• Symbiotic Systems

Human Machine Interface

Red Lion’s G3 HMI Series features the most on-board communications ports of any HMI available, and lets one web- and network-enable many different types of hardware using integrated Ethernet, control multiple devices including PLCs, PCs, drives, PID controllers and more – at speeds up to 115 kBaud. Three serial ports are standard, and with an inexpensive expansion card, the G3 HMI integrated protocol converter can communicate with as many as five different device types. No HMI offers that kind of connectivity at any price. G3 HMIs are available in three models to meet various machine requirements. Each model combines unique capabilities. One RS422/485 port and two RS232 ports are standard, and each port is format and Baud rate programmable up to 115,200 Baud. One each RS232 and RS422/485 ports are available with an option card, providing up to five comms ports per G3 HMI. These use common office applications that users already have. Internet Explorer or Netscape is all that is needed to access the G3, avoiding the cost and administration of added software. By storing logged data in CSV file format, applications such as Microsoft Excel or Access can open and analyse process information. The G3 series stores data in a format that IT managers can immediately use. The G3 series can connect via Ethernet, landline modems, or even cellular modems to reach anywhere in the world. With built-in email and text messaging functions, it allows one to focus only on the areas of concern. It is the first to communicate with up to five different types of serial devices simultaneously, and allows to access, monitor and control these devices remotely – from across the network, or around the globe. These also cost less than many HMIs with far fewer features.