Overview & Concepts
cMT Viewer is a client application that allows a computer, tablet, smartphone or cMT Series Display to connect to a cMT-series HMI and display the HMI program interface remotely. Instead of interacting with the HMI directly on its physical screen, users can view and operate the HMI project from another device connected to the same network.
When a client running cMT Viewer connects to an HMI, the device streams the active HMI screen to the viewer application. The remote device then displays the same interface that appears on the HMI, allowing the user to monitor the system and interact with controls if permissions allow.
Key characteristics of cMT Viewer include:
- Displays the HMI interface on remote computers or mobile devices
- Connects to the HMI using the device’s IP address
- Allows monitoring and control of the HMI project from another location
Typical uses include:
- Monitoring machine status from an office computer or mobile device
- Providing additional operator stations without installing another physical HMI
- Allowing engineers to access the HMI interface for diagnostics or troubleshooting
By extending the HMI interface to other devices on the network, cMT Viewer allows multiple users to view or operate the system without needing to be physically at the HMI panel.
Implementation
There are several ways to implement the cMT Viewer Application:
- As part of your EasyBuilder Pro Software Installation
- Standalone cMT Viewer program on PC or Mobile Device
- As an integrated part of a Remote Access platform such as EasyAccess 2.0