TOUCHSCREEN HMI
The PPC-157T, an Intel Core2 Duo processor-based 15-in. panel PC with touchscreen, is designed for high performance and multiple communication interfaces. Built-in expansion slots include PCIe, Mini PCIe, and Mini PCI. It is has dual gigabit Ethernet connectors and is tested to 1G for vibration and 0 ºC to 50 ºC for operating temperature.
Advantech
949/789-7178
www.advantech.com
Sealevel’s SeaPAC touchscreen flat panel systems offer solid-state operation, versatile I/O selection, including 10/100Base-T Ethernet, two serial ports, bright TFT LCD panels, three high-speed USB 2.0 ports, a wide temperature range, and shock and vibration tolerance. They are available in display sizes from 6.4 in. to 17 in. Since the system contains no moving parts, it offers unmatched reliability.
Sealevel Systems Inc.
864/843-4343
www.sealevel.com
The new Panel PC 725 is a robust HMI solution for use directly on the machine. Installation on a support arm system permits a flexible mounting position and ergonomic operation, even in tight spaces. With IP65 protection, the housing holds up well in harsh environmental conditions. Equipped with an Intel Atom N270 processor, it works for all standard PC applications.
B&R Industrial Automation
770/772-0400
http://br-automation.com
Simatic HMI Panel PC Ex and Simatic HMI Thin Client Ex are designed for hazardous zones 1∕21 and 2∕22 and eliminate the need for complex and expensive enclosures or additional certification. Both are offered in 15-in. and 19-in. touchscreen models with eight built-in function keys. Both are suitable for applications where ignitable gases, vapors and air/dust mixtures are present.
Siemens
800/241-4453
www.usa.siemens.com/automation
The C-more Micro-Graphic family of operator interfaces now offers a 4-in. TFT color touchscreen HMI panel with a 320 x 240 dot display and 32,768 colors. It is equipped with a standard Type B USB programming port, a serial communications port and five function keys with LED indicators. The unit offers 3.2 kB memory, LED backlight, multistate bitmap support and Windows font support.
Automation Direct
770/889-2858
www.automationdirect.com/C-more-micro
The Magelis Smart+ is the first industrial PC with Windows XP Pro that requires no maintenance and contains no rotating parts. It has a 15-in. Type 4X (IP65) touchscreen, an Intel Celeron M 1 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM and two Ethernet ports. It has been certified to UL 508 for industrial control equipment, UL and ATEX for hazardous locations and marine.
Schneider Electric
888/778-2733
www.schneider-electric.us/go/HMI
UPGRADED VIEWS
Allen Bradley’s PanelView Plus 6 HMI terminal includes more memory with faster refresh rates. It includes the latest FactoryTalk View Machine Edition (ME) and FactoryTalk ViewPoint software running on Windows CE 6.0, providing it with design enhancements, including a new extensive graphics library, enhanced color animation capability and access to a multi-language font library
Rockwell Automation
www.ab.com/eoi/
The G3 Series operator interface family is now available with the new Ethernet expansion card, G3ENET. Now users can add a second Ethernet port to increase bandwidth and separate networks. HMIs with the G3ENET card can communicate with devices on two Ethernet networks simultaneously—without an industrial router. It can be fitted to any G3 series HMI with a single Ethernet port.
Red Lion Controls, Inc.
717/767-6511
www.redlion.net
CLEAR SCADA
ClearSCADA 2010 provides remote control and telemetry, enhanced connectivity to modern databases, improved security and enhanced alarm handling. It offers Windows authentication, allowing for centralized management of passwords and disabled user accounts, and it has consequential alarms and enhanced support for alarm filtering, reducing operation and maintenance costs.
Control Microsystems
888/267-2232
www.controlmicrosystems.com
BIG SCREEN HMI
Beckhoff Automation's Control Panel and Panel PC series have 24-in. TFT displays. Models CP6204 and CP7204 come with integrated CPUs for IPC, automation, PLC and motion control tasks. Models CP6904 and CP7904 are “display-only.” The CP7xxx series offers all-round IP-65 protection. The housings of the built-in CP6xxx P series have protection class IP 20 at the back and IP 65 at the front.
Beckhoff Automation
www.beckhoff.com/controlpanel
HMI IN THE CLOUDS
GoToMyHMI cloud-based SaaS service enables HMI monitoring and control access from iPads, iPhones, smart phones and laptops. Its 256-bit encryption technology provides secure access to HMI information from anywhere. Users can choose among three levels of HMI screen montioring, alarm notification and remote control service for as little as $50 per month.
Software Horizons
978/670-8700
www.gotomyhmi.com
The ProSoft i-View application transforms iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices into mobile human machine interfaces using ProSoft Technology’s 802.11 industrial wireless or cellular solutions. It enables real-time remote process control. The app creates a secure cellular or 802.11 interface between the iPhone/iPad/iPod touch devices and the control system. Download the app directly from iTunes.
ProSoft Technology
661/716-5100
www.prosoft-technology.com
TOUGH GUY
The 4823CX Series PC has a 15-in., LED backlit LCD, glass-on-glass resistive touchscreen and can endure extreme temperatures. Other features include a low-power Intel Atom processor, optional Bluetooth, GPS, speakers, camera, microphone, WiFi antenna, battery and charger. It is rated NEMA 4X and FM-Approved pending Division 2 and Zone 2 ATEX rating.
Daisy Data Displays
717/932-9999
www.d3inc.net
Automation Organizer is a software suite that combines IDEC’s PLC WindLDR and OI WindO/I-NV2 software with new system configuration software (WindCFG), giving users a powerful and easy-to-use tool to design, debug and document control systems. WindLDR and WindO/I-NV2 have new graphic user interfaces and a total redesign of the menu icons. A free 30-day demo is available.
IDEC
800/262-IDEC (4332)
www.idec.com/software
The VisuNet HMI system is now available with IEC approval. All VisuNet components can be used in environments that correspond to Zone 1 (gas) and Zone 21 (dust) as specified in the IEC standard (touch screens: Zone 22, dust). The system is also ATEX-, NEPSI-, EOST R- and Gosgortehnazor-certified for use in China and Russia.
Pepperl+Fuchs
330/486-0002
www.pepperl-fuchs.us
The AGP4100 Series Compact HMI has six models of 3.4-in. touchscreen-equipped operator interfaces. It offers full graphic touchscreen interfaces at text display prices, and uses a full range of features such as switches, lamps, graphs, alarm display, security and visibility animation to provide clear application feedback to the operator. PLC, servo, temperature and robot controller drivers are available.
Pro-face America
847/296-2009
www.profaceamerica.com/AGP4100
Phoenix Contact has added 16:9 widescreen options to its WP series of HMI panels, providing up to 40 percent more visualization space than 4:3 aspect ratio panels. The panels have 800-by-480 pixel native resolution. Available in 7-in., 9-in. or 12-in. screen sizes, the panels feature a color TFT touchscreen and an integrated micro-browser. It can connect via Ethernet to ILC 100 or 300 controllers.
Phoenix Contact
800/322-3225
www.phoenixcontact.com/usa_home
Opto 22’s PAC display is an HMI development application used to create graphical interfaces that mimic a process. It offers support for alarm management, recipe handling, operator logging, real-time and historical trending, multimedia and unlimited tags. This functionality puts PAC Display on a par with HMI development applications costing thousands of dollars more per seat.
Opto 22
951/695-3010
www.opto22.com
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