Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Human Machine Interface Can Change Your Operation for the Better


Production, Safety and Organization - these three are crucial in any manufacturing operation.  A Human Machine Interface (HMI) provides an affordable way to monitor all three and ensure proper operation of your facility.  

Malfunctioning equipment?  HMI can alarm your operators when this happens BEFORE the situation elevates to an emergency.   Take the preventive measure to avoid emergencies when possible, and use the alarm system to track equipment problems. 

Need to monitor fuel levels, temperatures, etc?  HMI provides report messaging through faxes and pages to keep the plant operators informed.

Want to test equipment? HMIs provide a means to simulate equipment and devices to ensure they work properly before actual startup!  

These are just a few ways an HMI can help your operation run more smoothly.  We've put together a brief article explaining these and other Benefits of HMI.....

Check it out here:
http://www.carotron.com/articles/hmi-benefits/


Alarms/Warnings
Plant operators can view alarms provided by the human machine interface to locate any malfunction of equipment and react faster.  Alarms may be preventive, alerting the operator before an emergency level is reached.  Alarms can also be used to track various problems and to optimize manufacturing processes to increase productivity.
Reliable Messaging
Operators can rely on HMI messaging for pages, faxes, etc. when certain events happen.  For instance, operators can be alerted automatically when a machine’s fuel level is low and needs to be refilled.
Easier Overall Management of Plant
Easily manage and execute recipes using HMI technology.  The high quality graphics of HMI systems provide a realistic view of plant operations so an operator can control the facility from a central location.  This helps with security issues as well because the operator does not have to approach danger areas or be near the equipment to control the monitor.
Accurate Testing with Simulation
Plant managers can easily test devices and equipment using a flexible HMI with simulation.  Testing can be achieved in office without a single piece of equipment.  This helps reduce startup time and improve overall production.
Cost Reduction
A human machine interface can reduce operation costs because it can replace hundreds of selectors, push buttons, indicator lights, etc. This means the need for additional panels, cables and consoles is also greatly reduced.
Red Lion HMI ProductsImproved Communications
HMI improves communications among various types of equipment throughout the facility with the use of remote I/O, Ethernet, serial port, Data Highway Plus, DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange), and other methods.
- See more at: http://www.carotron.com/articles/hmi-benefits/#sthash.xpNlMX5V.dpuf
Alarms/Warnings
Plant operators can view alarms provided by the human machine interface to locate any malfunction of equipment and react faster.  Alarms may be preventive, alerting the operator before an emergency level is reached.  Alarms can also be used to track various problems and to optimize manufacturing processes to increase productivity.
Reliable Messaging
Operators can rely on HMI messaging for pages, faxes, etc. when certain events happen.  For instance, operators can be alerted automatically when a machine’s fuel level is low and needs to be refilled.
Easier Overall Management of Plant
Easily manage and execute recipes using HMI technology.  The high quality graphics of HMI systems provide a realistic view of plant operations so an operator can control the facility from a central location.  This helps with security issues as well because the operator does not have to approach danger areas or be near the equipment to control the monitor.
Accurate Testing with Simulation
Plant managers can easily test devices and equipment using a flexible HMI with simulation.  Testing can be achieved in office without a single piece of equipment.  This helps reduce startup time and improve overall production.
Cost Reduction
A human machine interface can reduce operation costs because it can replace hundreds of selectors, push buttons, indicator lights, etc. This means the need for additional panels, cables and consoles is also greatly reduced.
Red Lion HMI ProductsImproved Communications
HMI improves communications among various types of equipment throughout the facility with the use of remote I/O, Ethernet, serial port, Data Highway Plus, DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange), and other methods.
- See more at: http://www.carotron.com/articles/hmi-benefits/#sthash.xpNlMX5V.dpuf
Alarms/Warnings
Plant operators can view alarms provided by the human machine interface to locate any malfunction of equipment and react faster.  Alarms may be preventive, alerting the operator before an emergency level is reached.  Alarms can also be used to track various problems and to optimize manufacturing processes to increase productivity.
Reliable Messaging
Operators can rely on HMI messaging for pages, faxes, etc. when certain events happen.  For instance, operators can be alerted automatically when a machine’s fuel level is low and needs to be refilled.
Easier Overall Management of Plant
Easily manage and execute recipes using HMI technology.  The high quality graphics of HMI systems provide a realistic view of plant operations so an operator can control the facility from a central location.  This helps with security issues as well because the operator does not have to approach danger areas or be near the equipment to control the monitor.
Accurate Testing with Simulation
Plant managers can easily test devices and equipment using a flexible HMI with simulation.  Testing can be achieved in office without a single piece of equipment.  This helps reduce startup time and improve overall production.
Cost Reduction
A human machine interface can reduce operation costs because it can replace hundreds of selectors, push buttons, indicator lights, etc. This means the need for additional panels, cables and consoles is also greatly reduced.
Red Lion HMI ProductsImproved Communications
HMI improves communications among various types of equipment throughout the facility with the use of remote I/O, Ethernet, serial port, Data Highway Plus, DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange), and other methods.
- See more at: http://www.carotron.com/articles/hmi-benefits/#sthash.xpNlMX5V.dpuf

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