An HMI or Touch Panel is possibly the most aesthetic device in a factory because it has animation capabilities and seems inviting for a user to discover it; in contrast with a PLC or a Field Device which looks like it’s best never fiddled with for no reason. HMIs are supposed to be easy to navigate, quickly understandable, show lots of data and yet have very few controls on it – so as not to confuse the user. Just like how we expect an application on our smartphones to be intuitive and efficient, the same goes for the HMI as well. Panel designers are the ones who design projects specific to the customer. They understand the control system entirely and set the connections between the devices and the HMI. Panel designers are proficient at designing projects with the requirements mentioned above. After all, the end user is an operator who is running the entire show – a wrong click or confusing graphics could even lead to fatal accidents. You might be wondering by now why I’m discussin...
