Touchscreen/chemical compatibility, Touchscreen cleaning, 7 maintenance and upgrades – MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC MC 200 User Manual
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MC200 Series Industrial Panel Computers MAN-PNLPC-001
7 MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADES
Touchscreen/Chemical Compatibility
The touchscreen has a polyester surface. The following list is provided to make
you aware of the general compatibility between chemicals that may be present
in your work environment and the polyester surface of the touchscreen. Use
the chart to determine those chemicals that are safe to use around your Panel
Computer and those that may harm the touchscreen. The list rates these
chemicals as E—Excellent, G—Good, F—Fair, and N—Not Recommended.
Because the ratings are for ideal conditions at 57°C, consider all factors when
evaluating your application.
Chemical
Rating
Chemical
Rating
Acetone
G
Aniline
G
Auto fuel
E
Auto lubricants
E
Auto Hydraulics
E
Bromine (wet)
N
Butyl Cellosolve
E
Butyl Ether
G
Chloroform
G
Clorox
E
Coffee
E
Cupric Sulfate
E
Cyclohexanone
N
Cyclohexanol
E
Downy
E
Diethyl Ether
G
Dioctyl Phthalate
G
Ethyl Acetate
E
Ethanol
E
Ethylene Chloride
G
Fantastic
E
Formula 409
E
Grape Juice
E
Heptane
E
Hexane
E
Hydrogen Peroxide
N
Isopropyl Alcohol
E
Ketchup
E
Lemon Juice
E
MEK
F
Methylene Chloride
N
Mineral Acids (dilute)
E
Mineral Acids (strong)
G
Mr. Clean
E
Mustard
G
Naphtha
G
Phenol
N
Sodium Hydroxide (dilute)
G
Sodium Hydroxide (strong)
F
Sodium Hypochlorite
E
Spray ‘N Wash
E
Tea
E
Toluene
E
Tomato Juice
E
Top Job
E
Trichloroacetic acid
F
Triethanolamine
G
Vinegar
E
Wisk
F
Xylene
E
Zinc Chloride
E
Touchscreen Cleaning
The touchscreen has a scratch resistant coating. This adds a slight chemical
barrier to the screen, but the coating’s primary purpose is to protect the screen
from abrasion. The touchscreen should be cleaned as needed with a soft cloth
dampened with warm, soapy water.