FEATURE MACHINE CONTROL machine's business card
With visualisation such an important element for machine builders, Lenze has introduced a new set of tools that allow you to easily create your own style…
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machine needs to do what it was purchased for. But while, in the past, a small HMI with a few buttons used to be sufficient for
operation, expectations are now much higher. End-users are looking for the same experience that they have with their smartphones. Visualisation is therefore an important element
to distinguish yourself as a machine builder on the market. However, with the new tools that Lenze is bringing to the market, you don't need to be a web developer or designer. The ready- to-use controls and templates allow you to quickly create your own style. Intuitive guidance, mobile access to
applications, multitouch functionality ... this is what operators expect from machines today. “This is an evolution that is mainly driven by
the consumer market, because the machines still have the same functionalities. The only thing is that you get more possibilities in visualisation to meet those expectations. In addition to the focus on functionality, there is now a focus on design. But visualisation still offers advantages. Visualisation is in fact the access point to the machine. The better it is, the faster the operator will use it, and any faults will be identified or prevented. So, visualisation does contribute to better machine availability. In addition, it has become an integral part of the corporate identity, a way to distinguish yourself in the market. You can safely call it the business card of a machine," explains global head of system engineering, Jurgen Rijkers.
Web technology for ease of use
But what does modern visualisation have to be able to do? Jannis Pille, product manager, Automation Systems, explained: "These trends also connect seamlessly to the consumer market: a responsive design, finger control, swiping... it's
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all about the ease of use that you know from consumer devices like your smartphone." To realise these possibilities while ensuring
that the choices machine builders make are also future-proof, Lenze resolutely opts for web technology. With FAST UI Runtime on the Lenze controller C520 or C550, users get the necessary working power to manage not only the PLC control but also the communication of visualisation data without problems. "The big advantage of web technology is that
you only need a browser. You don't have to develop your own app, you can just access it via any medium. That is a big plus for fault diagnosis, for example. You can take the tablet to the other side of the machine to see what is going on. Visualisation is also easier with web technology with the Lenze tool, because the web developer is not required. Above all, the tool is easy to use for the user. The fact that this is also
in line with what is happening in the consumer market, assures users of the necessary innovations. Because there's a lot happening in this world at the moment,” added Pille.
Visualisation: designed like this
The R&D team at Lenze launched the EASY UI Designer, an application for Windows computers with ready-to-use controls and templates for complete pages. "New technology for a new era,” summarises
Pille. "What makes this application so special is that a machine builder does not need a specially trained web developer to deliver a spick-and-span visualisation. They can simply make their own interpretation of the templates that our designers have developed. All they have to do is parameterise and configure. Even with standard templates, contemporary, personalised and user-friendly visualisation solutions can be delivered. But also more advanced users can use it to raise the bar even higher.” Lenze helps machine builders in
this way to offer more distinctive character and at the same time to shorten the time to market. "The first impressions are
already very positive. The users who are already working with it welcome the flexibility of the web technology and are convinced by our style and templates. Even more templates and functionalities are on the list this year, so that we can support our customers in making better machines," concludes Rijkers.
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