Operator Interfaces
Written by Neal Babcock
There are a number of companies who make Operator Interfaces. Here are some of the most popular.
Allen-Bradley – Milwaukee, WI
http://www.rockwellautomation.com
Allen-Bradley graphic terminals from Rockwell Automation offer rugged electronic interface solutions in a variety of sizes and configurations.
Maple Systems, Inc. – Everett, WA
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
Manufacturer of rugged operator interface terminals with both alphanumeric & graphic displays. These OITs communicate with over 80 manufacturers of PLCs & motion control products.
QSI Corporation – Salt Lake City, UT
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
http://www.qsicorp.com/product/industrial/
Manufacturer of rugged operator interface terminals. Ruggedized character & graphic operator interfaces are available in a variety of customizable configurations, & built to withstand a wide range of environmental conditions.
Strongarm Designs, Inc. – Horsham, PA
Distributor, Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
Manufacturer of operator interface instrument panels, enclosures, pendant arm mountings & complete systems including displays, keyboards, pointers, PC’s & hazardous area.
Cuny & Guerber, Inc. – Union City, NJ
Distributor, Custom Manufacturer
Distributor of operator interfaces. Operator interface touchscreens are available in screen sizes of 3.8 in., 5.7 in., 7.5 in., 10.4 in., 12.1 in., & 15 in. Pixel resolutions available include 320 x 240, 640 x 480 & 800 x 600. Features include high visibility screens, alalog touch pads, adjustable…
Brand Names: Xycom
Steven Engineering
Distributor, Custom Manufacturer
http://stevenengineering.com/Prod_Serv/operator_interface.html
Distributor of operator interfaces. Operator interfaces are suitable for industrial, commercial & mechanical applications.
Brand Names: AMP, AVG, Agastat, Anderson Power Products, Aurora Air Products, Banner, C&A, Carlingswitch,…
American Crane & Equipment Corp. – Douglassville, PA
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer, Service Company
http://store.americancrane.com/viewitems/crane-and-hoist-components-electri…
Custom manufacturer of operator interfaces including PLCs. Interfaces available in various types.
AutomationDirect.com (Automation Direct) – Cumming, GA
Distributor, Custom Manufacturer
http://www.automationdirect.com/operatorinterface
Operator interfaces for process control systems including 6 in., 8 in. ,10 in., 12 in. & 15 in. touchscreen panels, text display panels & micro-graphic panels. Low prices on heavy duty flat LCD display panels for industrial environments.
Brand Names: Cutler-Hammer, Edison Fuse, Fuji Electric, Hitachi, Koyo, Marathon Electric, Hubbell/Wiegmann
Red Lion Controls – York, PA
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
http://www.redlion.net/Products/HumanMachineInterface/OperatorInterface.htm…
Custom manufacturer of a full line of industrial instrumentation & control products including digital & analog panel meters, web-enabled operator interfaces & PID process control solutions
Automation Systems Interconnect, Inc. – Mechanicsburg, PA
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
https://www.asi-ez.com/member/x407-Custom-Interface-Modules.asp?l=rm
Manufacturer & distributor of broad range of operator interfaces, DIN rail & PCB terminal blocks to fit every application. Large selection of automation/connector accessories such as distribution boxes, connectors, special sensor terminal blocks
>Electrical South Inc. – Greensboro, NC
Manufacturer, Service Company
http://www.elsouth.com/repair-services/operator-interface.aspx
Distributor of remanufactured & used operator interfaces including human machine interface (HMI) for industrial applications. Capabilities include repairing, reconditioning & rebuilding.
Brand Names: Bailey, Cutler-Hammer, Reliance, Eagle, Eurotherm, General Electric, Honeywell, IDT, Modicon
Electrone Americas Ltd. – Boca Raton, FL
Distributor, Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
http://www.electrone.com/content.php?ref=page_soln1
Custom manufacturer & distributor of operator interfaces including touchscreen operator interfaces for applications including computers, custom data entry, point of sale/purchase data capture & kiosk & security applications. Operator interfaces for computers include keyboards, keypads & trackballs.
Tolomatic, Inc. – Hamel, MN
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
http://www.tolomatic.com/products/item_detail.cfm?tree_id=215
ISO 9001:2000 certified custom manufacturer of operator interfaces. Features of operator interfaces include flush or surface mounting, 20-character LCD display & motor & encoder cable.
HED – Hydro Electronic Devices, Inc. – Hartford, WI
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer, Service Company
http://www.hedonline.com/products.htm
Designer/manufacturer of custom visual control operator interface monitoring systems. Programmable display/menu screen that monitors, controls, provides real time diagnostics in one unit to allow the operator status/analysis of entire working system.
Hitachi Electronic Devices Inc. – Suwanee, GA
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
http://www.hedus.com/
Liquid Crystal Displays (Active (TFT) & Passive (STN/CSTN) matrix), high brightness, wide viewing angle, wide temperature range, optional integrated touch panel. Standard modules & custom designs available. Many standard modules in stock. LCD development kits available for LCD design of hardware
>Pro-Face America (Xycom) – Saline, MI
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer, Service Company
http://www.profaceamerica.com/cms/site/2bd562045e0cd697/index.html
Manufacturer of human machine interface (HMI) computers. Various models with features including USB, ethernet, flash, video & audio connectivity & data management integration. Applications include factory floor automation & reporting, conveyor systems, water treatment ,tank gauging, fill, form,…
Brand Names: Xycom, Proface-Xycom
>Santa Clara Systems – Alameda, CA
Distributor, Custom Manufacturer
http://www.santaclarasystems.com/index.html
Distributor of remanufactured & surplus electronic parts & industrial control & factory automation products. Products include distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers, drives & electronic modules. Specializing in hard to find parts; capabilities include facilitating the…
Brand Names: Gould, Siemens, Total Control Products, Xycom, Maple Systems, Mitsubishi, Spectrum Controls, Uticor
Golden Valley Products, Inc. – Minneapolis, MN
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer, Service Company
http://www.gvp-inc.net/products.asp
Custom membrane switches, sensors, graphic overlays, labels, pad printing, catheter printing – 360 degrees, quick turn prototypes, design & engineering.
>T.J. Snow Co., Inc. – Chattanooga, TN
Distributor, Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer, Service Company
http://www.tjsnow.com/supplies/supplies.htm#controls
Distributor of operator interfaces including single phase resistance welding controllers with PLC operator interface, microprocessor based solid state welding control & resistance welder interlocks, single phase bench welder controllers, multi gun stepper controllers, 3 phase frequency converters &…
Brand Names: Entron, Miyachi, Medar, WTC, Unitrol
Sterling Services – Matthews, NC
Distributor, Custom Manufacturer, Service Company
http://www.sterlingservices.com/interfaces-operator-capabilities.html
Distributor of operator interfaces. Operator interfaces include relays, machine interfaces, circuit boards, sensors, photoelectrics, contactors, servo drives, PLC modules, AC & DC drives, speed controls, power supplies, starters, pressure, temperature & process controls, instruments, timers,…
Brand Names: CTC, Cutler-Hammer, Reliance, General Electric, Honeywell, Modicon, Nematron, Omron, Siemens,..
R. Stahl, Inc. – Houston, TX
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
http://www.r-stahl.com/products-and-systems/operating-and-monitoring-system…
ISO 9001:2000 & ISO 9000:2000 certified custom manufacturer of operator interfaces for measuring, controlling, visualizing, integrated operating & monitoring applications. Operator interfaces are suitable for chemical & pharmaceutical industries.
McNaughton-McKay Electric Co. – Madison Heights, MI
Distributor, Custom Manufacturer
ISO 9001:2000 certified distributor of operator interfaces including digital billboards, electronic displays, outdoor displays & indoor displays. Features include battery powered rate meter & totalizer, mini 4.3 in. color graphic display panel with touch screen & set point generator with 0 V to 12…
Brand Names: Adaptive Micro Systems, Total Control Products, GNC Electro Systems, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell..
Parker Hannifin Automation Group – Rohnert Park, CA
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer
Worldwide manufacturer of industrial automation components including human machine interface (HMI) operator interfaces & touchscreen operator interfaces. Products include monochrome pushbutton touchscreens, color STN touchscreens, color DSTN touchscreens & color TFT touchscreens. Sizes range from 3…
Brand Names: Parvex, SSD






