Human Machine Interfaces
Our industry-leading HMIs have made yet another leap forward. Their intuitive 3-D rendered view screens now have the addition of animated product. The animations not only depict flowing product, but also are representative of the actual product located at those positions. This actual representation allows for real-time identification of the product and the ability to query for additional, related information. For example, as a pallet moves across the screen (depicted in the same location as it actually is on the conveyor system), the user can simply click on the pallet to retrieve the pallet ID and any additional information (order number, customer number, etc.).
- Virtually shows actual product location
- Real-Time product identification
- Product information just a click away
What is an HMI?
A Human Machine Interface (HMI) is a front end software interface where technology and material handling equipment come together. Bastian’s HMIs provide the main interface between the warehouse or manufacturing operators and the material handling controls system. The HMIs provide real time visibility and statistics for your distribution and manufacturing facility. The HMI interface is essentially a visual map of the facility, showing all operations of the system. The HMIs effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction measure the quality of use, allowing the operators to easily monitor and control the equipment associated with the material handling system.
Why do I need an HMI?
Our HMI software is a real time graphical interface between the floor equipment and the upper level control systems so you can productively monitor the system’s heart beat. Human Machine Interface technologies provide operational visibility to track and diagnose problems before they arise, helping to ensure operational success in your facility. With an HMI you will know in real time if a motor on a conveyor fails or if an assembly line is backed up or if an emergency stop is pulled.
Bastian's HMI software is designed with on a non-proprietary system with an easy look, feel and navigation to help speed HMI application development and training time. Our HMIs are intuitive and are designed to your specific application so your operators can easily understand and use the graphical interface provided by the HMI. Our HMI software is part of the scalable and unified suite of monitoring and control solutions designed to work across multiple platforms virtually anywhere in the distribution and manufacturing industries.
Features
- Custom graphical interface/layout of your system
- Windows - based
- Non-proprietary software
- Real-time operation – including logging
- Statistics such as counters, rates, run-times, jams, etc
Benefits
- Proactive monitoring
- Real time statistics
- Reduced down time
- Modular design
- User friendly and intuitive
- Remote monitoring – extended visibility across your organization via networks/intranet/internet
- Interfaces with Exacta® Sort™
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