{"id":3245,"date":"2018-08-20T15:40:22","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T19:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/?p=3245"},"modified":"2020-05-13T16:26:55","modified_gmt":"2020-05-13T20:26:55","slug":"upgrading-your-hmi-to-lcd-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mroelectric.com\/blog\/upgrading-your-hmi-to-lcd-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Upgrading Your HMI to LCD Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"

Human Machine Interfaces<\/a>, or HMI\u2019s, are used extensively throughout the world to control and monitor automated machinery.\u00a0 These devices provide touchpad and visual interaction to control manufacturing processes and perform daily tasks.\u00a0 One of the most recognized HMI devices is the Automated Teller Machine (ATM).\u00a0 These ATM devices intuitively interface with users through a keypad and monitor to readily transact bank deposits and dispense cash withdrawals.\u00a0 They provide reliable 24-hour access to our daily banking needs.<\/p>\n

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Various HMI devices are common throughout industry.\u00a0 Many older HMI devices contain the original Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitor technology.\u00a0 This older technology burdens the users and owner with several disadvantages:<\/p>\n

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  1. High Energy Consumption \u2013 The CRT technology is not considered energy efficient.\u00a0 It requires more power to operate than the newer LCD technology.\u00a0 CRT screens consume 3 \u2013 4 times the energy when compared to the LCD screens.<\/li>\n
  2. Expensive to maintain \u2013 CRT repairs are becoming more specialized and expensive as the workforce transitions to the newer technologies.<\/li>\n
  3. Obsolete Components \u2013 CRT technology is outdated and beyond its life cycle.\u00a0 Components required to support repair are becoming obsolete and expensive if available.<\/li>\n
  4. Avoid costly new operator interface packages \u2013 MRO upgrades to LCD technology maintain the interface packages with your existing equipment (frames, communication connections, power sources, etc.).\u00a0 Updated HMI\u2019s from MRO are plug-n-play.<\/li>\n
  5. Better Reliability \u2013 Heat generated by the CRT technology often shortens the life of the electrical circuit components.\u00a0 CRT monitors tend to have a life of 18,000 to 20,000 hours.\u00a0 LCD monitors provide more than 100,000 hours life.<\/li>\n
  6. Clarity of Picture, Crisp Image \u2013 LCD\u2019s make the screen burn often associated with CRT\u2019s a thing of the past.\u00a0 LCD image display is much clearer for the operator and will not fade.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    MRO provides an HMI service to update your old CRT displays to LCD technology and new keypads.\u00a0 This approach is a low-cost upgrade to superior technology with no risks. Visit our repair page<\/a>, call us, or email us<\/a> for an instant quote on fixing, swapping, or purchasing your new HMI device.<\/p>\n

    Our top HMI manufacturers include:<\/p>\n