INTERFACE FOR MACHINE OPERATION

摘要

Apparatus and method for controlling a molding machine includes structure an d function for a human machine interface control panel having: (i) a flat pane l display screen; (ii) a pointing device; (iii) a plurality of push buttons overlaid with or without icons; (iv) a housing containing the above and the associated electronics; (v) structure to uniquely identify each users preferred configuration; (vi) structure to connect to a remote controller fo r both digital information and video signal communication; (vii) a connection for receiving external power to drive the panel's electronics and display; a nd (viii) software running in the remote controller to provide all the operatin g functions of the human machine interface.