Panel PCs

Bachmann Panel PCs have been specially developed for industrial applications where reliability, performance reserves, and integration flexibility are crucial. Their robust design enables dependable operation in harsh environmental conditions – from production halls with dusty atmospheres to heavily vibrating machinery and decentralized energy-generation facilities with challenging climatic conditions. The fanless architecture reduces maintenance requirements and minimizes the risk of failure, as no moving parts are needed for cooling.

Panel PCs serve as the central interface between operating personnel, the automation system, and the process. This role requires not only a large, clearly structured process display but also an intuitive user interface. The platform demands high computing power and graphics performance for smooth animations and responsive command execution. At the same time, these operator devices often perform more than this core task – acting as universal IPCs that, in addition to visualization, can assume various other roles such as a security gateway, data concentrator, or engineering station.

Thanks to scalable CPU and memory options, the systems can be precisely tailored to a wide range of requirements – from energy-efficient web terminals and SCADA servers to high-performance edge computers. The modular platform allows free combinations of display sizes, interface modules, and expansion cards. This ensures optimal support for individual process requirements or customer-specific software environments.

Another key focus is long-term availability: consistent use of industrial-grade components and coordinated product cycles ensures compatibility and delivery stability for many years. In addition, we offer customer-specific adaptations on request – from mechanical modifications and special interfaces to complete OEM designs. Bachmann Panel PCs provide the reliable performance modern industrial processes require today, while remaining flexible enough to meet tomorrow’s demands.

Depending on the task and software environment, panel PCs are available with Windows Embedded or Linux as the operating system, or as a selectable variant. Designed as fully compliant industrial PCs, users have complete freedom to  choose the software packages they wish to use. The atvise product family and the Bachmann Industrial Browser with M1 webMI pro are particularly convenient and cost-effective to use. The visualization packages atvise® HMI and atvise® SCADA are available as a bundle, pre-installed and already licensed ex works upon request.