SIGMATEK ETT Series HMI Replacement and Selection Guide

2. Classic 4:3 format multi touch panel (8.4 inches to 19 inches)

For replacement projects that wish to maintain the original console opening size or prefer traditional proportions, the 4:3 format multi touch panel of the ETT series is an excellent choice. This series of panels supports intuitive gestures and multi finger operations, enabling complex click functions and even multi finger input with thin gloves, which is particularly practical in scenarios with special environmental requirements such as food processing and pharmaceutical industries.

This series of panels is equipped with ARM based EDGE2 technology dual core processors (2x 800 MHz), which have low power consumption and high performance. They do not require a cooling fan during use, completely eliminating the potential for malfunctions caused by fan wear and dust accumulation. The installation depth is only 48mm, and the panel can be directly embedded into the console and integrated controls for machine operation. In terms of configuration, it has 512MB of RAM for storing programs and data parameters, and 512MB of SD card for storing formulas, alarms, and log files.

3. Intelligent adjustable backlight logo

When replacing old equipment, the SIGMATEK ETT series offers an innovative additional feature - an adjustable backlight logo. Due to the borderless design, the logo on the screen can be customized into the customer's company logo according to their needs, with backlight function. Backlight can be activated through a program and changed to any color. What is more practical is that the program has a dedicated functional module built-in, which can actively control the backlight of the logo, change the color of the logo backlight or make the logo backlight flash when receiving an error alarm signal. This means that engineers can sense the alarm immediately through the flashing status of the logo without approaching the screen when equipment malfunctions, greatly improving the efficiency of on-site fault diagnosis.

In addition, all interfaces of the ETT series are located at the bottom of the panel, and the back is equipped with an easy to disassemble safety input module SIB 061. This module is equipped with 6 independent read secure input points and can be connected to 3 external devices containing two signals and commands. The panel motherboard is equipped with 2 Ethernet ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, 1 USB-OTG port, and 1 CAN port, as well as 8 digital input and output points, which can be used for external signal towers, independent operation switches, and other signal command devices.

Replacement plan for special scenarios: control panel and mobile terminal

Not all replacement projects require a separate architecture, and for moderately complex applications, an integrated control panel can provide a more cost-effective solution. At the same time, for scenarios that require on-site mobile operations, the limitations of traditional fixed HMI are becoming increasingly prominent, and mobile terminals have become a new direction for replacement and upgrading.

1. ETV series control panel (onboard CPU)

When there are certain limitations on application expansion, the ETV series all-in-one machine can serve as the central control unit. This multifunctional control panel is designed to be compact, integrating control, visual interface, and operation. It is equipped with an integrated CPU and a color resistive touch screen, using a low-power EDGE technology processor (800MHz), with 8 switch inputs and 8 switch outputs.

The ETV series offers three specifications to choose from: 5.7, 8.4, and 12.1. Through the integrated real-time Ethernet VARAN port, fast data transmission can be ensured. This series supports multiple standard interfaces, such as Ethernet port, CAN port, and USB port. These interfaces distributed at the bottom of the screen allow the control panel to be easily integrated into the customer's mechanical system. For simple applications, the ETV series integrated control panel is the most suitable, with small panel sizes starting from 3.5 inches for operation and monitoring. At the software level, LASAL, as a unified programming tool, greatly simplifies customer application development and enables a set of programming tools to simultaneously handle application control and visualization.

2. HGT, HBG, and HGW series mobile terminals

If you want a mobile operation display terminal, SIGMATEK's mobile panel will be the right choice. These panels feature 8.4-inch, 10.1-inch, or 10.4-inch true color touch screens that allow for wireless remote control of the machine through a mobile HMI.

HBG panel: equipped with a classic operating system and interface, using an integrated communication cable, capable of lossless data transmission within 100 meters.

HGT panel: It uses the second-generation EDGE2 processor and is equipped with interfaces such as VARAN, Ethernet, and USB.

HGW1033 Wireless Panel: This is a new member of the mobile terminal family. It is equipped with a 10.1-inch LCD screen, an EDGE2 processor, and an integrated battery pack weighing only 1350g. The security function has also been integrated into the terminal, and security data can also be transmitted through wireless signals.