Thursday, February 26, 2009
Siemens New Simatic HMI Touch Panels Offer Greater Functionality And Help Reduce Costs
ATLANTA — Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. has added four new HMI color touch panels to its Simatic® HMI product line that are designed to increase productivity and lower costs.
Two new Simatic Basic touch panels deliver a low cost, reliable industrial grade touch panel for simple automation systems that need common HMI functionality. Both the 10-inch model with function keys and a 15-inch XVGA resolution model provide TFT color displays.
While still compact, the new TP 177B four-inch touch panel offers more space for additional graphic objects than the traditional 320 x 240 quarter-VGA resolution panels. It supports 480 x 272 pixel widescreen resolution on a bright TFT color display, providing extended screen area and visibility. Additional standard features include four configurable function keys and built-in Profinet/Ethernet and Profibus/MPI communication ports to provide greater flexibility.
The new MP 177B helps companies lower costs by reducing the need for additional hardware. This six-inch touch panel is a multipurpose HMI capable of running Simatic WinAC PC-based control software along with standard WinCC flexible HMI panel software. With its TFT color display and built-in Profinet/Ethernet and ProfibusS/MPI communication ports, this panel is capable of running control logic and providing HMI screens for an automation system, eliminating the need for a separate logic controller. Designed on the Windows CE operating system, the MP 177B can run many standard PC applications including HTML and JAVA support within its pre-installed Microsoft CE Internet Explorer to enable remote monitoring and control for quick troubleshooting or program changes.
All Simatic HMI operator panels meet Type 4/4X indoor environmental enclosure ratings and are certified with industry standard agency approvals including cUL US, CE, and C-Tick.
Siemens Simatic HMI operator panels are a leading global monitoring and control solution for both simple and complex applications, including discrete machine control, regulatory process control, remote telemetry, SCADA and motion control. For more product information call 1-800-241-4463 or visit
Siemens HMI Panels page
About Siemens
Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. is one of Siemens’ operating companies in the U.S. Headquartered in the Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta, Ga., Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. manufactures and markets one of the world’s broadest ranges of electrical and electronic products, systems and services to industrial and construction market customers. Its technologies range from circuit protection and energy management systems to process control, industrial software and totally integrated automation solutions. The company also has expertise in systems integration, technical services and turnkey industrial systems. For more information:
www.sea.siemens.com.
Siemens AG (NYSE: SI) is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, and operates in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors. For more than 160 years, Siemens has built a reputation for leading-edge innovation and the quality of its products, services and solutions. With nearly 400,000 employees in 190 countries, Siemens reported worldwide sales of $96.6 billion in fiscal 2007. With its U.S. corporate headquarters in New York City, Siemens in the USA reported sales of $19.8 billion and employs approximately 70,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. For more information on Siemens in the United States, visit: