Usually, the control of processes with a PLC runs fully automatically after the initial parameterization. In some applications, however, it is necessary for the operator or technician to be able to call up and set the process data at any time.
read more...Siemens presents a newly developed system for operating and monitoring: The web-based visualization system consists of the visualization software Simatic WinCC Unified and the new HMI operating devices Simatic HMI Unified Comfort Panels.
read more...The FS+ flow sensor complements Turck's fluid sensor family. The sensor has a stainless steel housing with a one-piece, translucent front cap and is operated like a smartphone using wear-free touchpads.
read more...One of Althen's highlights is the TD-01 Portable. The mobile, digital display device can be connected to strain gauge-based sensors and display input signals from sensors as display values, graphics or functions on a color TFT LCD display.
read more...Inosoft introduces new functions such as the OPC UA server VisiWin. It accesses all variables managed in VisiWin via the OPC UA interface.
read more..."Digital Enterprise - Thinking industry further!" - is Siemens' motto at SPS 2019. The company wants to usher in a paradigm shift at the trade fair, especially when it comes to industrial operation and monitoring.
read more...Comp-Mall is expanding the DM-F monitor series with the two widescreen formats 15" and 19". DM-FW15A and DM-FW19A are suitable for use in industrial automation as machine displays, HMIs, in control rooms or as kiosk terminals.
read more...The SOL PA501 from Ruggon is an Android tablet that is certified in accordance with MS (Google Mobile Service). The use of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor together with Android 9 Pie, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in memory ensures high system performance.
read more...Looking at the innovations and therefore the future of the Human Machine Interface, it is easy to wonder whether touchscreens are still necessary at all, or for how long. What is the state of the art in HMI?
read more...Machine manufacturers are often faced with the question of how they should implement operating interfaces: Should they use their own programming or one of the HMI/SCADA solutions available on the market for pure parameterization? There are also solutions that combine both worlds.
read more...Industrial PCs with high computing power are specially designed for harsh industrial conditions. How is their 'competition' in the form of thin client technology designed to operate in environments with extended operating temperatures and 24/7 operation?
read more...The performance and complexity of machines are constantly increasing. For Homag panel dividing technology, this was the reason to develop an intelligent assistance system with the aim of relieving the operator on the one hand and increasing process reliability on the other.
read more...Many machine builders want to use tablets in addition to the existing machine operation. Demanded features such as WLAN, camera, multi-touch and much more are available here - but if safety functions are required, these devices reach their limits.
read more...The trend in production is towards batch size 1, which means that workers need assembly instructions more frequently and have to document work steps for quality assurance purposes. Gaze and gesture control in the worker guidance process can lead to increased efficiency here.
read more...Despite all the automation, the extremely high production variance means that manual assembly steps are still indispensable in the automotive industry. In order to reliably avoid errors here too, BMW uses active process monitoring in its axle production.
read more...What is the optimum operating unit for industrial users? What's happening on the market? Computer&AUTOMATION presents a selection of new products from the operating & monitoring sector as a series of pictures.
read more...Advantech launches the IDS-3300 industrial touch monitor series with IP65-protected front and screen sizes of 10.4 inches, 15 inches and 19 inches. The monitors are equipped with robust front metal frames developed in-house.
read more...Equipped with a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), the 10.1-inch (25.65 cm) WXGA IPS TFT display WF101FSYFPLHTX from Winstar is particularly suitable for Raspberry Pi applications.
read more...PTC's augmented reality (AR) solution, Vuforia Expert Capture, is designed to improve employee productivity, quality, safety and compliance.
read more...Rafi equips the Glasscape touch displays and control panels with complete computer units for control and visualization tasks at the customer's request.
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