As today’s food and beverage plants embrace greater automation and data-driven control, rugged industrial-grade monitors are emerging as vital tools on the production floor. These displays provide operators with immediate access to critical process information and controls but must also endure a plant’s demanding environment. This includes withstanding repeated cleaning and moisture exposure without corroding, along with a seamless, sanitary surface that prevents the buildup of contaminants.
To meet these challenges, touchscreens are often housed in enclosures rated for washdown environments, typically NEMA 4X. Stainless steel is often chosen because it resists corrosion. In certain cases, anodized aluminum may be used. Without such protection, ordinary monitors would quickly fail or become contamination risks.
As an example, ARISTA’s ADM series of industrial monitors are fully waterproof and feature sealed construction to prevent moisture ingress. Stainless steel or aluminum bezels provide corrosion resistance and durability in sanitary settings. The ADM-2124AP, a 24-inch panel-mount touch LCD, enables precise multi-touch control—even when operators wear gloves. For larger areas, the 42-inch ADM-5842AX includes a KVM extender, allowing remote computing system integration.
Within food processing facilities, these displays serve as vital interfaces for operators to view, monitor, and control every stage of the process. Critical production information must be visible in real time to maintain product consistency and regulatory compliance. Operators also rely on these monitors to respond to system alarms, manage equipment settings, and record data for traceability.
In this environment, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) offer a visual summary of process systems that simplifies monitoring of crucial status and control data. The monitor displays operational data like temperature, flow levels, and mixing durations, helping operators respond more quickly to any abnormal process conditions.
For more information, contact ARISTA Corporation at aristaipc.com; phone (510) 226-1800; e-mail sales@goARISTA.com; or write to 48460 Lakeview Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538.