Press Release

NEW TOUCHMONITORS CERTIFIED FOR HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS

-- TE Connectivity broadens its interactive choice for healthcare with new Elo TouchSystems touchmonitors --

 

June 2011 – TE Connectivity keeps innovating and expanding. Two new products have just been added to the Elo TouchSystems family of devices built to help support the unique needs of healthcare environments : the 18.6-inch 1919LM and the 24-inch 2400LM touchmonitors.

In healthcare applications, where simplification of complex systems is essential and accuracy is a must, a touch interface is the fastest, easiest way to interact with technology—and the most direct and natural. TE Connectivity's Elo TouchSystems is a leading brand in touch products and technologies.

The new models are designed for use in situations where exceptional touchscreen visibility and electrical safety requirements are necessary. For applications like point-of-care, mobile medical carts and point-of-service, these touchmonitors feature high quality display panels with wide-viewing angles and a high contrast ratio for exceptional screen clarity and contrast – even in the brightest environments. Each model is available with either IntelliTouch surface acoustic wave or AccuTouch five-wire resistive touchscreen technologies, with the 1919LM also supporting APR (acoustic pulse recognition) touchscreen product technology. Touch technologies have various operating characteristics, and Elo TouchSystems has a choice of technologies to deliver an optimal response to the the specific conditions of each application.

Additional features include a USB/Serial combination touch controller, DVI, VGA and built-in speakers. Models also come equipped with a removable base and mounting features, including a VESA mount as well as wall- and arm-mounting options, and provide installation flexibility for almost any architectural configuration. Power and monitor control functions can be locked-out to prevent tampering, and speakers are built-in to enrich the audio experience.

They meet UL60601 and IEC60601 safety certifications and have an IPX1 drip-proof rating: the touchscreen is protected against dripping water. More specifically, the units are compliant with EN 60950-1 and EN 60601-1 for safety and EN 60950-1, EN55022, EN55024, and EN 60601-1-2 for EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility). These standards are recognized by most public health authorities as the safety standards for medical electrical equipment.

Combining precision Elo touchscreen product technology with commercial-grade, high quality LCD panels, they are backed by a three-year warranty and 40 years of Elo TouchSystems experience.

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Medical and Healthcare Application Disclaimer: If the Purchaser intends to commercialize, market or use any product for medical or healthcare applications, it is the sole responsibility of the Purchaser to ensure that the product is adequate and appropriate for the Purchaser's intended use and complies with all applicable laws, regulations, codes and standards including but not limited to the European Union Medical Device Directive, United States Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, regulations of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and for obtaining and maintaining any required regulatory approvals including but not limited to any required market clearances. TE Connectivity has not sought nor received any rulings from the FDA or any other federal, state, or local government agency or notified body as to the safety, effectiveness or appropriateness of its product for such applications. Persons intending to evaluate or use TE Connectivity's product for medical or healthcare purposes must rely on their own medical and legal judgment without any representation on the part TE Connectivity.

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity is a global, $12.1 billion company that designs and manufactures over 500,000 products that connect and protect the flow of power and data inside the products that touch every aspect of our lives. Our nearly 100,000 employees partner with customers in virtually every industry—from consumer electronics, energy and healthcare, to automotive, aerospace and communication networks—enabling smarter, faster, better technologies to connect products to possibilities.

About TE Touch Solutions

TE Touch Solutions, a global leader in touchscreen technology, develops, manufactures, and markets a complete line of touch screens, touch monitors, and all-in-one (AiO) touch computers under the Elo and TE brands. Backed by over 40 years of touch experience and with multiple touch technology options, including surface acoustic wave (SAW), resistive, surface capacitive, projected capacitive, acoustic pulse recognition (APR), infrared (IR), and multi-touch, TE and Elo touch products are available for diverse applications in retail, point-ofsale (POS), kiosk, medical, industrial, hospitality, transportation, automotive, mobile and gaming markets. Visit www.elotouch.eu or call +32 16 352100 for more information. AccuTouch, Elo, Elo TouchSystems, IntelliTouch, TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo) and TE (logo) are trademarks of the TE Connectivity family of companies.

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Further information:

Product Communications:
Jim Witkowski
+1 650 361 4697
james.witkowski@te.com

Marketing Communications:
Hugo Thiecke
+32 16 35 21 25
hugo.thiecke@te.com