The panels are said to give a PC-like user experience in sealed enclosures with no access to the operating system, thus avoiding the need for antivirus software. Machine-builders can customise the terminals based on factors such as cost, performance, and look-and-feel.
As well as standard models, which can operate independently on two networks, there are also compact versions, and stainless-steel models with optional IP69K protection for washdown applications. Capacitive multitouch screens support gestures such as swipe and pinch.
The HMIs are compatible with Rockwell’s FactoryTalk Optix software, giving cloud-based access to process data using communications standards such as OPC UA and MQTT. Built-in drivers support connections to all types of controller.
Rockwell’s OptixPanel HMIs offer specifiers a wide range of options
Applications can be developed independently using a local desktop editor, or collaboratively via a Web browser. Software-as-a-service workflows allow teams to collaborate from anywhere, with change-tracking and versioning to keep track of who has changed what and when.
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