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New C-more Configuration Software

May 21, 2015

The new C-more HMI configuration software version 6.0, from AutomationDirect, delivers more functionality, more usability and more value to our popular C-more HMIs. The new software offers more alarm and recipe features, additional math and tag logic, plus improved Windows compatibility. New menu options, customizable toolbars, and updated graphics provide improved ease of use. The…

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Pick and Place your HMI

May 21, 2015

There are many ways to irritate an operator working with automated equipment and a bad human-machine interface (HMI) implementation is right up there with the worst of them. Following these guidelines can help you pick the right HMI for your application, keep you on the good side of your operators and engineers, and also help…

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Tips for a Better HMI Layout

May 21, 2015

Do you have an HMI project coming up? Here are some tips for you to remember during your planning and implementation. The following four design principles are a great start for any design project (and the four letter acronym is nothing if not memorable): Contrast – Make sure that items which are different/important stand out…

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Video News| C-more Version 6.0 Software

May 18, 2015

If you enjoy HMI design and implementation, you are going to love our newest HMI software. If you don’t, well get ready to! The new C-more EA9 version 6.0 software is jam packed with features and benefits intended to give you the best programming experience at an unbeatable price. An upgrade to the previous version…

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Learn About HMI Recipes

May 11, 2015

HMI Recipes used in production processes are stores of data, specific to a particular product, which can be called up on demand and then implemented to produce the product. Each recipe includes a set of parameters important to the production process. For example, if a bakery is making ten different products, each will have its own…

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Good HMI Software: What Capabilities to Look For

May 4, 2015

When searching for a touch panel HMI, there are lots of options. And while there are certainly differences in the available hardware, many of the available panels on the market have similar hardware capabilities. But the capabilities of the HMI software, and how easy it is to use, can make a huge difference for your…

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HMIs and Multi-Platform Communication

April 27, 2015

Most every industrial plant or facility, including probably yours, has PLCs and other controllers of varying makes and models. There are a few ways to link them, but using the HMI is usually your best bet. The simplest method is hard-wiring one controller to another, but it’s also the most limited. Connecting inputs and outputs…

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Customers Write | C-more HMI

April 20, 2015

Here at AutomationDirect our number one priority is customer service and satisfaction. We strive every day to meet the wants and needs of our customers and we welcome any feedback. Let’s take a look at our C-more® HMI and what you had to say about our recently released EA9 series touch panels. In regards to Value……

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You Get MORE and MORE with C-more!

March 25, 2015

Hopefully you have had a chance to check out the upgraded hardware in our C-more® HMI family. If not, check it out here. We are excited to share with you an improvement we have made to the C-more family that we think is pretty awesome- the new and improved C-more EA9 Software Version 6.0! This…

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HMI Best Practices for an Effective HMI Every Time

March 23, 2015

There are many ways to develop human machine interface (HMI) screens for machine automation and related applications, but effective implementation requires discipline in design. The look, feel and ease-of-use of an HMI can vary widely with all the tools, object libraries, animation and colors available with modern HMI software—but there are some HMI best practices…

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