HMI Control Panel

Most problems at a control site arise from the operator not being able to see the correct data at the correct time, rather than from the PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) logic itself. Our HMI (Human-Machine Interface) control panels were designed so that an operator can easily view machine status, alarms, trends, and commands, with visibility during normal operating conditions. All aspects such as screen layout, navigation flow, and tag structure were developed after evaluating the overall process sequence, operator interaction, etc; rather than simply applying a standard template.

We create these control panels for any type of process where real-time monitoring and fast decision-making are necessary, including but not limited to: water treatment facilities, HVAC automation, batching manufacturers, utility companies, and motor control systems. Touchscreen units can be selected to match the desired amount of memory, number of communication ports and required environment. The overall design of each control panel considers proper viewing height, operator comfort and safety related to the wiring/infrastructure to support longer shifts of use.

PLC, VFD, energy meter and SCADA communication will utilize a standardized address and a structured data grouping. The arrangement of alarms by priority will help eliminate critical faults from being lost amongst multiple fault lists. The capacity of trend storage is provided to allow meaningful trend analysis rather than a limited display history.

The tests conducted will include verifying response time of the screen, executing commands, verifying comms health and power failure recovery. HMI control panels from this manufacturer will support projects in all parts of the United States to provide operators with fast visibility into systems, controlled access, and a reliable interface for ongoing operation of facilities.