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Building a better interface and taking it mobile

ADCO, a leading builder of end-of-line packaging systems, went to Pack Expo Las Vegas with a brand new HMI and a mobile app that wowed show attendees.

Big leap. HMI technology takes a big step forward with ADCO’s introduction of the InterACT™ runtime application. Its impressive functionality can also be accessed on a hand-held mobile device.
Big leap. HMI technology takes a big step forward with ADCO’s introduction of the InterACT™ runtime application. Its impressive functionality can also be accessed on a hand-held mobile device.

When the folks at ADCO Manufacturing saw an opportunity to upgrade their machinery’s HMI technology in terms of both visualization and information, they developed what they call InterACT™ SE HMI. A unique runtime application, it delivers two big benefits. One is a major improvement in visualization. The other is better ability to provide on-machine documentation—training materials, troubleshooting manuals, instructional videos—whether standard or customized. The idea is to improve productivity, reduce downtime, and enhance machine operation overall. Rather than making plant personnel get information out of a machine by drilling down for look-up menus, sub-routines, and so on, InterACT™ makes such things more readily available on screen. Offered as an upgraded PC-based HMI package, InterACT™ made its official debut at Pack Expo Las Vegas.

“Using Rockwell FactoryTalk® ViewSE software, we developed our own ADCO runtime application,” says Scott Reed, VP Sales, Marketing & Customer Service at ADCO. “The machines themselves are PLC-controlled, but InterACT™ is PC-based, which makes it very flexible and powerful. You can change from English to Spanish at the push of a button, for example.

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