POLARIS Smart HMI - BARTEC’s Modular Human-Machine Interface System for Demanding Process Automation
In industries such as petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, life sciences and power generation, any downtime or loss of precision can have serious consequences. POLARIS Smart HMI PC panels are designed for continuous operation (24/7) in these environments and offer robust reliability for your plant control and data acquisition.
The Smart HMI system consists of a toolkit with interchangeable elements so that system integrators can choose the perfect solution- from a compact 7-inch screen to large 24-inch widescreens for the operator station.
Why choose BARTEC POLARIS Smart HMI?
POLARIS Smart HMI is certified with a temperature range from -20°C up to +60°C. Application for around-the-clock operation, demand hardware that is designed to run continuously; the Intel® Atom x6425RE quad-core CPU at up to 3 GHz, 16 GB RAM, engineered for seamless, high-performance visualizations fully satisfies this need.
As System solution with stainless steel enclosures, in finished in a hygienic brushed texture, slip effortlessly the Smart HMI Series into GMP-compliant (Good Manufacturing Practice) for clean room application environments. in the modular concept we have standard enclosure that are designed for chemical industry or special enclosures with breather outdoor applications.
Operation under difference lighting conditions is guaranteed by capacitive multi-touch screens, optical bonding is standard for our POLARIS Smart HMI solutions enhanced visibility even under challenging lighting conditions. Reduced reflections mean better focus, sharper feedback, and confident operation.
The Smart HMI system comes in sizes: 7'', through 12,1'', 17,3'', 21,5'' and to large 24'' widescreens for the operator station. See our offer below.
POLARIS Smart HMI: “Toolkit”
On the communications front, a suite of factory-tested accessories ensures seamless integration, to the explosion-protected USB interface in Exe or Exi
- Keyboards and trackballs designed for hygienic and chemical-resistant applications
- RFID and barcode readers for identification and asset tracking
- WLAN modules for diagnostics
- Bluetooth connectivity for handheld scanners
- Certified USB sticks for archiving critical logs in hazardous zones
All of this runs on Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021, a version of Microsoft’s OS designed for industrial-grade stability and backed by updates through January 2032. Interface and power needs are equally standardized: 100 Base-T Ethernet for distributed control, Power: 24 V DC or AC Power, USB Interface for the range of accessories. and The full IP64 sealing to guarantee dust-and-liquid immunity.
By complete configurability and the robust construction allow our POLARIS Smart HMI to evolve from mere display terminals into a strategic asset which can make the difference in your industry application.
By using the BARTEC POLARIS Smart HMI, the upgrades are completely simplified and easy to implement drop in a new module, swap out an old one while keeping cut-outs uniform so panels slide into existing enclosures.
Regardless of the lighting conditions - the POLARIS Smart HMI screens remain clear and responsive. Thanks to optical bonding and capacitive multi-touch, reflections disappear, focus is sharper and control feels effortless.
Kevin Rogers, Head of Global R&D at the BARTEC Business unit Electrical Safety Systems
POLARIS Smart HMI key technical specifications
Specification | Details |
| Available Sizes | 7", 12.1", 17.3", 21.5", and 24" widescreen formats |
| Display | Capacitive multi-touch with anti-glare optical bonding |
| Ingress Protection | Full IP64 front and rear with seamless panel integration |
| Processor | Intel® Atom x6425RE (Elkhart Lake), up to 16 GB DDR4 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows® 10 IoT Enterprise |
| Connectivity | 100 Base-T Ethernet, Exe USB, Exi USB options |
| Power | 24 V DC or AC power |
POLARIS Smart HMI for pharmaceutical environments
The POLARIS Smart HMI is redefining how pharmaceutical environments handle process control and visualization. Designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas, this independently protected panel PC offers seamless integration and high-performance visualization—without added complexity.
Its smooth, easy-to-clean housing in stainless steel makes it ideal for cleanrooms and pharmaceutical facilities, supporting stringent hygiene standards with zero compromise.
Optical Bonding is available for our POLARIS Smart HMI solutions enhanced visibility and crystal-clear display clarity, even under challenging lighting conditions. Reduced reflections mean better focus, sharper feedback, and confident control.
Ready for use with external visualization software, allowing you to maintain powerful functionality thanks also to the Ethernet and USB interfaces and the availability of multiple accessories like trackball and keyboard.
From production safety to process optimization, POLARIS Smart HMI brings industrial reliability with pharma-grade design.
As part of the team behind POLARIS, we set out to solve real-world challenges and we focused on what really matters—safety and visibility from cleanrooms to sunlit processing areas. Where precision is critical and downtime costly, POLARIS stands strong: smart, durable, and always ready.
Simon Bender, Team Leader R&D Mechanics at the BARTEC Business unit Electrical Safety Systems
Thanks to our great experience in operating and monitoring systems in explosive atmospheres, we at BARTEC have developed the right solution which enhances safety, ensures cleanroom hygiene in pharmaceutical lines, and maintains clear visibility from bright labs to sun-soaked processing yards.
In any scenario where precision counts and downtime costs multiply by the hour, POLARIS Smart HMI systems stand guard—intelligent, durable and ready for whatever the process throws at them. Whether you are monitoring machinery in the heat and outdoor applications or analyzing processes in clean indoor labs, POLARIS Smart HMI delivers bright, bold, and brilliantly reliable performance.