Is this touch display suitable for outdoor applications?

This display is mainly designed for indoor or controlled-light environments. For outdoor applications, higher brightness and optical bonding are usually recommended to improve sunlight readability and reduce reflections.

Why does this display still use an LVDS interface?

LVDS remains widely used in industrial and embedded systems because of long-term motherboard compatibility and stable integration with existing platforms.

What is the advantage of the customized cover glass shape?

The asymmetric corner design with square top corners and rounded bottom corners can simplify enclosure alignment and improve mechanical matching in specific industrial equipment designs.

Can the touch panel support glove operation?

Glove touch capability depends on glove material, thickness, and controller tuning. Touch sensitivity can usually be adjusted based on the application environment.

What are the limitations of air bonding?

Air bonding helps reduce overall cost and simplifies servicing, but it may introduce more reflections compared to optical bonding. In high ambient light or condensation-prone environments, optical bonding generally performs better.

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18.5 Inch Touch Display with USB PCAP | Air bonding

Name: 18.5 Inch Touch Display with USB PCAP | Air bonding
Brand: FANNAL
Rating: 5.0 (75 reviews)

This 18.5 inch touch display integrates a 1280×1024 LVDS TFT panel with a USB projected capacitive touchscreen and customized cover glass.

Model:
FN185MGRGUL015A
Brand:
FANNAL
Size(inch):
18.5
Cover OD (mm):
460.7(H) x 281.85(V) x 12.09(T)
Display AA(mm):
409.8*230.4
Operation Temp(℃):
0~+50
Storage Temp(℃):
-20~+60
TP VA (mm):
410.8(H) x 231.9(V)
Structure:
G+G
Resolution:
1280 x 1024
Display Interface:
LVDS
TP Interface:
USB
Brightness(cd/m²):
420

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Product Description

Drawing & Specifications

Applications

Customizations

FAQ

This 18.5 inch touch display integrates a 1280×1024 LVDS TFT panel with a USB projected capacitive touchscreen and customized cover glass. Designed mainly for indoor equipment and controlled environments, it is suitable for medical devices, kiosks, laboratory systems, and embedded HMI applications where stable touch integration matters more than wide-temperature operation.

With air bonding construction and 420 nits typical brightness, this display is better suited for indoor or controlled-light environments. For outdoor applications or systems exposed to condensation and strong sunlight, optical bonding is usually recommended.

Features

1280×1024 Resolution for Legacy and Embedded Systems

The 5:4 resolution format is still commonly used in industrial and medical equipment where existing UI layouts and embedded platforms were originally designed around SXGA displays.

USB PCAP Touchscreen with G+G Structure

The display uses a glass-glass projected capacitive touchscreen supporting 10-point touch operation. Compared with film-based structures, G+G designs generally provide better surface rigidity and long-term dimensional stability.

Customized Cover Glass Shape

The cover lens uses an asymmetric corner design with square top corners and rounded bottom corners. This type of mechanical customization is often used to match enclosure structures or specific front panel industrial designs.

LVDS Interface for Existing Embedded Platforms

Although eDP is becoming more common in newer systems, LVDS is still widely used in embedded motherboards, medical equipment, and long-lifecycle platforms where interface stability is prioritized over adopting newer standards.

Air Bonding Structure for Cost-Sensitive Indoor Equipment

The module uses air bonding rather than optical bonding. This helps reduce overall module cost and may simplify servicing, but reflections are typically more noticeable under strong ambient light.

Designed for Controlled Environment Applications

With an operating temperature of 0°C to 50°C, this display is not intended for harsh outdoor environments, low-temperature equipment, or heavy industrial exposure. It is more appropriate for indoor systems with relatively stable environmental conditions.

Drawing

Specifications

Item / Property	Specification / Requirement	Unit
Structure	G+G	-
Bonding Type	Air bonding	-
TPM Active Size	18.5 (Diagonal)	Inch
TPM Outline Size	460.7(H) x 281.85(V) x 12.09(T)	mm
View Area	410.8(H) x 231.9(V)	mm
Cover Lens Thickness	2.8 (Chemical strengthen)	mm
ITO glass Thickness	0.7	mm
Surface Hardness	≥7H	-
Light / Touch Transmittance	85% Min	-
Touch Driver IC	mxT2952TD	-
Touch Points / No. of Touch	10 (Desiccation)	-
Touch Mode	Finger	-
Touch Interface	USB	-
Operating Temperature	0 ~ +50	°C
Storage Temperature	-20 ~ +60	°C
TFT Part Number	DV185WHM-NM2	Pcs
TFT interface	LVDS	-
TFT resolution	1280 x 1024	-
TPM Surface Luminance / Brightness	380 (min.) / 420 (typ.)	$\text{cd/m}^2$

Applications

Medical and Laboratory Devices

Suitable for diagnostic systems, analyzers, monitoring equipment, and laboratory instruments operating in temperature-controlled environments.

Indoor Self-Service Kiosks

Applicable for information terminals, registration systems, and ticketing equipment where moderate brightness and standard operating temperatures are sufficient.

Embedded HMI Systems

Can be integrated into embedded operator interfaces requiring LVDS compatibility and USB touch communication.

Commercial Equipment Interfaces

Useful for control panels and display terminals in commercial devices where custom cover glass shapes and front panel integration are required.

Legacy Platform Upgrades

The SXGA resolution and LVDS interface make this module suitable for replacing older display systems without requiring major motherboard redesigns.

Automotive Display

Kiosk touch screen

Railway display

E-bike display

Outdoor display

Industrial display

Medical touch screen

Gym-screen

Engineering Plant

Motorcycle display

Vending Machine Display

Embedded display

Customizations

To meet diverse integration needs, we offer extensive customisation for you, including:

● Custom Display Options

LCD Panel

• Size range: 1.77" to 15.6"
• Trusted panel partners: BOE, INNOLUX, JDI, Hannstar, CTC, TCL, and TIANMA.
• Panel types: IPS / TN / LTPS
• Operation Temperature: Industrial (-20 ~ 70°C), Automotive (-30 ~ 85°C)

Interface Design

• Tailored shape, length, and PIN definitions for full compatibility.
• EMI shielding and circuit optimisation.
• Supports multiple conversions: SPI, MCU, RGB, MIPI, LVDS, EDP

Back Light

• Module material options: metal/plastic/metal–plastic integration
• High brightness up to 30,000 cd/m², ideal for outdoor or industrial use.
• Long lifetime up to 50,000 hours.

Driver Board

• Options: RGB / VGA / HDMI / LVDS / DVI / Type-C
• Fully compatible with custom TFT and LCD modules.

• Optimised design for stable image transmission and performance.

● Custom Touchscreen Options

Touch Sensor

• Available Sizes: Up to 65"

• Structure Options: G+G, G+F+F, designed for industrial and automotive applications

• Touch Functions: Supports multi-touch, waterproof, glove touch, passive pen, gesture & palm rejection

• Operating Temperature:

Industrial Grade: –20°C ~ +70°C

Automotive Grade: –30°C ~ +85°

Touch Controller (IC)

• Touch tuning and firmware optimization provided by FANNAL (in-house FW design)
• Trusted IC partners: EETI, ILITEK, GOODiX, FocalTech, Cypress, Microchip(FANNAL's Design Partner)
• High Reliability: Excellent anti-interference and long-term stability
• EMC Design: Full electromagnetic compatibility engineering to meet EMI/RFI and industrial standards

Cover Lens

• Material Options:

Glass: 0.55mm–10.0mm
PMMA: 0.5mm–3.0mm
PC: 0.1mm–1.0mm
• Custom Design: CNC, Hot bending, 3D & 2.5D cover glass, ceramic printing, and PMMA integration
• Surface Treatments:
3A: AG / AR / AF
Anti-Microbial / Anti-Explosion

● Custom Optical Bonding Service

Optical Bonding	Size Range	Notes
OCA	Up to 15.6”	Two fully automated production lines for high-volume manufacturing
LOCA / OCR	Up to 32”	Excellent for high contrast and durability
Silicone	Up to 32”	Ideal for rugged, large-size industrial applications

FAQ

Is this display designed for harsh industrial environments?

Not really. The operating temperature range of 0°C to 50°C makes it more suitable for indoor or controlled environments rather than outdoor machinery, transportation systems, or extreme industrial conditions.

Why would someone still choose LVDS instead of eDP?

Many medical, embedded, and long-lifecycle systems still use LVDS because existing hardware platforms were designed around it. Replacing LVDS infrastructure can increase redesign cost and validation time.

What is the purpose of the custom corner design on the cover glass?

The mixed square-corner and rounded-corner design is typically used to match a specific enclosure or mechanical assembly requirement rather than for appearance alone.

Is air bonding a disadvantage?

It depends on the application. Air bonding is more cost-effective and can simplify repairs, but optical bonding usually performs better in sunlight readability, condensation resistance, and vibration-heavy environments.

Can this touch display be used outdoors?

Generally not recommended without further modifications. The brightness level and air bonding structure are better suited for indoor equipment or environments without strong direct sunlight.