The AdvancedHMI software is an open software used to create HMI (Human Machine Interface) applications that communicate with your PLC or device. The software is different than other off the shelf packages because you will be creating executable files and not just configurations that are interpreted by a run time engine. The result is an extremely fast and efficient application.
AdvancedHMI is based on the Microsoft .NET framework. Applications are created using Microsoft Visual Studio which gives it the drag-and-drop capability to allow creation of basic HMIs without having to write a single line of code. By leveraging the .NET framework, support networks and developers are abundant. You can find support in far more places than all of the other off the shelf HMI packages combined. Our forum is full of information and has many helpful and knowledgeable users. All of this gives you an infinitely expandable HMI package depending on how deep you want to further your knowledge in the software.
The software has been available for more than 10 years and has thousands of deployments worldwide.
The software is free as well as Visual Studio Community., so try it with no obligations and we are convinced you will be surprised by the ease of use, speed, and its capabilities.
The software includes a range of native drivers which are included with the base package. For other devices without native support, an OPC DA driver can be used. This is a list of native communication drivers:
Ethernet IP for CLX
Allen Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix series
Ethernet IP for SLC Micro
Allen Bradley SLC 500 and MicroLogix series
Modbus TCP
Most Modbus TCP over Ethernet capable devices.
This includes most AutomationDirect controllers.
ModbusRTU
Most Modbus RTU over RS232 devices.
This includes things such as servo drives, temperature controllers, and Frequency Drives
Omron Host Link
Omron PLCs such as C200 series using RS232
Omron FINS
Omron Controllers that support FINS over Ethernet such as CS1
TwinCATviaTCPIP
Beckhoff TwinCAT.
Important Note: This driver bypasses the AMS router which will not allow it to work if TwinCAT is installed on the same PC
TwinCATviaAMSRouter
Beckhoff TwinCAT
This driver is for use when running AdvancedHMI on a PC that has TwinCAT or the router installed. It relies on the ADS Api library.
