From flipping a power switch to sending complex instructions during operations, users need a way to interact with the devices they are working with. The Human-Machine Interface (HMI) provides a point of contact between operators and their machinery that is a fundamental aspect of industrial…
Human-Machine Interfaces, or HMIs, are access terminals on machinery, in management stations, and countless remote locations that give plant personnel and other end users a way to visually monitor and adjust automated operations, machine controls, and output functions. HMI hardware traditionally integrates compact control electronics…
Power over Ethernet allows electrical power to be transmitted over Ethernet network cables alongside data. This enables network-connected devices to receive power from the same Ethernet cable used for data communication. As a result, it eliminates the need for separate power cables. To illustrate the…
Ken Roach, Senior Controls Engineer at Fives Lund, tells us about their choice of a Maple Systems Industrial PC for controlling the new, rotating glass floor in the Space Needle. Project Scope In September 2017, the Space Needle commenced construction on the largest renovation project…
Industry: Pharmaceutical EquipmentLocation: Midwest USACompany Size: 250+ people Project History The OEM customer uses a Touchscreen Industrial Panel PC for their production-series tablet pressing machines. This rotary tablet press boasts features essential for successful mid-sized tableting without the full-scale price. The application requires a cost effective 12” panel…
Adding a Maple Industrial Box PC & Monitor Read how a water treatment & pump company chose a Maple Systems Industrial PC solution to accommodate the challenges of their application that a standard PC could not survive. Enaqua is a California based Grundfos Company that…
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Choosing a two-piece solution allows the customer the option of replacing just the touch monitor if the display became damaged, as this was a frustrating maintenance issue for the customer in the past. This maximizes uptime for the PC application and is a quick and…
Aqua Sierra Controls worked with North Tahoe Utilities to complete necessary end-of-life equipment replacements and control system upgrades at a water treatment plant. Our PC solution met their three main requirements: a high-brightness display, Wi-Fi accessibility, and a Windows operating system. Visit the Aqua Sierra…
Read More Our high-brightness industrial panel PC with Wi-Fi checked all the boxes
Over the past decade, capacitive touch screens have become the standard for smartphones, tablets, pcs, and consumer devices. Their intuitive, responsive feel has redefined how people interact with technology. Yet, many industrial environments have been slower to adopt this shift, still relying on resistive touch…
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