A Human-Machine Interface (HMI) is a user interface or dashboard that connects a person to a machine, system, or device. While the term can technically be applied to any screen that allows a user to interact with a device, HMI is most commonly used in the context of an industrial process.
Although HMI is the most common term for this technology, it is sometimes referred to as Man-Machine Interface (MMI), Operator Interface Terminal (OIT), Local Operator Interface (LOI), or Operator Terminal (OT).
What Exactly is CODESYS?CODESYS is a comprehensive development suite used for programming controller applications. The platform's core is the IEC-61131-3 programming tool called the "CODESYS Development System". It is a platform-independent development environment compatible with PLC hardware and many other…
At the time of writing this, there is a global shortage of many items, and one common problem is finding panel meters. Red Lion is trying to help with this issue by releasing a modular panel meeter that uses currently…
IDEC corporation has released the new HG2J Series 7” touchscreen HMI. The HMI has several hardware and software advancements that make it easier to use for any industrial application. Improvements include: A projected capacitive touch panel (PCAP) that is wear-resistant,…