Do you have any suggestions for reducing EMI emissions?
If there are problems with EMI emissions on the 5.7″ or 7″ modules, you can try using a ferrite core on the flat flex cable.
Are touch panels usable in wet conditions? Wet fingers? Wet screen?
Touch panels are not rated for continuous water exposure, mostly for aesthetic reasons (e.g., dried water leaves mineral spots on the screens). Also, it would be best to seal the screen to the bezel since water cannot be allowed to get on the edge of the panel. You can make it waterproof by using a thin (10 mil / 0.010″) clear polycarbonate layer on top. Maverick Label can make these and add a back-printed border, so you only see the active panel area. See also “Silicon Foam Gaskets” in Mounting Options.
Do you have any spill resistant, waterproof or dust-proof displays?
Spill resistance is a function of the case, not the display. The gaskets in our enclosed units provide an effective waterproof seal and dustproof seal, but only when mounted in a suitable enclosure. While our Enclosed Units currently do not have NEMA or IP ratings, we have several customers using these units in dusty and wet environments. Search for "enclosed" on this site for more information.
Do you have any sunlight or daylight-readable displays?
We have some high-brightness options, but brightness alone does not make a screen sunlight/daylight readable. Some of our customers use a shroud to shade the screen. We do have the capability of creating an outdoor-readable screen if we have a lead customer to justify the investment. See custom modules for more information.
Do you have controller boards with outdoor ratings for high-heat or humidity?
Most Reach Technology controller boards are rated for commercial operation from 0° to 70°C. Humidity is max 90% at 40°C non-condensing. Compare Modules by Technical Specifications
Are your displays suitable for installation in a plane/aircraft? If so, at what altitude?
We have not tested the altitude at which these units can be used. Our display modules are not recommended for aircraft applications.
Do you have a “ruggedized” display module?
Ruggedized displays are not our core competency. We suggest that you look at products from Beijer Electronics designed for rugged applications.
Do you have tips on getting UL, CSA or ETL approval?
You may want to get UL, CSA, or ETL approval for your product that incorporates a Reach Technology display controller or module. One question that the agency may ask is the screen's flammability rating, which is pertinent only to displays that use high voltage CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) backlighting as voltages above the ELV (or SELV) limit are present for these backlights. Voltages that do not exceed the ELV limit drive LED backlights, and thus the flammability of the display typically does not need to be considered. While this is not an exhaustive explanation of the issue, it helps direct those uninitiated into the intricacies of the rating agency requirements. If you are applying for UL certification and your product contains a Reach Technology product, please contact Technical Support for materials that the UL certification body requires.
Do you have UL Certifications?
Our Printed Circuit Assemblies (boards) are built using UL-recognized substrate material with a 94V-0 flammability rating. If you are applying for UL certification and your product contains a Reach Technology product, please contact Reach Technical Support for materials required by the UL certification body.
Does Reach Technology have ISO Certifications?
Reach Technology does not have ISO certifications. Our display modules use Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA) made by our contract manufacturers who are ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified. Reach Technology integrates these PCBAs with displays, touchscreens, mechanical mounting parts, and loads software. Reach Technology does a final acceptance test and visual inspection of all units. We sell to medical companies, including Medtronic, Steris, Agilent, Alcon, and others.