What is Machine Edition (ME)?
“Machine Edition” (ME) typically refers to FactoryTalk View Machine Edition (FTView ME), a specialized Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software from Rockwell Automation for designing operator screens to monitor and control individual machines or small industrial processes, offering features like rich graphics, runtime management, language switching, and direct integration with Logix controllers. It’s part of the broader FactoryTalk View HMI software family, distinct from Site Edition (SE) which manages larger, site-wide systems.
In essence, Machine Edition provides the visualization and control interface needed to operate and monitor specific pieces of machinery on a factory floor, making industrial processes more transparent and manageable for operators.