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Acoustic Pulse Recognition Technology Specifications

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1. Mechanical

  • Input Methods: Finger, finger nail, gloved hand, or stylus activation

2. Electrical

  • Positional accuracy: 1% max. error
  • Resolution accuracy: Touchpoint density is based on controller resolution of 4096 x 4096
  • Touch activation force: Typically 2 to 3 ounces (55 to 85 grams)
  • Controller board: USB

3. Optical

  • Light transmission: 90% ±5%

4. Environmental

  • Temperature
    • Operating: –20°C to 60°C
    • Storage: –40°C to 71°C
  • Relative humidity: Operating: 90% RH at max 50°C for 240 hours, noncondensing
  • Operating altitude: 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
  • Storage/transport altitude: 50,000 ft (15,240 m)
  • Chemical resistance: The touch activation area of the touchscreen is resistant to chemicals that do not affect glass such as: acetone, toluene, methyl ethyl ketone, isopropyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, ethyl acetate, ammonia-based glass cleaners, gasoline, kerosene, vinegar
  • Electrostatic protection: Per EN 6100-4-2, 1995: Meets Level 4 (15kV air/8kV contact discharges)

5. Agency Approvals

6. Sealability/Durability

  • Sealability: Can be sealed to meet NEMA 4 and 12 and IP65 standards
  • Surface durability: is that of glass. Mohs' hardness rating of 7
  • Expected life: No known wear-out mechanism, as there are no layers, coatings, or moving parts. APR technology has been operationally tested to more than 50 million touches in one location without failure, using a stylus similar to a finger.
  • Impact resistance: Can meet UL-60950 and CSA 22.2 No. 60950 ball drop test (0.5 kg, 50 mm diameter ball dropped from height of 1.3 m)

7. Warranty

  • Touchscreen: Ten-year limited warranty (when sold as components)
  • Controller: Five-year limited warranty (when sold as components)
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