SHENZHEN, China — September 3, 2026 — PDS Technology Co., Ltd. has released the PDS T12, a 12-inch rugged vehicle-mounted computer that gives agricultural machinery makers a second, independently touchable display for guidance, machine information, and camera applications.
Large tractors and harvesters increasingly carry several digital functions in the cab. In practice, an operator may need a guidance line on the screen while checking implement data or a camera view. A single display can do all of these jobs, but it makes the operator change pages at the moment when keeping eyes on the work matters most. The T12 was developed around that everyday cabin problem.
A Second Screen Without a Second Computer
The main T12 unit can run an RTK GNSS guidance or auto-steering application. The additional display can be used for 360-degree camera images, implement telemetry, ISOBUS-VT software, vehicle diagnostics, or another interface selected by the OEM. The two panels have independent touch operation, so an adjustment on one screen does not interrupt the other.
PDS’s demonstration configuration uses two 12-inch displays. For a different cab layout, the auxiliary panel can be specified from 8 to 15 inches. The displays may be mounted in separate positions and connected to the main unit with an automotive-grade coaxial cable up to 3 meters long.
A Practical Integration Choice for OEMs
The dual-display arrangement keeps the processor, memory, and thermal management in one main computer. PDS estimates, from internal testing, that this approach can cut hardware procurement cost by more than 30% compared with buying two complete onboard terminals. The actual result will depend on the final processor, memory, display, interface, and vehicle requirements.
There is also a maintenance advantage to consider. With one computing platform at the center, the equipment maker has fewer independent computers to install, power, qualify, and support. That can make the cabin wiring and software integration easier to review during a vehicle program.
T12 Features for Agricultural Vehicles
· 12-inch PDS T12 rugged vehicle computer with built-in RTK GNSS positioning
· Auxiliary display choices from 8 to 15 inches, with independent touch operation
· Up to 3-meter display connection using a 4-pin FAKRA interface and FPD-Link III
· CAN and CAN FD interfaces with SocketCAN support
· Integration experience with J1939 and ISOBUS-VT applications
· ISO 7637-2 automotive power-supply compliance and IP66 protection
The list describes the current demonstration architecture. A production program may use a different processor, wireless module, operating system, display size, or interface combination. PDS confirms those details with the customer during the OEM or ODM design review rather than treating one configuration as universal.
Experience in Rugged Vehicle Computing and RTK GNSS
The T12 is the latest addition to PDS Technology’s rugged vehicle-computing portfolio. According to the company, more than 100,000 vehicle-mounted computers with built-in RTK positioning have been delivered to agricultural machinery customers worldwide. PDS’s core R&D engineers have more than 15 years of vehicle-electronics experience, including over a decade working with RTK GNSS technology.
That experience covers the less visible parts of an agricultural terminal: transient protection, enclosure design, CAN communication, wireless connectivity, and the software interfaces needed by machine builders. PDS also works with manufacturers that need a customized enclosure, display arrangement, operating system, or branded product for their own equipment range.
Supporting the Next Generation of Smart-Farming Cabins
The PDS T12 is intended for tractors, sprayers, harvesters, and other precision-farming vehicles where the operator’s information load is increasing. By putting guidance and supporting functions side by side, the dual-display layout gives an OEM more room to build a cabin interface around the actual workflow.
PDS Technology is accepting technical questions, sample requests, and OEM/ODM project discussions at [email protected].
Related announcement: PDS T12 press release
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The information in this article is for reference only. PDS Technology Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, or suitability of the content for specific applications. Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Buyers should verify all technical details with our team before use.
About PDS Technology
PDS Technology is a leading OEM/ODM manufacturer of high-precision RTK GNSS terminals and vehicle computers, serving agriculture, construction, mining, taxi, and logistics industries since 2011.
With 15+ years of automotive-grade R&D experience, we offer rugged, multi-OS (Android/Linux/OpenHarmony) devices featuring RTK centimeter-level positioning, IP66 protection, and AI-ready performance. Our IATF16949-certified factories have produced over 100,000 units deployed globally, holding 30%+ of China’s agricultural auto-steering terminal market. We export to Japan, the US, UK, Turkey, Russia, and beyond.
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