Press Release
Elo Adds New 17" LCD to Integrated Touchmonitor Family
Options include MSR, rear-facing customer display, biometric fingerprint recognition and speaker bar
October 2007 – Elo TouchSystems, the global leader in touch technology and a business unit of Tyco Electronics, has launched the new 1729L 17" LCD integrated multifunction touchmonitor offering even more field-installable options than previous members of its family. The 1729L was developed to provide a versatile interface for applications in retail POS markets such as department stores, convenience stores, hospitality and fast food service, along with medical and light industrial applications.
Customer Configurable
Following on the success of the 1229L 12" and 1529L 15" LCD multifunction touchmonitors, the new 1729L 17" can be configured by the customer in the field to include three options from a choice of: Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR); vacuum fluorescent, rear-facing LED customer display; biometric fingerprint recognition device; and speaker bar with/without a built-in single or omni-directional barcode scanner. The 1729L is available in beige or grey with an adjustable height stand that is removable for wall-mounting.
Bright and Attractive
The new Elo 1729L 17" LCD integrated multifunction touchmonitor is an attractive solution for POS applications. Its 1280 x 1024 resolution with a 5 x 4 ratio displays clear, precise graphics while a contrast ratio of 800:1, together with a typical LCD panel brightness of 300 nits, provides bright, high contrast for improved readability. Its optional peripherals are seamlessly integrated into the 1729L’s compact design and offer a choice of desktop, wall or VESA mounting. Fewer cables and power bricks make installation and configuration of the touchmonitor easy.
A Choice of Options
“Optional peripherals for the new 1729L touchmonitor offer a range of flexible choices for POS solutions,” explains Elo TouchSystems Product Manager, Ignace Verhamme. “The three-track MSR is the perfect choice for applications that require the use of credit cards, ID cards and loyalty cards. The biometric recognition device supplies security for employee-log-in and all types of system access. The speaker bar contours seamlessly onto the bottom of the monitor while the rear-facing display allows customers to verify transactions. Transactions can be further sped up with the single or omni-directional barcode reader conveniently embedded in the speaker bar. In addition,” says Verhamme, “these same options can be configured for use in medical and light industrial applications.”
Designed for Public Use
The 1729L also has specific features for public use. These include controls placed on the side of the monitor and not on the front; a lockout function; an adjustable tilt base; an internal USB hub for minimal connections; diagnostic LEDs for touch; multilingual on-screen display (OSD); and the guarantee of a long-lasting product life cycle and a single point of contact for service and support.
Designed for Touch
“The new 1729L provides a convenient, space-saving design that makes deploying touch solutions to market easier, more flexible and more reliable,” says Verhamme. “And like all our touchmonitors,” she adds, “the Elo 1729L is designed for touch from the ground up and not added on as an afterthought.”
Flexible Options and Technologies
The 1729L is currently available with a choice of Elo touch technologies: AccuTouch five-wire resistive technology can be activated with fingernails, gloves, credit cards or any stylus; IntelliTouch surface wave technology is a pure glass touchscreen to provide the ultimate in optics and can be activated with fingers or gloves. “In the near future we will, of course, be adding CarrollTouch infrared technology, that provides clear and precise optics and can also be activated with fingers, gloves and credit cards and Acoustic Pulse Recognition (APR), our latest breakthrough technology that offers both palm rejection and a pure glass touchscreen that supplies the ultimate in optics. All of our technologies are fast, stable and drift-free,” Verhamme confirms, “and the touchscreens are sealed against dirt and spills.”
About Elo TouchSystems
Elo TouchSystems, global leader in touch technology, is a division of Tyco Electronics Corporation. Elo develops, manufactures and markets a complete line of touch products that simplify the interface between people and computers in both public access and employee-activated applications. Founded in 1971, the company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with manufacturing sites in the United States, Belgium, Brazil, China, and Japan (Elo operates in Japan under the name of Touch Panel Systems). For more information on Elo TouchSystems’ products and services, call +32‑16‑35‑2100 in Europe or visit our web site at www.elotouch.co.uk
About Tyco Electronics
Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions and wireless systems, with 2006 sales of US$12.8 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in industries from automotive, appliances and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With over 8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics’ commitment is our customers’ advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at www.tycoelectronics.com
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Further information:
- Elo TouchSystems
Nadia Vandeweyer
Phone: +32 16 35 2125
nvandewe@elotouch.com
- Tyco Electronics Ltd.
Mike Ratcliff
Phone: +1 717 592 2316
mike.ratcliff@tycoelectronics.com
- Press Information (UK)
Tim Jennings, Marshall Jennings PR Ltd.
Wyvols Court, Swallowfield
Reading, Berkshire
RG7 1WY
Tel: +44 (0)118 988 0288
Fax: +44 (0)118 988 0388
tim.jennings@mjpr.com
www.mjpr.com
AccuTouch, CarrollTouch, Elo TouchSystems and IntelliTouch are trademarks of Tyco Electronics Corporation. All other products and company names referred to herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders
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