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High-Brightness Touch Monitors Empower Outdoor EV Charger Kiosks

28/12/2022

Industry:  EV Charger Kiosks

Background

Driven by the increasing global use of electric vehicles (EV), rising demands for zero emission solutions, and government initiatives aimed at fostering adoption, the global (EV) charger market is expected undergo massive growth in the coming years. This trend is expected to correspond with increasing demands for EV charging solutions.

Project Requirements

Providers of EV charging stations will need to consider the costs of installation, functionality, weatherproofing, and powering their sites. Accordingly, they will need to overcome these day-to-day challenges while extracting additional value from EV charging stations through the information these solutions provide. For example, interactive kiosks paired with EV charging capabilities may give communities a new way to further their green initiatives while providing an information broadcasting platform during emergencies. This platform could also offer wayfinding services while promoting local events and businesses.

System Description

Advantech developed the IDP31-150 HB series in an effort to help customers overcome the challenges presented by installing/using EV charger kiosks in outdoor scenarios. Indeed, the IDP31-150 HB series leverages a 15” screen with 1024x768 resolution and the backlight brightness of 1200nits to deliver superior viewing performance. Likewise, this monitor features an IP67-rated front design that resists the ingress of dust and water during outdoor installation. It also features an aesthetic bezel-less design — producing a stylish solution that prevents water ingress and resulting touch misalignment.

Conclusion

The Advantech IDP31-150 HB touch monitor series features an IP67-rated front design and high-brightness display with a long backlight lifetime (50,000 hrs). These monitor specifications help customers improve EV charger kiosk reliability while reducing maintenance expenses. In sum, this solution’s stylish, user-friendly design helps customers create EV kiosks with state-of-the-art designs to strengthen products.

System Diagram