HMI Visualization

What is an HMI?

An HMI is the graphical interface between humans and machines. It translates complex technical data into an understandable user interface.
HMIs are used in industry, for example, as touch panels on production lines and for controlling systems/machines directly at the control cabinet.

What are the features and functions of HMIs?

HMIs enable complex processes to be visualized, parameterized, controlled, and monitored. Various interfaces are available for this purpose, such as: PROFINET I/O Master, Modbus TCP/RTU Master/Slave, or Ethernet/IP. Now also with OPC UA protocol for your Industry 4.0 application!
The MVisio HMI is a human-machine interface that can be operated as a master/slave or as a stand-alone PLC.

  • Visualization: Displays plant conditions (e.g., temperature, pressure) in real time.
  • Control: Enables processes to be started, stopped, and adjusted.
  • Alarming: Immediately reports errors graphically for quick responses.
  • Data acquisition: Logs operating data and performance for analysis.

What are the areas of application for HMIs?

  • Machine control: Operators use HMIs directly on the control cabinet to set parameters and start or stop manufacturing processes.
  • Process visualization: Complex processes are displayed graphically so that the status of entire systems can be seen at a glance.
  • Error diagnosis and alarms: HMIs display error messages in plain text, enabling a quick response to malfunctions.
  • Data acquisition and logging: The systems record operating data and production cycles to ensure quality assurance and traceability.
Programming:
  • Via free software Codesys
  • Codesys V3 SPS & Target Visu
The Documentation:
  • Technical Data MVisio
  • Visualization examples
  • Installation and Connection to a ZANDER ZX20
  • Program example in ST
can be found in the MVisio HMI manual (for the english translation of the user manual, please contact us: michael.zander@zander-aachen.de).