Industrial challenges faced by panel computers
Whether it's food processing or food packaging, automation is ubiquitous in modern food plants. Automation of the production floor helps reduce costs and improve food quality. Stainless steel equipment has been developed for the food, packaging and pharmaceutical industries, where there is a need for waterproof computer solutions that can withstand daily cleaning to maintain cleanliness in a food production facility.
HMI panels and industrial panel computers designed for shop-floor operation should operate under exposure to variable dust, water splashes and moisture
Some industries have strict hygiene requirements. Machines, industrial displays and factory floors must be cleaned with high-temperature water or special chemicals
Industrial panel computers and HMI panels installed in food processing or chemical plants are often exposed to wetness, dust and repeated cleaning with corrosive chemicals that can cause corrosion. That's why SUS 316 / AISI 316 stainless steel material is the best choice when designing equipment for use in harsh industrial environments
The HMI should be simple and user-friendly for the user operating it.
Features and specifications of panel PCs and HDMI panels for food and pharmaceutical applications
HMI (human-machine interface) panels and panel computers are the "brain" and "virtual eyes and ears" of any food or pharmaceutical processing plant. The panel computer is considered "smarter" than the HMI display, but both have their place in the food production process, depending on the needs of individual users. The number of HMI panels and industrial monitors needed depends on what needs to be controlled, providing plant managers and workers with feedback on machine performance. Is production running on schedule? Are packaged products being filled to capacity? Are key machines running at the right capacity?
HMIs and panel computers have many standard functions, but those in the food processing market need a bit more because of the specific type of environment they are in. That's why panel computers and HMI panels come to the rescue. These advanced technologies are designed to withstand harsh environments and stringent sanitary requirements.
Panel computers and HMI panels are ideal for the food and pharmaceutical industries, as they provide a high level of protection against dust, water and other contaminants. In addition, these devices are resistant to corrosion and chemicals, ensuring long life and reliability in harsh environments.
The use of panel computers and HMI panels in food processing plants is critical to maintaining continuous operation and optimal efficiency. By providing protection from harsh environmental factors, these technologies help ensure safe and hygienic production, reducing the risk of contamination and thereby increasing the efficiency of plant operations.
International Protection Marking, an IP symbol, the IEC 60529 standard, sometimes interpreted as Ingress Protection Marking, classifies and evaluates the degree of protection provided by enclosures of mechanical and electrical equipment against intrusion of dust, dust, accidental contact with water. For example, the IP65 level indicates that the device housing is impervious to dust, completely protected from contact with it (dustproof) and, in addition, is resistant to water. Therefore, the best solution in food or pharmaceutical production would be to use computers with the highest IP level, i.e. IP69K.
CONSTEEL Electronics offers dedicated panel computers with the highest degree of IP69K protection. Panel computers with such protection are ideal for applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries, as they can not only be washed under running water, but also use chemicals to clean their surfaces.
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