As technology continues to advance, the development of industrial touch technology is also evolving, and more and more innovative technologies are being used in the field of industrial control and human-computer interaction, enhancing the efficiency and convenience of industrial automation. Touchscreens have many advantages in industrial control applications and need to have some characteristics to meet the needs of industrial environments. The following are the benefits and features that need to be present for touchscreens to be used in industrial control:
Advantages:
Intuitive and easy to use: touch screen provides an intuitive interface, the user can complete a variety of operations through simple touch and gestures, without the need for complex keyboard or mouse operation, reducing the learning cost and operating difficulties.
Space-saving: Compared with physical buttons, touch screen does not require additional buttons and controllers, which can achieve more functions and operations in a limited space, saving equipment size and layout space.
Customisability: The touch screen interface can be customised according to different application requirements, including the design and arrangement of layout, icons, menus and other elements, so that the interface is more in line with the user's operating habits and workflow.
Rich interaction: touch screen supports multi-touch and gesture operation, which can achieve richer interaction methods, such as zoom, rotate, slide, etc., and enhance the user experience and operational efficiency.
Easy to maintain: Touchscreens are more durable than physical buttons and have no moving parts, reducing the risk of damage and maintenance. In addition, touchscreens can be remotely monitored and maintained for easy software updates and troubleshooting.
Characteristics to have:
Durability and stability: industrial environments usually have harsh conditions, the touch screen needs to have high temperature resistance, cold resistance, dustproof, waterproof and other characteristics to ensure its normal operation and long-term stability in harsh environments.
Anti-interference ability: there may be electromagnetic interference, vibration and shock and other factors in the industrial environment, the touch screen needs to have good anti-interference ability to ensure the accuracy and stability of the touch signal.
High readability: The touch screen needs to have high brightness and contrast to adapt to the visibility requirements under different lighting conditions and ensure that the operating interface is clearly visible.
Fast response and high sensitivity: Industrial control applications usually have high requirements on the response speed and sensitivity of the touch screen, the touch screen needs to be able to quickly respond to the user's touch operation, providing a smooth operating experience.
Reliability and Sustainability: Industrial control applications usually require long time operation, the touch screen needs to have high reliability and long life to meet the requirements of continuous operation, and reduce the cost of replacement and maintenance.
Compatibility and Expandability: Touch panels need to have a wide range of device compatibility, and can connect and communicate with a variety of industrial control devices and systems. In addition, the touch screen should also support the expansion of interfaces and communication protocols to meet the needs of different industrial control systems.
