Machinery and humans often need a “middleman” in order for them to connect and communicate. Without these mediums through which we can access machinery, we would not be able to review or monitor processes, receive visual representations of data, and correctly diagnose problems.
The tools that allow us to access and communicate with machinery are known as HMI touch panels or HMI touch screens. In this article, we will discuss what industrial HMI touch panels are, where they are applicable, and which high-performance touchscreens you should consider investing in.
What is an HMI Touch Panel?
An industrial HMI (Human-Machine Interface) touch panel is a screen or user interface that allows humans to interact with machines. Even though this term technically applies to all screens that connect users to machinery, it is more applicable to industrial environments. For example, an aircon has a screen through which one can interact but because it is not an industrial piece of equipment it is not truly seen as an HMI touch panel.
HMI touch panels are produced to suit a variety of requirements and environments. Some come in the form of a tablet, while others are built-in screens on the piece of equipment or machinery itself. In essence, these user interfaces allow engineers, system integrators, and operators to give industrial machinery commands and receive their required information.
Industries that Use Industrial Touch Screens
There are many industries within the industrial sector that make use of HMI touch screens. Some of them include:
- The food and beverage sector
- The oil and gas industry
- Waste and recycling of goods
- The manufacturing sector
High-Performance HMI Touchscreens
There are many different types of HMI touchscreens that one can acquire; however, at EP Normand we believe in providing our customers with high-performance and durable products which is why we stock Parker HMI touchscreens.
Parker TS8000 HMI Touchscreen
TheTS8000 touchscreen is web-enabled and unique in the fact that it contains features that are typically found in PC-based displays. It has a host of impressive features that allows the user to communicate with a variety of different types of hardware. It is extremely user friendly and a good option for most applications.
Parker Interact Xpress HMI Touchscreen
The Interact Xpress touchscreen has been specifically designed to utilise the advantages that come with Web connectivity; proving ease of design, publishing, runtime, and remote support. This is a good option for those who require versatility and remote connectivity.
To find out more about the Parker HMI touchscreens, contact us at EP Normand.