3M Touch Systems (formerly MicroTouch)


3M MicroTouch ToughTouch II Capacitive Touch Screen   

High Performance in Extreme Environments
Designed to withstand heavy abuse in unattended, vandal-prone applications, MicroTouch ToughTouch II capacitive touch systems are an ideal solution for extreme environments that require a toughened, shatter-resistant, liquid-resistant touch solution.

Whether youre designing ticketing kiosks or gaming machines, providing ATM solutions or require a toughened product for challenging industrial environments, ToughTouch II touch systems can meet or exceed your design requirements

ToughTough II is constructed by optically laminating 4 mm glass to the back of a MicroTouch ClearTek II touch screen the de facto standard for capacitive touch screens. By combining ClearTek IIs industry-leading features for reliability and robustness with laminated impact-resistant characteristics, ToughTouch II offers excellent touch performance when and where ever you need it.

The Clear Difference
MicroTouch ToughTouch II along with its best-in-class MicroTouch EX II touch electronics sets the standard in strengthened capacitive touch system offerings. Along with its worldwide support and service organization, 3M provides expert technical support wherever any of our products are designed-in, integrated, or delivered. It is this complete solution approach that ensures remarkable compatibility and exceptional service, backed by 3M.

3M MicroTouch ToughTouch II Touch Screen Highlights  

  • Laminated construction provides high impact resistance for vandal-prone locations
  • Excellent light transmission supports dynamic interactive applications
  • IP66/ NEMA 4 sealability protects from liquids and other contaminants affecting touch screen operation or damaging LCD display
  • UL-60950-1 compliant
  • Available "viewer privacy" feature with 3M Vikuiti Light Control Film for ATMs and many public applications

3M MicroTouch ToughTouch II Touch Screen Specifications

Performance

Input Method
Finger input

Accuracy*
Reported touch coordinates are within 1.0% of true position (based on viewing area dimensions) when linearized and used with MicroTouch EX II Series touch controller

Touch System Resolution
Touch screen resolution defaults to settings in the electronics and software, generally 1024x1024, but capable of 16Kx16K when used with EX II

Linearization
Factory-linearized values are stored in the attached controller, represented in a 2D barcode or in the touch screen NOVRAM, when present

Impact Resistance
Passes the UL-60950-1

Optics

Light Transmission**
86.5% (+1.5%) light transmission (tested on the BYK Gardner Haze Gard Plus)

Surface Finish
ClearTek II hard coat with optimal anti-glare properties. Scratch resistant top coat provides smooth, easy glide, easy to clean touch surface

Mechanical

Minimum Contact Requirement
5.4ms for finger input with an EX II Series controller

Glass Thickness
7.57mm (+0.58mm)
With 3M Vikuiti Light Control Film (privacy): 8.23mm (+0.58mm)

Display Size Supported
Supported for display sizes ranging from 6.5" to 32" diagonal (Light Control Film: 17" diagonal maximum)

Surface Scratch Hardness
A Mohs pick with a hardness rating of 7 or higher is required to induce a scratch which will cause a functional failure.
Exceeds severe abrasion test per MIL-STD-675C

Sealing Rating
Can be sealed to meet the IP 66 or NEMA 4 standard for resistance to infiltration of fluids into the enclosure

Gasketing
Complete water-resistant seal obtainable with a polyethylene gasket.

Cleaning
Water, isopropyl alcohol, or similar non-abrasive cleaners

Reliability

Surface Obstructions
The touch screen continues to operate with surface contaminants such as, dirt, dust and grease

Chemical Resistance
ClearTek II is highly resistant to corrosives, in accordance with ASTM-D-1308-07 (1993) and ASTM-F-1598-95.

Liquid Resistance
Liquids on screen do not impede touch screen performance

Operating Temperature*
-15C to 70C for the touch screen

Storage Temperature
Always store the touch screen in its original shipping container between -50C to 85C (up to 90% Rh from 0C to +35C). Never store the touch screen in an environment where condensation may form.

Humidity
Up to 90% RH from 0C to +35C, non condensing

RoHS Compliance
ToughTouch II is compliant with the European Union 2002/95/EC Directive on Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

* Achievement of the listed specifications has been demonstrated in monitor integrations where the touch screen is mounted to monitor frame such that the spacing between the touch screen and monitor screen does not vary due to compression / expansion from touch forces or temperature changes.

** Test uses BYK Gardner Haze Gard Plus

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