PC designed for challenging food environments

Noax Technologies has launched a new portable computer designed to operate in challenging food industry conditions. The S15 Premium Line is a sealed 15" stand-alone PC which can operate to the most stringent hygiene requirements in the food processing industry and in both, hot & cold environments. "The S15 with its smooth surface without edges that can collect dirt is specifically designed to work in harsh, wash down environments where easy cleaning and disinfection are important," informed Jonathan Staub, sales manager, Noax Technologies.

He said that the computer has a V2A (304) stainless steel enclosure plus a hygienic plastic front with no gaps or joints between the enclosure and touch display. Typical applications, according to Staub, include controlling cutting machines in slaughter houses and tracking food components in production lines and directing food packaging machines.

"It has been designed to operate in wet or steamy environments and to cope with vibration and extreme heat or cold," said Staub. The PC can operate from 0°C to 45°C and, when fitted with optional extra heating equipment, in temperatures as low as minus 25°C.