Ray Defender
Control Panel Protection for Industrial and Outdoor Environments
RayDefender HMI Sun & Security Shield
RayDefender™ is an industrial control panel protection solution designed to protect HMI screens and control panels from sunlight, heat, weather exposure, and harsh outdoor conditions. It improves screen visibility, extends equipment life, and reduces downtime in industrial operations.
RayDefender is used by system integrators, OEMs, and operators across oil and gas, manufacturing, energy, agriculture, and infrastructure applications.
What Is Control Panel Protection?
Control panel protection refers to physical solutions that shield industrial control panels and HMIs from environmental exposure such as sunlight, heat, moisture, dust, and physical impact.
RayDefender provides control panel protection by:
- Blocking direct sunlight and glare
- Reducing heat buildup at the HMI
- Adding a durable physical barrier
- Maintaining airflow and visibility
Why Control Panel Protection Matters
Unprotected control panels are a common cause of equipment failure and operational inefficiency. Without proper protection:
- HMI screens become difficult to read in sunlight
- Electronics overheat and degrade faster
- Outdoor exposure shortens equipment lifespan
- Operators slow down or make mistakes
- Maintenance and replacement costs increase
RayDefender addresses these issues without requiring full enclosure replacement or redesign.
Key Features
What the shield actually does once it is on the panel.
Sun and Glare Reduction
Improves HMI visibility so operators can read the screen in direct sunlight.
Heat Mitigation
Shielding and airflow help hold stable operating temperatures at the panel.
Weather-Resistant Build
Aluminum construction made for permanent outdoor installation.
Universal Compatibility
Fits most industrial HMIs without redesigning the enclosure.
Clean Professional Look
Finished appearance suited to permanent, customer-facing installations.
How RayDefender Protects Control Panels
Four steps, then it works without changing how your operators work.
Installs Directly Over the HMI
Mounts to existing control panel enclosures using the included hardware.
Blocks Direct Sunlight
Cuts glare and reflection on the HMI screen.
Limits Heat Exposure
Helps maintain stable operating temperatures.
Allows Proper Ventilation
Prevents heat buildup without sealing off airflow.
Once installed, RayDefender provides continuous control panel protection with no change to operator workflow.
Benefits of Control Panel Protection
- Extends the service life of HMIs and control panels
- Improves operator visibility and safety
- Reduces unplanned downtime
- Lowers maintenance and replacement costs
- Provides a cost-effective alternative to enclosure replacement
A shield costs a fraction of replacing an enclosure, and it can be retrofitted to panels already in service.
Industries That Use RayDefender
Built for environments where control panels are exposed to outdoor or harsh conditions.
Available Sizes
Three sizes cover most industrial HMIs. Measure your screen and pick the model that fits.
Fits HMI screens up to 8-3/4" W × 7-1/4" H
Fits HMI screens up to 14-3/4" W × 11-1/4" H
Fits HMI screens up to 19-3/4" W × 18-1/4" H
Who Makes RayDefender?
RayDefender is designed, built, and supported by Design Solutions & Integration, an employee-owned industrial systems integrator with more than 25 years of experience designing and protecting control systems in harsh industrial environments.
We build the panels too, so the shield was designed by people who know what fails in the field and why.
Questions about fit, sizing, or a bulk order? Talk to the people who make it.
Protect the Panels You Already Have
Tell us the HMI you are running and the conditions it sits in. We will help you size the right shield.
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