The flexible front-mounting concept allows customized HMI solutions based on the field-proven SIMATIC components. A project using the flexible front-mounting concept is the obvious choice especially for the following customer requirements:

• Customized integration of operator elements and display systems
• High integration density of SIMATIC products
• Demand for customized design and layout
• Demand for optimal integration into plants and machinery
• Compact design as stand-alone product in enclosure
• Compact design as built-in unit at the machine level
• Use of field-proven components and thus also optimized time-to-market

These requirements can be implemented for the customer by means of a flexible front-mounting concept.

The general conditions for a project using the flexible front-mounting concept are:

• Minimum unit quantity 100 p.a.
• Project agreement
  • With unit quantity start-up forecasting and annual unit quantities for the project
  • for funding development costs
  • Key project dates and standard start-of-delivery dates
  • Logistics with delivery times