Premio Adds an Open Frame IP65 Industrial Touchscreen Computer to Standard Portfolio of Industrial Grade Touch Panel Displays

GREATER LOS ANGELES, California - Sept. 3rd , 2024 - Premio Inc., a global leader in rugged edge/embedded computing and industrial display technology, announces the release of its newest Open Frame Industrial Touch Panel PC, supported by Intel 12th Generation Alder Lake-N processors. This new Touch Panel PC introduces a new versatile solution for human machine interface applications, by using an open frame design that can easily be integrated into various industrial equipment and enclosures for seamless touch panel pc experience.

The HIO Series is powered by Premio’s CT-DAL01 Single Board Computer with Intel 12th Generation Alder Lake. Intel's Alder Lake-N represents the latest in entry level processors, designed for low power, efficient throughput and multi-core performance. Using the same Gracemont CPU architecture found in the Efficiency cores in 12th/13th Generation Intel Core CPUs, the Alder Lake-N processors boosts the performance over previous entry level processors from Intel by up to 28%, and provides power efficiency in a low TDP design.

"By introducing an open frame industrial touchscreen computer to Premio's extensive portfolio of standard off-the-shelf HMI solutions, our OEM system builders can incorporate this Panel PC for a faster time to market at a competitive price," Dustin Seetoo, product marketing director, explained. "The HIO Series has an OEM-friendly open-frame design, robust performance, and configurable I/O connections to help streamline HMI touch screens into industry 4.0 deployments with ease."

Incorporating Premio’s CT-DAL01 allows the HIO Series to offer distinct features and configurations that enhances the HIO for HMI solutions. By leveraging the Intel Alder Lake-N processor, the HIO supports Advanced DDR5 Memory, Three Independent Display Support, and allows for customizable I/O connectivity. The open frame design allows OEM system builders to easily open the back of panel and customize their I/O specific to their application.

The HIO Open Frame Industrial Touchscreen Computer offers multiple display sizes (10.1”, 15.6”, 21.5”) with different aspect ratios, while maintaining a rugged IP65 Front Panel Display with 7H glass for industrial-grade durability.

HIO series key features:

• Open Frame Industrial Design with panel mount

• Supports 12th Generation Intel Alder Lake-N processors

• DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM. Max. up to 16GB

• Multiple Display Sizes & Aspect Ratio

• Triple independent display

• M.2 B Key & E Keys for versatile expansion

• IP65 Front Panel 7H Display

• MIL-STD-810G Method 516.7 Procedure

Key market verticals that benefit from these powerful boards include industrial automation, smart retail & kiosks, digital signage and more.