The Emerson RXi is a modular industrial panel PC and monitor platform within the PACSystems family, designed around a separable architecture where the widescreen display and the computing unit are independent, field-replaceable modules. Spanning six screen sizes from 7″ to 24″ — with sunlight-readable options from 7″ to 15″ — the platform covers every operator interface need from compact machine-mounted HMIs to large-format overview displays, all sharing the same modular ecosystem.

What does the modular architecture mean in practice?

The display and the computing engine are separate physical modules connected internally. This means: a 12″ panel PC can be upgraded to a 15″ or 19″ screen by swapping only the display module. A computing unit with 4 GB RAM can be upgraded to 8 GB or 16 GB — or from dual-core to quad-core — without touching the display. A damaged screen can be replaced without discarding the computing hardware, and vice versa. For machine builders who standardize on the RXi platform across product lines, this modularity reduces spare parts inventory and simplifies field service.

What variants make up the RXi platform?

The RXi family includes three product lines that share the same mechanical and display ecosystem:

• IC757C Web Panels — ARM-based (iMX6), Linux Yocto, for browser-hosted HTML5 HMIs served from a remote controller.
• IC758C Panel PCs — AMD Embedded G-Series x86 processors, Windows 10 IoT, for local SCADA and control applications.
• IC756C Monitors — Display-only units with HDMI/DisplayPort inputs, for use with external PCs or as MST daisy-chained secondary displays.

All three share the same IP66-rated enclosures, PCAP touch technology, certifications, and mechanical mounting — a panel cutout for one accepts any other of the same screen size.

What environments are RXi displays certified for?

The platform carries ATEX Zone 2/22 and IECEx certifications for explosive atmospheres, UL HazLoc Class 1 Division 2 / Class 2 Division 2 / Class 3 Division 1 for hazardous locations, and type approval from four major marine classification societies (ABS, BV, DNV GL, LR). With an IP66/UL Type 4X front seal and -20 °C to +65 °C operating range, RXi displays are suitable for outdoor installations, washdown environments, offshore platforms, and marine vessels — anywhere dust, moisture, and temperature extremes are present.