Tour the Free, C-more CM5 HMI Software from AutomationDirect

User interfaces are the heart of any automation project. AutomationDirect has raised the bar with the CM5 series of next-generation HMIs, giving users top-tier interfaces at affordable prices. And the free, updated HMI design software is now more powerful and user-friendly than ever. Test drive the C-More development software for free by clicking the link above. For existing users, the first thing you will notice is the more user-friendly ribbon interface, speeding up navigation. But don’t let the simpler layout fool you. The latest CM5 development software is packed with all of the features in earlier versions, and more! The Home ribbon puts the most used preliminary configurations right at your fingertips. Right here is the simplified Panel Manager and Protocol Manager to set up parameters in a snap. Next to that are the tag and event databases, and right here is the recipe setup. It couldn’t be simpler. For more advanced backend configuration, just head over to the Setup ribbon, where you can easily find settings for network communication, security, and new features, like time server synchronization, and configuration for MQTT network protocols. Not only can you make the most of CM5’s upgraded HMI hardware, don’t forget to also take advantage of the high-quality displays, with crystal-clear TFT LCD screens up to 22” and resolutions up to 1080p! The screen design workspace is similar to earlier versions, but we’ve added extra elements to put everything you need at arm’s reach. To make integration simpler, the Screen Tag List has been added to the workspace, letting you identify and edit tags for specific screens and objects Also, to make building similar projects a snap, the Screen Library is now accessible with a single click. That all comes with the Project Simulator, letting you test and navigate the project at any time! As usual, the C-More HMI software comes with a huge array of control panel objects letting you build a high-quality screen in seconds with no effort. Objects such as pushbuttons, selector switches, pilot lights, text and numeric data displays, bar graph displays, static and dynamic bit-mapped images, and more are all included. You can even create your own objects and symbols, and save them in a library for future projects! And for you interface customizers, every program element in the workspace is resizable and movable, so you can set your layout to the way you want at any time. But what if you have a EA9 project you like, but still want to upgrade your hardware to the ultra-powerful CM5? It couldn’t be simpler. Just load your old project into the new development software, and it will upgrade it for you! Don’t take my word for it. Download the software for free and test it today! C-more HMI products have a two-year warranty and are backed by AutomationDirect’s free, award-winning technical support before, during and after the purchase. Learn more by visiting: www.automationdirect.com/c-more Click here to see more videos about the CM5. Click here to see more videos from AutomationDirect.