Product category:
HMIs/Operator Interfaces
News Release from: PBE Systems | Subject: CTC PC9 PC-based HMI
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 24 May 2000
Combined PC and HMI takes open control
literally
A powerful workstation with hinged sections that simply snap open for fast and easy servicing without any tools, the CTC PC9 PC-based HMI brings open thinking to open computing.
A powerful workstation with hinged sections that simply snap open for fast and easy configuration, customising and servicing without any tools, the CTC PC9 PC-based HMI from PBE Systems brings open thinking to open computing in plant floor environments A special self-monitoring system with an independent microcontroller to monitor the main processor ensures the highest reliability
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 13 Jul 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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