Siemens HMIs come in different types to suit various industrial automation needs. The main categories include Basic Panels, Comfort Panels, Unified Panels, Mobile Panels, and Industrial PCs. The Basic Panels are entry-level devices designed for simple control and monitoring applications. They are cost-effective, easy to use, and available in key or touchscreen versions. These panels are ideal for small machines that require basic visualization. The Comfort Panels are more advanced and support complex applications, offering high-resolution displays, faster performance, and better connectivity options. They are widely used in production lines, packaging systems, and process automation.
The latest generation, Unified Panels, are built for modern digital factories. Unified Panels are available in both Basic and Comfort versions, providing scalability from small to large systems. For portable or on-site operations, Mobile Panels allow operators to control machines safely from different locations with full functionality. Lastly, Industrial PCs equipped with WinCC Runtime software handle advanced SCADA and data management tasks for large-scale automation systems. In short, Siemens offers a full range of SIMATIC HMI solutions — from simple Basic Panels to powerful Unified Panels — ensuring reliable control, visualization, and connectivity for every level of industrial automation.