SINUMERIK operator panel fronts with PCU or TCU

The SINUMERIK operator panel fronts (OP) can be combined with the SINUMERIK PCU (industrial PC) or SINUMERIK Thin Client Unit (TCU) and contain numerous innovations to improve ease of operation.

The USB interfaces provide hot plug & play functionality for a standard PC keyboard, mouse or USB flash drive. SINUMERIK operator panel fronts are available with various display sizes, membrane keyboards, mechanical or capacitive buttons, as well as state-of-the-art operator panels with capacitive display areas for gesture control.

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

SINUMERIK PCU

Innovative operator panels can be created with the SINUMERIK PCU (highly integrated industrial PC) and SINUMERIK operator panel fronts. The SINUMERIK PCU is mounted on the rear of the SINUMERIK operator panel fronts, or can be positioned at distances up to 100 m (328 ft) from the operator panel in the cabinet.

The powerful SINUMERIK PCU features 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 PCU or TCU.

SINUMERIK TCU

The SINUMERIK Thin Client Unit (TCU) allows operator panel fronts and the SINUMERIK PCU or NCU to be installed in separate locations. For this reason, the user interface is copied to one or several operator panel fronts, each with a SINUMERIK TCU.