Industrial Signage
Create Intuitive User Interfaces Easily with ArtistaGUI-II
Distec enables smart communication with the machine control via networks or RS-232
Germering (Germany) June 21, 2018 – Distec - a leading German specialist for TFT flat screens and system solutions for industrial and multimedia applications - presents the intelligent TFT controller ArtistaGUI-II, enabling customers to create individual, intuitive user interfaces easily. The multifunction control unit offers an object-based display and communicates via networks or RS-232. In no time at all, users can create a large variety of screen layouts and user interfaces for a wide range of applications. "Modern TFT displays attract attention in vending machines and information terminals and add a high-quality look to all devices," explained Matthias Keller, Sales and Marketing Director Components of Distec GmbH. "TFT displays also simplify device operation for medical and industrial technologies. A clear and well-arranged user interface is very important for easy and intuitive device operation."
Full Functionality for Intuitive Operation
The ArtistaGUI-II is based on the Raspberry Pi (4 core, 1.2 GHz) and includes 4 GB of eMMC among others for storing macros, images, texts, fonts and videos. The storage volume can be expanded as required via an SD card. The controller card offers full graphics capability for TFT displays up to a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels and in sizes from 5 (12.7 cm) to 65 inches (165.1 cm). The ArtistaGUI-II controls the PCAP touchscreens directly via the I²C or USB interface and ensures simple, interactive usability via gestures. The wide operating temperature range of -20 to + 70° C also enables outdoor use of the intelligent TFT controller.
Designing User Interfaces Made Easy
TARA Systems' Embedded Wizard Software is ideal for creating custom user interfaces and screen layouts with the ArtistaGUI-II. The cost-effective and easy-to-use software offers various high-quality graphic objects to choose from, which users can combine, adjust, move, rotate or zoom in the editor according to their own needs using drag-and-drop. Actions such as touch buttons can easily be created. The ArtistaGUI-II also supports QT 5.x software with extensive internationalization capabilities, database capabilities and XML support. As a service to customers, Distec also creates completely customized user interfaces.
About FORTEC Integrated
FORTEC Integrated (formerly Distec) is a FORTEC Group company, a globally active and recognized specialist in the field of display technology and embedded computing for projects from all industries. The company, headquartered in Germering near Munich and with a factory in Hörselberg-Hainich near Eisenach, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative solutions and a wide range of components, TFT displays, embedded boards, systems, and services. The innovative solutions from assemblies and kits to OEM end products are based on hardware and software developed by FORTEC Integrated in its own design center in Germering. The range of services includes customer-specific developments and adaptations, product refinements such as VacuBond® optical bonding and the assembly of monitor systems, as well as the manufacture of finished products. A wide range of touch screens and the internal touch competence center enable individual touch solutions even for difficult environmental conditions. In addition, FORTEC Integrated can draw on the goods, services, and know-how of the extensive FORTEC high-tech company network. Further information can be found at fortec-integrated.de.
Products from FORTEC Integrated are available at:
Europe: FORTEC Integrated GmbH, Germering, fortec-integrated.de
UK and Benelux: Display Technology, Huntingdon, https://www.fortec.uk/
North America: FORTEC US Corp., Ronkonkoma NY, http://www.fortec.us/
Power Supplies are available at:
FORTEC Power GmbH, Riedstadt, https://www.fortec-power.de/
FORTEC Switzerland AG, Würenlos, https://www.fortec.ch/
Videos are available in the YouTube Channel.
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