The isel IOP-19 is a purpose-built CNC operator panel that integrates a 19-inch TFT touchscreen with the physical controls an operator needs at the machine. Housed in a robust aluminium enclosure, it includes an Emergency Stop button, Start and Stop buttons, a fault indicator, and an AUTO/TEST mode key switch—all accessible without navigating software menus. Two variants are available: the IOP-19-TFT as a display-only terminal connected to an external PC, and the IOP-19-CPU with an integrated Intel Core i3/i5 PC running Windows, 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256 GB SSD.

What is the difference between the IOP-19-TFT and the IOP-19-CPU?

The IOP-19-TFT is a display-and-control terminal designed to connect to an external PC. It has a slimmer 123 mm depth, weighs approximately 15 kg, and carries an IP50 ingress protection rating. The IOP-19-CPU houses a full industrial PC inside the enclosure—an mATX motherboard with an Intel Core processor, 8 GB DDR4 RAM, and a 256 GB SSD—bringing the depth to 196 mm and weight to about 16 kg, with IP40 housing protection (IP50 front). The CPU variant also adds an override potentiometer, a second Gigabit Ethernet port, and an isel CAN interface for direct machine bus communication.

Which CNC machines and software is the IOP-19 compatible with?

The IOP-19 is compatible with isel's range of CNC machine tools, including the OverHead, FlatCom, EuroMod, and HatCom series. It runs under Windows and ships with WinRemote for machine control, with ProNC available as an optional upgrade for advanced program management. The panel connects via integrated cabling compatible with isel CNC machine interfaces, and the CPU variant adds a dedicated CAN-bus port for direct communication with the machine controller.