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Advantech Modular HMI Series
A versatile range of computing boxes and display kits, offering over 30 combinations to support a diverse range of applications.
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Adaptable HMI for Industrial & OEM Environments
Modular touchscreen computers offer durable HMI designs with upgradable components, built to withstand harsh environments, and seamlessly integrate into custom equipment. Ideal for OEMs and machine builders who require flexible, scalable touchscreen computing platforms that adapt to a wide range of applications, no matter how demanding the challenge.
Expandable Platform
Equipped with the latest Intel® Core™ i/Atom®/Celeron processors for diverse solutions.
Easy Maintenance
Easily replace and maintain SSD and memory.
Broad Expansion
The inclusion of iDoor technology supports flexible expansion.
Designed for Versatility
Choose from various ratios and sizes for your application needs.
High-Brightness
Comfortably read control panels in outdoor environments.
Improved Thin Bezel
Better user experience and integration into any environment.
Discover the Power of Advantech's TPC-B Series
Combined with the FPM series, the TCP-B Modular HMI series is designed to adapt to your application, environment, and evolving requirements without having to replace the entire unit. Mix and match multiple CPU options, with customisable screen sizes ranging from 12” to 24” for flexible configurations. With enhanced adaptability, the FPM series offers IP66-rated enclosures, sunlight readability, P-CAP touch options and wide temperature models, ensuring reliable and adaptable performance in harsh environments.
Modular HMIs For Your Application: Where Our Solutions Work
Food & Beverage Processing
Modular HMIs are commonly used on production lines where operator stations need to be serviceable and easy to standardise across different machines. A modular HMI design makes it simpler to replace the display or compute module independently, reducing downtime when something fails. In washdown or high-cleanliness areas, this approach also helps maintenance teams keep spares and swap units quickly without rewiring the whole station.
Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Manufacturing
In regulated production environments, HMIs are often tied to electronic batch records, recipe control, and controlled user access. A modular HMI platform supports consistent rollout across multiple suites or lines, while allowing performance or interface upgrades without changing the full mechanical installation. This is useful when validation scope and change control matter, because you can keep the “installed” parts stable and manage upgrades in a more controlled way.
Logistics & Warehousing
Warehouse operator terminals and line-side stations often take physical knocks and run long shifts, so serviceability and standardisation matter. Modular HMIs are a practical choice for pack lines, sortation, and goods-in/out stations where you may need different screen sizes or mounting options but want a common compute baseline. Fast swap capability reduces disruption during peak periods.
Water & Wastewater Treatment
Treatment sites rely on distributed operator panels for local control, alarms, and maintenance workflows, often across many remote buildings. Modular HMIs make it easier to standardise and maintain those stations, while offering enough flexibility to match different enclosure sizes and viewing distances. For operators, the benefit is consistent interfaces; for maintenance, it’s simpler spares and faster replacement when a unit fails.
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Our work on industrial projects usually follows a defined process. We start by understanding the environment and application in detail, then agree a suitable hardware platform, build and validate systems in the UK, and finally manage changes and lifecycle.
Projects typically start with a requirements capture phase. This covers environmental conditions such as temperature range, dust levels, vibration and cleaning regime; electrical considerations such as supply, earthing and panel layout; performance requirements; I/O and expansion needs; relevant standards or approvals; and expectations around lifecycle, volume and support.
Based on this information, suitable hardware platforms are shortlisted and reviewed. CPU class, memory, storage, I/O, expansion options and mounting arrangements are agreed, along with any specific BIOS or firmware requirements. For repeat deployments, a small number of standard builds are usually defined to simplify stocking, rollout and support.
Systems are then assembled and validated in the UK. This includes physical assembly, OS installation and configuration, loading of customer images where required, and burn-in and functional tests defined for the project. The goal is that systems arrive on site ready to be integrated with minimal additional work.
Once deployed, attention shifts to lifecycle support. Agreed configurations are documented and controlled as a bill of materials. Changes announced by manufacturers are monitored, and when they occur, suitable replacement options are identified and discussed. Where appropriate, last-time-buy planning and controlled transitions are used to minimise disruption to machines and production lines.
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Modular HMIs provide easy maintenance and scalability, allowing users to replace or upgrade the display or computing module independently without replacing the entire unit.
They are widely used in automation, process control, machine building, and industrial monitoring applications. At Impulse, our industry expertise allows us to design and deliver systems optimised for your specific application. Contact us today to discuss how we can support your next project.
A traditional panel PC is built as a single, fixed unit, so if the display or computer fails, the whole device often needs replacing. A modular HMI separates the display from the computing module, usually with a standard interface between them. This lets you change screen size, upgrade performance or replace a faulty element without disturbing the rest of the installation, cutting downtime and long-term costs.
Impulse Embedded can supply the full stack: display modules, computing units, mounting hardware, cables and pre-installed software. We work with you to select screen sizes, performance levels, I/O and environmental ratings that suit each machine or line, then assemble and test the configuration before shipment. With lifecycle guidance, spares strategies and UK-based technical support, you gain a modular HMI platform that is straightforward to deploy, maintain and evolve across your installed base.
Industrial monitoring system with custom I/O for nationwide government broadcast sites
A world leading company in critical two-way wireless communications systems used by public safety and government organisations required the design of an ultra-reliable industrial computer to monitor and control remote broadcast sites nationwide.