Industrial Panel PC Solution for Food & Beverage Labelling Automation System

Background:

Our client is a professional manufacturer of automatic labelling systems for food, beverage and packaging production lines. For their equipment‑upgrade project, they required a stable, high‑performance HMI industrial panel PC to serve as the core control terminal.

The production site features fine dust, frequent equipment operation and routine cleaning & disinfection. This imposes strict requirements on unit stability, environmental resistance, multi‑device interoperability and 24/7 continuous operation.

Meanwhile, the new‑generation labelling system integrates label scanning, automatic labelling, data upload and production monitoring. Accordingly, the host must support multi‑task parallel processing, reliable signal transmission and ample expandable interfaces to connect PLCs, label printers, scanning sensors and the factory MES platform.

Product‑selection Logic:

Based on the customer’s field conditions and functional requirements, we defined targeted selection criteria to avoid performance bottlenecks or over‑specification, balancing cost‑efficiency and practicality:

✅ Performance: Real‑time data acquisition and program execution call for mid‑to‑high‑level CPU performance plus sufficient memory and storage to guarantee long‑term glitch‑free operation.

✅ Interface Compatibility: Comprehensive industrial interfaces are essential for Gigabit‑Ethernet communication, serial‑port connectivity, peripheral peripherals and dual‑screen output.

✅ Industrial Reliability: Fanless cooling and front‑panel water/dust‑proof rating are needed to withstand harsh shop‑floor conditions and lower long‑term maintenance costs.

✅ Touch & Display: Full‑HD display together with industrial projected‑capacitive touch meets intensive daily HMI operation by on‑site operators.

✅ Power Stability: Standard industrial DC input with power supply unit to cope with factory power‑grid fluctuations.

Why TPC‑DCS156HT2‑16G‑256GS was selected:

After evaluating multiple configuration options, the TPC‑DCS156HT2‑16G‑256GS was chosen, as it precisely fulfils all core customer requirements:

▪️ Robust computing power: Powered by 11th‑Gen Intel Core i5‑1135G7 processor, paired with 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. It reliably runs labelling‑automation workflows, handles real‑time data and supports multi‑task concurrency, leaving adequate performance headroom for future feature expansions.

▪️ Extensive industrial I/O: Equipped with 2× GbE LAN, 6× USB3.0, 2× DB9 COM ports, 2× HDMI and audio jacks. It establishes stable connections to sensors, label printers, PLCs and MES systems for seamless data exchange and device inter‑locking.

▪️ Tough industrial construction: Slim fan‑less modular design eliminates fan‑failure risks. Front‑panel IP65 rating safeguards against workshop dust, water splashes and regular sanitising cleaning, extending service life and reducing after‑sales workload.

▪️ High‑quality human‑machine interaction: 15.6‑inch FHD (1920 × 1080) LCD with 10‑point projected‑capacitive touch delivers responsive, accurate input suited for heavy‑duty shop‑floor operation.

▪️ Secure and stable operation: TPM2.0 security module, Windows 11 compatibility, standard DC 12 V input and matching PSU ensure dependable performance under industrial conditions.

Project Outcome & Business Value:

Following on‑site installation and commissioning, the TPC‑DCS156HT2‑16G‑256GS industrial panel PC has been running reliably on the customer’s food & beverage labelling production line. It fully covers on‑site machine control, operator interaction, data logging and remote data transmission.

This tailored solution addresses common pain‑points of consumer‑grade hardware deployed on the factory floor: frequent breakdowns, insufficient port availability and poor device compatibility. It helps the customer boost labelling‑line automation throughput and operational stability, achieving low‑maintenance high‑volume production.

At last:

TAICENN delivers custom industrial panel‑PC solutions for food & beverage, packaging and diverse automation sectors. Should you have requirements for industrial HMI terminals, feel free to reach out for expert technical consultation and quotation!