One of the world’s leading providers of industrial automation equipment needed a water resistant multi-touch panel with physical front buttons for their equipment, which is used in processing facilities for preparation of bottles beverages. In close cooperation with the customer Winmate developed a specific multi-touch control panels with push-button extension of the required quality to enable the application-specific arrangement of electromechanical buttons, switches, signal lamps, additional membrane keys and a hand wheel directly on the operating unit. New control panels with all integrated functions successfully replaced previous generation of machine operator control panels. The stainless steel solution with IP65 protection features edge-to-edge gapless housing design and unique features tailored for optimum integration on the food processing equipment.
Application Diagram: Operator Multi-Touch Panel
Comply with Hygiene and Cleanroom Regulations
Equipment in a typical food processing plant may run between 16 to 20 hours a day, 365 days a year. During the regularly scheduled daily downtime, the plant and its equipment must be cleaned and sanitized. Winmate’s B Series Panel PC and Display are designed for wash-down environment, feature all-around waterproof IP65-rated enclosure and withstand regular clean-ups.
Fast Response with Electromechanical Push Buttons
The flat electromechanical buttons on the front panel serve as function keys for users to define the functions, directly connecting to the sensors for the fast response when it comes to authorized user control or emergency situations. The front panel also contains a large emergency stop button to provide a simple, intuitive and quick way for the operators to shut down the process when an emergency situation occurs, preventing them from wasting too much time navigating through multi-touch panel screen.
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IP65 Stainless B Series with Push Buttons Product Guide Video |
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Operator User-Friendly Interface
The screen of these machine operator control panel features projected capacitive PCAP touch screen, and has a rotary switch on the front panel for fast touch mode selection. The rotary switch gives a simple, intuitive way to adjust touch selection modes - Hand, Rain, and Glove - to ensure effortless user control and fast response no matter the operator is working in wet environments or inclement weather, or wearing gloves.
Corrosion Resistant Stainless Steel Housing
The Winmate B Series Panel PC and Display are made with high-quality stainless steel. The SUS 316/ AISI 316 grade is widely used for housings because of its resistance to pitting in corrosive environments. No fear of rust or other partials entering the food supply. In addition, smooth surface and edge-to-edge design will not harbor bacteria and keep your solution ready for FDA approval. |