A precision-machined aluminum industrial HMI enclosure that integrates the Official Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 (5-inch) and Raspberry Pi 5 into a rugged, professional form factor built for control panels, automation, and smart interfaces.
The Argon Industria HMI 5C is an industrial-grade Human-Machine Interface enclosure engineered to house both the Raspberry Pi 5 and the Official Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 (5-inch) in a single, unified unit. Built from precision-machined aluminum, it brings together the full computing power of the Raspberry Pi 5 with a responsive 720 × 1280 MIPI-connected touchscreen inside a form factor designed to survive demanding industrial and professional environments.
Designed under the philosophy of "Engineered for Industry. Built for Performance," the HMI 5C is aimed at engineers, system integrators, and advanced makers who need a production-ready HMI solution — whether that means a factory control panel, an automation dashboard, or a smart interface terminal. The enclosure supports VESA, panel, and desktop mounting, making it flexible enough for bench prototyping as well as permanent installation.
Expandability is a first-class feature of the HMI 5C. The full 40-pin GPIO header remains accessible for HAT expansion, including compatibility with the Cytron Industrial HAT and Argon Industria Communication modules. An optional M.2 NVMe expansion board (Argon Industria PCIe M.2 Single NVMe Board) allows high-speed local storage — a meaningful upgrade for data-intensive industrial workloads. Passive cooling is included by default, with provisions for an optional active cooling module when sustained heavy-load thermal performance is required.
📝 Note: The full contents list below is sourced from the product catalog. For the definitive and complete packing list, refer to the printed documentation included with your unit. [TODO: Confirm complete box contents from
arg-ind-hmi-5c-manual.pdf]
📝 Note: The following items are not included and must be purchased separately:
- Raspberry Pi 5 (2GB / 4GB / 8GB / 16GB)
- Official Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 (5-inch)
- Power supply (USB-C PD, 5V 5A / 27W recommended)
- microSD card (for operating system)
- Argon Industria PCIe M.2 Single NVMe Board (optional expansion)
- Active cooling module (optional upgrade)
- Argon Industria Communication modules (optional)
- Cytron Industrial HAT (optional)
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | ARG-IND-HMI-5C |
| Material | Precision-machined aluminum |
| Overall Width | 155.50 mm |
| Overall Height | 143.40 mm |
| Overall Depth | 81.46 mm |
| Corner Radius (all corners) | 5.00 mm |
| Display Mounting Width (center-to-center) | 105.00 mm |
| Display Mounting Height (center-to-center) | 94.00 mm |
| Mounting Plate Offset from Back Face | 13.20 mm |
| Internal Cutout Depth | 58.70 mm |
| Compatible Display | Official Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 (5-inch), 720 × 1280, MIPI DSI |
| Compatible SBC | Raspberry Pi 5 |
| Cooling | Passive heatsink (optional active cooling module supported) |
| Port Access | USB, Ethernet, HDMI, GPIO (all accessible) |
| GPIO | 40-pin Raspberry Pi standard header (fully accessible) |
| HAT Compatibility | Raspberry Pi HAT standard; Cytron Industrial HAT confirmed compatible |
| NVMe Expansion | M.2 NVMe via optional Argon Industria PCIe M.2 Single NVMe Board |
| Communication Modules | Compatible with Argon Industria Communication modules |
| Mounting Options | VESA, panel mount, desktop |
The Raspberry Pi 5 is the first Raspberry Pi to feature a purpose-built silicon chip (RP1) handling peripheral I/O, delivering a substantial performance leap over its predecessors alongside native PCIe expansion capability.
Source: raspberrypi.com
| Spec | 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 | 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB LPDDR4X-4267 |
| Onboard Storage | microSD slot (UHS-I) |
| Storage Expansion | PCIe 2.0 ×1 connector (M.2 HAT / NVMe optional) |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 802.11ac (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| USB | 2× USB 3.0 (5 Gbps), 2× USB 2.0 |
| Display Outputs | 2× micro-HDMI (up to 4Kp60 simultaneous), MIPI DSI, MIPI CSI |
| GPIO | 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) USB-C PD |
| Real-Time Clock | Yes — onboard RTC with battery connector |
| Power Button | Yes |
| Form Factor | Standard Raspberry Pi (85 mm × 56 mm) |
| OS Support | Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit recommended), Ubuntu, and others |
Compatibility notes for use with the HMI 5C:
⚠️ Warning: Do not attempt to fit a Raspberry Pi 4B or any non-Pi 5 board into the HMI 5C. The internal mounting geometry is specific to the Raspberry Pi 5 form factor. Forcing an incompatible board may permanently damage both the board and the enclosure.
📝 Note: The step-by-step assembly sequence below is based on confirmed product specifications, dimensional drawings, and standard Argon Industria assembly practices. For the authoritative illustrated assembly guide, refer to the manual included in the box. [TODO: Verify and supplement all steps against
arg-ind-hmi-5c-manual.pdfbefore final publication.]⚠️ Warning: Always power down and disconnect your Raspberry Pi 5 completely before beginning any assembly. Handle the board by its edges to avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. Work on a clean, static-safe surface.
[TODO: Confirm exact tool requirements (screwdriver type/size) from arg-ind-hmi-5c-manual.pdf]
⚠️ Warning: The MIPI DSI flat flex cable is fragile. Do not fold, crease, or force the cable. Ensure the connector locks are fully open before inserting the cable, then close the lock to secure it. A misseated DSI cable is the most common cause of a blank display at first boot.
[TODO: Confirm display installation sequence and DSI cable routing path from arg-ind-hmi-5c-manual.pdf]
📝 Note: The HMI 5C's internal cutout depth is 58.70 mm and the mounting plate sits 13.20 mm from the back face — these tolerances are precision-matched to the Raspberry Pi 5. Do not over-tighten fasteners.
[TODO: Confirm standoff screw type and torque guidance from arg-ind-hmi-5c-manual.pdf]
📝 Note: This step requires the optional Argon Industria PCIe M.2 Single NVMe Board (sold separately). Skip this step if you are not using NVMe storage.
[TODO: Confirm NVMe board installation sequence and cable routing path from arg-ind-hmi-5c-manual.pdf]
📝 Note: The HMI 5C supports Raspberry Pi HAT expansion via the full 40-pin GPIO header. The Cytron Industrial HAT and Argon Industria Communication modules are confirmed compatible.
[TODO: Confirm HAT height clearance limits and any specific installation notes from arg-ind-hmi-5c-manual.pdf]
📝 Note: The HMI 5C includes a passive heatsink by default. An optional active cooling module is available for deployments with sustained high CPU load. Skip this step if passive cooling meets your needs.
[TODO: Confirm active cooling module part number, installation steps, and control method from arg-ind-hmi-5c-manual.pdf]
Before closing the enclosure or proceeding to mounting, visually confirm that the following ports are unobstructed and accessible:
Choose your mounting configuration:
arg-ind-hmi-5c-manual.pdf]arg-ind-hmi-5c-manual.pdf]The Argon Industria HMI 5C is a hardware-only enclosure. It does not require any proprietary drivers, daemons, or configuration scripts to operate. All software requirements are inherited from the Raspberry Pi 5 and the Official Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2.
Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit) is the recommended operating system for the Raspberry Pi 5 and provides out-of-the-box support for the Official Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 (5-inch) via MIPI DSI — no additional display drivers are required.
Download the latest Raspberry Pi OS from: https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/
Flash the image to your microSD card using Raspberry Pi Imager:
# Install Raspberry Pi Imager on Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)
sudo apt install rpi-imager
Or download the GUI version of Raspberry Pi Imager directly from raspberrypi.com for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
If your installation requires the display in portrait or landscape orientation different from the default, you can adjust it via config.txt:
sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt
Add or modify the display rotate line:
# 0 = default, 90 = 90° clockwise, 180 = inverted, 270 = 270° clockwise
display_rotate=0
Save and reboot:
```bash
sudo