Industry White Paper
Enhancing Dairy Production By Implementing Stainless Steel IP66/69K Washdown Touchscreen Computers
With the SIO’s IP66/69K rated stainless steel design, optical bonding display, pressure valve, and on/off toggle touchscreen, the SIO Series Washdown Computer emerged as the optimal dairy solution for the HMI factory application.
August 13, 2024
by Premio
Case Study Overview
How the world’s #1 international dairy company uses Premio’s IP66/69K Stainless Steel Washdown Touchscreen Computer to run their process management software.
The Challenge:
- A washdown computer with required touchscreen interface to enhance productivity and compile with customer’s process management software.
- Must adhere to full daily system washdowns for strict hygiene regulations to ensure food safety.
- Resistance to harsh factory environments that are often wet, humid, and subject to frequent cleaning with water jets and cleaning agents.
- All-in-one system for easy system integration, easy maintenance, and simplifying tasks.
- Customer experienced some theft issues with previous tablet solution, so a securely mount system was also required.
The Solution:
- Premio’s Stainless Steel SIO Series - IP66/IP69K Washdown Touchscreen Computer with Intel® Celeron® Processor J1900.
- With 30+ years of design and manufacturing of industrial-grade computing solutions, Premio's advanced industrial rugged solutions are highly suitable and reliable for commercial/industrial applications.
- Premio’s sales and engineering team providing guidance and local support.
The Benefit:
- The IP66/69K Stainless Steel SIO Panel PC allowed the customer to fully integrate their process management software as the PC included Windows 10 IoT and full touchscreen capability.
- The SIO Series was able to adhere to the customer’s strict hygiene regulations from its full IP66/69K stainless steel design.
- The SIO Series allows for easy maintenance as it is an all-in-one system that is constructed with durable materials and sealed enclosures.
- The optical bonding was extremely beneficial for the customer’s daily hot washdown requirement as it added another layer of protection with the IP66/69K seal.
- The SIO Series features a native touchscreen enable/disable control, allowing the customer to keep the device powered throughout intense high-pressure washdowns.
- Customer was able to integrate the SIO Series within their system and securely mount it, preventing any theft issues.
- Established partnership with close proximity for local support on current and future projects in North America.
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