Can I infer the complete panel PC’s temperature range from the industrial SoM?

No. BLIIOT’s documents distinguish compute grades, but the TPC370 overview and parameter table do not consistently describe the whole assembly’s range. Obtain the delivered screen, boards and operating conditions in the supplier’s confirmed assembly specification.

Does adding an X-board give extra independent serial ports beyond DB9?

Not automatically. The TPC370 manual says COM1 shares X-board channels 1/2 and COM2 shares 3/4. Request the channel map; do not add connector counts as independent buses.

Does front IP66 make the entire computer suitable for exposed wash-down?

The TPC410 page claims IP66 at the front and IP30 for the whole unit. The cabinet installation and front seal matter; obtain the mounting and test evidence for the ordered model.

Will an Ubuntu Pro service maintain BLIIOT’s custom I/O drivers?

Canonical’s OS support calendar does not establish that commitment. Agree package coverage and separately obtain the supplier’s BSP, kernel and I/O-library maintenance scope, method and end date.

Can the TPC370 be ordered with HDMI based on the manual overview?

Its online configurator explicitly says the TPC37x family has no HDMI, while the manual overview mentions it. Confirm the actual hardware in writing; TPC410’s HDMI listing cannot resolve this TPC370 conflict.

Industrial Panel PCs: Display, I/O and Software Life

Start with your task

Read the assemblyScreen, computer and cabinet interface. Map the connectionsCheck shared ports and expansion boards. Specify the installationDisplay, supply and environmental evidence. Plan software maintenanceDelivered image and update responsibilities.

An industrial SoM does not establish the whole computer’s temperature range

The TPC410 configurator separates industrial SOM410–412 from commercial SOM413–415; TPC370 uses SOM370–372 and SOM373–375 respectively. Their RAM/eMMC pairings are 1/8, 2/16 or 4/32 GB. These are manufacturer configuration choices, not an interchangeable-module standard. [1] [2]

The screen and installed boards still need an assembly rating

The TPC370 manual’s overview states −30 to +70 °C operation, but its parameter table also prints −40 to +85 °C / 0 to +70 °C without resolving the complete configuration. Ask for the assembled model’s operating and cold-start limits, load and test conditions; an industrial SoM code alone does not establish them. [4]

A 1 TOPS NPU listing does not establish application throughput

The TPC410 advertises a 1 TOPS NPU. For a vision application, request a trial with the actual model, input resolution and inference pipeline rather than quoting that number as inspections per second. [1]

Family	Industrial compute option	Commercial compute option
TPC410	RK3568J, listed at 2.0 GHz; SoM grade −40 to +85 °C. [1]	RK3568, listed at 2.0 GHz; SoM grade 0 to +70 °C. [1]
TPC370	RK3562J: the configurator says 1.8 GHz, while manual p.6 distinguishes normal 1.2 GHz and overdrive 1.8 GHz. SoM grade −40 to +85 °C. [2] [4]	RK3562, listed at 2.0 GHz; SoM grade 0 to +70 °C. [2]

The screen, computer and cabinet form a functional assembly

The following is a functional assembly reference, not a purchasing BOM with part numbers or material quantities. The TPC370 manual documents the screen, SoM, carrier interfaces and enclosure; an ordered TPC410 configuration needs its own drawing and parts information. [4]

Assembly item	What it does	What the evidence establishes
Display and touch surface	Shows the operator application and passes touch coordinates to the computer.	TPC370 is the 7-inch variant; the families also list 10.1- and 15.6-inch variants. Capacitive/resistive selection and the ordered screen must be specified. Optical bonding and a particular glass construction are not established here. [2] [1]
Compute module and memory	Runs the OS and application; RAM holds working data, eMMC holds the delivered system.	Named SoM grades and RAM/eMMC combinations are published. Ask for the actual module code and image; these ARM options do not describe Intel-based computers in other manufacturers’ ranges. [2]
Carrier / interface assembly	Connects the compute module to Ethernet, USB, serial and selected expansion boards.	X and Y options depend on the carrier configuration. TPC370 DB9 serial connections share X-board channels; connector count is not independent-channel count. [4]
Enclosure and thermal arrangement	Houses the electronics and forms the mounted face.	TPC370 manual p.8 names aluminium alloy plus stainless steel, without allocating grades to individual parts. It does not establish an optional fan or a specified heatsink material for every family. [4]
DC power input	Receives power from the installation’s DC supply.	TPC370 is documented as 12–24 V DC input. An internal AC-to-DC supply is not established; ask separately for any external supply included in delivery. [4]
I/O and wireless modules	Add the selected field signals or wireless connection.	Up to one X and two Y boards in A4; wireless positions are configured separately. Obtain module-specific pinouts and electrical limits. [1]
Mounting and sealing interface	Locates the panel in the cabinet and supports the front seal.	Front IP66 is a manufacturer claim for the stated installation, not proof that all rear connectors are sealed. Obtain the exact cut-out, gasket and fastening drawing; VESA/rack mounting and bracket materials are not universal facts. [1]

For a manufacturing or service BOM, request the delivered assembly revision, replaceable screen/SoM/module identifiers, gasket and mounting hardware list. This reference supplies their roles without inventing supplier part numbers.

Count independent signals after checking shared channels

TPC410 / TPC411 / TPC412 identify 7 / 10.1 / 15.6-inch variants. The configurator calls their hardware performance identical; the ordered display, supply demand and assembly environment still require their own specification. [1]

TPC410 base connections: The page lists dual 100 M Ethernet, HDMI, two USB 2.0 connections and configurable serial interfaces. Wireless and field-I/O options require the full ordered code. [1]
TPC370 is a separate interface decision: Its configurator explicitly says the TPC37x family has no HDMI, although the TPC370 manual overview mentions HDMI. Treat external display availability as unresolved until confirmed for the delivered hardware. [2] [4]
DB9 does not necessarily add serial buses: TPC370 manual p.20 says COM1 shares X-board ports 1 and 2, and COM2 shares ports 3 and 4. Do not quote two base ports plus four X-board ports as six independent channels. [4]
X0 needs written clarification: Both online configurators call X0 eight GPIO. Manual p.7 describes CAN, RS485, one DI and one DO; pp.9/11 describe CAN, RS485, two DI and two DO. The name X0 therefore does not give a reliable wiring instruction. [2] [1] [4]
Select signal conditioning, not just a board label: The Y range distinguishes NPN/PNP inputs and outputs, current/voltage analogue boards, RTD/thermocouple boards, relays and PWM. The web Y54 listing says four-wire PT1000, while the manual’s summary says PT100 and its detailed table says PT1000. Confirm sensor type, wiring and electrical limits for the module revision. [1] [4]

The configurator observed during this review displayed TPC411-A4-SOM410-X0-Y02-Y01. It identifies the selected family, carrier, SoM and boards; it does not resolve the X0 documentation disagreement or prove an OS option is deliverable. [1]

Specify the screen, DC input and mounted panel dimensions

Specify the complete delivered computer, including the screen, mounting and peripherals. The examples below belong to named BLIIOT configurations; unresolved values need a model-specific answer.

Field	Published example or uncertainty	Write into the order
Screen size / in	TPC410, 411 and 412: 7, 10.1 and 15.6 inches. [1]	Exact variant and viewing orientation.
Resolution / pixels	Overview: 1280 × 800 for 7/10.1 inches, 1366 × 768 for 15.6 inches; size cards use 800 × 1280 for the smaller screens. [1]	Native panel resolution, portrait/landscape operation and application scaling.
Processor	RK3568/J for TPC410; RK3562/J for TPC370. Industrial TPC370 normal/overdrive frequency differs in the manual. [1] [4]	SoM code, enabled clock mode and workload test.
RAM / GB	Published configurations: 1, 2 or 4 GB. [1]	Ordered memory and application headroom.
Storage / GB	Published eMMC pairings: 8, 16 or 32 GB. [1]	Usable image space, logging volume and recovery requirements.
Operating temperature / °C	Whole-unit and SoM ranges are not consistently distinguished in TPC370 documents. [4]	Complete configuration, cold start, load and cabinet conditions.
Ingress protection	TPC410 page: front IP66; whole unit IP30. [1]	Mounted-front evidence, gasket/cut-out instructions and rear enclosure protection.
Touch technology	Capacitive default or resistive option; wet/glove operation is advertised without establishing every ordered combination. [1]	Test with the actual glove, moisture conditions and delivered image.
Brightness / cd/m²	Overview says 300–400; 15.6-inch size card says 450. [1]	Panel datasheet, brightness setting and viewing conditions.
Supply / V DC	TPC370 manual: 12–24 V DC, normal 250 mA at 24 V, maximum 800 mA at 24 V. [4]	External supply, peripherals, inrush, protection and wiring for the complete order.
Weight / kg	No verified assembled-model weight is established by the sources read.	Delivered variant’s weight and cabinet support calculation.
Mounting	TPC370 manual gives an enclosure dimension, but this is not a certified panel cut-out drawing. [4]	Cut-out tolerance, depth, rear clearance, gasket and fastening drawing.

Editorial calculation: assuming the manual’s stated currents apply at a constant 24 V DC input, 24 V × 0.250 A = 6 W and 24 V × 0.800 A = 19.2 W. These are calculated input-power equivalents, not manufacturer-published power ratings or measured power data. They do not size a supply for TPC410, added peripherals or start-up transients. [4]

Ask what was tested and how the computer was mounted

The following are manufacturer-published TPC410 levels, not independently verified certification of every configured unit. Obtain the report identifying the model, ports, cables and operating state. [1]

Claim	Published condition	Installation question
ESD	Contact ±4 kV, air ±8 kV. [1]	TPC370 manual separately lists Ethernet contact ±2 kV. Match port and test scope before comparing them. [4]
EFT / surge	EFT power 2 kV, signal 1 kV; surge differential 2 kV, common mode 4 kV. [1]	Which ports, coupling arrangement, acceptance criterion and accessories?
Emissions	Class A, CISPR 32. [1]	Which report and applicable requirements cover the intended installation? A website class label does not settle local compliance.
Temperature	Cold start −30 °C, hot run +70 °C; storage −40 to +85 °C. [1]	Which complete configuration and operating load? Storage does not prove operation.
Damp heat	40 °C / 85% RH, 48 h. [1]	What powered state and result? Do not turn this exposure into a service-life guarantee.
Vibration / transport	5–500 Hz, 2 g, three axes; 0.8 m free-fall described with packaging. [1]	Which mounting and package? Packaged transport drop is not an installed bare-unit drop rating.
Front / whole-unit protection	Front IP66 and IK08; whole unit IP30. [1]	How must the gasket and cabinet protect the rear? Do not describe the whole computer as wash-down sealed.

Separate Ubuntu’s calendar from the vendor’s delivered image

BLIIOT advertises Buildroot Linux 5.10 with an RT option and Ubuntu 20.04. Its configurators mark Debian 12 and Android 13 under development, while Android 13 also appears in descriptive text and the TPC370 manual. Ask which image is actually released for the ordered hardware. [1] [2] [4]

Make the maintenance path part of acceptance

Ask the supplier to demonstrate the application, selected I/O and touch operation on the actual image, then show backup, restoration and an update. Record who addresses vendor-specific kernel and module defects separately from the OS distributor’s security service.

Ubuntu 20.04: Canonical lists standard security maintenance ending May 2025, expanded security maintenance to May 2030 and Legacy add-on coverage to May 2035. Coverage depends on the applicable service and packages. [3]
A fifteen-year headline needs the add-on: Canonical’s extended LTS calendar combines ESM and the Legacy add-on. It is not a promise that every Ubuntu Pro subscription automatically covers every component for fifteen years. [3]
Newer Ubuntu is not an automatic board upgrade: Canonical lists 24.04 standard maintenance through May 2029 and 26.04 through May 2031. The TPC370 manual says it does not guarantee compatibility for system versions other than those it provides. A release-calendar date does not establish a working BLIIOT BSP, display driver or I/O library. [3] [4]
Define maintenance responsibilities: Request the delivered OS image, kernel/BSP version, package coverage, vendor driver maintenance, source/SDK access, update method and end date. Docker, Node-RED, Qt, BLRAT and a watchdog listing do not supply those commitments. [1]

Commission the installed screen before relying on remote recovery

The TPC370 manual describes display rotation, touch calibration, brightness adjustment, remote access and MicroSD/eMMC recovery. Their menu paths and images belong to that manual’s software, not every panel PC. [4]

Display and touch: Check native resolution, orientation, application scaling and touch coordinates together. The manual’s calibration procedure returns the screen to landscape; test the delivered configuration rather than treating rotation as cosmetic. [4]
Connections and permissions: Reconcile the ordered board code with the supplied pinout before connecting field signals. Check factory accounts and enabled remote access before network deployment; the manual documents default access settings. [4]
Power loss and recovery: Keep a recoverable copy of the approved image and configuration before formatting or reflashing storage. Validate application/log recovery after an agreed power-loss test; a marketing backup feature is not proof that every write survives. [4]
Service access: Request the supplier’s cleaning instructions for the selected touch surface, enclosure and seal, plus the replacement and reassembly procedure. No solvent, cleaning interval or generic fan-maintenance schedule is established here.

Copy the panel-PC requirements and the unresolved configuration questions

Paste it into your enquiry below or into an email to a maker, then replace every bracket.

Application and workload: [operator interface / acquisition / vision], software [ ], quantity [ ]
Family and full configuration code: [ ]; SoM [ ], normal/overdrive mode [ ], RAM/eMMC [ ]
Display: size [ ], native resolution/orientation [ ], brightness [ ], touch [ ]; glove/moisture trial [ ]
Field signals: independent RS485/RS232/CAN channels [ ], shared DB9/X connections [ ]; DI/DO and NPN/PNP [ ]
Analogue/sensor boards: range [ ], RTD type/wires [ ], module revision and pinout [ ]; clarify X0/Y54 [ ]
Network and wireless: ports [ ], region/bands [ ], modules/antennas/SIM [ ]; HDMI availability [ ]
Installation: panel cut-out drawing/revision [ ], depth/clearance [ ], gasket/fastening [ ], delivered weight [ ]
Supply: DC range [ ], peripherals [ ], inrush/current [ ], external supply included [ ]
Environment: complete-unit operating/cold-start limits [ ], cabinet conditions/load [ ], front/rear protection [ ]
Evidence: exact-model EMC/environment/protection reports and applicable destination requirements [ ]
Software: released OS image/kernel/BSP [ ], driver/library support [ ], security service/packages/end date [ ]
Acceptance and service: application/I/O/touch test [ ], backup/restore/update demonstration [ ], replaceable parts list [ ]
Delivery destination/date [ ], unresolved documentation items answered in writing [ ]

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BLIIOT offers configurable TPC370 and TPC410 ARM panel-computer families. Their SoM, display and X/Y-board options require a complete order code. The TPC370 manual and online configurators disagree on interfaces and limits; request the exact hardware revision, channel map and released OS image.

Product scope checked 2026-10-18

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