Scenarios

The HMI can be integrated into a wide range of scenarios.

In a network, different controllers can exchange their data with one or more clients. The clients can run on local PCs or Panel PCs, or on mobile devices such as tablets or smartphones.

Local-Client

Multi-client

An HMI can be configured for different resolutions and can be called up by several devices simultaneously.

Multi-runtime

The TwinCAT HMI can connect several real-time systems. TwinCAT runtimes can be programmed in PLC languages, C/C++ or MATLAB®/Simulink®.

Multi-protocol

The TwinCAT HMI server can communicate with all TwinCAT runtimes via the ADS extension. Third-party controllers can be connected via the OPC UA extension. Additional protocols can also be integrated via the Server Extensions SDK.

Multi-server

The TwinCAT HMI server can communicate with other TwinCAT HMI servers. This enables so-called server-to-server communication. Server-to-server communication offers the possibility of exchanging any data points among the servers. This enables, for example, higher-level systems to be created.