Human Machine Interface (HMI) Touchscreens and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) Used For Material Handling Systems Controls
In order to effectively display and control the automated material handling system, TriFactor routinely utilizes Human Machine Interface (HMI) touchscreens at one or more locations near the conveyor system. In doing so, we provide a graphic visualization which takes your operations management, control and optimization to a whole new level. Our software engineers can use the HMI to connect to every device on the conveyor system, from photoeyes to motor starters to scanning or labeling equipment. With this ability, operators do not have to open and expose a large control cabinet, connect a laptop to the PLC and decipher PLC ladder logic. Instead, system diagnosis and optimization can be done using a touchscreen in an intuitive and simple manner.
In addition to the visual monitoring and controls ability, HMIs can also be used as real time alarms and data logging. Therefore, operators are notified immediately if there is a problem in the system, including jams, misaligned photo eyes, worn motors or any other issue that may cause system degradation. With the data logging, supervisors can conduct trend analysis on the devices that are being monitored in order to understand more accurately failure rates and plan ahead to that they are minimized.
As a result, the unifying principle of electrical control design techniques that deliver usable products is that each recognizes the need to keep users at the center of the process |
Key Benefits Human Machine Interface (HMI) Touchscreens
- Effectiveness - The product does what the users require, the way they want it to
- Efficiency - The screens allow the users to learn quickly and carry out their tasks with minimum expended effort or errors. It improves the productivity/effort ratio.
- Satisfaction - The easier it is to complete a task, the more the user will be satisfied with the process and in-turn, make their jobs more satisfying
- Intuitive - fault and status information available at the operator's fingertips.
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