PT1701MU

PT1701MU 17" Touchscreen Monitor with USB

3M Clear Tek™ Capacitive. Rugged. Fast

Ideal for today’s retail, POS, or kiosk applications, the PT1701MU features 3M’s ClearTek™ Capacitive touch screen and USB touch screen driver for use in harsh environments which require a more rugged touch screen interface. The PT1701MU features a bright and fast panel combined with a durable deskstand, and is compatible with mounting options using the 100 mm VESA standard.


Key Benefits
  • 3-Year Customer First™ Warranty featuring FREE 2-Day Advance Replacement
  • 3M ClearTek™ Capacitive touch screen tested  to withstand over 225 million mechanical touches without noticable degradation to the surface
  • Perfect for demanding retail environments
  • USB touch screen driver
  • Transparent coating siginificantly increases durability by resisting scratches and abrasions
  • Fast, reliable an accurate touch performance
  • Compatible with mounting options that use the 100 mm VESA standard
  • Built-in multimedia speakers
  • OSD lockout feature available
  • The Planar PT, LA & LB families of USB touch monitor models, PT1500/01MU, PT1700/01MU, PT191MU, LA1500RTC, LA1500RTR, LA1710RTR, LA1910RTC, LB1500RTC, are compatible with Mac X USB platform with Mac OS/X operating systems. This driver is available for an additional charge through Touch-Base Ltd. (http://touch-base.com/), a third party vendor.
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Technical Specifications
Product Name PT1701MU
Planar Part Number 997-2959-00 (Black)
Viewable Size 17" diagonal (13.30" horizontal x 10.64" vertical)
Touchscreen Type 3M® Capacitive
Touchscreen Interface USB
Transmissivity Up to 91.5%
Contrast Ratio (Typical) 800:1
Viewing Angle (Typical) 160° H,V
Response Time (Typical) 5 ms (3.5 ms rise, 1.5 ms fall)
Brightness (w/touchscreen) 275 cd/m²
Brightness (w/o touchscreen) 300 cd/m²
Display Type LCD Active Matrix Flat Panel Display (TFT)
Display Resolution 1280 x 1024
Aspect Ratio N/A
Tilt Range -3° to +25°
Palette 16.7 million colors
Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm
Refresh Rate 56-75 Hz (60 Hz recommended)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 16.3" x 16.1" x 8.3" (414.0 mm x 408.9 mm x 210.8 mm)
Dimensions without Stand 16.3" x 14.1" x 2.5" (414.0 mm x 358.1 mm x 63.5 mm)
Display Weight With Stand: 14.7 lbs (6.7 kg) (net), 20.2 lbs (9.2 kg) (shipping)
Display Weight (w/o stand) 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg)
Panel Depth 2.5"
Video Inputs Analog
Audio Output Integrated stereo speakers, 1W/channel
Compatibility Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2000, 98, Server 2003, XP Embedded, HID Compliant - no drivers needed for basic touch screen operation
External Connections D-sub 15-pin, 1/8 inch audio jack
Power Supply External
Power Requirements 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 40W (3W standby)
Operating Temperature +5° to +35° C
VESA Compatible/Location Built-in 100mm VESA, monitor back
Service and Support 3-Year Customer First™ Warranty featuring FREE 2-Day Advance Replacement (US only)
Options / Features Anti-glare coating, Multi-language support, On Screen Display (OSD), Kensington® Security slot
Product Approvals FCC-B, CE-B, UL/cUL, TUV, RoHS
In the Box PT1701MU 17" Touchscreen LCD Monitor, Power Adapter, Power Cord, VGA Cable, USB Cable (A to B), Audio-in Cable, Driver CD, User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide
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Embedded Touchscreen

Planar offers 15-, 17-, 19- and 22-inch open-frame embedded touchscreen monitors ideal for integration into kiosks in public environments. These displays are available with resistive, capacitive, SAW or multi-touch projected capacitive touchscreens, and are covered by the Planar Customer First 3-Year warranty.
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