Transform your Raspberry Pi 5 and official 7-inch Touch Display 2 into a rugged, industrial-grade Human-Machine Interface built for real-world deployment.
The Argon Industria HMI 7C (SKU: ARG-IND-HMI-7C) is a precision-machined aluminum enclosure designed to integrate the official Raspberry Pi 7-inch Touch Display 2 and a Raspberry Pi 5 into a single, purpose-built industrial HMI unit. Engineered for demanding environments, it brings the flexibility of the Raspberry Pi platform into the form factor expected of professional control panels, automation systems, and smart interface installations.
Built from solid aluminum with a rugged industrial-grade finish, the HMI 7C is the hardware foundation for applications where durability and connectivity matter. All primary ports — USB, Ethernet, HDMI, and GPIO — remain fully accessible after installation, so the unit can be integrated into a larger system without sacrificing expandability. The full 40-pin GPIO header stays exposed, supporting standard Raspberry Pi HAT modules including the Cytron Industrial HAT, and the enclosure is compatible with the broader Argon Industria ecosystem of communication modules and expansion boards.
The HMI 7C supports three mounting configurations — VESA, panel-mount, and desktop — making it equally at home bolted to a machine panel on a factory floor or sitting on a workbench during development. A passive heatsink is included for thermal management, with an optional active cooling module available separately for higher-load deployments. For storage-intensive applications, the enclosure supports M.2 NVMe expansion via PCIe 2.0 ×1 through the separately available Argon Industria PCIe M.2 Single NVMe Board.
📝 Note: The Raspberry Pi 5 and the official Raspberry Pi 7-inch Touch Display 2 are not included with this enclosure and must be purchased separately.
📝 Note: The following list reflects confirmed included components. Verify the full packing list against the physical box insert included with your unit.
📝 Note: The following items are sold separately and are not included in the base enclosure package:
- Raspberry Pi 5 (required)
- Official Raspberry Pi 7-inch Touch Display 2 (required)
- Argon Industria Active Cooling Module (optional upgrade)
- Argon Industria PCIe M.2 Single NVMe Board (optional storage expansion)
- Argon Industria Communication Modules (optional)
[TODO: Confirm complete box contents including screws, brackets, MIPI DSI cable, thermal interface material, and any included mounting hardware — requires physical product inspection or official packing list]
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | ARG-IND-HMI-7C |
| Form Factor | Industrial HMI (Human-Machine Interface) enclosure |
| Material | Aluminum, precision-machined |
| Design Grade | Industrial-grade, rugged |
| Compatible SBC | Raspberry Pi 5 |
| Integrated Display | Official Raspberry Pi 7-inch Touch Display 2 |
| Display Resolution | 720 × 1280 via MIPI DSI |
| Primary Cooling | Passive heatsink (included) |
| Optional Cooling | Active cooling module (sold separately) |
| Accessible Ports | USB, Ethernet, HDMI, GPIO |
| GPIO Access | Full 40-pin Raspberry Pi standard header |
| HAT Compatibility | Standard Raspberry Pi HATs; Cytron Industrial HAT |
| Storage Expansion | M.2 NVMe via PCIe 2.0 ×1 (expansion board sold separately) |
| Modular Expansion | Argon Industria Communication Modules (sold separately) |
| Mounting Options | VESA, panel-mount, desktop |
| Enclosure Dimensions | [TODO: Exterior H × W × D in mm — requires technical drawing or measurement] |
| Weight | [TODO: Assembled weight — requires measurement] |
| VESA Pattern | [TODO: VESA hole spacing and bolt spec — requires hardware inspection] |
| Panel-Mount Specs | [TODO: Panel cutout dimensions and hardware spec — requires technical drawing] |
| Operating Temperature | [TODO: Requires environmental specification sheet] |
| IP Rating | [TODO: Requires industrial specification sheet] |
The Raspberry Pi 5 is the recommended and only confirmed compatible SBC for the Argon Industria HMI 7C enclosure. It is the most powerful Raspberry Pi to date, featuring a quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 processor, a native PCIe connector for NVMe storage expansion, and dedicated MIPI DSI output for the Touch Display 2.
📝 Note: All specifications below are sourced from the official Raspberry Pi documentation at raspberrypi.com.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor | Broadcom BCM2712, 2.4 GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 |
| GPU | VideoCore VII — OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2 |
| RAM Options | 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, or 16 GB LPDDR4X-4267 |
| Built-in Storage | microSD (UHS-I) |
| Storage Expansion | PCIe 2.0 ×1 connector (compatible with Argon Industria PCIe M.2 Single NVMe Board) |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 802.11ac (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps) |
| USB — Type A (3.0) | 2× USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) |
| USB — Type A (2.0) | 2× USB 2.0 |
| HDMI Output | 2× micro-HDMI — supports dual 4Kp60 simultaneous output |
| Display Interface | MIPI DSI (used for Touch Display 2 integration), MIPI CSI |
| GPIO | Standard 40-pin Raspberry Pi GPIO header — full access maintained in this enclosure |
| Real-Time Clock | Yes — onboard RTC with battery connector |
| Power Button | Yes — onboard power button |
| Power Input | USB-C Power Delivery |
| Recommended PSU | 5 V / 5 A (27 W) USB-C PD |
| Minimum PSU | 5 V / 3 A (15 W) USB-C |
| OS Support | Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit recommended), Ubuntu, and others |
| Board Dimensions | 85 mm × 56 mm |
⚠️ Warning: Before beginning assembly, power off and unplug all power sources from your Raspberry Pi 5. Working on powered hardware may cause electrical damage to the board or display.
⚠️ Warning: The aluminum enclosure and heatsink surfaces may have sharp edges from machining. Handle all metal components with care to avoid injury.
📝 Note: A complete, illustrated assembly guide is pending. The steps below reflect the confirmed assembly requirements based on available product information. Refer to the printed instruction sheet included in the box for the authoritative assembly sequence, screw torque specifications, and cable routing diagrams specific to your unit.
[TODO: The following assembly steps require verification against the product manual PDF or physical hardware inspection. Tool list, screw types, torque values, thermal interface material requirements, MIPI DSI cable routing path, and bracket orientation are not yet confirmed from available sources.]
[TODO: Confirm required tools — expected to include a small Phillips-head screwdriver; verify from manual]
[TODO: Confirm whether HAT installation must happen before or after board placement in this enclosure]
[TODO: Heatsink installation procedure — confirm whether thermal interface material (thermal pad or paste) is pre-applied or must be applied separately; confirm heatsink orientation and attachment method]
⚠️ Warning: Do not power on the Raspberry Pi 5 inside the enclosure without the heatsink properly seated. Operating without thermal management under load may damage the processor.
[TODO: Display panel seating procedure, MIPI DSI cable connection steps, ribbon cable orientation, and locking mechanism details require manual or hardware inspection]
⚠️ Warning: The MIPI DSI ribbon cable used to connect the Touch Display 2 to the Raspberry Pi 5 is fragile. Do not fold, crease, or force the cable. Misaligned or forced ribbon cable connections can permanently damage the display or the board's DSI connector.
[TODO: Board orientation, standoff or bracket alignment, and screw placement require manual confirmation]
[TODO: Screw count, type, and torque spec for closing the enclosure require manual confirmation]
Before final installation or mounting, visually confirm that the following are accessible and unobstructed:
If you are using the Argon Industria PCIe M.2 Single NVMe Board:
[TODO: M.2 board installation steps, NVMe drive orientation, and screw specification require the expansion board's own documentation]
📝 Note: The M.2 NVMe expansion board connects via the Raspberry Pi 5's PCIe 2.0 ×1 connector. Refer to the Argon Industria PCIe M.2 Single NVMe Board documentation for full installation and OS configuration steps.
Choose your mounting method:
⚠️ Warning: When panel-mounting in an industrial environment, ensure the mounting surface can support the weight of the fully assembled unit and that all mounting fasteners are torqued to the appropriate specification for your panel material.
📝 Note: The Argon Industria HMI 7C is a hardware enclosure only. It does not require dedicated enclosure-specific drivers or firmware. Software configuration requirements relate to the Raspberry Pi 5, the Raspberry Pi OS (or your chosen OS), and any HAT or expansion modules in use.
📝 Note: A full software configuration guide for this product is pending. The sections below cover the confirmed OS baseline. Touch display calibration, HAT-specific configuration, NVMe boot setup, and communication module software are documented separately where those accessories are available.
The Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit) is the recommended OS for the Raspberry Pi 5 and provides the broadest hardware support, including for the official Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2.
Download Raspberry Pi OS using the official Raspberry Pi Imager:
Use Raspberry Pi Imager to flash your chosen OS to a microSD card (or to an NVMe drive if using the M.2 expansion board).
The official Raspberry Pi 7-inch Touch Display 2 reports a native resolution of 720 × 1280 via MIPI DSI. Depending on your OS and intended use, you may need to set the display rotation to match the physical orientation of the HMI unit.
To rotate the display output, add or edit the following line in /boot/firmware/config.txt:
sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt
For a 90-degree rotation (landscape from a portrait-native display):
display_rotate=1
📝 Note: Valid values for
display_rotateare0(0°),1(90°),2(180°), and3(270°). Set the value that matches the physical orientation of your enclosure installation.
Save and exit (Ctrl+O, Enter, Ctrl+X), then reboot:
sudo reboot
[TODO: Confirm the correct default display orientation for the HMI 7C enclosure and whether display_rotate or a Wayland/KMS rotation method is required for Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm — requires hardware testing]
[TODO: Touch calibration procedure for the Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 within this enclosure is not yet documented — requires testing with physical hardware and confirmed OS build]
If you are using the Argon Industria PCIe M.2 Single NVMe Board and wish to boot from NVMe, the Raspberry Pi 5 bootloader must be configured to enable PCIe and set NVMe as the boot priority.
Enable PCIe in /boot/firmware/config.txt:
sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt
Add the following line:
dtparam=pciex1
To set NVMe as the boot device priority, update the bootloader EEPROM configuration:
sudo raspi-config
Navigate to: Advanced Options → Bootloader Version → Latest