June 23, 2010 – Siemens Industry announces the Simatic SCD1900 widescreen industrial monitor, competitively priced at $1,265 USD.The new 19-inch monitor eliminates common compatibility problems with PC video drives that have a 16:10 widescreen resolution format at a maximum of 1440 x 900 pixels with automatic VESA standard scaling. Its widescreen display design enables operators to quickly see a large amount of information on production line or batch process applications.
Additionally, the higher resolution can simplify the graphical screen design and pack more information into a smaller space threreby reducing the need for operators to page through screens.The SCD1900 is fully ruggedized, with an IP65 protection rating, making it suitable for deployment directly on machines in a wide variety of environments.The SCD1900 is available with or without a touch screen interface and is equipped with both VGA and DVI interfaces. The display includes a 24 V DC power supply and an optional 10-230 V AC power supply.
About Siemens:
A division of Siemens Industry, Inc. (SII), the Industry Automation (IA) Division is a global leader in the fields of automation systems, low-voltage switchgear and industrial software. IA’s portfolio ranges from standard products for the manufacturing and process industries to enterprise-wide automation solutions for automobile production facilities and chemical plants. As a leading software supplier, IA optimizes the entire value chain of manufacturers – from product design and development to production, sales, as well as a wide range of maintenance services.
With nearly 43,000 employees worldwide, Industry Automation posted worldwide revenues of $9.6 billion in fiscal year 2009.
