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Touchscreen HMIs incorporate Soft-PLC

By combining two automation modules into one , Lenze offers cost savings and simplified installation.  Brochure available  

News from Lenze (15 May 2008)

Logic modules provide increased capacity

The logic modules of the new 0BA6 series are significantly more powerful than previous models and, with 200 function blocks, the memory capacity is 50% larger than before.

News from Siemens Automation and Drives (15 May 2008)

Scada upgrade suits utility companies

iPower provides built-in object security, enhanced graphics capability, standard operator interfaces, alarm and event reporting and standard drag and drop electrical utility objects.  Brochure available  

News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (15 May 2008)

Flat panel monitor handles industrial extremes

The FP3710K is the latest addition to the Flat Panel FP3000 Series from Pro-face UK.

News from Pro-face UK (23 April 2008)

Stations suit hazardous environments

All the Open HMIs are equipped with a touch screen, several interfaces and are based on Pentium/Celeron M technology up to 1.1GHz.

News from SolutionsPT (22 April 2008)

Compact panels ease production control

HardwarePT panels combine robust hardware with HMI software to provide a comprehensive solution for supervising and managing industrial and manufacturing operations.

News from SolutionsPT (18 April 2008)

Software expands viewing oiptions

The integration of Kepware Technologies' KEPServerEX software adds 39 new third-party protocols to the QuickPanel View platform.  Brochure available  

News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (16 April 2008)

HMI offers customised alarms for OEMs

Fully configurable alarm manager allows alarm pages to comply with given colour usage by an end user or a manufacturer.

News from Copa-Data UK ( 3 April 2008)

HMI eases remote process monitoring

The VTA-7570T uses an ultra low power AMD LX800 500MHz processor and a fanless design, which is a rugged HMI solution designed for limited space and heavy-duty environments.

News from Axiomtek ( 1 April 2008)

Wiring system simplifies refrigeration project

 User application article   Greencold's was able to use a single panel to control a three-zone commercial refrigeration system, reducing the wiring cost and complexity.

News from Moeller Electric ( 3 March 2008)

Terminal handles multiple USB devices

Supporting up to eight different languages with Windows TrueType font and Unicode, the PowerView 8000 is suitable for system integrators working in the international markets.

News from Nematron (22 January 2008)

Option card provides new network options

The G3DN option card enables any connected devices to communicate with DeviceNet products to realise complete system integration and data transfer.

News from Red Lion Controls (18 January 2008)

Monitors survive life at sea

SeaBrite monitors accept a wide voltage range and can accept RGB, composite video, s-video and DVI signals, as well as deliver PIP, ensuring that almost any marine display requirement can be met.  Brochure available  

News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (16 January 2008)

HMI range offers a wider choice

Mitsubishi Electric has completed the second-stage rollout of its E1000 HMI (human machine interface) range with the launch of six new units, the E1032, E1041, E1043, E1060, E1061 and E1063.  Brochure available  

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (13 December 2007)

HMIs cover almost every level of functionality

Schneider Electric is expanding its popular Magelis range of HMI terminals with four key new additions, offering superior performance and functionality at reduced cost.

News from Schneider Electric (13 December 2007)

Communications isolator makes displays safer

The new BA201 communications isolator has RS232 and RS485 safe area ports enabling multidrop display systems to be constructed.  Brochure available  

News from Beka associates ( 7 December 2007)

Remote monitors connect over Ethernet

Billed as the process industry's first generation of visualisation solutions to communicate exclusively via existing Ethernet TCP/IP network infrastructure.  Brochure available  

News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB ( 6 December 2007)

Operator panel takes PLC onboard

Retaining all the functionality of the Touch Panel family and available in screen sizes from 8.4 to 12.1in, the PLC supports the Siemens Step7 programming language.  Brochure available  

News from Vipa UK ( 3 December 2007)

Joysticks provide fingertip control

Extensive range of products for precision control of critical functions in a wide range of industrial applications.  Brochure available  

News from Penny + Giles (29 November 2007)

Panel PCs offer stable operation

The PS3450A/PS3451A diskless solution will ensure stable operation with no danger of hard disk crashes.

News from Pro-face UK (19 November 2007)

Interface panel provides connection options

The G315's Ethernet 10/100 Base-TX port delivers unprecedented connectivity by supporting up to four protocols simultaneously.

News from Red Lion Controls ( 8 November 2007)

HMIs are made for diesel-powered equipment

Application-specific engine gauges and instrumentation for diesel powered equipment is available in just hours if required.

News from CANtronik ( 7 November 2007)

Low-cost panel holds devices

The CP79xx Economy control panel series is designed for mounting arm installation.

News from Hayes Control Systems ( 2 November 2007)

Compact control panel suits industrial use

The centrepiece of the CP6608 is a Beckhoff motherboard with a 266MHz Intel IXP420 processor with XScale technology.

News from Hayes Control Systems (31 October 2007)

Widescreen display offers touch input

Review Display Systems' new display has its own PC system, allowing standalone operation with connection via a standard RJ 45 network.

News from Review Display Systems (24 October 2007)

HMIs receive new network support

DeviceNet Slave connectivity can be added to any of the Data Station Plus or Enhanced Modular Controller Master units.

News from Red Lion Controls (22 October 2007)

Touchscreen interfaces provide options

A feature in the software allows the displays to be mounted in either portrait or landscape mode.

News from Maple Systems - Euro Reps (22 October 2007)

Interface card eases visualisation

GE Fanuc Automation's QuickPanel View Interface Card for Data Highway Plus allows QuickPanel View visualisation products to communicate with Allen Bradley's Data Highway Plus local networks.  Brochure available  

News from GE Fanuc Automation Solutions (UK) ( 8 October 2007)

Durable keypad eases customisation

EAO, the expert for Human Machine Interfaces, has released an expanding product range and specialist engineering services devoted to rugged interfaces.  Brochure available  

News from EAO (10 September 2007)

Large display shows data at long distances

The LDSS six-digit display can be viewed from virtually anywhere on the plant floor.

News from Red Lion Controls ( 8 August 2007)

Operator terminal suits hazardous areas

Mercury IMC's new Mercury Operator Terminal can be used around flammable vapours and dust hazards.

News from Mercury IMC (27 July 2007)

Controllers receive CANopen support

The XCCN CANopen option card allows users to add CANopen SDO Master or Slave connectivity to any of the Data Station Plus or Enhanced Modular Controller Master units.

News from Red Lion Controls (25 July 2007)

Heavy duty monitors suit industrial applications

AutomationDirect's Atlas LCD colour monitors are equipped with 100-240V AC input power supplies and NEMA 4/4X/12 panel-mountable front bezels.

News from AutomationDirect (16 July 2007)

Scada/HMI company opens UK office

Copa-Data UK will support zenOn from Cheshire under the management of experienced Scada veteran Duncan Fletcher.

News from Copa-Data (13 July 2007)

Output module designed for controller

CSOUT modules feature four isolated, fully scalable outputs that are software configured and can be used in conjunction with any of Red Lion's CS series modules

News from Red Lion Controls (12 July 2007)

Interface suits Windows CE

Lenze has developed the EL100 HMI series for applications requiring the higher level of flexibility and functionality offered by the Windows CE operating system.  Brochure available  

News from Lenze (27 June 2007)

HMI combines LCD screen with embedded PC

The Cutouch CT1720 combines a touch panel, graphic LCD, and programmable embedded computer in a robust panel-mount unit.

News from Audon Electronics (21 June 2007)

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