Human machine interface (HMI) software gives an operator interface to the controller of a machine, such as a PLC. Software HMIs can typically be broken into 2 categories. The first is one that runs on proprietary hardware. The second is software that runs on a more common operating system such as Windows. The latter type gives more options of hardware that can be used. This gives the advantage of allowing the designer to choose the hardware of their preference. Typically a software vendor of this type of HMI software will require a key or dongle to ensure you have paid for the software. The ability to choose your hardware is a big step in helping improve a machine's up time by not requiring an exact vendor specific replacement, but the software key is still a potential point of failure. AdvancedHMI eliminates this weakness by not requiring a key or dongle. The software is free to use and distribute therefore making a more reliable and serviceable solution.
With AdvancedHMI we believe priority should be flexibility, serviceability, and up time. To meet those goals, we provide software without restrictions. No more concerns for a license invalidation causing down time nor the need to replace failed hardware with the same proprietary hardware. Historically PC/Windows based HMI solutions were more expensive than proprietary platforms because of the cost of hardware in addition to the software. The AdvancedHMI solution breaks the cost barrier for PC/Windows based solutions by letting you use the software at absolutely no cost or restrictions. The result is an open HMI solution that is price competitive with proprietary hardware solutions. We offer hardware, such as industrial panel PCs, that has been optimized for AdvancedHMI that gives a plug-and-play solution. However you are free to use other hardware that runs Windows. This creates a more serviceable solution by not locking you into a proprietary vendor specific hardware solution.
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