Welcome to the Gold Series Panel PCs

The gold standard in panel PCs - another smart solution
from the Operator Interface experts

What happens when the operator interface experts with nearly 25 years of experience specializing in operator interfaces bring you a Microsoft® Windows® XP panel PC? A new gold standard in industrial computing - Maple Systems' Gold Series panel PCs provide an affordable solution for industrial control that is rugged and reliable.

With high-precision TFT 8", 10", 15" and 17" touchscreen displays, Gold Series Panel PCs are available in many different models with optional upgrades and accessories available.

Standard models

We have standard configuration models in stock and ready to ship. Upgraded units are available with a two-week lead time. Standard models include:

  • Bright TFT display with high contrast and 16M colors
  • Analog Resistive Touchscreen
  • High-speed Microprocessor*
  • 40 Gigabyte hard drive*
  • 256 MB memory*
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System
  • USB ports
  • Web and network-ready 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port
  • COM ports
  • Parallel printer port
  • Audio input/output
  • Rugged anodized aluminum bezel and electro galvanized steel chassis
  • Fully sealed NEMA4 front panel
  • Space-saving flat panel design
  • CE & FCC rated
  • Compact Flash port (8" & 10" models)

*Features marked with an asterisk (*) have upgrades available for an additional cost. Add-on accessories such as CD/DVD and CompactFlash drives are also available. Consult the Gold Series Price List for more information.

What are the advantages of the Gold Series Panel PCs?

There is nothing more adept or versatile than our industrial computers, the Gold Series Panel PCs. Built to withstand today's harsh industrial environment, the Gold Series combines the affordability and space-savings of a small display with the multi-media power and versatility of a larger computer.

  • They're affordable.  Most of our competitors base their pricing on a stripped down version of their Panel PC. Do you want a hard drive with your computer? Sorry, that's extra. Do you want an operating system? That will cost you more. Not so with Gold Series Panel PCs. They come fully loaded with a bright displays, analog resistive touchscreens, high-capacity hard drives, Windows XP Professional, and much more.
  • They're rugged enough for harsh industrial environments. Gold Series Panel PCs are built to give you years of trouble-free operation. The aluminum front bezels and electro galvanized steel chassis provide superior protection against rough handling and corrosion. The displays and touchscreens are protected with tempered glass plating for additional protection against shock. When mounted onto a NEMA4 panel, Gold Series Panel PCs can be subjected to wash down. The Panel PCs are also certified with CE, FCC, and NEMA ratings.

Configuring the Gold Series Panel PCs

Gold Series Panel PCs have an open platform that makes configuration options endless - making them the perfect tool for all levels of application complexity - from simple single panel operator interface applications to complex networked SCADA systems.
Use our versatile WebStudio software. Maple Systems' WebStudio is an intuitive and powerful HMI/SCADA software for Gold Series Panel PCs. It provides a media-rich operating environment that communicates system conditions clearly to operators, while allowing supervisors and engineers to view and append data remotely in real-time.
Use any Windows XP-compatible software.Because Gold Series Panel PCs are preloaded with Microsoft Windows XP Professional, any software that is compatible can be installed and run on the Gold Series Panel PCs - including programming software like Visual Basic or C++, giving you practically endless configuration options.  
Connect to the controllers you use. Like program features, controller connectivity is a function of the software you choose. When configured with WebStudio, the Gold Series supports controllers and PLCs from most major manufacturers like Allen-Bradley, GE and Koyo.  

Selection Table

The table below lists Gold Series Panel PCs in their standard configuration.

Model#

PC108A

PC110A

PC215A

PC217A

Price

$2180

$2195

$2695

$2995

Operating System

Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Edition

Display Type

8.4" SVGA TFT

10.4" SVGA TFT

15" XGA TFT

17" SXGA TFT

Display Resolution

800 x 600

1024 x 768

1280 x 1024

Touchscreen

5-wire Analog Resistive

7-wire Analog Resistive

Microprocessor

VIA Eden 733 MHz

Intel Celeron 2.0 GHz*

Memory

256 MB SDRAM*

256 MB DDR*

Hard Drive

40 GB*

Compact Flash Port

Type II Built-in

Type II IDE optional

USB Port

2xUSB 1.1

2xUSB 2.0

Ethernet

10/100/1000  

Serial Ports

2 COM ports

4 COM ports

Printer Port

DB25 Parallel

Keyboard Mouse Port

2 Mini DIN

Audio Port

Line in/out, Mic

Power Requirements

24VDC, 60W

100-240VAC, 100W

100-240VAC, 200W

Dimensions (WxHxD)

7.1" x 9.3" x 3.2" [180x236x80mm]

9.1" x 11.0" x 3.2" [232x280x80mm]

11.7" x 15.6" x 3.9" [300x400x100mm]

13.5" x 17.3" x 4.2" [344x440x107mm]

Optional Upgrades

  • Ram Upgrades
  • Hard Drive Upgrades
  • Fanless option
  • Processor Upgrades
  • Ram Upgrades
  • Hard Drive Upgrades
  • Optional CD/DVD
  • Optional floppy drive
  • Optional riser card

 

 

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