EXOR eSMART Series IP66-Rated HMI Touchscreen

Overview

The EXOR eSMART Series IP66-Rated HMI Touchscreen is an industrial-grade human-machine interface engineered for reliable operation in harsh manufacturing, process control, and outdoor automation environments. Designed around EXOR’s long-standing heritage in embedded HMI solutions, the eSMART platform integrates a high-contrast resistive touch display with a ruggedized aluminum front bezel and sealed housing compliant with IEC 60529 IP66 protection—ensuring full resistance to dust ingress and powerful water jets from any direction. Unlike consumer-grade panels, the eSMART series employs a true industrial resistive touch layer capable of consistent actuation with gloved hands, stylus, or blunt objects—critical for safety-critical or PPE-mandated facilities. Its architecture supports seamless integration with major PLC families (including Siemens S7, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric Modicon, and Mitsubishi FX/Q-series) via standard industrial protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP, EtherNet/IP, and CANopen. The device operates within an extended temperature range of −10 °C to +60 °C and features wide-voltage DC input (12–36 VDC), enabling deployment across mobile equipment, washdown zones, and unconditioned control cabinets.

Key Features

• IP66-rated front panel with stainless-steel or anodized aluminum bezel options for corrosion resistance
• Resistive touch technology certified for >1 million actuations and compatible with industrial gloves (EN 388 Class A–F)
• Integrated real-time clock (RTC) with battery-backed memory for timestamped event logging
• Onboard microSD card slot supporting firmware updates, recipe storage, and alarm history backup
• Preloaded with EXOR’s UniApp development environment—supporting IEC 61131-3 structured text, ladder logic, and function block diagram programming
• Support for dual Ethernet ports (10/100 Mbps) with integrated switch functionality for daisy-chain topology
• Conformance to EMC standards per EN 61000-6-2 (immunity) and EN 61000-6-4 (emission), suitable for Class A industrial environments

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

The eSMART HMI is validated for interoperability with over 200 PLC models across six major vendor ecosystems, with preconfigured drivers available in UniApp Library. It complies with key international directives and standards including CE marking (EMC & LVD), UL 61010-1 (safety for industrial control equipment), and RoHS 2011/65/EU. For regulated industries, the platform supports audit-ready operation through optional firmware modules enabling electronic signature capture, user role-based access control (up to 32 levels), and event logs with SHA-256 hashing—facilitating alignment with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements when deployed in conjunction with validated SCADA systems. All units undergo 100% burn-in testing at EXOR’s Italian manufacturing facility prior to export.

Software & Data Management

UniApp v5.x—the native engineering suite for EXOR HMIs—provides a unified development environment supporting offline simulation, multi-language UI generation (UTF-8 encoded), and runtime diagnostics via built-in web server (HTTP/HTTPS). Data logging is configurable to local microSD, external USB storage, or cloud endpoints via MQTT v3.1.1 or OPC UA PubSub over UDP. Alarm management includes priority-based notification routing (email/SMS via connected gateway), persistent acknowledgment tracking, and CSV export with ISO 8601 timestamps. Historical trend data can be visualized in real time using embedded WebVNC or exported for analysis in third-party MES platforms (e.g., Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk Historian).

Applications

• Food & beverage processing lines requiring frequent sanitation and IP66-compliant operator stations
• Water/wastewater treatment plants where outdoor-mounted HMIs must withstand rain, humidity, and chemical exposure
• Mobile hydraulic machinery (e.g., concrete pumps, aerial work platforms) needing vibration-tolerant interfaces with glove-compatible touch
• Pharmaceutical packaging lines integrating with MES under GAMP 5 and Annex 11 validation frameworks
• Renewable energy substations operating in coastal or desert environments with high particulate loading

FAQ

Does the eSMART support capacitive touch?
No—this series exclusively uses 4-wire analog resistive touch technology to ensure reliability in wet, oily, or gloved-hand environments.
Can it be programmed without a Windows PC?
UniApp requires Windows 10/11 for development; however, runtime firmware updates and configuration adjustments may be performed via web interface or microSD card.
Is UL listing available for North American installations?
Yes—UL 61010-1 certification is factory-applied and documented on the product label and Declaration of Conformity.
What is the warranty period and service support model?
EXOR provides a standard 24-month limited warranty; global technical support is accessible through authorized distributors with SLA-governed response times.
Are custom front overlays or backlight brightness adjustment options available?
Yes—custom silkscreened overlays and adjustable PWM-controlled backlight intensity (10–100%) are offered as factory-configurable options upon request.