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2.2.5 Human Machine Interface (HMI)

The HMI enables the machine operator to interact with the control loop.
Jeremy Theocharis
February 23, 2023
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In this chapter we will learn about Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), which are interfaces with which a human can read out and operate a machine. Depending on how advanced they are, they can even read out PLC logic and reprogram them.

What is an HMI?

This video will give you a broad overview over the role HMIs play in modern OT, what their purpose is and how they are installed.

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