Additional screen sizes and resolutions will be added later. In this context, scalability refers not only to screen size and resolution but also to the capabilities of the integrated electronics. These HMIs are available as standalone panel PCs or as OEM products that can be integrated into the corresponding application using various adapters.
Thanks to the design concept with standard human-machine interfaces, developers enjoy great flexibility when using the Modular Vision series and benefit from a new standard for the design of modern human-machine interfaces that can grow with requirements and be easily updated at any time.
The entry-level Modular Vision 7 MX93 models with a 7-inch screen incorporate the NXP i.MX93 application processor as their core component and are equipped with up to 2 GB of LPDDR4-3200 RAM. They feature interfaces such as Gigabit Ethernet, RS485, CAN, RS232, USB, and digital I/O.
The core component of the high-end 10-inch Modular Vision 10.1 MX8M-Plusis the NXP i.MX8M Plus application processor. These devices come equipped with up to 6 GB of LPDDR4-4000 RAM and have the same interfaces as the 7-inch models. In addition, the HMIs include a high-performance internal GPU, the GC7000UL, capable of supporting up to three displays.
The Modular Vision 15.6 EHL models with 15.6-inch displays are also designed for high-end applications and are based on Intel® Atom® x6000E Series, Intel® Pentium®, Celeron® N and J Series processors. They feature quad-channel LPDDR4 memory and an integrated UHD Gen11 graphics controller for three independent displays.
All three HMI models are designed to operate at ambient temperatures between 0 and 60 °C.
"Thanks to these features, we can meet most of our customers' needs with off-the-shelf products. If certain requirements, such as specific interfaces, cannot be met, the HMI portfolio serves as an excellent foundation for developing semi-custom products," says Stephan Meyer-Loges, Product Management Director at SECO Northern Europe.
The initial configurations of the Modular Vision series will be presented as general-purpose products suitable for all applications. In addition to essential features for industrial applications, such as long-term availability, durability, and a wide temperature range, SECO also focuses on design. This allows embedded system developers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to integrate the HMIs into their end-user applications without limitations. Potential applications include gaming, digital signage, parking, ticketing, electric vehicle charging stations, vending machines, laboratory equipment, and industrial process visualization and control.
