The Challenge:

• • A washdown computer with the required touchscreen interface improves productivity and integrates with the customer's process management software.
• • Strict hygiene regulations mandate daily full-system washdowns to ensure food safety.
• • The system must withstand harsh factory environments, often wet, and humid, and require frequent cleaning with water jets and detergents.
• • An all-in-one system enables easy integration, maintenance, and streamlined operations.
• • The customer experienced theft issues with their previous tablet solution, necessitating a secure mounting system.

The Solution:

• • InnoAioT’s Stainless Steel Series—IP66/IP69K washdown touch panel PC powered by an Intel® Celeron® J1900 processor.
• • With over a decade of experience in designing and manufacturing industrial computing solutions, InnoAioT’s advanced rugged solutions are ideal for industrial applications and highly reliable.

The Benefits:

• • The IP66/69K stainless steel panel PC allows full integration of the customer’s process management software, featuring Windows 10 IoT and full touchscreen functionality.
• • The WPC-J1900 series’ fully IP66/69K stainless steel design meets stringent hygiene requirements.
• • Its durable materials and sealed enclosure form an all-in-one system, simplifying maintenance.
• • Native touchscreen enable/disable control allows the device to remain powered during high-pressure washdowns.
• • Secure integration and mounting of the WPC-J1900 series prevent theft concerns.

Background

In the food manufacturing industry, hygiene in production environments is critical and an industry standard, especially in the dairy sector. Like other food manufacturers, this dairy producer is committed to delivering high-quality products while adhering to the highest hygiene and safety standards. Faced with the challenge of maintaining a clean and efficient production environment, the customer recognized the urgent need for an advanced technological solution.

Their previous setup involved an Android tablet protected by disposable plastic bags—far from compliant with hygiene regulations. Realizing that InnoAioT’s solution was tailored to their unique production needs, they reached out for an industrial-grade panel PC with the following features:

• • IP66/69K rating
• • Compliance with hygiene standards
• • Touchscreen interface for productivity
• • Resistance to harsh environments and chemical washdowns
• • maintenance without unnecessary downtime
• • All-in-one mounting system

Challenge

While searching for hardware that met all their requirements, the customer outlined several key criteria. The solution needed to endure rigorous washdowns to meet dairy production hygiene standards while featuring a fully functional touchscreen. It also had to be highly durable and reliable, withstanding frequent exposure to water, detergents, and dust without compromising performance. InnoAioT’s off-the-shelf IP66/IP69K waterproof touch panel PC perfectly matched their needs without requiring modifications.

Solution

After nearly four months of evaluating alternatives—mostly stainless steel IP69K systems that fell short—the customer identified InnoAioT’s IP66/IP69K washdown touch panel PC as the optimal solution. Its rugged design maximized reliability and eliminated unnecessary downtime in dairy production.

The WPC-J1900 series met all application requirements and offered additional features. InnoAioT provided immediate availability for testing, and the customer’s 20-member evaluation team quickly confirmed its suitability. They deployed the IP66/IP69K waterproof touch panel PCs across their dairy production facility.

The WPC-J1900 series fulfilled all specifications, including:

• • IP66/69K rating
• • Hygiene compliance
• • Productivity-boosting touchscreen
• • Resistance to harsh conditions and chemical washdowns 
• • maintenance with no unnecessary downtime 
• • Integrated mounting system

Moreover, it delivered extra capabilities beyond expectations:

• • Reinforced stainless steel pressure valve
• • Native touchscreen enable/disable control.
• • Custom performance optimization
• • Windows 10 IoT lockdown features
• • Standardized display sizing

Benefits

InnoAioT’s ready-made solution addressed the customer’s core challenges: an all-in-one stainless steel IP66/69K washdown touch panel PC. Without compromising any requirements, they gained exceptional reliability through ruggedized features. The WPC-J1900 series—with its IP66/69K stainless steel construction, optically bonded display, pressure valve, and switchable touchscreen—is the ideal HMI solution for dairy applications. Its seamless integration ensures compliance with hygiene standards while maintaining uninterrupted production efficiency.