Rugged 7 inch Display Solution for Livestock Weighing Systems

Fannal's 7-inch 800nits high-brightness display solution for livestock weighing scales. IK08 impact-resistant, Gorilla Glass 3, water-bonded LCM designed for harsh agricultural environments.

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Project Overview

A livestock management solution provider required a reliable display module for integration into animal weighing systems.

The device is used to:

Measure livestock weight
Store animal data
Track electronic identification (EID tags)

The system operates in outdoor farm environments, where exposure to dust, water, vibration, and strong sunlight is unavoidable.

Reliable Display for Livestock Weighing & Animal Data Systems

Key Challenges in Livestock Weighing Applications

Animal Impact & Rough Handling

Livestock frequently collide with weighing equipment during movement, while daily farm operations involve rough handling and accidental impacts.

→ Requires high impact-resistant design (IK-rated protection)

Mud, Water & Outdoor Exposure

Systems operate in open farm environments with constant exposure to mud, rain, and dust.

→ Requires sealed, contamination-resistant structure

Strong Sunlight Visibility in Open Fields

Operations are typically performed outdoors without shading, requiring clear readability of weight and ID data under direct sunlight.

→ Requires high brightness and optical enhancement

Reliable Operation & Simple Interaction

Animal movement and platform load generate continuous vibration, while basic functions are controlled via physical buttons instead of touch.

→ Requires stable structure and eliminates touch-related failure risks

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FANNAL Rugged Outdoor Display Solution

FANNAL delivered a reinforced 10.1-inch TFT + PCAP touch module, specifically engineered for forestry machinery environments.

Impact & Rough Handling

The display module is reinforced with a durable cover glass structure:

· 2mm chemically strengthened cover glass
· Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
· IK08 impact resistance rating

This ensures the display can withstand direct animal contact, accidental knocks, and daily mechanical stress without cracking or failure.

Against Mud & Water

The display adopts a simplified and robust structure to improve resistance to contaminants:

• No touch panel design, reducing failure points
• Sealed front surface with cover glass integration
• Optical bonding to eliminate air gaps and prevent ingress

This design minimizes the impact of mud, moisture, and dust, ensuring stable operation in dirty and wet conditions.

Sunlight Readability Sunlight Readability

To maintain readability in outdoor, high-brightness environments, the display integrates optical and luminance enhancements:

· 800 nits high brightness TFT panel
· Optical bonding to reduce reflection
· AR + AF coating on cover glass

Operators can clearly read weight and animal ID data even under direct sunlight.

Stable Performance

To ensure reliable operation under continuous vibration and real-world farm usage:

· Full optical bonding improves structural stability
· LVDS interface ensures stable signal transmission
· Non-touch design with physical button control

By eliminating on-screen touch interaction, the system avoids false inputs and improves reliability when operated with gloves or in wet conditions.

Technical Specifications & Proven Results

Specification	Details
Display Size	7.0-inch diagonal
Resolution	800 × 480 (WVGA)
Display Type	Single-glass bonded LCM, non-touch
TFT Panel	Kyocera original
Interface	LVDS
Brightness	800 nits (high brightness)
Operating Temperature	-20°C +70°C
Viewing Angle	IPS full 178°
Cover Glass	Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3, t=2mm
Glass Treatment	Chemical strengthening, AR+AF coating
Impact Rating	IK08
Bonding Method	Liquid Optical Bonding

The display solution has been successfully deployed in livestock weighing systems, delivering stable performance in demanding agricultural environments.