Industrial HMI and operator interface solutions for machine operation, process monitoring, equipment control and demanding industrial applications.
HMI & Operator Interfaces for Demanding Applications
Industrial operators need clear, reliable and accessible interfaces to monitor equipment, understand operating conditions and interact with machines and control systems.
NIACO develops and provides HMI and operator interface solutions around the practical requirements of industrial applications, combining displays, computing platforms, control interfaces and related technologies.
The appropriate operator interface depends on the application, operating environment, required display characteristics, connectivity, I/O, computing requirements and overall system architecture.
Typical Applications
NIACO HMI and operator interface solutions can support applications such as:
- Machine operator stations
- Industrial equipment interfaces
- Production line monitoring
- Process monitoring and control
- Industrial control rooms
- Equipment status and diagnostic interfaces
- Data visualization and operational monitoring
- Machine and system configuration
- Remote and distributed operator stations
- Industrial automation systems
- Manufacturing and production environments
- Infrastructure and utility applications
HMI Solution Architecture
An industrial HMI is more than a display. A reliable operator interface depends on the appropriate combination of display, computing, communication, control and application software.
NIACO approaches HMI solutions as part of the overall industrial system.
Operator Interface
Provide a clear and practical interface for operators to monitor equipment, processes and operational information.
Industrial Computing
Use appropriate industrial computing platforms for visualization, local processing, communication and application execution.
Display
Select the appropriate industrial display technology based on screen size, resolution, brightness, operating environment and installation requirements.
Communication
Establish reliable communication between the operator interface, PLCs, industrial PCs, machines, controllers and industrial networks.
Control & Integration
Integrate the HMI with the wider automation and control architecture so that operators can monitor and interact with the actual industrial system.
Solution Technologies & Products
HMI solutions may combine several NIACO product and technology areas depending on the application.
HMI Systems
Industrial HMI platforms for machine operation, monitoring, visualization and operator interaction.
Industrial Displays
Industrial display solutions for operator stations, monitoring systems, control environments and demanding applications.
Industrial PC
Industrial computing platforms supporting HMI applications, visualization, local processing and industrial communication.
Industrial Mini PC
Compact computing platforms for applications requiring a smaller form factor while maintaining appropriate processing and connectivity capabilities.
Thin Client & Mini PC
Computing platforms for centralized or distributed operator interface environments where local hardware requirements depend on the application architecture.
PLC Control Systems
Control platforms that can provide the operational data and control functions required by HMI systems.
Industrial Automation
Automation