Autonics Launches Advanced Graphic Panel Series With Gateway Model

Many plants still rely on outdated HMI panels that slow operators down. Slow screens, limited connections, and rigid designs can make it hard to build efficient monitoring and control systems. Many teams need real-time data, yet the panels they use often fall short.

Autonics has designed its new iTP series of advanced graphic panels to deliver faster processing, more memory, and a choice of display or gateway models. The new series aims to give engineers a platform that is simple to integrate, quick to configure, and durable enough to withstand demanding environments.

Autonics' iTP series graphic panels can be installed horizontally or vertically, depending on application needs. Image used courtesy of Autonics

iTP Series Advanced Graphic Panels

The iTP series advanced graphic panels run on a Cortex-A53, quad-core CPU at 1.6 GHz and are backed by 4 GB of DDR4 memory and 16 GB of storage. This hardware provides the speed needed for smooth graphics and fast screen changes in SCADA and HMI applications.

Display models are offered in 8.4, 10.4, 12.1, and 15-inch sizes, all built with TFT color LCD and resistive touch panels that support over 16.7 million colors. Wide viewing angles ensure visibility from multiple positions on the floor, and backlights rated for over 50,000 hours keep the screens sharp for years of service. For cases where visualization isn’t required, gateway models carry the same processing and communication functions without the display, offering a lower-cost way to link equipment and systems in real time.

The iTP series SCADAMaster-Designer is an HMI screen editor software that features an easy-to-use interface and an expansive SVG image library. Image used courtesy of Autonics

Software, Remote Access, and Web Tools

Configuration is handled through SCADAMaster-Designer, Autonics’ dedicated editor. Engineers can design custom process screens quickly using its drag-and-drop tools and extensive SVG image library. Beyond graphics, the software connects to databases such as MS SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle, allowing process data to be logged, visualized as trends, and reviewed for analysis.

Additionally, the iTP series panels come equipped with built-in virtual network computing (VNC) to enable remote access from PCs or mobile devices. The series’ web tool function enables users to monitor CPU load, memory capacity, network status, and device health directly from their browser. Together, these features aim to create an HMI interface that is both powerful and user-friendly for operators.

The iTP series includes Ethernet, serial, USB, and Wi-Fi interfaces. Image used courtesy of Autonics

Connectivity and Installation

A key strength of the iTP series is the number of connection options. Each panel comes with dual Ethernet ports, serial links (RS-232C/422/485), multiple USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, built-in Wi-Fi, and SD card support up to 256 GB. With this mix, the panels can link to older machines as well as modern IIoT systems.

For reliability in industrial settings, display models carry an IP66 front protection rating against dust and water spray, while gateway versions are rated at IP20 for use inside control cabinets. The panels can be installed by panel cut-out, DIN rail, or wall mount, with horizontal or vertical orientations supported. A magnetic buzzer alarm and multi-language menus round out features that aim to simplify daily operation.

The iTP series of advanced graphic panels is designed to bring fast processing and user-friendly operation to new and existing industrial applications. Image used courtesy of Autonics

High-Performance HMIs

Gateway models in the iTP series can collect data in real time and link directly to databases. This gives operators access to production dashboards, equipment status, and historical records. These advantages extend to smaller systems by enabling direct device-to-device communication at reduced cost, making predictive monitoring more accessible to facilities that don’t need a display at every node. By offering a single platform that blends processing power, rugged build quality, and flexible connectivity, Autonics provides manufacturers with a practical upgrade path for modernizing their HMIs.

Industrial automation keeps pushing toward systems that run faster, connect more easily, and adapt without a fight. The iTP series was built with that reality in mind. The new series of panels aims to bring solid computing power and flexible communication without the usual trade-offs in reliability. For plants replacing older HMIs, these units stand out as a dependable long-term option that’s simple to use and built to last.