Lauer PCS595i Industrial Operator Panel

Product Overview

The Lauer PCS595i is a high‑performance operator panel that bridges the gap between traditional HMI and industrial PC. It features a powerful multi‑core processor, a large display, and a comprehensive set of connectivity options, making it suitable for advanced applications such as machine vision, predictive maintenance dashboards, and complex process control. The “i” designation indicates an integrated Intel Core processor for superior computational speed.

Display and Touchscreen

The PCS595i is equipped with a 15.6‑inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS display with an LED backlight, offering 1000:1 contrast ratio and 500 cd/m² brightness. The screen has a wide viewing angle (178°). A projected capacitive touchscreen with multi‑touch support (10 points) is integrated, featuring glove‑compatible and water‑rejection modes. The front glass is chemically strengthened and has an anti‑fingerprint coating.

Hardware Specifications

• Processor: Intel Core i5‑8350U (1.7 GHz, up to 3.6 GHz, 4 cores).

• Memory: 8 GB DDR4 (expandable to 32 GB).

• Storage: 256 GB M.2 NVMe SSD (industrial grade).

• Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620, supports dual external displays.

• Watchdog: Hardware watchdog timer with configurable timeout.

Connectivity and Expansion

• Ethernet: 2x Gigabit (RJ45) with teaming and VLAN support.

• USB: 4x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 2x USB 2.0 (internal).

• Serial: 2x RS‑232/422/485 (DB9, software‑selectable).

• Video Output: 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort.

• Audio: Line‑out, mic‑in.

• Expansion: 1x M.2 (for Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth), 1x mini‑PCIe (for fieldbus or 4G).

• Digital I/O: 4 inputs, 4 outputs (optional module).

Mechanical and Environmental Data

• Housing: Aluminum alloy, fanless design, front IP65, rear IP20.

• Mounting: Panel‑mount (cut‑out 330 mm x 220 mm) or VESA 100.

• Dimensions: 362 mm x 252 mm x 68 mm (W x H x D).

• Weight: 4.5 kg.

• Operating Temperature: –10 °C to +55 °C.

• Storage Temperature: –20 °C to +70 °C.

• Humidity: 5 – 95 % RH (non‑condensing).

Software and Operating System

The PCS595i comes pre‑installed with Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021. It includes the LAUER ProVisIT runtime and a system monitoring agent. The panel supports all major SCADA applications and can be configured as an OPC UA server or client. The development environment (ProVisIT Studio) allows creation of rich graphical applications with animations, trends, and alarm summaries. The panel also supports remote desktop and web‑based access for off‑site monitoring.

Installation and Commissioning

Mount the panel using the provided clamps or VESA screws. Connect the 24 V DC power (9‑36 V input) with a 2.5 A fuse. Attach Ethernet and any peripheral cables. Power on – the system boots to Windows. Configure the network and time settings. Install the required runtime licenses and restore the project backup. Calibrate the touchscreen if necessary. Test all functions, including alarms and data logging. The panel is now operational.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Clean the touchscreen with a soft, lint‑free cloth. The fanless design reduces maintenance; however, check the heatsink fins for dust annually. The internal battery (CR2032) for the RTC should be replaced every 5 years. If the system fails to boot, use the recovery partition (press F8). Common issues: “Network Lost” – check cable and switch; “Touch Not Working” – restart the touch driver via the service tool. For hardware failure, contact LAUER support.

Ordering Options

The PCS595i is available with different processor (i3, i5, i7) and memory/storage options. Additional fieldbus modules can be factory‑installed. Specify the full configuration when ordering.