09 HMI Navigation

09.1. HMI navigation (typical)

What “machine settings” means

Machine settings are machine-specific constants. They apply across all recipes. They usually control calibration, limits, and option enablement.

Recipes are format-specific parameters. They change with tray and film tooling.

Access and change control

Machine settings are typically restricted via RFID / password. Only trained engineers should change them.

Record every change:

• Note the old value and new value.

• Record date, reason, and who changed it.

• Validate with a controlled test run.

Incorrect machine settings can cause poor seals, collisions, or unsafe motion.

09.2. Typical operator flow

1. Power on and complete the safety reset.

2. Load the required recipe (tray format).

3. Confirm tooling, film, and utilities are correct.

4. Wait for temperatures to reach setpoint.

5. Start production.

6. Monitor alarms and product quality.

7. Stop safely and isolate services when required.

09.3. HMI pages and what they’re for (typical)

Screen names vary by software version. The purpose is usually consistent.

• Home / Overview: machine state, mode selection, warm-up status.

• Run / Production: Start/Stop, live counters, cycle status.

• Recipe / Product: load, save, and edit recipe parameters.

• Setup: format setup prompts and guided checks.

• Manual / Jog: manual moves and I/O checks for trained users.

• Alarms: active alarms, alarm history, and recovery prompts.

• Maintenance: service timers, lubrication counters, planned tasks.

• Machine settings (restricted): machine constants and calibrations.

• Diagnostics (build dependent): sensors/I-O, drives, comms, logs.

If your HMI uses different labels, follow the top navigation icons. Look for the same function groups.

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