The new iX HMI solution from Beijer Electronics is designed to lift the concept of an HMI solution from merely being a functional add-on, to becoming an integral part of a user experience by adding the right look and feel with advance 3D-style graphics, icon-based navigation and controls. The iX software is supported by the next generation of Beijer Electronics’ operator panels and industrial PCs.

Kaspro USA has released the newest generation of its Galaxy series of operator interfaces. The new Galaxy-101 model caters to the growing demand for widescreen technology in industrial and building automation. The 10.1-inch TFT Widescreen (16:9), with its 800 x48 resolution, is  suitable for the use of bright vivid graphics in up to 65,536 colours. The 50,000-hour lifespan rated displays are housed in an industrial grade ABS enclosure and facilitate an operating temperature between –10ºC (14ºF) and 55ºC (131ºF).

Customization and communication takes a front row...

Siemens has enhanced its S7-mEC modular Embedded Controller system with new expansion modules for additional hardware interfaces and a new controller with an integrated HMI.

The S7-mEC is the first Simatic product to offer the best capabilities of S7 controllers and PC-based systems. The S7-mEC system merges the design concept of the Simatic S7-300 controller family with the power of Microsoft Windows embedded. Users benefit from the rugged design of the S7 built-in backplane and I/O modules combined with the power of an open system PC-based platform for advanced data handling and custom...

Maple Systems has introduced its new 4.3-inch high-resolution widescreen Graphic OIT — the HMI5043N. This touchscreen graphic OIT has features and capabilities found in larger HMIs costing hundreds more. Yet unlike its larger siblings, its unobtrusive size (5" x 4" x 1.5") allows panel mounting almost anywhere. And with its portrait-landscape mode, the HMI5043N can be functionally mounted either horizontally or vertically to accommodate any space requirement.

With a vast capacity for multiple screens, pop-ups, alarms, trend graphs, animations, recipes, and more &ndash...

AutomationDirect's line of C-more operator interfaces now includes two new six-inch TFT colour panels with LED backlights. The base model EA7-T6CL-R panel is a 320x240 resolution QVGA display which supports up to 65,536 colors. The analog resistive touch screen supports unlimited touch areas, two USB ports, serial PLC interface (RS-232/422/485), and 10MB project memory. The panel is equipped with an LED backlight with a 50,000 hour half-life. Additional capabilities on the full-feature EA7-T6CL unit include an Ethernet 10/100 base-T communication port, remote Internet access and data logging...

Hoffmann + Krippner has released its HeavyBoard specially developed keyboard surface resistant to dust, dirt, oil and chemical liquids, suited for use in workshops and industry. This PC keyboard is splash-proof according to IP65 and therefore easy and fast to clean. The super flat housing is not only tough but is also beautifully designed.

The tactile lenticular keycaps in innovative GT technology, developed according to a registered process, and the resistive mouse pad guarantee good tactile sensation and easy operation – with and without protective gloves
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The new Smart Operator Interface from Standard-Knapp is a graphically driven interface that can be customized to each Standard-Knapp machine. It uses colour touchscreen technology to offer a new level of intuitive machine control. Through computer-aided fault recovery, it reduces Mean Time to Recover (MTR) and increases efficiency for challenging 24/7 applications in the food and beverage industries, the company says. With the look and feel of a car dashboard, the solution features colour-coded alerts, a machine history display, and detailed help screens. The main screen contains a...

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. recently introduced the GT16 series, a new multimedia HMI. The GT16 series adds a new dimension of visualization and operation to the company’s GOT1000 family of HMIs. The GT16 series combines a host of video and sound capabilities with embedded communications interfaces to provide an unparalleled multimedia platform. It can transform applications from still images to motion images with a video capture and store feature, a monitor display/RGB input, and a sound output interface. Multimedia functionality contributes to faster resolution of maintenance...

Maple Systems Inc. recently released three new widescreen graphic operator interface products. Available in 4.3-inch, seveninch and 10-inch sizes, the HMIs feature a 400-MHz CPU, 128 MB of Flash and 64 MB DRAM. Additionally, Maple Systems’ EZware configuration software lets users design and customize their widescreen application.
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