Aug 10, 2011 15:03 GMT  ·  By

Mitsubishi makes many different sorts of display solutions, with various sizes, shapes and performance and image quality levels, with this particular occasion being marked by two Human Machine Interfaces.

Machine builders and manufacturers can rejoice at the knowledge that Mitsubishi Electric Automation has completed development of its newest HMI displays

These Human Machine Interface panels are easy to tell apart thanks to their sizes and shapes, being each geared towards their own set of possible implementations.

One of them is meant to be used as a sort of pendant and carries the name of GT16 Handy, while the other (G16) is more of a handheld, six-inch solution.

Both of them have what it takes to enable a lower cost for development and engineering, as well as provide support for a wide range of configurations (and devices, for that matter).

They also integrate features that allow for longer uptime, higher productivity and better overall machine performance.

Furthermore, they can help consolidate many HMI platforms, inventory and configurations, ultimately qualifying as very flexible solutions, even compared to their peers.

As for some actual specifications, they have a native resolution of 640 x 480 pixels (full VGA) and use the TFT LCD technology, plus USB (host/device) and Ethernet.

The GT1655-VTBD measures 5.7 inches and is aimed at end-users facilities and machine builders where space efficiency is a prime concern.

It has 65,000 colors and boasts, in the company's own words, “robust embedded maintenance and debug functions found on many of Mitsubishi Electric’s larger displays.”

Finally, the GT1665HS-VTBD (GT16 Handy) should be able to link to a target device without one having to let it out of their grasp.

It weighs less than three pounds and even comes with a tethering system that connect and disconnect the main HMI unit from the system while said system is in use.