IntelliTouch Surface Wave Touch Technology
IntelliTouch surface wave is the optical standard of touch. Its pure glass construction provides superior optical performance and 
makes it the most scratch-resistant technology available. It’s nearly impossible to physically “wear out” this touchscreen. IntelliTouch is widely used in kiosk, gaming, and office automation applications and is available for both flat panel and CRT solutions.
IntelliTouch TouchscreensBenefits
* Surface wave (also known as surface acoustic wave, or SAW) technology
* Pure-glass touchscreens for superior image clarity, resolution, and light transmission
* Durable, scratch-resistant glass surface—continues to work if scratched
* Stable “drift-free” operation—for touch response that’s always accurate
* Finger, gloved hand, and soft stylus activation
* Fast touch response
* Sensitive touch response—recognizes location and amount of pressure applied
Self-Service Applications
* Point-of-information kiosks
* Vending and ticket sales
* Electronic catalogs
* Gaming, lottery, and amusement
* Public pay phones
* Multimedia marketing
* Banking/financial transactions
* Industrial control rooms
* Computer-based training
Elo’s IntelliTouch touchscreens, utilizing patented flat profile surface wave technology, are the picture-perfect, precision touch solution for high-use applications. The new flat profile technology has tiny transducers on the back of the touchscreen glass, eliminating the bumps on the front surface for a flatter integration solution. With the longest touchscreen warranty available, the IntelliTouch touchscreens are the preferred solution for applications requiring unsurpassed performance, reliability, and clarity. Their durable, pure-glass construction delivers the ultimate in image clarity and light transmission, preserves color purity, and works even if scratched. With their stable, drift-free operation, the IntelliTouch touchscreens guarantee a touch response that is on target. The IntelliTouch touchscreens are the ideal solution for kiosks, ticketing machines, gaming machines, light industrial, and office automation.
IntelliTouch Surface Wave Specifications
| MECHANICAL | |
| Input Method | Finger or gloved hand (cloth, leather, or rubber) activation |
| Available Sizes | 10.4″ to 32″ |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Positional Accuracy | Standard deviation of error is less than 0.080 in. (2 mm) |
| Resolution | Touchpoint density is based on controller resolution of 4096 x 4096, plus 255 levels corresponding to touch pressure |
| Touch Activation Force | Typically 2 to 3 ounces (55 to 85 grams) |
| Controller | Board: Serial (RS232) and USB |
| OPTICAL | |
| Light Transmission | 92% ±2% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |
| Temperature | Operating: –20°C to 50°C |
| Storage: –40°C to 71°C | |
| Relative Humidity | Operating: 40°C at 90% RH, noncondensing |
| Altitude | Operating: 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Storage/transport: 50,000 ft (15,240 m) | |
| Chemical Resistance | The touch activation area of the touchscreen is resistant to chemicals that do not affect glass such as: acetone, toluene, methyl ethyl ketone, isopropyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, ethyl acetate, ammonia-based glass cleaners, gasoline, kerosene, vinegar |
| Electrostatic Protection | Per EN 61000-4-2, 1995: Meets Level 4 (15kV air/8kV contact discharges) |
| AgencyApprovals | UL, cUL, TÜV, CE, FCC Class A |
| Sealability | Can be sealed tomeet NEMA 3/3R/5/12/12K/13, IP64 standards |
| DURABILITY | |
| Surface Durability | Surface durability is that of glass, Mohs’ hardness rating of 7 |
| Expected Life | No known wear-out mechanism, as there are no layers, coatings, or moving parts. IntelliTouch technology has been operationally tested to more than 50 million touches in one location without failure, using a stylus similar to a finger. |
| Impact Resistance | Can meet UL-60950 and CSA 22.2 No. 60950 ball drop test (0.5 kg, 50 mm diameter ball dropped from height of 1.3 m) |
| Warranty | Touchscreen: 10-year limited warranty |
| Controller: 5-year limited warranty |
