A ruggedized 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen display and aluminum enclosure built for industrial HMI applications with Raspberry Pi 5.
The Argon Industria HMI 10CS is a purpose-built human-machine interface display designed for demanding industrial environments. At its core is a 10.1-inch, 1280×800 capacitive touchscreen with full optical bonding — a manufacturing process that eliminates the air gap between the touch layer and the display panel, resulting in sharper visuals, reduced glare, and improved contrast compared to standard bonded displays. The single HDMI input connects directly to a Raspberry Pi 5, making the HMI 10CS a compact, self-contained control terminal for automation, monitoring, and data visualization applications.
The enclosure is machined from aluminum, which serves a dual purpose: it provides a robust, industrial-grade housing that can withstand the rigors of production environments, and it acts as a passive heatsink for the Raspberry Pi 5 installed within. For high-load or high-ambient-temperature deployments, the HMI 10CS also supports an optional active cooling module, giving operators the flexibility to tune thermal performance to their specific use case.
The HMI 10CS is a full member of the Argon Industria ecosystem. The 40-pin GPIO pass-through keeps expansion options open — supporting the Cytron Industrial HAT and other Argon Industria modules — while the PCIe interface allows the addition of Argon Industria M.2 NVMe storage expansion boards. Combined with flexible VESA-compatible, panel, and desktop mounting options, the HMI 10CS is equally at home mounted in a control cabinet, bolted to a VESA arm, or sitting on a factory bench.
📝 Note: The confirmed contents listed below are drawn from catalog data. Refer to the physical packing list included in your shipment for the definitive accessory list, as included items may vary by region or revision.
arg-ind-hmi-10cs-manual.pdf]| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Argon Industria HMI 10CS — 10-inch HDMI Display with Enclosure |
| SKU | ARG-IND-HMI-10CS |
| Model Number | A25-008-AR-HMI-10CS |
| UPC / EAN | 5065019946317 |
| Product Family | AI HMI |
| Display Size | 10.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1280 × 800 pixels |
| Touch Technology | 10-point capacitive touchscreen |
| Display Bonding | Full optical bonding |
| HDMI Input | 1× HDMI input |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Primary Cooling | Passive heatsink (aluminum enclosure) |
| Optional Cooling | Active cooling module (sold separately) |
| Dimensions (metric) | 30.4 × 19.4 × 7.8 cm |
| Dimensions (imperial) | 12.0 × 7.64 × 3.07 inches |
| Mounting Options | VESA-compatible, panel mount, desktop |
| GPIO Header | 40-pin Raspberry Pi standard GPIO pass-through |
| Accessible Ports | USB, Ethernet, HDMI, GPIO |
| HAT Compatibility | Cytron Industrial HAT; Argon Industria modules |
| Storage Expansion | Argon Industria PCIe M.2 NVMe expansion boards |
| Communication Module | Argon Industria Communication module compatible |
| Power Input (Recommended) | 5V 5A (27W) via USB-C PD |
| Power Input (Minimum) | 5V 3A (15W) |
The Raspberry Pi 5 is the primary supported compute module for the Argon Industria HMI 10CS. It is the first Raspberry Pi to feature a PCIe 2.0 connector, enabling the M.2 NVMe expansion supported by the Industria ecosystem, and its 2× micro-HDMI outputs make it straightforward to connect to the HMI 10CS's single HDMI input.
Specifications sourced from raspberrypi.com
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor | Broadcom BCM2712, quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 @ 2.4 GHz |
| GPU | VideoCore VII; OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2 |
| RAM | 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, or 16 GB LPDDR4X-4267 |
| Onboard Storage | microSD slot (UHS-I) |
| Storage Expansion | PCIe 2.0 ×1 connector (M.2 HAT optional) |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 802.11ac (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| USB Ports | 2× USB 3.0 (5 Gbps), 2× USB 2.0 |
| Display Output | 2× micro-HDMI (up to 4Kp60 simultaneous); MIPI DSI; MIPI CSI |
| GPIO Header | 40-pin standard Raspberry Pi GPIO header |
| Power Input | USB-C Power Delivery |
| Recommended PSU | 5V 5A (27W) USB-C PD |
| Minimum PSU | 5V 3A (15W) |
| Real-Time Clock | Yes — onboard RTC with battery connector |
| Power Button | Yes — onboard |
| OS Support | Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit recommended), Ubuntu, and others |
| Dimensions | 85 mm × 56 mm |
Compatibility notes for use with the HMI 10CS:
⚠️ Warning: The complete step-by-step assembly procedure, including cable routing diagrams, torque specifications, and detailed photographs, is contained in the official product manual (
arg-ind-hmi-10cs-manual.pdf). The steps below provide a general sequence based on confirmed product specifications. Always follow the manual as the authoritative assembly reference. Do not force any connector or fastener.⚠️ Warning: Disconnect all power sources before beginning assembly. The Raspberry Pi 5 and its associated modules are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Work on an anti-static surface and use an ESD wrist strap where possible.
Before you begin, confirm you have the following ready:
📝 Note: If you are using the Argon Industria Base in conjunction with the HMI 10CS, refer to the Argon Industria Base assembly guide for the correct mounting sequence before proceeding.
📝 Note: Either micro-HDMI port on the Pi 5 can drive the display. Port 0 (closest to the USB-C power connector) is typically designated as the primary display output in Raspberry Pi OS.
If you are adding HAT or communication modules, install them now, before closing the enclosure:
Choose your mounting method based on your installation requirements:
260729_HMI 10_Drawing.PDF.]⚠️ Warning: Always use a power supply rated at 5V 5A (27W) or higher when the system is loaded with HAT modules or running graphics-intensive workloads. Under-voltage conditions can cause system instability, data corruption, or unexpected shutdowns.
| Operating State | Estimated Power Draw |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 5 idle | ~3–5W |
| Raspberry Pi 5 under load | Up to ~12W |
| HMI 10CS display (active) | [TODO: Confirm display panel power draw from manual] |
| System total (Pi 5 + display, typical) | [TODO: Confirm from manual] |
| System total with active HAT modules | [TODO: Confirm from manual] |
📝 Note: The Raspberry Pi Foundation recommends a 5V 5A (27W) USB-C PD power supply for the Raspberry Pi 5, especially when peripherals are connected to the USB ports or HATs are installed. Use a certified USB-C PD power supply from a reputable manufacturer.
The aluminum enclosure acts as the primary thermal management solution. Heat from the Raspberry Pi 5's processor and supporting silicon is conducted through the enclosure body and dissipated passively into the surrounding air. Under typical HMI workloads — displaying dashboards, running control software, handling touch input — passive cooling is generally sufficient.
For high-ambient-temperature deployments, sustained compute-intensive workloads, or installations with restricted airflow, the optional active cooling module provides additional thermal headroom.
📝 Note: [TODO: Confirm operating temperature ranges, throttle thresholds, and conditions under which active cooling is recommended from the product manual or thermal test data.]
The HMI 10CS display is driven via its HDMI input. Raspberry Pi OS will automatically detect and configure the display at boot in most cases. If the display is not detected or the resolution is incorrect, you can override the display settings in /boot/firmware/config.txt.
To force a specific resolution (1280×800), add or edit the following:
sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt
Add the following lines if your display is not auto-configured:
# Force HDMI output — HMI 10CS (1280x800)
hdmi_group=2
hdmi_mode=28
hdmi_drive=2
📝 Note:
hdmi_mode=28corresponds to 1280×800 @ 60Hz in CEA/DMT mode 2. If this mode does not produce the correct output, consult the Raspberry Pi video configuration documentation to identify the correct mode for your display.
Save the file and reboot:
sudo reboot
📝 Note: [TODO: Confirm from the product manual whether the HMI 10CS touchscreen requires a proprietary driver package, a specific kernel overlay, or whether it is detected automatically via the standard Linux
libinputinput subsystem. The steps below reflect the general approach for USB or I²C HID touchscreens on Raspberry Pi OS; update this section once driver details are confirmed.]
On Raspberry Pi OS (Bookworm), touch input for HID-class USB touchscreens is handled