HMI Hardware CPU

SPECIFICATIONS

Part No.: HMI Hardware CPU
Country of Manufacture: United States of America (USA)
Product Type: PC Expansion Card
Availability: In Stock
Series: Mark IV

Functional Description

HMI Hardware CPU is a PC expansion card developed by GE. The HMI Hardware CPU is the central processing unit that powers the Web HMI (Human-Machine Interface) system, enabling seamless control, monitoring, and communication in industrial environments. Designed for efficiency and reliability, it ensures that operators can manage processes, visualize data, and execute commands with precision.

Features

• High-Performance Processing: The CPU can handle complex HMI operations, such as real-time data visualization, user input processing, and multi-threaded task execution, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted performance.
• Built-In Web Server: A built-in web server enables easy access to the HMI system through standard web browsers. This eliminates the need for dedicated software installations, making it accessible from various devices, including PCs, tablets, and smartphones.
• Connectivity and Networking: The CPU supports multiple communication protocols, such as Ethernet, Modbus TCP/IP, and other industrial standards, enabling integration with PLCs, SCADA systems, and IoT devices. It ensures reliable data exchange across the entire automation ecosystem.
• Enhanced Security: With support for HTTPS and other encryption protocols, ensures secure communication, protecting sensitive data and minimizing vulnerabilities in industrial networks.
• Expandable Memory and Storage: The CPU includes sufficient memory for storing project configurations, runtime data, and logs. It also supports external storage options for data backup and extended memory requirements.
• Real-Time Data Handling: Capable of processing high volumes of data in real time, the CPU ensures that operators have immediate access to system metrics, alarms, and trends.

Hardware Specifications

• Processor: High-speed processor optimized for industrial HMI tasks.
• Memory: Includes onboard RAM for running applications and Flash memory for storing project files and system configurations.
• Ports and Interfaces: Multiple Ethernet ports for network connectivity. USB ports for peripheral devices and system updates. Serial interfaces for legacy device support.
• Environmental Durability: Designed to withstand harsh industrial environments, including extreme temperatures, vibrations, and electrical noise.

Benefits

• Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Streamlines processes through real-time data analysis and control capabilities.
• User-Friendly Interfaces: Provides intuitive visualization tools for operators to manage systems effortlessly.
• Improved Safety: Ensures accurate monitoring and quick response to system anomalies, reducing risks.
• Scalability: Easily integrates into expanding systems, making it a future-proof investment.
• Reliability: Minimizes downtime through robust and durable hardware design.

Installation and Maintenance

• Installation: Mount the CPU securely within the control system's PC expansion slot. Ensure proper connections to power and communication networks.
• Configuration: Configure the Web HMI software to align with system requirements. Verify compatibility with connected devices and sensors.
• Maintenance: Conduct regular hardware inspections to ensure optimal performance. Keep the environment clean and free from excessive heat or electrical interference.

GE Web HMI

• Web HMI from GE Digital provides a powerful and secure solution for monitoring and controlling production equipment and processes in real time. By leveraging a web-based Human-Machine Interface (HMI), it allows operators to securely communicate with SCADA systems through an on-premise web server. This approach eliminates the need for complex software installations and offers flexibility, as operators can access the system from any web-enabled device within the secure network. Web HMI ensures seamless integration with existing SCADA systems, enabling operators to have direct control and visibility over operations from a centralized platform.
• The visualization in Web HMI is centered around animated process diagrams, also known as mimics, which simulate the equipment and processes in the production environment. These diagrams represent the equipment pieces and their properties, providing an interactive and dynamic view of the operational system. The mimics allow operators to understand the state of their equipment in real time, enabling quick identification of issues and ensuring that corrective actions can be taken promptly. This dynamic visualization is critical for maintaining efficient operations and preventing costly downtime.
• Another key feature of Web HMI is its navigation hierarchy, which presents a real-time summary view of the overall system. Operators can drill down from high-level summaries to see detailed information about individual assets, helping them analyze and address problems quickly and effectively. This intuitive interface allows operators to navigate large, complex systems with ease, improving decision-making and operational efficiency. With Web HMI, industrial environments can achieve better control, increased security, and faster response times, ultimately enhancing productivity and system reliability.

The WOC team is always available to help you with your Mark IV requirements. For more information, please contact WOC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HMI Hardware CPU?
It is a PC expansion card developed by GE under the Mark IV series.

How does the CPU work?
The CPU processes and manages real-time data from the production environment, then sends this information to the Web HMI for visualization. It enables seamless communication between different system components, making it possible for operators to control and monitor processes from a centralized location.

What are the main features of the Hardware CPU?
Ensures operators have up-to-date information to make informed decisions. Allows operators to access the system remotely via a browser.Facilitates smooth data exchange between the control system and peripheral devices.