HMI (Human Machine Interface) Panel PCs are the ideal solution for point-of-sale applications, industrial applications, medical applications, and more. According to popular tech source PCMag.com, a Human Machine Interface is the user interface in a manufacturing or process control system.

“It provides a graphics-based visualization of industrial control and monitoring system. Previously called an "MMI" (man-machine interface), an HMI typically resides in an office-based Windows computer that communicates with a specialized computer in the plant such as a programmable automation controller (PAC), programmable logic controller (PLC) or distributed control system (DCS). Contrast with OI.”

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Simply put, HMI Panel PCs make sense of interactions between humans and machines. These intelligent PCs are generally located in offices, virtually connected to the machines and systems doing all the work behind the scenes.

HMI industrial automation applications are engineered to consider human factors, thus, the intelligent systems can be customized for a diverse array of applications. Commonly used in industrial plants or factories, HMI Panel PCs have the ability to control automation equipment that humans can’t interact with for safety purposes or other reasons.

As HMI Panel PCs are often used in harsh environments, they must be able to withstand extreme elements. These machines, like the HMI Panel PCs available from Acnodes, must be able to handle extreme temperatures on both ends of the spectrum, moisture and water, dust and dirt particles, chemicals, anti-electromagnetic interferences, and more.

Acnode provides embedded Panel PCs of all varieties come with an IP65/64 rating, offering complete protection against dust particles and water splashed from any direction or low pressure jets of water, depending on the particular device. The Acnodes industrial-grade Panel PCs are available in a wide selection of options, including HMI, as well as open frame and automation control devices. From fanless panel PCs to panel PCs with slim cases for HMI computers to water-proof panel PCs – there’s a computer and monitor system for any type of industrial or harsh working environment.

Additional details about panel PCs and HMI devices can be found at http://www.acnodes.com

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