ctrlX HMI

Intuitive machine operation using industry display

Group picture of the ctrlX HMI product portfolio consisting of panel PCs, web panels, displays, machine operator panels, and panel frames.

The efficiency of a manufacturing system or machinery rests in the hands of people. ctrlX HMI (human machine interface) makes machine control incredibly easy thanks to its intuitive operation. The HMI solution is part of ctrlX AUTOMATION and serves to visualize and control industrial automation processes. The versatile portfolio includes stationary and mobile HMIs in various sizes that can be flexibly integrated into the machine environment. Whether with an industrial display, ctrlX IPC or other visualization solutions – ctrlX HMI ensures a seamless connection between humans and machines. The system is complemented by software solutions and partner apps from the ctrlX World, which were developed specifically for HMI applications. This modular expandability enables the efficient control of various automation processes – from simple operating tasks to complex, connected processes.

 

The key facts at a glance:

  • Complete HMI solution (hardware and software) for visualization and control of industrial automation processes
  • Compact entry-level solutions to high-end applications
  • Modular expandability through access to special software and partner apps from the ctrlX World
  • Ready-made templates to build software applications more easily and quickly
  • Intuitive operation

More information regarding the intuitive HMI solution ctrlX HMI

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Scalable HMI hardware

Bosch Rexroth’s scalable HMI hardware impresses with its reliability and ease of operation. Bosch Rexroth offers a suitable solution for every requirement:

ctrlX HMI Web-Panel WR for installation in control cabinets

Web Panel

  • Operating devices optimized for
    HTML5 browser-based visualization
  • Sizes: 7", 10" and 15“
  • Entry-level solution for less complex applications
ctrlX HMI Panel-Frame PF for integration of a tablet as HMI device

Panel Frame

  • Frame for various 10” consumer tablets
  • Ergonomic design and mobile operation
  • Integrated safety
ctrlX HMI Display DR for installation in control cabinets

Display

  • Displays with housings and built-in solutions
  • From 10” to 24" horizontal and vertical
  • PC-based visualization with the ctrlX IPC portfolio
ctrlX HMI Panel-PC VR for installation in control cabinets

Built-in Panel PC

  • Combination of a box PC and multi-touch display
  • 16:9 display formats from 10" to 21"
  • Multi-touch gesture control
ctrlX HMI machine operating panel VAM for installation in control cabinets

Machine operating panel

  • Compact machine design possible
  • Extension for 15"-21" displays, panel PCs
    and web panels
  • Adaptation to machine-specific
    requirements
ctrlX HMI Panel-PC VR for installation in control cabinets

Housed Panel PC

  • IP 66 enclosure for VESA-Mount
  • 16:9 display format 21”
  • Multi-touch gesture control

 

ctrlX HMI: Intuitive, flexible and highly efficient

The flexible HMI solution for all automation tasks

Rapid adaptability of machines and systems as well as networking define the industry. An increasing number of automation solutions therefore have a decentralized design and benefit from online support. ctrlX HMI is the basis for defining this flexibility through software and enables optimum usability with an attractive design and user experience. The solution meets the full range of automation requirements – from compact HTML5-capable web panels to powerful devices for complex processes. HTML5, a web-based HMI can be executed independently of hardware and across platforms on all devices.

Thanks to the integration with the ctrlX IPC platform, remote solutions are also easy to implement. Control panels can be flexibly installed up to 100 m away from the control system, without compromising performance or user comfort. With the versatile ctrlX HMI technology, users get an intuitive, advanced user interface – ideal for simple visualization tasks or demanding control applications. The user interfaces on all devices can be operated via an HTML5-capable web browser. ctrlX HMI thus allows platform-independent visualization.

CDI+ interface: the smart single cable solution for HMI

The CDI+ interface expands the possibilities of ctrlX HMI solutions. This innovative single cable solution transmits both video and touch functions over a single cable – and over distances of up to 100 meters.This simplifies installation. It also guarantees a clean and reliable connection between the HMI and IPC. Perfect for industrial applications where HMIs need to be located farther away from the control unit without compromising performance.

Easier and more flexible with web HMI solutions from ctrlX World

The web HMI solutions from the ctrlX World partner program enable individual visualizations optimized for the respective type of system. Thanks to HTML5 web technology and a central HMI server unit on the ctrlX OS control, the HMI solutions are completely platform independent. Therefore, the web interfaces can be run on all ctrlX HMI devices independently of the operating system.

The free HMI base template from the ctrlX HMI portfolio simplifies HMI development and thus saves time and effort.

The provided image elements, e.g. for image navigation, machine diagnostics or recipe management in modern web design, can be quickly adapted to customer-specific requirements. In conjunction with a corresponding PLC program with state machine, the HMI template provides the basis for numerous HMI applications.     

In combination with the powerful hardware platforms, the HMI templates enable intuitive use that optimally supports both simple and complex processes.

Technical data

Web Panel – WR21
Performance data WR21
CPU ARM i.MX8M Mini Quad Core; 1.6 GHz
RAM 2 GB
Memory 16 GB; eMMC
Web browser Chromium
Display WR21
Screen size 7" (1024 x 600; WSVGA)
10.1" (1280 x 800; WXGA)
15.6" (1366 x 768; HD)
Orientation Horizontal
Operation Capacitive 10 point multi-touchscreen / EDT
Interfaces WR21
Ethernet 2x 10/100/1000 MBit/s Ethernet (RJ45)
Serial 1x RS232/422/485
1x RS485
USB 2x USB-A (2.0)
1x Micro USB (2.0/internal)
SD card 1x Micro-SD (internal)
Electrical data WR21
Input voltage 24 V DC, ±20 %
General data WR21
Mounting Panel mounting
VESA mounting
Degree of protection IP66 (front)
IP20 (rear)
Norms and Standards WR21
Standards CE, UL, cUL, FCC, CCC
Certification Industrial area class A
Dimensions Unit WR2107 WR2110 WR2115
A mm 205.0 283.1 419.7
B mm 146.9 202.3 269.0
C mm 52.0 52.0 52.0
Mass kg 1.2 2.2 4.2
Dimensioned drawing of the ctrlX HMI Web-Panel WR
Panel Frame – PF10
Display PF10
Suitable tablet size 10" tablets
Interfaces PF10
USB USB-C connector (charging function only)
Safety elements PF10
Emergency stop Emergency stop key (2-circuit)
Accept key 3-stage accept key (2-circuit)
Safety category SIL3 conformity for emergency stop key and accept key
Electrical data PF10
Input voltage 5.5 V DC (5 m)
5.5 V DC (10 m); 6 V DC (for iPAD 8th generation)
Cable length 5 m
10 m
Norms and Standards PF10
Standards CE, UL
Certification Industrial area class A
Dimensions Unit PF10
A mm 350 - 395
B mm 190
C mm 90
Mass (without cable) kg 1
Dimensioned drawing of ctrlX HMI Panel-Frame PF for integration of a tablets as HMI device
Display – DR, DE
Display DR DE
Type of device Built-in device Housed device
Screen size 307 mm/12.1" (1280 x 800)
396 mm/15.6" (1366 x 768)
470 mm/18.5" (1366 x 768)
546 mm/21.5" (1920 x 1080)		 -
396 mm/15.6" (1366 x 768)
-
546 mm/21.5" (1920 x 1080)
Orientation Horizontal
Vertical (21.5" variant)		 Horizontal
Operation Capacitive 10 point multi-touchscreen / EDT Capacitive 10 point multi-touchscreen / EDT
Interfaces DR DE
Video 1x CDI+ (1x RJ45)
1x DisplayPort		 HDMI connector, Type A
1x CDI+ (1x RJ45)
1x DisplayPort
USB 2x USB-A (2.0) at the connector panel 2x USB-A (2.0) at the connector panel
1x USB-A (2.0) at the front
1x USB-B (2.0) at the connector panel
Safety and operation elements DR DE
Emergency stop – Emergency stop key (2-circuit)
Button – 3x Pushbuttons
Electrical data DR DE
Input voltage 24 V DC (-20/+25 %) 24 V DC (-20/+25 %)
General data DR DE
Mounting Panel mounting VESA mounting
Tube mounting
Degree of protection IP66 (front)
IP20 (rear)		 IP65
Norms and Standards DR DE
Standards CE, UL, CSA CE, FCC, UL, CSA
Certification Industrial area class A Industrial area class A
Dimensions Unit DR0012 DR0015 DR0018 DR0021 DE0015 DE0021
A mm 329 420 488 558 402 546.8
B mm 231 269 309 350 333 420
C1 (Panel mounting) mm 7 7 7 7 – –
C2 (Panel mounting) mm 58 58 58 58 – –
C (VESA mounting) m – – – – 87 87
C (Tube mounting) m – – – – 160 160
X mm/" 307/12.1 396/15.6 470/18.5 546/21.5 396/15.6 546/21.5
Mass kg 4.4 6.0 7.5 8.4 6.8 9.6

DR

Dimensioned drawing of the ctrlX HMI Display DR for installation in control cabinets

DE

Dimensioned drawing of the ctrlX HMI Display DE for mounting on a support arm
Panel-PC – VR, VE
Performance data VR31 VR4x VE4x
CPU Intel Atom x5-E3940; 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3-6100U; 2.3 GHz
Intel Core i5-6300U; 2.4 GHz
Intel Core i7-6600U; 2.6 GHz		 Intel Core i5-6300U; 2.4 GHz
RAM 4 GB
8 GB (Option)		 8 GB
16 GB (Option)		 8 GB
SSD memory 32 GB
256 GB		 32 GB
256 GB
2x 320 GB (RAID 1)		 256 GB
HDD memory 320 GB 320 GB
2x 256 GB (RAID 1)		 -
Operating system Windows 10 IoT Enterprise Windows 10 IoT Enterprise Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
Display VR31 VR4x VE4x
Screen size 257 mm/10" (1280 x 800)
396 mm/15.6" (1366 x 768)
546 mm/21.5" (1920 x 1080)		 396 mm/15.6" (1366 x 768)
546 mm/21.5" (1920 x 1080)		 546 mm/21.5" (1920 x 1080)
Orientation Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal
Operation Capacitive 10 point multi-touchscreen / EDT Capacitive 10 point multi-touchscreen / EDT Capacitive 10 point multi-touchscreen / EDT
Plug-in slots VR31 VR4x VE4x
PCI/PCIe slots – 1x half size PCIe -
Mini PCIe slots 1x full size Mini PCIe 2x full size Mini PCIe -
Flash memory (Option) M.2-Flash + CFast slot M.2-Flash + CFast slot -
Interfaces VR31 VR4x VE4x
Ethernet 2x Gbit (Intel i210) 2x Gbit (Intel i210)
1x Gbit (Intel i219)		 2x Gbit
Serial 1x RS232
1x RS232/422/485		 1x RS232
1x RS232/422/485		 1x RS232
USB 2x USB-A (2.0)
2x USB-A (3.0)		 2x USB-A (2.0)
2x USB-A (3.0)		 1x USB-A (2.0)
Video DisplayPort DisplayPort -
Audio Line out Line out -
Electrical data VR31 VR4x VE4x
Input voltage 24 V DC (-20/+25 %) 24 V DC (-20/+25 %) 24 V DC (-20/+25 %)
General data VR31 VR4x VE4x
Mounting Panel mounting Panel mounting VESA mounting
Degree of protection IP66 (front)
IP20 (rear)		 IP66 (front)
IP20 (rear)		 IP66
Norms and Standards VR31 VR4x VE4x
Standards CE, FCC, UL, CSA CE, FCC, UL, CSA CE, FCC, UL, CSA
Certification Industrial area class A Industrial area class A Industrial area class A
Dimensions Unit VR3110 VR3115 VR3121 VR4x15 VR4x21 VE4221
A mm 238 420 558 420 558 558
B mm 202 269 350 269 350 350
C1 (Panel mounting) mm 7 7 7 7 – –
C2 (Panel mounting) mm 75 75 75 108 108 –
C2 (VESA mounting) mm – – – – – 66
X mm/" 257/10.1 396/15.6 546/21.5 396/15.6 546/21.5 546/21.5
Mass kg 4.1 7.0 9.4 8.7 11.1 8.5
Dimensioned drawing of the ctrlX HMI Panel-PC VR
Machine operating panel – VAM
Interfaces VAM 15.2 VAM 21.2
Fieldbus system 1x PROFINET+ (2x RJ45) 1x PROFINET+ (2x RJ45)
Safety and operation elements VAM 15.2 VAM 21.2
Type Machine operating panel for compact machine concepts Machine operating panel for compact machine concepts
Function buttons 6x short-stroke pushbutton
1x E-STOP pushbutton
1x Feed override rotary switch		 6x short-stroke pushbutton
1x E-STOP pushbutton
1x Feed override rotary switch
Electrical data VAM 15.2 VAM 21.2
Logic supply 24 V DC 24 V DC
Input power supply 24 V DC 24 V DC
Mechanical tests VAM 15.2 VAM 21.2
Vibration resistance 1 g 1 g
Shock resistance 15 g 15 g
General data VAM 15.2 VAM 21.2
Degree of protection IP54 (Front) IP54 (Front)
Norms and Standards VAM 15.2 VAM 21.2
Standards CE, UL, UKCA, Reach, Rohs CE, UL, UKCA, Reach, Rohs
Dimensions Unit VAM 15.2 VAM 21.2
A mm 420 350
B mm 100 100
C1 mm 33 33
C2 mm 56 56
Mass kg 0.95 0.75

VAM 15.2 - VAM 21.2

Dimensioned drawing of the ctrlX HMI machine operating panel VAM
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Manufacturing

For CNC applications, users benefit from ready-made motion apps which enable a shorter time-to-market. For laser and dispensing applications ctrlX AUTOMATION provides ready-made HMI solutions.

Further application examples:

IOT & PLC, General Motion Control, Performance Motion Control, Smart Energy

Manufacturing

For CNC applications, users benefit from ready-made motion apps which enable a shorter time-to-market. For laser and dispensing applications ctrlX AUTOMATION provides ready-made HMI solutions.

Further application examples:

IOT & PLC, General Motion Control, Performance Motion Control, Smart Energy

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