Review: Jaroslav Blažek Explores the NODKA Industrial Touchscreen Monitor

Jaroslav Blažek reviews one of the many NODKA industrial monitor models. Did the connection and commissioning go smoothly? How does its touchscreen work? You’ll find out in the review.

The following products were used for the review:

• NODKA C2152 industrial monitor, 21.5", capacitive touchscreen, 1920 × 1080, 12–24 VDC, VGA + DVI-D, USB touch driver
• eBOX 3240 industrial computer

The monitor is very well made. It has a metal frame, and the entire construction is solid—you don’t have to worry about picking it up even by one corner. Everything holds firmly, and nothing twists or bends. Protection rating: IP65, dustproof and water-resistant.

The excellent workmanship is also clearly visible in this image.

The package includes a VGA cable, a USB cable, and mounting brackets. The monitor is primarily designed for installation into an opening in a machine control panel, so you won’t find any stand included.

The standard adjustment controls are located on the rear side. As you can see from the additional holes, mounting on a VESA holder is also possible.
The manufacturer also uses these monitors for panel PCs, where a computer with a panel is installed instead of this box.

The settings menu does not require any explanation—everything is clear. Just make sure you don’t accidentally switch the language menu to Chinese.

Nothing unnecessary: VGA or DVI for the image, 12 V DC power supply, and USB for touch control.

The 12 V power supply from the eBOX 3240 computer provides 60 W, so it is more than sufficient to power both devices with plenty of reserve.

We connect the power supply and VGA cable to the PC.

And it’s already running—except for the touch control.

That is exactly why all these monitors also require a USB connection, which is used for the touchscreen part of the display.

The USB cable has the same connector on both ends, and this is where you appreciate the number of ports on the NODKA industrial computer.

The touch driver is detected immediately and does not require anything special; the standard Windows 10 or Windows 11 driver is sufficient.

It appears as ILITEK-TP.

Here we can see both devices: the mouse and the touch control.

If you are interested in the current consumption of the setup, it is around 2 A.

Conclusion:
The monitors and industrial computers are suitable for use in industrial applications, SCADA systems, and machine control.
In the field of monitors, industrial computers, and panel PCs, NODKA offers a wide range of products and accessories.

Jaroslav Blažek (blaja.cz)

Links related to the article:
NODKA product catalog for download 
NODKA C2152 industrial monitor
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