QEC-PPC-M-090T-S: A Programmable 9" HMI Panel PC for Connected Machine Applications

ICOP Technology introduces the QEC-PPC-M-090T-S, a compact 9-inch programmable HMI Panel PC designed for machine builders and system integrators who need more than a standard operator panel.

For many compact machines, the HMI is no longer used only for operation and monitoring. It may also need to handle simple control logic, device communication, data display, parameter setting, alarm messages, and connection to factory-level systems. QEC-PPC-M-090T-S brings these functions together in one compact platform by combining a 9" touchscreen, embedded x86 controller, dual Ethernet ports, onboard storage, and the 86Duino software development environment.

Instead of building a system with a separate HMI, controller, gateway, and data logger, developers can use QEC-PPC-M-090T-S as a flexible HMI control platform for connected machine applications.

Beyond Traditional HMI Panels

Traditional HMI panels are useful for operation screens and status display, but some machine applications require more flexibility. Developers may need to customize the user interface, communicate with different devices, process data locally, or connect machine information to higher-level systems.

QEC-PPC-M-090T-S is designed for these needs. With 86Duino IDE, engineers can write application logic in high-level C/C++, reuse available software libraries, and deploy programs directly to the device. For teams that require a standard OS environment, the platform also supports Linux, giving developers more flexibility for application-specific integration. This provides a practical development workflow for projects where a fixed-function HMI is not enough, while a full IPC-based architecture may be too complex.

9" Touch HMI for Machine Operation

QEC-PPC-M-090T-S features a 9-inch TFT LCD with 1024 × 600 resolution and a resistive touchscreen, providing a practical interface for machine operation, status monitoring, parameter setting, alarm display, and maintenance functions.

Its IP65-rated front panel supports installation on machine panels and control cabinets, while the compact design helps reduce space requirements for small machines, test equipment, training systems, and embedded automation devices.

Dual Ethernet for Machine-Side and Factory-Side Connectivity

A key advantage of QEC-PPC-M-090T-S is its dual Ethernet design, including one Gigabit Ethernet port and one 10/100Mbps Ethernet port. This allows developers to separate machine-side communication from factory-side or upper-level system communication.

This makes QEC-PPC-M-090T-S suitable for compact machines that need both local HMI operation and networked data communication, while keeping the two networks separated.

Protocol-Ready Development with 86Duino Libraries

QEC-PPC-M-090T-S is supported by the 86Duino IDE, an Arduino-style development environment for industrial x86-based applications. Developers can build touchscreen HMI, control logic, communication handling, and data processing in a unified workflow. A new Ethernet Library, designed specifically for the dual-network (GLAN + LAN) configuration, lets developers use both ports directly instead of building their own network stack.

For communication and data integration, the 86Duino software ecosystem supports common industrial and network application libraries, including:

This protocol-ready approach helps developers reduce integration work and build connected machine applications more efficiently.

HMI Design with LVGL and 86HMI Editor

For touchscreen interface development, QEC-PPC-M-090T-S supports LVGL, a widely used embedded graphics library for building modern and interactive user interfaces.

Together with ICOP’s 86HMI Editor, developers can design HMI screens through a graphical workflow and generate related HMI code for the application. This helps reduce repetitive UI programming and makes it easier to adjust screen layouts during prototyping, customization, or field testing — especially useful for machine builders who need flexible HMI screens instead of fixed operator panels.

Reliable Hardware for Industrial Deployment

QEC-PPC-M-090T-S is built on the DM&P Vortex86EX2 processor (533MHz) with 512MB DDR3 onboard memory, 32MB SPI Flash, and 2GB SLC eMMC storage, with an optional 16GB eMMC configuration for applications that require more space for HMI graphics, logs, configuration files, or application data.

The system supports a wide-range +12 to +50VDC power input (typical +24VDC) at just 9.6W, and offers three USB 2.0 ports, a USB Type-C programming/debug port, and HD Audio Line-out. It is designed for industrial environments with an IP65-rated front panel, CE / UKCA / FCC / VCCI certifications, and shock and vibration testing, with a standard operating temperature from 0°C to +60°C and an optional extended range from -20°C to +70°C.

Typical Applications

An Integrated HMI Platform for Smart Machine Applications

QEC-PPC-M-090T-S gives machine builders and system integrators a compact way to build touchscreen HMI, local control logic, device communication, and data integration in one device.

By combining a 9" industrial touch panel, dual Ethernet connectivity, protocol-ready software libraries, and the 86Duino IDE development workflow, QEC-PPC-M-090T-S helps reduce system components, simplify integration, and accelerate development for connected machine applications.