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SecureTouch Surface Wave Touch Technology

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SecureTouch Surface Wave Touch Technology

Flat-screen SecureTouch products are made of extra-tough glass substrates that resist vandalism. These touchscreens incorporate the secure finger SecureTouch Surface Wave Touch Technologysolid-glass and coating-free construction of proven Elo IntelliTouch products.

Benefits

* SecureTouch TouchscreensNo coatings or overlays to wear, scratch, or tear
* High impact resistance — about 2.5 times stronger than normal IntelliTouch
* Meets 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)
* Tempered, heat or chemically strengthened glass
* Safe break pattern (tempered only)
* Sizes from 10.4 inches to 32.0 inches
* Thickness ranging from 0.125 inch (3 mm) to 0.50 inch (12 mm)
* Antiglare glass option (0.25-inch thickness only)
* Sealable against dust, splashing liquids, and other contaminants
* Privacy filter option for applications involving sensitive information (e.g., ATM transactions)

Applications

Specify SecureTouch products for a variety of demanding public-access applications:

* Bank ATMs
* Ticketing machines
* Kiosks

Elo’s SecureTouch touchscreensare the preferred touch solution for high-threat environments and indoor applicationssecure glass SecureTouch Surface Wave Touch Technology
demanding rugged durability. SecureTouch touchscreens deliver high impact resistance; the durable screen comes in fully tempered, heat or chemically strengthened glass
that continues to work even if scratched. With their stable, drift-free operation, the SecureTouch touchscreens are well suited for high usage environments and provides a
touch response that is accurate. SecureTouch touchscreens arethe ideal touch solution for kiosks in high-threat indoor environments, ticketing machines, interactive pay
phones, and gaming machines.

SecureTouch 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

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