Ignition as a Product Design Development Tool

In this session Chris Taylor of X-Windpower will discuss his use of Ignition as a design development and verification tool in the energy industry. In order to remain in control of wind turbines different strategies need to be employed to account for many unpredictable forces such as wind speed, duration, and rotor speed. Learn how Ignition and python scripting were used to maximize the yield of the wind turbines by creating a continuous data stream.

ANSI/ISA HMI 101 - Intuitive Information and Guidance

HMI design plays a critical role in determining an operator’s ability to manage an industrial facility’s systems effectively, particularly when detecting and resolving an abnormal situation. Adopting design standards, such as those developed by groups such as ANSI and ISA, allows organizations to add valuable context to data in a way that’s consistent, clear and scalable. During this session, GrayMatter Chief Technology Officer John Benitz will discuss how water/wastewater utilities, manufacturers and other industrial organizations leverage high-performance HMI design to enhance change management practices, convert veteran operators’ unwritten rules into intuitive design elements, and reduce the learning curve for new employees.