HMI Controllers Without Display

HMI devices without a display are devices that combine an operator panel's processor, memory and communication equipment in a box without a screen and output the image over HDMI to an external monitor or television. They are used where standard panel sizes are not enough, to show PLC data on a large screen and to broadcast the status and counters of the production line so they can be read from a distance. The category includes the GMT WSGBOX-01 model; it outputs an image at 1920 × 1080 resolution over HDMI and has 3 serial ports, 1 Ethernet port, 2 USB host ports and 2 digital inputs. Compare with the product data the HDMI input and resolution of your external screen, the serial or Ethernet protocol of the PLC to be connected, the number of ports and the memory your project requires. The serial ports cover RS232, RS422 and RS485 interfaces; the memory is stated as 512 MB DDR3 and 4 GB eMMC. They must not be confused with operator panels that have a screen; this device does not display an image by itself and works together with an external screen with an HDMI input.

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How to choose HMI Controllers Without Display

HMI devices without a display are devices that combine an operator panel's processor, memory and communication equipment in a box without a screen and output the image over HDMI to an external monitor or television. They are used where standard panel sizes are not enough, to show PLC data on a large screen and to broadcast the status and counters of the production line so they can be read from a distance.

  • Separate sensing, motion control, logic processing and operator interface requirements.
  • Select signal type, supply voltage, communication protocol and I/O count for the machine network.
  • Verify housing size, sensing distance and PNP/NPN output polarity against the PLC input card.

Frequently asked questions

What is HMI Controllers Without Display and where is it used?

HMI devices without a display are devices that combine an operator panel's processor, memory and communication equipment in a box without a screen and output the image over HDMI to an external monitor or television. They are used where standard panel sizes are not enough, to show PLC data on a large screen and to broadcast the status and counters of the production line so they can be read from a distance.

What should I compare when choosing HMI Controllers Without Display?

Compare with the product data the HDMI input and resolution of your external screen, the serial or Ethernet protocol of the PLC to be connected, the number of ports and the memory your project requires.

Where can I find technical details for HMI Controllers Without Display products?

They are used where standard panel sizes are not enough, to show PLC data on a large screen and to broadcast the status and counters of the production line so they can be read from a distance.

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