Upgrade your machine for Industry 4.0

Traditional control panel with HMI + PLC + input cards

Field mountable HMI controller with integrated PLC functions and connection to field I/O

Development:

• Unnecessary software management: A two-piece system (PLC + HMI) requires separate software for each component.
• Software constraints: Restricted to one programming language (e.g., ladder logic)
• Proprietary software subscriptions: Expertise in proprietary software is also necessary.
• Analog-to-digital conversion errors: Potential data losses occur when the signal converts from analog to digital to integrate with software.

Development:

• Simple software management: An all-in-one (PLC + HMI) controller uses one free programming software
• Software flexibility: Supports multiple programming languages (e.g., ladder logic, structured text, sequential function chart (SFC), function block diagram (FBD), and control flow chart (CFC)).
• Additional software benefits: Includes built-in IIoT functionality and features like recipe management, trending, and data logging.
• Enhance process data quality: Digital communication eliminates analog-to-digital conversion errors and provides diagnostics.

Production:

• Labor and assembly challenges: Wiring harnesses, terminating wires, and IO cards can increase labor. Integrating third-party control panels can lead to longer assembly times.
• Unnecessary hardware management: A two-piece system (PLC + HMI) requires larger cabinets and excessive terminal wiring.

Production:

• Streamline labor and assembly: An all-in-one (PLC + HMI) IP67 rated controller that is field mountable eliminates the need for separate control cabinets and terminal wiring.
• Improve scalability: Reduced BOMs and M12 connection technology lead to faster build times.

Service:

• Troubleshooting challenges: Wiring harnesses, terminating wires, and IO cards increase troubleshooting times.
• Complex interface: Complicated display navigation requires training.

Service:

• Expedite installation and troubleshooting: M12 connection technology facilitates ease of assembly and allows for field IO connections.
• Improve operator experience: Create an intuitive experience with fully customizable high-resolution and touch screen displays. Eliminate human error with real-time feedback and alerts.

Financial:

• Increased lead times:  Integrating third-party control panels can lead to higher costs and longer lead times.
• Reoccurring costs: Proprietary software subrscriptions and support.
• Hardware costs: Increased BOM leads to higher costs in components, labor, space requirements, maintenance, and support.

Financial:

• Reduce lead times: Reduced BOM and M12 technology improve efficiency to meet customer demands.
• Cost savings: No additional costs for software benefits.
• Labor savings: Eliminating terminal wiring leads to savings in material costs, labor-intenseive processes, and maintenance and troubleshooting costs.