ToughStation Hazardous Area Workstations

Fully sealed, IP66, NEMA 4X HMI workstations with certified Type-X and Type-Z purge systems for safe, high-performance computing in CID1, CIID1, and CIID2 hazardous environments.
A rendering of VarTech's ToughStation purge-protected hazardous area HMI workstation with an ergonomic keyboard
Full Specifications

Built to spec. No compromises.

Every unit is configured to your application's exact requirements, display size, I/O configuration, mounting style, and compliance level.
Compute & Memory
AI Accelerator
Supports GPU/NPU
Processor
Up to 14th Gen Intel® Core™
System Memory
Up to 64 GB
I/O & Connectivity
Connector Sealing
IP69
Environmental
Ingress Protection
IP65, IP66
NEMA Rating
NEMA 4, NEMA 4X
Operating Temp
-10°C to 60°C
Cooling
Fans
Compliance & Certification
COMPLIANCE
VarTech is BABA, ITAR, NDAA, TAA, and RoHS compliant, and certified to ISO 9001:2015.
Enclosure
Finishes
Standard powder coat (black, white, or gray), custom color powder coat, grained stainless steel
Product Lines

How All-Weather compares.

All-Weather is VarTech's flagship rugged line. See how it compares to DiamondVue and ToughStation across the specs that matter.
Product Lines Comparison — VarTech Systems
Specification
Display sizes
Enclosure
IP rating
Connectors
Temperature
MIL-STD
Hazardous area
DiamondVue
6.5″ to 43″
Aluminum enclosure or stainless steel and aluminum enclosure
IP65, IP66
Industrial-grade connectors
−10°C to 60°C
461 · 810 · 1275 · 3009
CID2-Certified Products
ToughStation
8.4″ to 43″
Aluminum or stainless steel fabricated sealed enclosure
IP65, IP66
Waterproof circular connectors
−20°C to 60°C
461 · 810 · 1275
CID2-Certified Products, Certified Purge Systems
Features & use cases.

Fully Sealed Keyboards

Two of our three enclosure styles, ergonomic and recessed, possess an integrated keyboard. Ready for hazardous area operation, our fully sealed keyboards are part of the rugged design. Workstations with keyboards can also be equipped with touchscreens.

High-Bright Sunlight-Readable Displays

Whether you need a sunlight-readable display for an outdoor setting or indoor manufacturing environment, our high-bright monitors and computers, providing up to 1800 nits of brightness, are excellent for either environment.

Mounting Options

Often ordered with our pedestals and arm mounts, including versatile swing and swivel arms when needed, we customize every unit to your exact requirements. Traditional mounting tabs are also available.

Purge-Protected for Hazardous Areas

All our hazardous area HMIs are nonincendiary, protecting the internal components in the case of an external explosion. Typically constructed of stainless steel, they are built to meet IP66 and NEMA 4X ingress protection standards, stopping the entry of dust and water.

When you need a workstation to automate or monitor systems in CID1, CIID1, or CIID2 hazardous environments, our workstations are available with customizable designs and numerous function-enhancing peripherals.

A depiction of Type-X (left) and Type-Z (right) purge systems
Type-X (left) and Type-Z (right) purge systems.

Type-X Purge Systems  

Our purge-protected workstations are available with a certified Type-X purge system, a requirement for CID1 environments in which ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, liquids, or vapors are present under normal operating conditions.

Type-X purge systems are also designed for CIID1 hazardous areas in which combustible dusts are present such as mining and agriculture.

Type-Z Purge Systems

Our workstations also provide options for a certified Type-Z purge system for CIID2 area applications in which flammable gases, liquids, or vapors are not present under normal operating conditions but could be present under abnormal operating conditions.

Rugged Touchscreens

Our hazardous area workstations, available with screen sizes ranging from 15" to 24", have configurations that include durable touchscreens, including standard resistive and PCAP (projected capacitive) touchscreens, both of which are compatible with protective gloves.

Oil and Natural Gas Production

Reliable in harsh conditions of oil and natural gas production facilities, built to ensure efficient operations while keeping workers safe.

Manufacturing Area Workstations

Reliable solution for operating and monitoring machinery in factories with CID1 or CIID2 areas. Customizable to the needs of industrial applications.

Life Sciences Applications

Hazardous area workstations with touchscreens compatible with gloves, effective and safe for life sciences environments where workers must wear PPE.