INDUSTRIAL OPERATOR INTERFACES

HMI & SCADA Development

Operator interfaces that make equipment easier to run, troubleshoot, and maintain. Volt Controls develops and updates HMI and SCADA applications for industrial machines and process systems.

PROCESS OVERVIEW SYSTEM RUNNING
TANK LEVEL74%
DISCHARGE PRESSURE42.6 PSI
PUMP STATUSRUNNING
Auto mode · No active faults
ACTIVE ALARMS0
System normal
OVERVIEW ALARMS TRENDS SETTINGS

ILLUSTRATIVE INTERFACE CONCEPT · NOT A CUSTOMER SYSTEM

HMI & SCADA SERVICES

Clear information. Useful controls. Faster troubleshooting.

We design new operator interfaces, modify existing applications, and connect the information operators need to the equipment they're running.

01 / NEW APPLICATIONS

HMI Programming & Development

New operator screens, navigation, equipment controls, setpoints, operating modes, and PLC tag integration.

02 / EXISTING SYSTEMS

HMI Upgrades & Modifications

Screen revisions, additional equipment, improved workflows, legacy terminal replacements, and application updates.

03 / TROUBLESHOOTING

Alarms & Diagnostics

Clear alarm messages, fault histories, permissive and interlock status, and diagnostics that help identify why equipment stopped.

04 / PROCESS DATA

Trends, Logging & Recipes

Live and historical trends, data collection, parameter entry, recipe handling, and useful operating information.

05 / SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS

SCADA Integration

Supervisory monitoring, multi-equipment views, PLC communications, alarms, and centralized process visibility.

06 / STARTUP & SUPPORT

Testing & Commissioning

Screen checkout, PLC/HMI communications testing, operator feedback, field adjustments, and troubleshooting after startup.

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

An HMI should help operators understand the machine.

A good interface makes operating conditions, equipment status, and abnormal situations easy to recognize. It should also help maintenance personnel find the source of a problem without digging through unnecessary screens.

We prioritize consistent navigation, readable information, meaningful alarms, and controls that reflect the way the machine actually operates.

BUILT AROUND REAL OPERATIONS

Useful during normal operation and when something goes wrong.

Operators need to know what the equipment is doing. Maintenance teams need to know why it isn't doing something. A well-designed interface supports both.

Understand machine status

Clear running states, mode indications, process values, and equipment feedback.

Diagnose the next step

Alarm context, interlock and permissive information, and useful troubleshooting screens.

Operate with confidence

Consistent layouts, sensible setpoint entry, and confirmation of important commands.

EQUIPMENT DIAGNOSTICS ILLUSTRATIVE
System modeAUTO
Feed pumpRUNNING
Tank level permissiveSATISFIED
Discharge pressure42.6 PSI
Active faultsNONE
Example of the type of status information an operator may need
PLATFORMS & INTEGRATION

Experience across industrial HMI environments.

Support for standalone machine interfaces and supervisory systems, including applications connected to new and existing PLCs.

Operator Interface Platforms

  • Allen-Bradley PanelView / FactoryTalk View
  • Schneider Electric HMI platforms
  • Keyence operator interfaces
  • Other existing and legacy systems

Application Features

  • Alarms, diagnostics, and interlocks
  • Trends, data logging, and recipes
  • Setpoints, modes, and status screens
  • PLC tags and equipment communications

Integration Scope

  • Machine-level HMI applications
  • Supervisory monitoring and SCADA
  • PLCs, drives, and instrumentation
  • Startup and operator acceptance testing

Have an existing application that needs changes? Send us the HMI model, software platform, and a description of the work.

LET'S TALK

Need a new HMI or changes to an existing one?

Tell us about the equipment, operator interface, and what you want to improve.

Contact Volt Controls