Introducing the Monitouch X1 Series HMI by Fuji Electric : Experience seamless data sharing and standardization of equipment with the advanced Human Machine Interface (HMI) display. The Monitouch X1 is equipped with both OPC UA server and client, enabling efficient data collection by connecting to offices and production sites. Even with incompatible devices, the X1 series acts as a gateway to OPC UA, transferring data to clients in the host system. Discover the benefits of the Monitouch X1 and optimize your production site today.
The X1 series features broad FA and IT connectivity and flexibility to digitize your factory
Edge-computing accelerates the transition to smart manufacturing.
Integration with IT system: Microsoft Azura, Microsoft SQL server, OPC UA, MQTT
Utilization of user application: word, excel, pdf, internet
Visibility and user-friendliness
Inheritance of V-series screen assets
A variety of HMI Monitouch X1 Series Features
The X1 Series HMI panel helps build smart factories that exploit data efficiently.
Compatible with OPC UA
The X1 series is equipped with OPC UA server and client, so data can be collected by connecting to both offices and production sites.
Even if devices at the production site are incompatible with OPC UA, the X1 series can fulfil the role of a gateway to OPC UA in order to transfer data to OPC UA clients in the host system.
OPC UA enables data sharing between production sites and the host system and facilitates the standardization of equipment.
Application example: Workpiece conveyor
The X1 series collects data from multiple machines at production sites and shares it with the host system via OPC UA. This helps to improve productivity and product quality, and it facilitates the standardization of equipment. Adoption of the X1 series for devices equipped with industrial robots adds further value to the robots that contribute to factory automation.
Cloud compatibility (MQTT)
Operation data, production data, status data, etc. are sent to the cloud system via MQTT for collection and storage. It contributes to the visualization and improvement of the factory.
Since the system is linked with the Microsoft Azure platform, various tools and frameworks of the cloud service can be used.
Application example: Pharmaceutical equipment
Increased efficiency and improvement of the production system are realized by connecting to the cloud and analysing, visualizing, and identifying trends of the collected data. Besides, it contributes to ensure the security in pharmaceutical manufacturing by installing the X1 series on pharmaceutical equipment that requires high-level security management.
The X1 Series HMI display helps ensure effective communication between the plant and the administration or cloud system.
Operation: System Configurator
“System Configurator” in the X1 series is for the installation of applications and Windows configuration.
Thanks to System Configurator, Windows applications can be started and switched between easily by the buttons on the HMI screen without displaying the Windows screen.
The X1 combines the power of a Windows IPC (industrial PC) with the in-depth control of a HMI.Sur la série X1, la fonction « System Configurator » permet d’installer des applications et de configurer Windows.
The X1 Series HMI display in conjunction with Windows provides a bridge between production sites and IT systems.
Use of user applications
Windows applications can be freely operated at production sites. Once engineering tools of production machines are installed on the X1 series, it is possible to edit and monitor the program through the X1 series without bringing a PC to the production site.
In addition, it is possible to reduce maintenance tasks and the space required for PCs at the production site by integrating PCs with the X1 series.
The X1 series with Windows applications improve versatility and expandability, as well as functioning of HMIs.
Standardized web browser
Since the X1 series is equipped with a web browser as standard, it is possible to use the browser function in applications and IT systems.
When combined with a monitoring system or network cameras, it is possible to monitor different machines on the network and to check each status easily.
HMI Display Visibility and User Friendly X1 Series
Vector Graphics
Vector graphics enable high quality and tailored screen creation as it allows the enlargement/reduction of parts while maintaining a clear image.
Multi-Display
Two screens can be used simultaneously, each with independent display and operation.
A different screen can be displayed on a large external monitor, or 2-split screen is available.
Since the X1 series display and the external display can be positioned in landscape or portrait mode, setups matching the on-site environment and space are possible
Example of use
ANDON monitor display
It’s possible to visualize the operating status of equipment and share information by displaying details such as production plans and results on an Andon monitor (large display) connected via an HDMI cable.
There is no need to prepare a computer for the Andon display; the X1 series alone can display and operate as an HMI as well as display information on an Andon monitor.
2-split screen
Two X1 applications (main & sub) can be run on the X1 series and displayed and operated on the same screen simultaneously by splitting the screen horizontally or vertically.
In addition to displaying data from the same or a different screen, it also supports the display of user applications such as engineering tools, displaying information with a high degree of density and freedom.
Expansion of the display/operation screen
To improve work efficiency, the amount of information that can be checked at one time can be increased by using the X1 series with an external display.
Touch operation is also possible on external displays with a touch switch, via connection using a USB cable.
One X1 series unit can be used for HMI display and operation equivalent to two units.
