Touchscreen Monitor

How can a sensitive touchscreen be installed easily? Combine capacitive touch technology with flexible design concepts.

Product image of a MIKKA touchscreen monitor with high touch precision through capacitive touch technology | © MIKKA GmbH


TOUCHSCREEN MONITORS, THAT FIT.

The interaction between the user and the device must be precise and reliable! Our Touch Screen Monitors offer the highest touch precision for totally reliable communication. We use capacitive touch solutions from EETI and 3M. The monitor guarantees an optimal user experience. Using our expertise, we have developed several variants of Touch Screen Monitors as product standards,

also developed for different industries. Our design concepts allow flexible consideration of the mounting conditions. Together we can find the monitor that’s right for you! First of all, select a suitable variant according to your mounting conditions and function required, for example with single-touch, mirror or multi-touch.

Our Touch Screen Monitors come in the following variants:

MIKKA multitouch monitors capture even complex inputs such as swiping, zooming, or rotating with high touch precision | © MIKKA GmbH

Capture complex inputs with touch precision

Swipe, zoom, rotate and more: The Multi Touch Monitor can handle multiple touches at once (up to 10 fingers). They are often used for touch screen applications that require the highest precision. Explore the features of the Multi Touch Monitor in the following overview!


  • High touch precision
  • Touch through glass
  • 24/7 continuous operation
  • Temperature-resistant
  • Minimal heat generation
  • Low-noise 
  • Break-proof
  • Repairable
  • Flush mount
  • Anti-glare display
  • High brilliance
  • Widest range of connectivity
  • 3-year guarantee
  • Follow-up purchase guarantee

All features at a glance


MIKKA multitouch monitors detect multiple touches simultaneously, for example, as a collaborative solution in a meeting or conference room (office)

Enter data efficiently with multi-touch

Multi Touch Monitors capture multiple touches - from one or more people. Applications include collaboration solutions in conference rooms. The monitor can also be seamlessly integrated into terminals, displays and vending machines with complex data inputs at trade fairs, in showrooms or museums.


Features tailored to the application

What can the monitor do? With its numerous functions, the monitor is ideally suited to the mounting conditions and the associated challenges. It adapts optimally to any situation. Explore the features in detail!  


High touch precision

We use capacitive touch screens. They impress with their high precision and excellent user comfort: single touch with one finger or multi touch with up to 10 fingers.


Touch through glass

Some MIKKA monitors can even be operated behind a glass pane. The touchscreen sensor is tuned to the cover glass used by a special firmware. The monitors maintain the high standard of touch precision and operation.

How does this work? Learn more here .


24/7 continuous operation

Our Open Frame Monitors are suitable for 24/7 continuous operation: downtime and maintenance intervals are avoided. With intensive performance checks, we ensure our monitors are ideal for industrial environments.


Temperature-resistant

Regardless of location or area of use: our Open Frame Monitor runs reliably at temperatures between ±0 and +50 °C. It is perfectly feasible to maintain a humidity level between 20% and 90%.


Minimal heat generation

The Open Frame Monitor is usually part of a bigger picture. Therefore, we have paid special attention to minimizing heat generation during its development. This keeps its environment within the normal temperature range.


Break-proof

We fit our monitors with ESG safety glass in 2 mm and 4 mm thicknesses. High quality standards, when it comes to installation, enable the monitors to withstand intense stress levels.


Repairable

Our team in Austria carefully assembles every MIKKA monitor. They impress with their long service life and high quality. If the function is limited one day, it can be easily repaired in Austria.


Flush mount

Our Open Frame Monitors meet high design demands. The goal is to achieve seamless integration. With four different design lines, the MIKKA Open Frame Monitor adapts flexibly to any existing construction.


Anti-glare display

Light-intensive environments pose special challenges. Our open frame monitors, equipped with anti-glare coating, provide a non-reflective display with natural color representation. This allows us to optimize the visibility of content based on each installation situation and location.


High luminance

The light intensity of the installation environment competes with the monitor. With a high luminance of up to 1,500 nits, our High Bright Monitors excite even in extreme brightness: intense sunlight is easily possible.


Various types of monitor connectors

Standard connections for all MIKKA models are an HDMI connection, display port, DVI port and VGA connection. This range of options makes our monitors flexible and easy to use.


3-year guarantee

We manufacture our Open Frame Monitors in Austria and are proud of the high quality. As a standard, we give a three-year guarantee. During this time, you will enjoy our on-site replacement service.


Follow-up purchase guarantee

Need replenishment for your big project? We guarantee that you can re-order the exact same MIKKA Open Frame Monitor from us even after 4 years (or more).


DESIGN AND MOUNTING, 
THAT FIT.

What visual impression does the Touch Screen Monitor make? In addition to a simple mounting process, design plays an essential role. Ideally, the monitor integrates seamlessly into the mounting environment. We have developed a range of design concepts that differ according to the mounting style and front edge closure of the respective Touch Screen Monitor.

The open frame B-Line monitor is slightly recessed behind the customer's housing | © MIKKA GmbH

B-Line

Cost-effective alternative with or without simplified touch functionality. The B-Line monitor is slightly behind the housing after mounting, which is completed from behind.
The open frame L-Line monitor features a sleek aluminum frame around the display | © MIKKA GmbH

L-Line

L-Line monitors feature an elegant aluminium housing. When installed from the front, the frame of the display remains visible.
The open frame S-Line monitor integrates flush with the customer's housing | © MIKKA GmbH

S-Line

An S-Line monitor integrates seamlessly. When installed from the front or rear, a visually appealing surface area is formed.
Der eingebaute O-Line Monitor bildet einen schützenden und robusten Alu-Rahmen für das Display | © MIKKA GmbH

O-Line

The O-Line is specially equipped for outdoor use: heat, light or water don’t stand a chance. When installed from the front, the protective frame remains visible. 

Icon für ergänzende Monitor-Softwarelösungen von MIKKA SOFTWARE ENHANCES TOUCH SCREEN MONITOR PERFORMANCE

With our innovative firmware solutions, we offer our customers added benefits: from optimising monitor settings remotely or via sensors, to encryption with specific software. Learn more!


MIKKA software solutions are smart extras, optimizing monitor settings for extended service life or safeguarding your hardware investment

Solutions for all industries,
that fit.

Looking for a tried and tested solution? We have already developed Touch Screen Monitors for different industries: whether they are used outdoors or indoors, on the production floor, in vending machines or terminals, we build the right models. Discover for yourself our wide range of options for digital data input and output! 

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Want to make sure the Touch Screen Open Frame Monitor actually fits? Try it for free. We’d be happy to send your preferred model to you as a demo monitor for testing! 


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Numerous products, versions and design concepts – need help selecting your touchscreen monitor? We’re here to help, just get in touch with us!


Accessories for efficient installation,
that fit.

How do you install your Touch Screen Monitors? For smooth installation of our monitors, we recommend using the original accessories. We offer everything you need for assembly, mounting and operation in premium MIKKA quality.

Suitable mounting brackets enable stable, quick and convenient installation of a MIKKA monitor | © MIKKA GmbH

Mounting bracket

The MIKKA control cabinet kit significantly simplifies the integration of the monitor in the control cabinet | © MIKKA GmbH

Control cabinet kit

The robust MIKKA aluminum housing protects the MIKKA monitor from dirt, dust or splashing water (IP44) | © MIKKA GmbH

Aluminium enclosure

High quality power supply with 12V or 24V for smooth operation of your MIKKA monitor | © MIKKA GmbH

Power supply

The high quality MIKKA connection cables enable reliable connections for your monitors | © MIKKA GmbH

Connecting cable

Preview image of the MIKKA product catalogue for open frame monitors, touchscreen monitors, desktop monitors, all-in-one monitors and public displays | © MIKKA GmbH

Download INTERACTIVE product catalogue as PDF

Not detailed enough? Experience the wide selection of monitors in our product catalogue!

Innovative touch screen TECHNOLOGIES MAKE THE PURCHASE DECISION EASY

We use innovative and reliable technologies for the right monitor. With a finger on the pulse of innovation, we continue to develop our skills and products, while maintaining a balance between concept development and proven reliability, individually tailored to the needs of our customers. 

Overview of the key touch technologies

   

Touch screens currently set very high standards in terms of user experience, driven mainly by the wide availability of smartphones. Expectations for the operation of touch displays are generally very high and demanding.

Our brief overview aims to provide a basic understanding of touch technologies and the associated opportunities and risks. The aim is to create a basis that serves as a decision-making tool for selecting the right function for your Open Frame Monitor, especially in the area of capacitive touch displays.

Now let’s take a closer look at the meaningful and widely-used touch technologies:

resistive touch technology
 

Build.

With the widely-used resistive touch screen technology, the sensor responds to a mechanical pressure change – hence the name.

The touch sensor consists of a glass or acrylic substrate, spacer points and polyester foil(s). The glass pane and film sheet each have a thin metal layer. To create a touch-sensitive sensor, the two layers are separated by an air gap. A uniform distance is ensured by micro points.     

Function. 

A mechanical pressure point (e.g. by a finger or pen) brings the two metal layers into contact. An electrical current flows. Due to the low voltage drop, touch of the touch sensor and use of the touch display is detected. Subsequently, the touch controller determines the position of the touch.

This makes it possible to operate it in a simple way through pens, objects or fingers - with gloves or without them!

   

   

Advantages.

+ can be operated with any object (finger, pen etc.), even with gloves

+ provides a sensation of touch when entering 

+ uses comparatively little power

+ resistant to dust & moisture

+ insensitive to electromagnetic interference (EMC/EMI/RFI)

+ low-cost touch technology

Disadvantages.

- significantly worse image quality than other touch technologies with a light transmission of 80 to 85%

- only single-touch possible, only one touch is recognised 

- the touch sensor is not very sensitive to pressure, the pressure intensity while operating is hardly detected

- has comparatively lower touch accuracy (precision)

- Touch Through Glass not possible to protect against vandalism, for example

- the top layer is sensitive due to the materials used, therefore less robust than other touch screens (scratches or sharp objects) 

- the touch sensor is flexible and is operated by a pressure movement, resulting in wear of the conductive coating

Surface capacitive touch technology (SCAP)

 

Build.

Electrodes are attached to the corners of a surface capacitive touch screen (SCAP). They register movements by capacitive changes to the surface of the monitor. The conductive layers of the touch sensor are therefore continuously powered. 

The touch sensor consists of a glass substrate and a transparent metal oxide coating. A transparent conductive layer is applied to the glass carrier and provided with a protective layer.

Function.

The electrodes continuously monitor the surface of the touch display. When touched by a conductive object, e.g. a finger, a portion of the current flows out. The touch controller can detect this by comparing the corner currents. As a result, the position of the touch is calculated precisely.

This makes it immediately clear why the input can only be made using the fingers or conductive objects such as special styluses. Even gloves cause problems due to the insulating effect.

   

Structure of Surface Capacitive Touch Technology SCAP | © MIKKA GmbH

   

Advantages.

+ significantly sharper image than resistive touch technology, light transmission is 88 to 92%

+ durable screen, scratches are rare 

+ light touch is sufficient, the pressure sensitivity can be determined

+ fast response time technology

+ comparatively cost-effective variant

Disadvantages.

  • only single-touch possible

  • operation only possible with conductive object (e.g. finger or special stylus)

  • sensitivity to electromagnetic interference (EMC/EMI/RFI)

  • has lower touch accuracy (precision) 

  • Touch Through Glass not possible to protect against external influences

Projective Capacitive Touch Technology (PCAP)

Build.

A projected capacitive touch screen (PCAP or PCT) detects a user’s input due to the capacitive changes. The sensitive touch sensors are located directly under the glass and are therefore protected.

For a flawless touch function, two electron layers are additionally applied in a grid or pattern as a touch sensor. This creates multiple sensors that are spread across the entire touch screen. In this way, multiple inputs can also be captured.

 

Function.

When touching the touch sensor with a conductive object (e.g. finger or stylus), a low electrical current flows and the electrostatic capacity changes. This change can be detected at any addressable electrode. An exact position can therefore be determined through the grid. The touch controller can also recognise multiple touches (complex gestures) in this way. 

The multiple electrodes allow the controller to make complex corrections such as incorrect inputs due to liquids on the sensor, sensitisation to gloved inputs, or touch through glass applications to prevent vandalism. 

   

Structure of Projective Capacitive Touch-Technologie PCAP | © MIKKA GmbH

   

Advantages.

+ excellent image sharpness with a light transmission > 90%

+ multi-touch function

+ higher touch accuracy

+ light touch is sufficient, the pressure sensitivity can be determined

+ fast response time technology

+ Touch Through Glass not possible to protect against external influences

+ screen even more scratch-resistant than surface capacitive touch

+ resistant to dust & moisture

Disadvantages.

  • Operation with gloves must be adjusted

  • Requires adjustment in damp environments

  • Electromagnetic shielding required (EMC/EMI/RFI)

 

 

 

 

 

infrared TOUCH TECHNOLOGY
 

Build. As the name implies, this technology is based on infrared beams (LEDs) that are grid-like on the display, on X and Y axes. Photodetectors are installed on the opposite sides of the screen that register the flow of light.

Function. Touch commands are triangulated as soon as beams are interrupted, preventing light from reaching the receptors.

   

Structure of Infrarot Touch-Technologie | © MIKKA GmbH

   

Advantages.

+ High light transmission 90-92% and image sharpness

+ Durable and multi-touch

+ Can be used for larger screen applications (20 to 150 inches)

+ Can be operated with all objects (fingers, styluses, gloves, etc.)

Disadvantages.

-          Sunlight may interfere with use due to glare and reflections

-          Not easy to scale (re-arrangement required)

-          Dirt particles or liquids can cause false touch messages

Comparison between single-touch AND multi-touch technology

   

There are two different capacitive touch technologies behind the single-touch and multi-touch functions. These impress with fast response times, high robustness and reliability. A light touch is enough to detect an input!

Due to the different structure, the touch technologies have various advantages and disadvantages. These in turn have a significant influence on the selection decision. Now let’s take a closer look at the meaningful and widely-used touch technologies:

Single-touch monitors with SURFACE CAPACITIVE TOUCH TECHNOLOGY
 

Function. This technology works with electrodes on the four corners of the monitor. The electrodes monitor the surface of the touch display. When touched by a conductive object, e.g. a finger, a portion of the current flows out. The touch controller can detect this by comparing the corner currents and calculating the position of the touch. This makes it immediately clear why the input can only be made using the fingers or conductive objects such as special styluses. Even gloves cause problems due to the insulating effect.

Application. Single-touch monitors allow device software to be controlled with a simple touch on the display. This allows you to control the revolution speed of your production machine, place jetons on a digital pitch, or operate medical devices. The single-touch monitor is also ideal for the operation of information terminals at trade fairs, in the museum or in lifts. The control of interactive presentations such as cutout animation or scratching videos is also becoming increasingly popular. 

   

Advantages.

+ good image quality with a light transmission of 88 to 92%

+ durable screen, scratches are rare 

+ light touch is sufficient, the pressure sensitivity can be determined

+ fast response time technology

+ cost-effective option

 

Disadvantages.

  • only single-touch possible

  • can only be operated with a bare finger or special pen

  • sensitivity to electromagnetic interference (EMC/RFI)

  • touch precision lower

  • Touch Through Glass not possible

MULTITOUCH with projective capacitive touch technology

FunctionProjected capacitive touch screens (PCAP or PCT) differ in the design of the touch display. This works with two electrode layers applied in an offset pattern or grid. The touch displays work similarly with an electrostatic capacitance change detection: a conductive object “disturbs” the electromagnetic field and thus changes the electrical capacitance. The touch controller can precisely locate not only one but also several touches by means of the multiple electrodes in the two layers.

Application. Multi-touch Monitors can therefore process several touches simultaneously. In addition to simple gestures such as finger selection, this technology processes more complex patterns such as zooming, panning, rotating, or simultaneous selection. In particular, using the input of several persons who want to work on the screen at the same time is covered with a multi-touch screen. Terminals, vending machines and controllers benefit from an advanced input form.

   

Advantages.

+ multi-touch function possible with several fingers

+ higher touch precision

+ screen even more scratch-resistant than surface capacitive touch

+ Touch Through Glass possible

+ excellent image sharpness 

+ light touch is sufficient, the pressure sensitivity can be determined

+ fast response time technology
 

Disadvantages.

  • Operation with gloves must be adjusted

  • Requires adjustment in damp environments

  • Sensitivity to electromagnetic interference (EMC/RFI)

 

 

 

 

Touch Through Glass combines protection and touch functionality

   

It’s pouring with rain! And the ticket machine must still function properly. An additional glass layer is designed to protect the Touch Screen Monitors from adverse weather conditions. That sounds like a suitable solution, right? 

However, when you take a closer look, an additional glass pane and a flawless touch operation do not go hand in hand:

First of all, the light in the lens breaks up, making the touches inaccurate—the result is decreased touch precision. Secondly, the sensitivity of the touch function decreases significantly with the thickness of the glass layer. And also, the composition of the

 

cover glass has a significant influence on the functionality: conductive lenses have a massively disruptive effect on the electronically sensitive capacitive touch screens. What can we now do to find the right solution?

The protective glass pane is optimally matched to our monitors, both in terms of composition and thickness. In addition, the touch screen sensor is matched by a special firmware to the cover glass used. This means that the software detects and filters all possible interferences. The monitors thus retain their high standard of touch precision and ease of use.

 

Premium components ensure high-quality touch screen MONITORS

3M Touch Display inside

Our single-touch touch screens are built into the lens by premium manufacturer 3M. The chemically hardened, scratch-resistant and highly permeable touch screen (91.5% / ±1.5%) is considered the best on the market. With an IP66 surface seal, the 0.125" (3.18 mm) thick glass is extremely stable and also withstands tougher

environmental conditions. You can clean the screen of your monitor with water, isopropyl alcohol, or similar non-abrasive cleaning agents. This makes it easy to maintain even high-level hygiene standards.

   

3M Touchscreen Controller inside

As a perfect complement to the touch screen, we assemble the 3M MicroTouch EX Controller in the single-touch monitor. At 5.4 ms touch speed, this controller delivers a very fast response time. To help you get the most out of this speed, the 3M MicroTouch EX Controller supports almost all major operating systems. Windows 7 (32-and

64-bit)* Windows Vista (32-and 64-bit) Windows XP (32-and 64-bit) Windows 2000, Server 2003, Server 2008 (32-and 64-bit) Windows 98, 95, ME, NT 4.0, NT 3.5, 3.1x (32-bit) Windows CE, XPe, WePOS (32-bit) Linux Kernel 2.6, Kernel 2.4 (serial only)** Apple OSX (UPDD driver)**
* 3M MicroTouch System SCT3250EX HID is Windows 7 Logo Compatible ** Limited MT7 features supported