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Unit Iv: Hmi Systems

The document discusses HMI (human-machine interface) systems. It defines HMI as a virtual interface between operators and an industrial process controlled by a PLC. HMIs allow operators to monitor variables, view statuses, and make interface changes without directly accessing the PLC. The document describes different types of HMI devices including touch panels, panel PCs, and integrated displays. It explains the necessity of HMIs for operators to oversee processes controlled by PLCs in a practical way.

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Unit Iv: Hmi Systems

The document discusses HMI (human-machine interface) systems. It defines HMI as a virtual interface between operators and an industrial process controlled by a PLC. HMIs allow operators to monitor variables, view statuses, and make interface changes without directly accessing the PLC. The document describes different types of HMI devices including touch panels, panel PCs, and integrated displays. It explains the necessity of HMIs for operators to oversee processes controlled by PLCs in a practical way.

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UNIT IV

HMI SYSTEMS
SYLLABUS
Necessity and Role in Industrial Automation

Text display

operator panels

Touch panels

Panel PCs

Integrated displays

Interfacing PLC to HMI


HMI - Human-Machine Interfaces
• HMIs are the virtual access to the process
data and configuration.
• They allow programmers to make
interface changes on the fly
• Can restrict access to details based on
user privileges.
NECESSITY

The PLCs are the central nervous system of the process.

• input various discrete and analog signal types,


• execute control algorithms on those signals,
• output signals in response to control processes. 
Built to

If left by itself, a PLC generally lacks the capability of displaying those signal
values and algorithm variables to human operators.
NECESSITY
A technician or engineer with access to a personal computer and the requisite
software for editing the PLC’s program may connect to the PLC

View the program’s status “online” to monitor signal values and variable
states

But this is not a practical way for operations personnel to monitor what the
PLC is doing on a regular basis. 
NECESSITY

In order for operators to monitor and adjust parameters inside the PLC’s
memory

A different sort of interface allowing certain variables to be read and written


without compromising the integrity of the PLC by exposing too much
information or allowing any unqualified person to alter the program itself.

This is exactly the function of the HMI.


WHAT IS HMI?
• HMIs may take the form of general-purpose
(“personal”) computers running special graphic
software to interface with a PLC, or they can be
special-purpose computer modules designed to
be mounted through the front of sheet metal
panels and cabinets to perform the sole task of
operator <-> PLC interface.
The display shown here is a system which monitors a vacuum swing adsorption (VSA) process
for purifying oxygen extracted from ambient air.  (NORMAL PC)
EXAMPLE
• Somewhere, a PLC (or collection of PLCs) is
monitoring and controlling this VSA process,
with the HMI software acting as a “window” into
the PLC memory to display pertinent variables
in an easy-to-interpret form for operations
personnel.
• The personal computer running this HMI
software connects to the PLC(s) via an Ethernet
digital network cable.
Special-purpose HMI Panel
• designed and built expressly to be used in
industrial operating environments
• These special HMI panels are really nothing
more than “hardened” personal computers built
ruggedly and in a compact format to facilitate
their use in industrial environments. Most
industrial HMI panels come equipped with
touch-sensitive screens, allowing operators to
press their fingertips on displayed objects to
change screens, view details on portions of the
process, etc.
HMI PANEL
TEXT DSPLAY
Text Panel is a monochrome text and graphical panel where people and
machines work together.

Though it is not as plenty and vivid as colorful graphical interface, it still can
convert many program codes into text and graphical display and show on Text
Panel.

Delta Text Panel is known for its simple operation and control function.

The whole series support various communication protocols.

It has the advantages of light weight, cost-effective price and good flexibility in use,
which can help the user to quickly control the system and improve working
efficiency.
OPERATOR PANELS
• HMI (Human Machine Interface) Panels
are placed on the work floor (inside the factory)
close to the machinery.
• In this way the operator can efficiently control
the installation.
• Important is to give extra attention to the
robustness of these panels.
OPERATOR PANELS
• The Operator Panel enables interaction between
humans and machines and makes the Human
Machine Interface (HMI).
• The panels usually include LCD display with an
attached touch display, which replaces old
fashioned HMIs with bulky push-buttons, levers,
analog indicators, etc.
INTERFACING PLC WITH HMI
INTRODUCTION
• The HMI unit, depending upon which model you
select, will communicate with the PLC using
serial communications or by way of an
Ethernet connection.

• HMIs are programmed using free software and


via a serial port (USB, or standard DB9 port)
available from the vendor.

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