The Component Mount (CM) products, comonly known as "open frame" LCDs are used by manufacturers to build displays into their products. Unlike the panel (PM) products, the CM line relies on the manufacturer to supply the appropriate front bezel around the viewing area.

Best Solutions' open frame products are quite different from traditional open frames:

• the mounting screws go all the way through the body for close mount, maximum strength, and superb tool access,
• the LCD floats inside the body, pressed into position by adjusting screws, to ensure perfect touch screen fit,
• various back styles are available that include integrated computers,
• computer layouts include kits that let the manufacturer assemble his own computer.

See the option summary for the list of all available options for this product line. Use the Configurator to specify the product you require.

Some of the considerations are:

Cabinet: The cabinet should fit the size of LCD required. The cabinet allows overhang left-to-right of the touch sensor and minimal overlap top and bottom. To ensure that the housing is as small as possible, the housing body is deliberately smaller than many of the older, large touch sensors. If in doubt, please contact the factory.

LCD: The standard LCD is adequate for most applications. The premium LCD offers supperior resolution and viewing for commercial and gaming applications. The high bright LCD is appropriate in very brightly-lit areas. For viewing in direct sunlight, contact the factory for ultra-bright models.

Touch: Standard resistive touch is the most widely used, cost-effective touch sensor. Ultra touch uses a tempered glass outer surface, very desirable for chemical stability, durability and scratch resistant. Caution: the outer glass layer is considered unacceptable for most food industries (risk of glass fragments in the product). Capacitive is very durable but may not respond well to a gloved finger. SAW (surface acoustic wave) is extremely durable, but the mounting requires a soft flexible seal so it is generally not approptriate for washdown applications.

Protective tempered glass or lexan may be used instead of a touch face.

Computer:

• For display operation only, simply choose "LCD only, no computer".
• To use this unit as a raw keyboard and touch display for your own remote computer, choose the KVM option.
• For a brand name thin client with vendor support, choose the BOS thin client.
• For the lowest cost, choose the Linux network boot thin client.
• For a full Windows computer with hard drive, choose one of the Windows options.
• If you want to install your own operating system, choose one of the "no O/S" options

All of the thin clients provide extensive terminal options including full support for Windows terminals, various mainframe terminals, Unix, Wyse, and X-terminals. The Linux thin client version has no on-board boot RAM or hard drive, and relies on a local server to provide its operating system. This option is appropriate for organizations that have Linux support in-house, or manufacturers who deliver self-contained computer systems and provide factory support.

Wireless: All computer and thin client models have a built-in network connection. For wireless networking, the CM may be equipped with a wireless bridge. The bridge may be independently set up for the network through a browser interface, so as far as the computer/thin client is concerned, no drivers are required. The antenna mounts on the outside of the cabinet for best reception. A high gain antenna is an available option to deal with difficult reception areas.

Power: The monitor and KVM models are powered by a "brick" power adapter. All computer models are normally equipped with a 110-240V server-grade power supply. For automation purposes, 24V DC (18-32V) and 48V DC (36-72V) power supplies are also available. For mobile, there is a 12V DC power supply designed to run off car or truck batteries. The supply includes features to minimize or prevent battery run-down during prolonged standby operation. For special cases, please contact the factory for advice.

Mount: The CM is normally mounted over studs built into the manufacturer's cabinet. For blind installation, the CM may also be mounted through front screws. Simple front flange plates may be used to match the CM hole centers to any existing cabinet. Provided flange cutout rules are observed, the LCD screw position adjust can be used to correctly position the LCD face to compensate for the adapter plate and any mounting seals.

Unlike other open frame product makers, we consider the practice of mounting an open frame on a VESA arm inappropriate. The CM product is designed to be protected inside a cabinet with only the viewing area exposed. For VESA-mount products, please use the fully enclosed IPC product line.

Color or Finish: All CM products are unfinished natural aluminum, 1.5mm thick.

Use the CM products for

• industrial machines and automation,
• gaming and digital signage,
• kiosks, public terminals, and security panels.

Call the factory to discuss your application and develop your best solution.