New Mobile HMIs Enable Better Decision Making in Motion Control Applications

Still in the early-adopter phase, but set to see widespread implementation in the next year or so, mobile HMIs (human-machine interfaces) will revolutionize the way humans interact with motion control applications.

Previously, mobile HMIs only provided error codes that were a few digits. Now they provide a wealth of data that is remotely accessible from the cloud via an internet-enabled multi-touch-screened device. With superior data gathering and analysis capabilities, they now afford manufacturers smarter, timely decision-making. 

What Mobile HMIs Offer Motion Control

The key features that are driving the growth in Mobile HMIs include:

Remote Access
One of the main benefits of Mobile HMIs is that they provide technicians, engineers and decision-makers with asset information without them having to be in front of a machine. It can be found on any networked device.

Mobile HMI users can run diagnostics, change system settings and sometimes even take operational control. This reduces downtime as maintenance workers and technicians can begin working on a problem as soon as it arises.

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Powerful Data
Mobile HMIs provide previously inaccessible data. They can take performance data and automatically send it to the cloud where more advanced analytics functions can present the data in meaningful, actionable ways.

This adds significantly to operational insight, development of best practices and planning for the future. 

Streamlined Operations
Remote access to performance data and advanced analytics streamlines day-to-day operations. Decision-makers can quickly identify ways to increase operational productivity. A single person can monitor and fix several assets in different locations without having to actually be there. 

The boost to performance and increased efficiency of monitoring and maintenance eases staffing demands for manufacturers, which also helps the bottom line. 

A growing and evolving technology, mobile HMIs provide manufacturers with the timely, actionable data they require to enhance operational efficiencies, increase productivity, and make smarter decisions.