HMI for mobile machines

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Displays and other devices used as Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) in mobile machines must meet numerous requirements. Resistance to harsh environmental conditions, operability with gloves and good readability are just a few of them. At BAUMA, ifm will present their extensive series of ecomatDisplays, which have been designed pre-cisely for this field of application. The ecomatDisplays, which ifm offers with screen diagonals from 2.8 to 12.3 inches, are programmable in Codesys and are suitable for the con-trol, parameter setting and operation of mobile machines. The HMIs can be used in conjunction with a mobile controller or as a stand-alone solu-tion. All devices have a comprehensive range of interfaces. The CAN bus, which is important in vehicles, is a standard feature. Ethernet, USB, ana-logue and digital inputs and outputs ensure optimum integration into the controller architecture of the machine. On some models, the image from cameras for mobile applications can be displayed via analogue video in-puts. Depending on the version, the ecomatDisplays are equipped with freely programmable, backlit function keys, navigation keys, a rotary but-ton with push function or a touchscreen for user inputs. All of these input instruments – apart from the touch screen – can be operated very well even when wearing gloves. Some of the LED lighting elements can be set separately and assigned individual colours. The devices offer increased EMC levels and hold an E1 type approval for use in vehicles. The die-cast aluminium housings of the larger versions meet the high protection rating IP65 or IP67 if the connections are fitted with appropriate plugs or closed with sealing flaps. This means that the ecomatDisplays can also be mounted on the outside of mobile working machines without any problem. Typical fields of application are construc-tion machines, machines in agriculture and forestry, municipal vehicles or machines for transport and logistics.

IFM ELECTRONICE28In a world of constantly growing international trade volumes and cargo traffic, containerized goods are getting a more and more higher share of the same. Meanwhile a lot of container terminals have become logistic high-tech centers with an increasing demand for end-to-end efficiency by the introduction of process automation. With more than 45 years of experience in sensor and control systems, ifm electronic has developed products with robust housings, weatherproof protection rating, high shock and vibration resistance, extended temperature ranges and a excellent EMC compatability in order to ensure maximum uptime of cranes, spreaders and vehicles like reachstackers, straddle carriers and even AGVs as well as terminal safety. In a ever changing world of automation technology, ifm electronic is listening carefully to the specific demand of it’s customers by an active membership of the PEMA (Port Equipment Manufacturer Association) and regular participation in the leading port exhibition TOC in Europe, Asia and Americas. Therefore the leading manufacturers of port equipment as well as the largest container terminals in the world rely on sensors and controllers made by ifm electronic.