5 Benefits of ‘Next-Gen’ HMIs, the Future of Operations Control

The market has forgotten how to hit the brakes; for some time now, it only knows the accelerator pedal, and only those companies that keep up will remain competitive. Now, industrial and manufacturing companies must connect workers on the plant floor with information faster than ever, and next-generation HMI solutions, such as AVEVA InTouch HMI, are a good place to start.

Why is My ‘Lifelong’ HMI No Longer Sufficient?

While HMI interfaces designed to be on the plant floor have helped operators solve problems for decades, newer, more modern solutions extend those benefits to users outside the control room. Today, companies use HMI technologies to provide the visibility needed to manage remote and mobile operations.

To better understand the importance of this type of solution, we present five key advantages of AVEVA InTouch HMI that are aligned with innovation:

Five main benefits that AVEVA InTouch HMI offers your organization. And that you need to move forward!

1. Powerful graphical interface that enables situational awareness
   On many occasions, operators do not have useful information due to poor interfaces. In response, AVEVA InTouch HMI adopts an advanced visualization technology that provides the clarity needed to understand the recent past, present, and projected future.With greater situational awareness, operators identify value leaks and improve operational performance. From advanced graphics and intuitive templates, they gain real-time insights to respond quickly to anomalous events.
2. HMI anytime, anywhere
   AVEVA InTouch HMI enables real-time visualizations that support language changes and is enabled for web, mobile, and cloud, providing access to plant information anytime, anywhere.With native integration into the cloud, tag data is easily sent to the cloud to facilitate operational reports, charts, and dashboards. Also, the QR code functionality makes it easy for operators to access dynamic screens and other contextual information simply by scanning a code. Furthermore, being built on a hybrid cloud architecture, AVEVA InTouch HMI allows users to deploy legacy HMI screens, originally built for a desktop environment, on the web without re-engineering.
3. Engineering efficiency with a modern Look and Feel
   AVEVA InTouch HMI also incorporates the ability to make configuration changes without programming knowledge. Through a Drag & Drop interface, users can create dynamic and custom visualizations from any device, regardless of its size or manufacturer.Common graphic standards help operators quickly become familiar with the software, no matter what device they use. The available templates save engineering time, making it easier for system integrators and OEMs to reuse projects.
4. Unlimited scalability and flexibility
   The solution adapts to the growth of companies without increasing costs. Its unlimited licenses eliminate restrictions on I/O and tags, in addition to offering space for all necessary clients, including web and mobile. AVEVA InTouch HMI’s ability to handle up to 300,000 I/O points is what guarantees optimal performance and, conversely, a reduced total cost of ownership.
5. Advanced security
   AVEVA InTouch HMI incorporates security features for data encryption, SSL/HTTPS, and the latest Microsoft libraries. From the integration of an authentication system with Microsoft Active Directory and Azure, it provides single sign-on and multi-factor.On the other hand, each version of AVEVA InTouch HMI is reviewed by cybersecurity experts who make sure to the letter that it is more secure and robust than the previous one.

Although any change in your trusted solutions may be intimidating, remember that daily renewal is the only way to keep up with the challenges of the future, which will increasingly require more agile, connected, and prepared businesses. And only those who meet these standards will continue rowing in the great wave to come.