Industrial Automation Magazine India

Wireless Handheld Panel, HGW 1033

Published on : Tuesday 30-11--0001

The wireless handheld panel HGW 1033 from SIGMATEK pulls out all the stops in operating comfort. First, through wireless data transfer, the meter-long cables in the production hall have been eliminated. Second, the mobile panel has a 10.1-inch multi-touch display (PCT) that is suitable for industrial applications and offers a wide range of visualisation options and an intuitive operating concept.

The modern HMI is already equipped with Safety functions: Confirmation button, key switch and a lighting emergency stop button. When inactive, the button appears gray. An illuminated red mushroom button indicates that the HGW 1033 is correctly linked to the system and the Safety elements are ready to use. As with the function-oriented data, the Safety data is transmitted via the standard WLAN network but according to the Black Channel Principle. With the wireless HMI, the machine operator can flexibly select the inspection points and operate multiple machines, robots or system units at the same time with only one panel. For this purpose, a safe 7-segment display for machine identification is integrated.

A dual-core EDGE2 Technology processor provides the necessary visualisation power, as well as the integrated battery back, which guarantees 2 hours of continuous use without having to recharge the mobile panel. The wireless panel supports OPC-UA communication and includes a USB interface as standard. Optionally, an RFID reader can be integrated to authorize access levels for example.

Fully equipped, the HGW 1033 weighs 1,500 g including Safety elements and battery pack - it therefore fits light in hand compared to other handheld devices and thereby ensures low-fatigue operation.

On the grip unit located on the back, there are magnets that allow the HMI to be placed on the machine component without a mount – a practical added feature.

SIGMATEK is counted among the leading manufacturers of complete automation systems for machine and plant manufacturing worldwide. In the 30-year history of the company, trend setting automation technologies were and are developed in close coordination with customer demands.

With a product spectrum that meets all requirements from best asset cost to high-end applications, today practically any job requirement can be covered with serial products. In keeping with the company's philosophy, long-term availability is guaranteed. The scope of delivery extends from control and I/O systems, IPCs, HMIs, Motion Control and Safety to the all-in-one engineering tool LASAL with object oriented programming and the real-time Ethernet VARAN. New technologies are regularly tested for their applicability in the automation industry and implemented with the shortest "time-to-market" in innovative products. This guarantees a highly modern product spectrum from one source. In-house research, development and production ensure the Salzburg Company, with over 500 employees worldwide, a place at the forefront of automation technology. With locations in Germany, Switzerland, Great Britain, the USA, China and Korea as well as sales and service partners in the most significant international industry centres, SIGMATEK is always near the customer worldwide. SIGMATEK GmbH & Co KG, Austria. Tel: +43/6274/4321-0. Email: [email protected]