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Depending on the size, operating system, specifications and manufacturer an industrial panel PC on average can cost between $4,000 to $8,000.

When selecting an industrial panel PC, consider the following points:

• Size - Usually measured by the size of the touch screen, one of the most important and considerable features of the industrial panel PC. They come in a range of sizes from 15” to 25” and more. So be sure to select the right size for your application.
• Operating System - Industrial panel PCs can run Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Android.
• Memory - Each industrial panel PC has its built-in memory that can be extended by an external memory stick but this can increase cost and reduce the performance and efficiency of the system. So be sure to select the industrial panel PC that has sufficient built-in memory to support your operations.
• Processor - The processor will define how fast an industrial panel PC will perform. Generally the higher the processor number and the generation number the faster it is. THE processing power you need depends on the application.

Industrial panel PCs can support any type of industry and they are usually programmed before being used in industry. Once installed the user needs to get specific training on how to use the PC for their specific work. There is no specific training or certification needed for just an industrial panel PC.

An industrial panel PC does not need any type of maintenance or specific cleaning. Just regular dusting will be sufficient. The industrial panel PCs are robust electronic devices and will not need any maintenance during their lifetime.

Following are just some of the applications of an industrial panel PC in a range of industries:

• Restaurants and hotels, to integrate and manage the order booking and billing system
• Factory automation systems of any kind and scale of manufacturing factory
• In internet of things (IoT) for controlling and aggregating data 
• In the warehouse for materials handling and stock control

As industrial panel PCs are power electronic devices, they can easily heat up during use, especially when the surrounding environment is also warm or hot. Similarly in a cold or moist environment, they can have problems as the system will be unable to work properly due to either a very cold environment or moist surrounding air.

The industrial panel touch screen needs the most attention as any damage to the screen will either reduce the performance of the system or make the system completely useless. 

• Always touch the screen with a soft hand 
• Never use wet hands on the screen
• Never use any sharp or pointed tool to touch the screen 
• Keep the screen and panel away from any kind of vibrations
• Keep the screen away from hot air, tools, or surfaces
• keep the screen away from moist surroundings and humid air