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Arestech SM-115R/VM-2100 15″ 5-Wire Resistive Sunlight Readable Monitor with 1,500 Nit LCD and Ignition Sensing

The SM-115R/VM-2100 is the 5-wire resistive build in the Arestech SM-115(P)(R)/VM-2100 series, putting a pressure-sensing touch screen over a 15 inch, 1,500 nit sunlight readable LCD. It suits rugged touch screen monitor installs in cabs, yards and plant rooms, where operators wear gloves or use a stylus.

  • 5-Wire Resistive Touch: Pressure-sensing touch screen that registers gloved fingers and a stylus, for operators on forklifts, cranes and outdoor plant.
  • 1,500 Nit Sunlight Readable LCD: 15 inch 4:3 XGA panel with 1,500 nits, 2500:1 contrast and 176° viewing, legible through cab glass and in daylight.
  • Ignition-Sensing 9 to 48 V DC: Terminal-block input with ignition sensing, a PC/Car mode switch and over-voltage, reverse-voltage and 20 A over-current protection.
  • Shock and Vibration Rated: 20 Grms half-sine shock and 1.5 Grms vibration from 5 to 500 Hz on three axes, with fanless operation from -10 °C to 60 °C.
  • VGA, DVI and DisplayPort Inputs: Three video inputs plus USB 2.0, COM and audio on the VM-2100 module, behind a front IP65 die-cast 15″ bezel.
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Touch Technology: ResistiveResistive
Display Brightness: High BrightHigh Bright
Ignition Sensing: Supports Ignition ControlIgnition Control
Thermal Dissipation: FanlessFanless
Operating Temperature: Extended TemperatureExtended Temp
Ingress Protection: Front IP65Front IP65
Certification: CECE
Certification: FCCFCC
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SM-115R/VM-2100 Overview

A touch screen that ignores a gloved finger is a problem on a forklift, a crane or a yard terminal, and so is a display that disappears in sunlight. The SM-115R/VM-2100 is the rugged touch screen monitor in the Arestech SM-115(P)(R)/VM-2100 series built for both: a 5-wire resistive touch screen over a 15 inch sunlight readable LCD at 1,500 nits, in a front IP65 aluminium die-cast bezel.

Resistive touch works by pressure, so it responds to work gloves, a stylus or a fingernail and suits operators who press deliberately rather than tap. The panel underneath is 4:3 XGA at 1024 x 768 with a 2500:1 contrast ratio and 176° viewing angles, so the SM-115R/VM-2100 stays legible through a cab window or from beside a machine.

Arestech’s VM-2100 video module on the rear takes VGA, DVI and DisplayPort, with USB 2.0 and COM ports, a line-in for two 2 W internal speakers, a remote power on/off terminal block and a remote OSD connector for adjusting the screen from a separate keypad. Where operators work bare-handed, the SM-115P/VM-2100 offers projected capacitive touch, and the SM-115/VM-2100 is the display-only build.

Power is 9 to 48 V DC on a three-pin terminal block, covering 12 V and 24 V vehicle systems, with ignition sensing and a PC/Car mode switch so the monitor can follow the key. Protection runs to 52 V over-voltage, -48 V reverse voltage and 20 A over-current. The SM-115R/VM-2100 is rated for 20 Grms shock and 1.5 Grms vibration from 5 to 500 Hz, runs fanless from -10 °C to 60 °C, and mounts in a panel, on a 100 x 100 mm VESA arm or on a wall.

SM-115R/VM-2100 Specifications

Overview
Brand & ModelArestech SM-115R/VM-2100
FeaturesFanless
Industrial
Display
Display15"[4:3, 1024 x 768 XGA]
Touch ControllerResistive Touch
Brightness1,500 nits
Viewing AngleWide Viewing Angle
176° Horizontal, 176° Vertical
Aspect Ratio4:3
FormatStandard
Contrast2500:1
Number of Display Inputs3x Display Ports
Video Inputs1x Display Port Input
1x DVI Input
1x VGA Input
Power
Power Input9-48V DC Input, Terminal Block
Optional AC Power Supply
Ignition SensingSupports Ignition Control
Environmental Conditions
Thermal DissipationFanless Passively Cooled Chassis
Operating Temperature-10°C to 60°C [14°F to 140°F]
Storage Temperature-20°C to 70°C [-4°F to 158°F]
Humidity10-80% (Non-condensing)
Ingress ProtectionFront IP65
Front IP65 [Dustproof, Protection against low pressure water jets spraying from the front side]
CertificationCE
FCC
Mechanical Properties
Weight4.8Kg (10.58 Lbs)
Dimensions377mm x 301mm x 66mm (14.84" x 11.85" x 2.6")

Official Arestech UK Distributor

Things Embedded is an official Arestech UK distributor, supplying the SM-115R/VM-2100 configured and tested for UK fleet, port and plant installs. Within the Arestech range the SM-117(P)(R)/VM-2100 offers the same resistive build on a 17 inch panel, and the TPM-3615 brings 15 inch resistive touch into a fully sealed IP66/IP69K stainless steel monitor for washdown areas.

As a glove-ready build the SM-115R/VM-2100 sits among our resistive touchscreen monitors, our rugged monitors and our IP65 front panel monitors. Where gloves, vibration and daylight all apply, as on forklifts, cranes and port equipment running from a 12 V or 24 V supply, this is the configuration to specify.

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