Machine tool users with Sinumerik controls onboard can now benefit from high-definition, multi-touch screens with an additional customizable display area for even more functionality. The operator panel can easily be customized via drag-and-drop.
Siemens offers its Sinumerik CNC Blackline touch panels with a new feature, the sidescreen enhancement. This development enables users to customize the panel of the CNC, laying out the operator panel in real time, using a drag-and-drop technology. Screens can be customized to view documents, camera projections, web server access information, access protection data for IT security protocols and even user administration.
Features and functionality such as the ongoing checking of the machine tool status, quicker and easier navigation, elimination of mechanical keys and adding new keyboards can be achieved with the sidescreen feature. "The result is greater space savings with improved and highly flexible design and feature arrangement onscreen," said a company spokesperson.
Sinumerik CNC sidescreen can be opened or closed on either the left or right side of the master operator panel and allows for positioning to suit the design and viewing angles on the machine for greater operator ease of use. The sidescreen works with the Sinumerik Operate graphical user interface.
These Blackline Plus sidescreen operator panels are available in 16:9 aspect ratio, high-definition formats with multi-touch, scratch-resistant and non-reflecting panel technology, sealed for use in harsh manufacturing environments yet sensitive enough to permit simple and secure operation while wearing gloves.
This feature is now offered on Sinumerik 840D sl models with 15", 19", 22" and 24" operator panels.
For more information contact:
John Meyer
Siemens Industry, Inc.
390 Kent Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
847-640-1595
cnc.marketing.us@siemens.com
www.usa.siemens.com/cnc