Unitronics recently launched the fourth model of the UniStream product line – lower cost UniStream 7-in. panel. This model was designed specifically to improve the price competitiveness of the current UniStream 7-in. panel in the market. The differences between the current 7-in. panel and the new model are minor, and the unit is completely backwards […]
HMIs
Integrated: Seven-inch touch HMI with Ethernet + PLC to boot
Now, Unitronics sells a Vision700 PLC+ touch HMI consisting of a seven-inch touchscreen, built-in Ethernet port, and rich I/O configuration options. The V700 has an integrated touchscreen — 800 x 480 — to satisfy demand for wide screens. It’s the popular size for the future to let OEMs give their machines a modern look at a fair price … with strong PLC performance. The built […]
PLC + HMI helps streamline machine testing
When flammable gasoline is in play, no container failures are acceptable. Now, one manufacturer tests its gas-pump hoses with equipment sporting advanced PLCs. Vapor Systems Technologies makes breakaways, whip hoses, gas nozzles and other gas-dispenser hardware that stems from gas dispenser. The manufacturer wanted to test its nozzles to 1,000,000 cycles, the equivalent of about […]
Human-machine interfaces (HMIs) get smart software and mobile access
Recent years have brought major advances in HMI technology—increasingly affordable multitouch screens, a shift from resistive displays to projected-capacitive displays, and displacement of proprietary design platforms by web-based HTML5 platforms. That’s according to Derrick Stacey, solutions engineer at B&R Industrial Automation. The spread of capacitive displays has expanded HMI use in industries needing bezel-free designs, […]
Keep an eye on operations with groov apps
Back in March of this year, Opto 22 introduced groov, a very easy-to-use program to build, deploy, and view simple, effective operator interfaces to monitor and control systems and equipment using computers, high-definition TVs, iPads, smart phones and other mobile devices that operate with iOS and Android platforms. More recently, the company released optional free […]
Trio Motion updates Motion Perfect v3 to include HMI
Trio Motion Technology has updated its Motion Perfect v3 (MPv3) application development, configuration and connectivity software for the MC4 Motion Coordinator range of multi-axis motion and machine controllers. The latest release, version V3.1.1, includes several new features and enhancements including single-point programming support for Trio’s new UNIPLAY HMI 7” and 10” operator interfaces, an updated […]
Simatic HMI Touch Panels feature Profinet/Profibus interfaces
Siemens Industry Automation Division (www.siemens.com) has expanded its Simatic HMI Comfort Panels portfolio to include sizes 15”, 19” and 22” color displays, while offering Profinet and Profibus interfaces for easy integration into an additional network. Although the panels are generally operated via touch screen displays, a version with key operation is also offered for the […]
What is HMI Software? Technical Summary for New Engineers
Updated June 2019 || Human machine interface (HMI) software is programming that gives operators a way to manage machine command panels. Interaction is through a graphical user interface (GUI) that facilitates information exchange and communication between two types of HMI — supervisory and machine level. Generally, programmers write HMI software for either machine-level HMI or supervisory-level […]
Rotary table wheel-blast system features a streamlined HMI
Guyson Corporation (www.guyson.com) has introduced a rotary table wheel-blast system with a streamlined human-machine interface (HMI) that effectively replaces a collection of separate switches, indicators and push buttons with a sleek panel that simplifies use of the controls, while allowing users to view the status of the system functions — the GWB-702T. Graphically representing touch-and-select […]
Divelbiss introduces Harsh Environment HMI Controller with PLC functionality
Divelbiss Corporation (www.divelbiss.com) has launched the all-new HEC-HMI Harsh Environment HMI, an addition to its family of Harsh Environment Controllers. Based on the patented PLC-on-a-Chip technology, the HEC-HMI series controller allows programmable intelligence under lesser ideal conditions thanks to a water-tight enclosure with gland connectors. This standard enclosure is screw and sub-plate mountable, as well […]
