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Why HMIs Are Not Enough for Safety
While an HMI (Human Machine Interface) may come loaded with
indicators, data, displays and buttons, it isn’t enough on its own. Industrial
machines also need additional safety controls like an estop (emergency stop) push button, power-off button, power-on button, and reset button. These buttons may
be conveniently placed next to most HMIs and can be further enhanced with
alarms and LED stack lights.Often operators, line supervisors and engineers will
push the estop button for a myriad
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May 25th 2017