Software ergonomics makes the control of packaging machines to use. In
its human-machine interface HMI 2.0 Multivac is an easy to understand
icons and animations - and thus optimizing the packaging process in
terms of efficiency and safety.
The power range of the two-lane tray sealers is, Multivac T 850 at
about 80-100 packages per minute. The machine is fully integrated into
a packaging line.
Whether navigation device, smart phone or ticket machine - most
people are familiar touch screens today from their home environment.
As the device must be operated, is self-explanatory: just click on the
graphic symbols and icons and follow the intuitive user interface.
The same principle has applied to operate its Multivac packaging
machinery: Via the HMI operator interface 2.0 even slightly tech-savvy
and semi-skilled operators use the full functionality of the machinery
or lines by pointing a finger. Multivac has to "translate" the
functions of the machine control system in easy to understand icons
and animations.
Pictures facilitate operation of the packaging machine
When designing the user interface, the machine manufacturer had
resorted to findings of cognitive science: The human brain stores
information from mainly pictorial. Therefore, icons and symbols are
most often detected faster and more intuitive than reading text.
Tapping the icons correspond with the index finger in turn, the
natural gestures of the people. Studies have shown that the user
experience with touch panel is almost always positive.
The operator interface HMI 2.0 is integrated with all automatic
packaging machines of new generation (Thermoforming packaging
machines, tray sealers and chamber machines tape) by Multivac. This is
a 12-inch LCD touchscreen, which is associated with a complete
industrial PC. The operator terminal can be rotated and pivoted.
Display
Faster operation of the packaging machinery using touch-sensitive display
Similar to phone and navigation device the operator selects the
graphical icon by pointing a finger. The input via keyboard or command
line is deprecated in principle. Significantly ergonomic today can
even use complex functions on a touch-sensitive display. Compared to
previous models, the HMI is 2.0 also significantly faster.
