting arrangements to meet application requirements or operator preferences." Incorporating active matrix thin film transistor (TFT) technology, the new 12.1" RAC6185 monitor, provides end-users with the clarity and viewing angle of larger CRT displays at a fraction of the depth.
The new monitor has an 800 x 600 resolution, and delivers exceptionally bright, readable screens.
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Designed for situations where shallow panel depth, smaller size and lighter weights are critical, the monitor weighs only 3.7 kg.
Its depth of only 830 mm, makes it particularly suitable for installation where panel depth is limited.
The new monitor can be used as a direct replacement for 14" CRT monitors currently in use.
The RAC6185 series also offers increased reliability due to the extensive use of solid state devices.
Units generate less heat and product life is extended.
In addition, forced-air cooling is replaced by natural convection, to reduce problems associated with operation in dusty environments.
Downtime for essential maintenance is minimised with, easy-to-replace, snap-in, cold-cathode tubes for the backlit display and a hinged chassis for quick access.
The unit interfaces to a standard PC graphics adapter card and comes with a choice of 1.75 m or 4.5 m interface cable.
The touchscreen option uses standard 'D' type connectors with a 3.75 m serial cable.
As with all Allen-Bradley industrial computers the monitor was developed to withstand harsh factory floor conditions and is built to resist shock, vibration and dirty conditions.
Designed to operate between 0 and 50§ C, the RAC6185 units offer an IP65 rating when mounted, making them ideal for use in hot or dusty environments.
The introduction of the Allen-Bradley RAC6185 12.1" flat panel colour monitor now provides five size options to display colourful, high resolution, text and images for PC based systems in demanding factory environments. Request a free brochure from Rockwell Automation Anorad ...
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