SINUMERIK operator panel fronts with PCU/TCU

The SINUMERIK operator panel fronts (OP) and touch operator panels (TP) can be combined with SINUMERIK PCUs (industrial PCs) or SINUMERIK Thin Client Units (TCU) and contain numerous innovations to improve ease of operation.

The USB interface on the panel front provides hot plug&play functionality for a standard PC keyboard, mouse and/or USB FlashDrive. The SINUMERIK operator panel fronts are available with displays in a variety of sizes, and with membrane or mechanical keyboards.

Thus the SINUMERIK operator panel fronts can be tailored to the individual user's requirements.

SINUMERIK PCUs

With the SINUMERIK PCUs and the SINUMERIK operator panel fronts, innovative operator panels can be created. The SINUMERIK PCUs are mounted on the rear of the SINUMERIK operator panel fronts, or they can be positioned at distances up to 100 m (328 ft) from the operator panel in the cabinet.

The powerful SINUMERIK PCUs contain numerous innovations. The communication interfaces via Ethernet and PROFIBUS DP are already on board.

The complementary proven operator control components, such as handheld units, machine control panels, Push Button Panels, electronic handwheels, keyboards, and card readers can be used with the SINUMERIK PCUs/TCUs.

SINUMERIK TCU

The SINUMERIK Thin Client Unit (TCU) allows operator panel fronts and the SINUMERIK PCUs/NCUs to be installed separately. For this reason, the user interface is copied to one or several operator panel fronts, each with a SINUMERIK TCU.