HMIs and Operator Interfaces
Don't overlook training: Efficiency, safety require operators know how to interact with HMIs before alarms occur
Adequate training is a key component in the efficiency and the success of any human-machine or operator interface. » more
Choosing the right HMI: Focus on three factors to help optimize efficiency, productivity
Modern HMIs are tools with advanced capabilities that allow them to increase equipment productivity at little or no increase in the cost of the HMI. » more
N connector for plenum cable
RF industries has designed a new female connector to improve connections for low-loss building systems. » more
Compact industrial PC meets extended temperature requirements
Phoenix Contact’s BPC industrial PC family has a fanless design in a compact, DIN rail-mountable package. An extreme temperature model is available. » more
Optimizing your HMI
Taking time to reevaluate workstations and interfaces can uncover countless ways to increase performance, optimize efficiency, and boost profitability. » more
Advanced system diagnostics via the web
B and R Automation has added a range of new diagnostic functions to its System Diagnostics Manager. » more
40 Under 40: Nominate for 2011, link to winners, Control Engineering class of 2010
Control Engineering leaders under 40 years of age will be highlighted in the October 2011 monthly issue and online; 40 Under 40 identifies and recognizes young engineers who have made significant... » more
SID 2011 Display Week and Conference, May 17-19, Los Angeles, CA
SID (Society for Information Display) Display Week Conference & Exhibition is May 17-19, Los Angeles Convention Center. Among products displayed will be an Optrex America triple wide, 19.2-in... » more
Software synchronizes plant floor data from HMIs to database
SQL Sync from Red Lion allows customers to send plant floor data from G3 HMIs directly to a Microsoft SQL server database. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, April 2011
Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during April 2011 included features about award-winning products, Stuxnet, controller selection, wireless, Kaizen, and PID simulation, among other articles. » more
Interface card extends HMI’s capabilities
Adding expansion card helps Red Lion HMI platform interface with Siemens devices. » more
No-drift absolute gaging package couples gage, metrology readouts
Heidenhain couples Acanto Absolute Length Gage and ND 2100G Gage-Chek metrology readouts to form a no-drift absolute gaging package. » more
New graphic HMI integrates video capabilities
Maple Systems supports video feed for process analysis, surveillance; record and watch in real time. » more
New operator panels offer intuitive HMI software
Beijer releases new HMI family with multiple sizes, connectivity options, and sophisticated graphic software. » more
Hannover Messe: Festo robotics, valves, motion control, software
Festo debuted products, presented growth at the 2011 Hannover Fair, including robotics pneumatic valves, motion control, and software to help automation design. » more
Extensions drive up to 16 remote displays from one PC
Matrox Graphics’ software release provides multi-display desktop configurations, utilities, enhanced Microsoft Windows operating systems support on second generation of Extio KVM extenders. » more
Push buttons reduce maintenance, downtime costs
Rockwell Automation's Allen-Bradley 800B 16 mm Push Buttons feature LED pilot lights to indicate when a motor is in operation, reducing maintenance and downtime costs. » more
Safety system providers join efforts
Invensys Operations Management signs technology partnership with ACM Automation Inc., to become the exclusive provider of its safety-related decision-support software in manufacturing and... » more
Don't overlook training: Efficiency, safety require operators know how to interact with HMIs before alarms occurAdequate training is a key component in the efficiency and the success of any human-machine or operator interface. » more
Choosing the right HMI: Focus on three factors to help optimize efficiency, productivityModern HMIs are tools with advanced capabilities that allow them to increase equipment productivity at little or no increase in the cost of the HMI. » more
Changing workforce well-equipped to use powerful, high-efficiency HMI software
The labor force today is rapidly evolving, and as it does, it is having a significant impact on the next generation of human-machine interface solutions. » more
The labor force today is rapidly evolving, and as it does, it is having a significant impact on the next generation of human-machine interface solutions. » more
Polycarbonate enclosures
Stahlin Non-Metallic Enclosures has released new Polystar Polycarbonate Enclosures designed for flexibility and endurance. » more
Stahlin Non-Metallic Enclosures has released new Polystar Polycarbonate Enclosures designed for flexibility and endurance. » more
Company designs new Ethernet bridge
B+B Electronics has designed a Ethernet bridge called Ghostbridge, which is designed to link two devices/network with no setup required. » more
B+B Electronics has designed a Ethernet bridge called Ghostbridge, which is designed to link two devices/network with no setup required. » more
N connector for plenum cableRF industries has designed a new female connector to improve connections for low-loss building systems. » more
Compact industrial PC meets extended temperature requirementsPhoenix Contact’s BPC industrial PC family has a fanless design in a compact, DIN rail-mountable package. An extreme temperature model is available. » more
Optimizing your HMITaking time to reevaluate workstations and interfaces can uncover countless ways to increase performance, optimize efficiency, and boost profitability. » more
Industrial Ethernet is increasing strongly in China's booming sectors
IMS Research report indicates that industrial Ethernet growth in China depends on strength of various vertical sectors. The market grew 20%, 2009 to 2010, IMS said. » more
IMS Research report indicates that industrial Ethernet growth in China depends on strength of various vertical sectors. The market grew 20%, 2009 to 2010, IMS said. » more
Advanced system diagnostics via the webB and R Automation has added a range of new diagnostic functions to its System Diagnostics Manager. » more
40 Under 40: Nominate for 2011, link to winners, Control Engineering class of 2010Control Engineering leaders under 40 years of age will be highlighted in the October 2011 monthly issue and online; 40 Under 40 identifies and recognizes young engineers who have made significant... » more
SID 2011 Display Week and Conference, May 17-19, Los Angeles, CASID (Society for Information Display) Display Week Conference & Exhibition is May 17-19, Los Angeles Convention Center. Among products displayed will be an Optrex America triple wide, 19.2-in... » more
Software synchronizes plant floor data from HMIs to databaseSQL Sync from Red Lion allows customers to send plant floor data from G3 HMIs directly to a Microsoft SQL server database. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, April 2011Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during April 2011 included features about award-winning products, Stuxnet, controller selection, wireless, Kaizen, and PID simulation, among other articles. » more
From video games to industrial simulation
Havok, a company that built its reputation on video games and movie special effects, moves into industrial simulation platforms. What might this mean? » more
Havok, a company that built its reputation on video games and movie special effects, moves into industrial simulation platforms. What might this mean? » more
Interface card extends HMI’s capabilitiesAdding expansion card helps Red Lion HMI platform interface with Siemens devices. » more
No-drift absolute gaging package couples gage, metrology readoutsHeidenhain couples Acanto Absolute Length Gage and ND 2100G Gage-Chek metrology readouts to form a no-drift absolute gaging package. » more
Video: Making your plant performance reporting more interactive
What will tomorrow’s “morning meeting” look like? ABB gives a preview of what’s going on in the lab and what your future HMI may look like. » more
What will tomorrow’s “morning meeting” look like? ABB gives a preview of what’s going on in the lab and what your future HMI may look like. » more
New graphic HMI integrates video capabilitiesMaple Systems supports video feed for process analysis, surveillance; record and watch in real time. » more
New operator panels offer intuitive HMI softwareBeijer releases new HMI family with multiple sizes, connectivity options, and sophisticated graphic software. » more
Task force for operator environments
CAN in Automation (CiA) has established the CANopen Task Force for operator environments, such as driver and operator seats, including how an interface hides the sub-layered devices including... » more
CAN in Automation (CiA) has established the CANopen Task Force for operator environments, such as driver and operator seats, including how an interface hides the sub-layered devices including... » more
Hannover Messe: Festo robotics, valves, motion control, softwareFesto debuted products, presented growth at the 2011 Hannover Fair, including robotics pneumatic valves, motion control, and software to help automation design. » more
Extensions drive up to 16 remote displays from one PCMatrox Graphics’ software release provides multi-display desktop configurations, utilities, enhanced Microsoft Windows operating systems support on second generation of Extio KVM extenders. » more
Push buttons reduce maintenance, downtime costsRockwell Automation's Allen-Bradley 800B 16 mm Push Buttons feature LED pilot lights to indicate when a motor is in operation, reducing maintenance and downtime costs. » more
Safety system providers join effortsInvensys Operations Management signs technology partnership with ACM Automation Inc., to become the exclusive provider of its safety-related decision-support software in manufacturing and... » more
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