HMIs are used to optimize an industrial process by digitizing and centralizing data for a viewer. By leveraging HMI, operators can see important information displayed in graphs, charts, or digital dashboards, view and manage alarms, and connect with SCADA and MES systems, all through one console.
Industrial products are divided into two main categories :
industrial touchscreens offer an overall view of a system or operation, usually with industrial reporting, monitoring and control capabilities. These products generally communicates with a PLC(programmable logic controller), PAC (programmable automation controller) or distributed control system (DCS).