What Is an HMI Display?
An HMI (Human-Machine Interface) display is the screen an operator uses to monitor and control a machine, system, or industrial process. It connects a person to equipment and shows live process data, alarms, and control buttons. HMIs are most commonly used in factories, power plants, and other industrial settings.
Key Specifications of an HMI Display
An HMI runs an application that shows process data on a screen. The processor, memory, and storage in the device determine how many screens, tags, and data points it can handle at once. Thinvent's HMI-ready range uses Intel Core processors from the 12th and 13th generations, as well as an Intel Celeron N5095A. Memory options run from 4 GB to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, and storage options run from 128 GB to 2 TB of SSD.
| Model Type | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | RAM | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15" Industrial Panel PC | Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD |
| 15" Industrial Panel PC | Intel Celeron N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | 4 GB | 128 GB SSD |
| 15" Industrial Panel PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB | 256 GB SSD |
| 23.8" All in One PC | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 32 GB | 512 GB or 1 TB SSD |
| 21.5" All in One PC | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 12 MB | 32 GB or 64 GB | 512 GB or 2 TB SSD |
Use Cases
Industrial panel PCs with a 15-inch screen fit machine control panels and operator stations. All-in-one PCs with 21.5-inch or 23.8-inch screens suit control rooms and monitoring stations. Models with dual LAN ports can connect to more than one network. Models with dual band WiFi connect to wireless networks. The 12V power adapters are rated 5A, 7A, or 10A depending on the model.
Thinvent HMI-Ready Products
Thinvent builds 15-inch industrial panel PCs and 21.5-inch and 23.8-inch All in One PCs for HMI and monitoring work. The range includes Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, and Ubuntu Linux options, as well as models without an operating system. Height adjustable and fixed stand options are available on the All in One models.
