Penny+Giles JC1500 12-bit programmable joystick
23 August, 2010 byPenny+Giles JC1500 is a robust, hand-operated, 12-bit, programmable joystick based on Hall-effect technology designed for single-axis operator control of cranes, aerial work platforms and other off-highway vehicle applications. The compact joystick comes with a range of user-defined features, enabling OEMs to quickly and efficiently build safe and reliable control systems.
Beijer Electronics Exter T150-st stainless steel HMI
17 May, 2010 byBeijer Electronics has added the T150-st to its Exter series of operator panels. The Exter T150-st has an acid-resistant stainless steel construction, so it is suited to those situations where acid-based cleaning agents are used.
Pro-Face GP4100 series monochrome HMIs
24 March, 2010 byPro-Face has introduced the GP4100 series HMI. These 3.4″ STN monochrome touch screens have a pixel resolution of 200 x 80. The HMIs can be used in either landscape or portrait mode and are only 28 mm thick.
Tuning the forgotten loop
18 March, 2010The purpose of tuning loops is to reduce errors and thus provide more efficient operation that returns quickly to steady-state efficiency after upsets, errors or changes in load. The ‘forgotten loop’ has been the operator, who is typically trained to ‘average’ parameters to run adequately under most steady-state conditions.
Siemens Simatic HMI IPC477C and HMI IPC577C HMI panels
15 February, 2010 byThe Simatic HMI IPC477C and HMI IPC577C are 12 and 15″ panel PC devices with key operation.
IEI Technology IOVU-430M multi-touch panel PC
15 January, 2010 byIEI Technology has introduced an industrial-grade, multi-touch panel PC, the IOVU-430M.
Video historian adds charting support
26 October, 2009 byLongwatch, developer of the Video Historian for Video MES applications, has announced support of the Wonderware ActiveFactory trend chart object. This enables users to link plant video directly with Wonderware’s graphical data trend charts automatically.
AHM-6xx7 HMI controllers
26 October, 2009The AHM-6xx7 Series HMI controllers are designed for monitoring and process control applications. Suitable for graphical machine control through the use of touch screens, these dedicated panel PCs are based on the Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz processors and provide support for embedded operating systems.
HMI controllers
21 September, 2009Interworld has released the AHM-61x6 Series of human machine interface (HMI) controllers. Suitable for graphical machine control through the use of touch screens, these dedicated panel PCs are designed around Intel Core 2 Duo processors and provide support for desktop and embedded operating systems.
PLC and HMI
09 June, 2009 byUnitronics’ Vision 130 is a ¼ DIN, all-in-one PLC and HMI equipped with optional ethernet, improved processor and diverse I/O options.
Sanitary control systems
09 June, 2009 byVisuNet GMP (good manufacturing practice) is a product range from Pepperl & Fuchs which is tailored to the specific requirements of pharmaceuticals, and the food and beverages industries. The product portfolio includes monitors, remote monitors and PCs.
Siemens process control system
09 June, 2009Siemens has released version 7.1 of its Simatic PCS 7 process control system, with additions relating to virtually all function areas.
Graphic terminals
01 April, 2009 byThe Magelis XBT GK graphic terminals can be configured and controlled to precisely match user requirements. Easily programmable using Vijeo Designer software, Magelis XBT GK terminals offer users a flexible user interface with a touch screen and keypad keys configurable simultaneously or separately.
Simatic combined active barrier and loop power supply
01 April, 2009The Simatic human machine interface (HMI) device series now includes modular expansion units with IP65 protection. The new components in the design of the HMI devices are individually equipped for plant-specific operator control and monitoring tasks; for example, with illuminated pushbuttons, lamps, switches, USB ports or emergency stop buttons.
