Automation requires Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to operate and track machines. These gadgets offer a touchpad and visual interface for managing production procedures and carrying out regular duties. The Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is among the most well-known HMI devices (ATM). To easily conduct bank deposits and disburse cash withdrawals, these ATM systems include an easy user interface with a keypad and display. For our regular financial requirements, they offer dependable 24-hour access.
There are a lot of different HMI devices in the industry. Several older HMI devices use the original Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitor technology. The owner and users of this outdated technology must deal with a number of drawbacks:
A High Energy Requirement
It is not thought that CRT technology is energy-efficient. The energy consumption is higher than more recent LCD technologies. A CRT screen uses three to four times the energy of an LCD screen.
Costly to Maintain
As the workforce migrates to the newest technology, CRT repairs become more specialized and expensive.
Obsolete Components
CRT technology has reached the end of its useful life. Repair-related components are getting harder to find and more costly.
Avoid Purchasing Expensive New Operator Interface Packages
T2 Industrial LCD technology updates keep the interface packages for your current equipment in place (frames, communication connections, power sources, etc.). T2 Industrial updated HMIs are plug-and-play.
Better Reliability
The life of the electrical circuit components is frequently shortened by the heat produced by CRT technology. CRT displays typically last between 18,000 and 20,000 hours. The lifespan of an LCD display is greater than 100,000 hours.
Picture Clarity, Sharp Image
The screen burn that is frequently associated with CRTs is no longer an issue thanks to LCDs. For the operator, the LCD visual display is significantly better and won’t fade.
To replace your outdated CRT displays with LCD technology and new keypads, check our product catalog. This strategy involves minimal risks and a low-cost upgrade to better technology. For an immediate quotation on repairing, replacing, or buying replacement parts, visit our product catalog page, give us a call or send us an email.
We have multiple replacement parts for units like Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Anilam, Dynapro, Fanuc, and a lot more. You can check our product catalog here.
