Marine Control Display Solution for Harsh Environments
Custom marine display solutions for stabilizer and thruster control systems. Sunlight readable, optical bonding, and anti-blackout touch screens designed for harsh marine environments.
Customer Profile A marine equipment manufacturer required highly reliable display solutions for stabilizer and thruster control systems used in offshore and ocean-going vessels.
To meet different installation conditions, two customized touch display modules were developed with distinct design strategies, ensuring optimal performance in each control position.
Marine environments impose significantly higher requirements than standard industrial applications. The customer needed a display solution capable of addressing these extreme environmental challenges.
Harsh Marine Environment
• Continuous exposure to salt spray and high humidity
• Wide operating temperature fluctuations across different regions
• Long-term UV exposure requiring durable materials and protection
Sunlight Readability
• Clear visibility under direct sunlight conditions
• High brightness and contrast required for outdoor operation
• Reduced reflection to maintain screen clarity in bright environments
Anti-Blackout
• Operators frequently wear polarized sunglasses during operation
• Conventional displays may appear blacked out or distorted
• Display must maintain visibility under different viewing angles
Precision Touch Control
• Accurate and responsive touch interaction required
Touch System 0.55 mm DITO sensor Infineon touch controller
Reliability Operating temperature: -20°C to +70°C
4.3 inch Stabilizer Control Display
Key Features Ortustech TFT panel, 480 × 800 resolution IPS full viewing angle Blanview technology for enhanced sunlight readability with reduced power consumption
Mechanical & Optical Design 1.1 mm chemically strengthened Corning Gorilla Glass OCA full optical bonding to reduce reflection and eliminate internal fogging
Touch System 0.55 mm DITO sensor (in-house design) Infineon (formerly Cypress) controller Supports multi-touch interaction
Reliability Operating temperature: -30°C to +80°C, designed based on different installation positions
Reliable Touch Display for Marine Environments
The solution has been successfully deployed in marine control systems, delivering uncompromising reliability and long-term stability in harsh saltwater environments.
Reliable Outdoor Visibility Stable readability under direct sunlight, ensuring clear information display in marine environments.
Accurate and Stable Operation Responsive touch performance maintained under vibration and dynamic conditions.
Strong Environmental Adaptability Reliable operation in high humidity, salt spray, and varying temperatures.
Long-Term Durability Reduced fogging, aging, and maintenance risks through optimized materials and optical bonding.
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