HMI Programming

Course Overview

• Introduction to HMI Systems – Understanding the role of Human-Machine Interfaces in industrial automation.

• HMI Hardware & Software – Overview of HMI devices, communication ports, and supported protocols.

• Screen Design Fundamentals – Creating user-friendly layouts with navigation menus, push buttons, and indicators.

• Tag Linking & Data Exchange – Mapping PLC tags to HMI elements for real-time data monitoring.

• Alarms & Events – Setting up alarm conditions, event triggers, and acknowledgment systems.

• Trends & Data Logging – Configuring historical and real-time trends, data logging, and report generation.

• Multi-Screen Control – Designing and navigating multiple screens for complex operations.

• Communication Setup – Establishing and troubleshooting PLC-to-HMI connections using Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, and other protocols.

• Advanced Features – Recipes, user access levels, and security settings.

• Project Work – Designing a complete HMI application integrated with a PLC-controlled process.