Flexible front design concept for HMI products Siemens

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The industrial environment imposes diverse requirements on technology and design. Thanks to its variable and modular approach, the flexible front-mounting concept opens up diverse options for re-combining SIMATIC standard components in a compact device configuration with individualized design and layout. The possible uses are thus diverse and universal.

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MP 377 15" Touch OEM according to flexible front-mounting concept for injection molding machines

Customer requirements with regard to HMI devices are extremely diverse. The flexible front-mounting concept makes it possible to meet these diverse customer-specific requirements.

The flexible front-mounting concept enables customized front design as well as customized layout of the operator elements. The SIMATIC products form the technical basis of a device developed according to the flexible front-mounting concept.

The diversity of the standard products enables integration from the small 6" Flat Panel right up to high-performance PC technology. The customer''s own, typical operator philosophy can also be optimally implemented since the flexible front-mounting concept offers the wide range of operator elements – from the classic 3SB operator elements, through short-stroke keys, right up to membrane keyboards.

The flexible communication options with PROFIBUS or PROFINET facilitate integration into new or existing machine concepts. Fail-safe operation can be implemented by using PROFIsafe components. To meet individual customer requirements, a device built in accordance with the flexible front-mounting concept can be designed as a built-in device or as a stand-alone unit. If designed as a stand-alone unit, care is taken to make the enclosure slimline and modern in appearance.

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The flexible design and the use of standard SIMATIC products make it possible to meet just about every technical requirement with regard to customized HMI. Components that can be combined to form an individualized HMI are listed below:

Basic devices:

  • Flat Panels with different screen diagonals
  • Thin Client
  • Comfort Panel
  • Panel PC

Operator control:

  • Touch functionality
  • Keys functionality with
    • 3SB elements
    • Short-stroke keys
    • Membrane keys (also illuminated)
  • Keyswitches etc.

Additional elements:

  • High-speed keys via PROFINET
  • Emergency stop (also PROFIsafe)
  • Front USB etc.

Design:

  • Stand-alone (IP65 at front, <= IP54 at rear)
  • Built-in unit (IP65 at front; IP20 at rear)
  • Slimline enclosure design

Device connection:

  • With support arm via VESA 100 on rear of enclosure
  • Connected at the edges using hinges
  • Installation in machinery

Design:

  • Customized design
  • Customized key layout
  • Customized symbols and logos

Особенности



The flexible front-mounting concept allows customized HMI solutions based on the field-proven SIMATIC components. A project using the flexible front-mounting concept is the obvious choice especially for the following customer requirements:

  • Customized integration of operator elements and display systems
  • High integration density of SIMATIC products
  • Demand for customized design and layout
  • Demand for optimal integration into plants and machinery
  • Compact design as stand-alone product in enclosure
  • Compact design as built-in unit at the machine level
  • Use of field-proven components and thus also optimized time-to-market

These requirements can be implemented for the customer by means of a flexible front-mounting concept.

The general conditions for a project using the flexible front-mounting concept are:

  • Minimum unit quantity 100 p.a.
  • Project agreement
    • With unit quantity start-up forecasting and annual unit quantities for the project
    • for funding development costs
    • Key project dates and standard start-of-delivery dates
    • Logistics with delivery times

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Quotation preparation

Product specification in accordance with customer requirements. Quotation drafted by SIMATIC HMI specialists.

Determining:

  • One-time project costs
  • Costs for sample devices/prototypes
  • Standard unit prices
  • General conditions (product agreement)

There must be a minimum limit to the annual unit quantity/purchase quantity (minimum quantity per version: from 100) and this must be agreed with the project customer. Customized products can only be ordered in conjunction with a product agreement. A customer-specific order number is allocated during the product agreement process.

Contacts

Please contact the HMI representatives of your Siemens sales office/national company.

Additional information in the Internet is available at:

http://www.siemens.com/hmi-oem

Flexible front-mounting concept project development and service

Customized projects using the flexible front-mounting concept are developed and produced in different steps in accordance with quality standards. Prototypes are created to test products. Once the devices have been approved by the customer, they undergo certification and are introduced into the production process.

Devices are produced in standard product factories, ensuring observation of customer quantity forecasts. For this purpose, individual quantity forecasts are exchanged with the customer.

In the event of questions and problems, customers can contact our worldwide 24-hour SIMATIC Customer Support.

Customized products can only be ordered in conjunction with a product agreement.

The following points are defined in the product agreement:

  • Delivery and pricing
  • Logistics - annual volume, purchase quantity, delivery batch volumes
  • Spare parts
  • Service
  • Repairs/spare parts storage

The repair concept is also agreed with the customer. The necessary customized spare parts (device fronts) are defined here and offered to customers for their products after completion of delivery.