Phoenix Contact has added 16:9 widescreen options to its WP series of HMI panels, providing up to 40% 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. They can connect via Ethernet to ILC 100 or 300 controllers.
Phoenix Contact
800/322-3225
www.phoenixcontact.com/usa_home
Panel PC workstations are built to survive the demanding effects of industrial environments. They’re available in 19-in., 17-in and 15-in. LCD sizes, and are powered by a fully integrated Intel Core 2 Duo-based computer. The panel-mount, stainless-steel front bezel is environmentally sealed to comply with NEMA 4X/IP56. USB, RS232/422/485 Ports, LAN, PS/2 and VGA I/O standard.
Stealth Computer
905/264-9000
www.stealth.com
A new range of widescreen, 4.3-in. to 10.1-in. WebOP-2000T industrial operator panels accommodates many PLCs. WebOP-2000T features over 300 drivers. Designed for harsh industrial environments, the NEMA4/IP66 WebOP-2000T industrial operator panels feature 128-MB on-board flash memory and micro-SD card slot for additional applications.
Advantech Corp., Industrial Automation Group
800/205-7940
www.advantech.com/ea
C-more remote HMI application, available through the iTunes App Store for $4.99, provides remote access and control to mobile users with a Wi-Fi or cellular connection. C-more Remote HMI app doesn’t require third-party, remote desktop, VNC-type applications. It has multi-level logon security for up to three remote access user accounts that are configured and stored in the panel project.
Automation Direct
770/899-2858
http://c-more.automationdirect.com
Power Panel 500 is equipped with Intel Atom Z510, Z520 and Z530 processors, and it handles the performance range previously reserved for industrial PCs. It can be equipped with up to 2 GB of main memory. Sizes from 5.7-in. VGA to 15-in. XGA displays with an intuitive touchscreen and function keys. An additional gigabit Ethernet interface can be added if needed.
B&R Industrial Automation
770/772-0400
www.br-automation.com
The iScale control system can be used for controlling and monitoring machine functions, and for load moment indication. The product family includes new controls from the cScale series and new vScale operating consoles, which allow tailor-made solutions at reasonable prices. The controls are available withIP20, IP66/67 and optionally IP6k9k protection.
Hirschmann
717/217-2255
http://hus.hirschmann.com
Simatic KP32F PN control panel features 32 large, LED backlit and configurable keys. It offers IP65 protection for demanding industrial environments. It’s also suitable for safety-related applications Equipped with two Profinet interfaces, it easily integrates into existing networks without additional hardware components. The backlight intensity can be adjusted for changing conditions.
Siemens Industry
www.siemens.com/key-panels
SeaPAC R9-8.4 combines a RISC-based, embedded computer with a bright, 8.4-in. TFT LCD. Featuring new LED backlight technology, the system offers an extended operating temperature range of -30 °C to +70 °C with no heaters or cooling fans required. Powered by a 200-MIPS ARM9 microprocessor, SeaPAC R9-8.4 is available with up to 256 MB RAM and 256 MB Flash memory.
Sealevel Systems
864/843-4343
www.sealevel.com
The Backpack computer is designed for use with Comark’s Panel Magic displays that range from 12-in. to 20-in. Displays come with a stainless-steel bezel and are NEMA 4X-rated when panel-mounted. Choice of an Intel Atom dual-core or i5 dual- core CPU. Standard I/O includes two COM, four USB, one LAN, one VGA, one LPT and keyboard and mouse ports.
Comark
800/280-8522
www.comarkcorp.com
PowerView 8000 Series offers widescreen solutions for applications that demand higher graphical resolution HMIs in widescreen display formats with the connectivity and ruggedness of traditional HMIs. It includes 7-in. and 10-in. widescreen HMIs with TFT LCD displays lit by long-life LED backlights with 800x480 screen resolutions. Easy Builder configuration software comes standard.
Nematron Corp.
800/636-2876
www.nematron.com
Beckhoff Automation has extended its Control Panel and Panel PC series with a larger 24-in. TFT display. The new widescreen display, with its high resolution of 1920x1200 pixels, is ideal for complex graphical user interfaces and for information that must be visible from a distance. It can be equipped with an optional touchscreen and can be customized for maximum flexibility.
Beckhoff Automation
952-890-0000
www.beckhoff.com/controlpanel
PanelView Plus 6 has more memory with faster refresh rates and more on-device storage. It includes the latest FactoryTalk View Machine Edition (ME) and FactoryTalk ViewPoint software running on the Windows CE 6.0 operating system. It has a new extensive graphics library, enhanced color animation capability, and access to a multi-language font library.
Rockwell Automation
www.ab.com/eoi/
TrenchMate 2576AE 19-in., rack-mount, flat-panel monitor is a rugged unit designed for versatility. Made from aircraft-grade, powder-coated machined aluminum, it has 1280x1024 resolution, wide viewing angles, VGA and DVI inputs for video signal. Touchscreen options include resistive, glass-on-glass resistive and capacitive, and it’s available with serial or USB communications.
Daisy Data Displays
717/932-9999
www.d3inc.net
Type 4/4X (IP66) VisuNet IND 8200 Series HMI panel- mount PCs and monitors are Windows-based, all-in-one panel PC and remote monitors that mount directly to OEM process machinery and interface with the control system. They are shock- and vibration-resistant, certified for Class I, Division 2 and Zone 2 (pending) operation, and rated for 24/7 operation in extended temperature environments.
Pepperl+Fuchs
330/486-0002
www.pepperl-fuchs.us
Wonderware InTouch 2012 (HMI) software is the primary visualization application of the company’s InFusion enterprise control system. It enables users to create standardized, reusable HMI and real-time decision support applications. Users can design, build and deploy their critical process visualization systems using reusable templates.
Invensys
469/365-6400
http://iom.invensys.com
GP4000M Series HMI offers 3.5-in. and 5.7-in. LED backlit LCD displays. The operator interface uses a 22-mm thread mounted through a common hole. The display and communication modules are separated, allowing for quick screen replacement without the need to wire or program the unit. It has full graphics, a TFT touchscreen interface with a selection of serial or Ethernet connectivity.
Pro-face America
800/289-9266
www.profaceamerica.com/22mm
Opto 22’s PAC Display is a HMI development application for creating graphical interfaces that represent processes or operations. Support for alarm management, recipe handling, operator logging, real-time and historical trending, multimedia and unlimited tags puts PAC Display on par with competing HMI applications costing thousands of dollars more per seat.
Opto 22
951/695-3010
www.opto22.com
SAFETY MONITOR
Status Display touchscreen for G9SP programmable safety controllers displays safety I/O error codes, and enables users to view the status of safety inputs and outputs without installing and wiring indicator lights. It is easily integrated into existing G9SP applications or available with the G9SP as a complete programmable safety control and monitoring solution.
Omron Scientific Technologies
800/479-3658
www.sti.com
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