Although industrial controllers are described as the brains of automated machines, the human-machine interface (HMI) provides the information, data and control functions to create the proper machine-user experience. The technology in HMIs enables designers to develop easier-to-use machines and presents the data to make both the operator and the machine more efficient. Operators appreciate the crisp, bright images on the thin-film-transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) and similar technology. It’s an important feature for the display to be bright—sunlight-readable brightness— with a long lifespan. Learn more in this Essentials Guide.
Topics include:
- Operator-interface techonology
- Access and control
- Data and information access
- Connection required
- The smart HMI and script