Rockwell Introduces PanelView Component HMI

Rockwell Automation has announced the worldwide launch of its newest family of human-machine interface (HMI) solutions. The new Allen-Bradley PanelView Component operator interface, created for preferred integration with the Allen Bradley MicroLogix controller, provides on-terminal software, built-in mounting clamps, and file-transferring capabilities.

The PanelView Component operator interface is designed to make installing, learning, operating and maintaining processes quicker and easier, according to Rockwell.

Specific features and options on each model include:

C200: Operator input through function keys or a combination of function and numeric keys. Two-inch monochrome, graphic-display screen. Serial connection. Integrated mounting clamps.

C300: Operator input through a touch screen or a combination of function and numeric keys. Three-inch monochrome, graphic-display screen. Serial connection. Integrated mounting clamps.

C600: Touch screen. Six-inch monochrome or color STN passive screen. Serial or Ethernet connection. Integrated mounting clamps.

C1000: Touch screen. Ten-inch color TFT active screen. Serial or Ethernet connection.

The integrated mounting clamps make the terminal simple to install. The clamps adjust to fit the panel opening and snap into place, which eliminates the need for additional tools or parts.

Additional features include an alarming system that supplies operators with the history of equipment events even after the PanelView Component power is cycled. It also comes with language support that displays information in a variety of languages, including Russian, Greek, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

“This new line of PanelView Component HMIs is ideal for OEMs and end users with simple machine designs that still value clear information about the status of the machine,” said Chee Wah Lee, product manager, Rockwell Automation. “And the preferred integration with the MicroLogix controller provides our customers with a comprehensive control and visualization solution.”