If you’re specifying monitors for an industrial control system, cabling probably isn’t where you want to spend time. But it’s often where problems show up — especially on the factory floor.
What We’ve Seen
- 200,000+ industrial monitors shipped over 25 years
- Thousands of tech support cases resolved
- Many traced back to non-HIS cables or adapters
Typical Symptoms:
- Intermittent touchscreen dropouts
- Flaky USB performance
- Unstable video signals
- Issues that don’t appear in lab testing, only in real-world use
Common Contributing Factors:
- Long cable runs in factories (we offer extended cabling options)
- Electrical noise and EMI, even inside enclosures
- USB signaling issues with touchscreens
- Use of extenders or adapters
Why HIS Cables?
Every HIS cable and adapter is tested with our monitors to make sure they can withstand actual industrial environments, and each cable is covered under our 5-year warranty. We also test with some of the most common industrial PCs. Many options get rejected due to:
- Insufficient shielding
- Signal degradation over long distances
- Susceptibility to EMI
Bottom Line
| Third-Party Cable | HIS-Approved Cable |
| Lower cost upfront | Proven reliability |
| Works in lab conditions | Works on the factory floor |
| Unknown specs | Fully validated performance |
| Can lead to downtime | Saves time and frustration |
When system issues arise, the cable is often the last thing suspected — but replacing it with an HIS cable usually resolves it.
Need help specifying the right cable? Contact us here.