Innovation 2026 – Power Panel C650 and HMI Software

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Introduction

Power Panel C650 is a multi‑touch HMI and control platform belonging to the Power Panel family. It integrates visualization, processing capability, and communication interfaces in a compact form factor suitable for machine‑level applications.

Portfolio Overview

Power Panel T‑Series and C‑Series

The Power Panel product range consists of two functional categories. T‑Series devices serve as terminal‑oriented HMIs, while C‑Series devices extend these capabilities through integrated controller functionality and fieldbus communication interfaces.

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Active Product Offering

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The portfolio includes several hardware classes with distinct performance profiles:

T/C30

  • ARM processor

  • Resistive single‑touch

  • CAN, RS232, RS485

  • Visualization using Visual Components 4

T/C50

  • ARM processor

  • PCT multi‑touch

  • POWERLINK, X2X Link

  • Visualization using mapp View

C70

  • Intel processor

  • Resistive single‑touch

  • POWERLINK, X2X Link

  • Visual Components 4

T/C80

  • Intel processor

  • PCT multi‑touch

  • POWERLINK, X2X Link

  • mapp View and Visual Components 4

The C650 continues this lineup as the next generation device within the C‑Series.

Power Panel C650

Platform Concept

The C650 platform consolidates multiple device variants into a simplified structure. It offers multi‑touch visualization, integrated communication interfaces, and a unified hardware concept intended to reduce device complexity across the product line.

Hardware Characteristics

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Core System Hardware

  • Quad‑core processor

  • LPDDR4 RAM

  • Internal storage

  • Three programmable RGB LEDs

Display and Operation

  • PCAP multi‑touch

  • Edge‑to‑edge glass surface

  • Display sizes: 4.3", 7.0", 10.1", 12.1", 15.6"

Customization Options

The device can be adapted mechanically and visually to match machine‑specific requirements.

Communication Interfaces

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The communication subsystem includes:

  • 1 Gbps Ethernet

  • POWERLINK master

  • X2X Link

  • CANopen

  • RS485

  • RS232

  • Two USB ports

The Ethernet interface is designed with future OPC UA FX capability in mind.

Display Specifications & Mechanical Compatibility

Display Resolution Table

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Display Size Resolution
4.3" 480 × 272 (WQVGA)
7.0" 800 × 480 (WVGA)
10.1" 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
12.1" 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
15.6" 1920 × 1080 (FHD)

Cut‑Out and Mechanical Compatibility

The mechanical design considers backward compatibility with earlier panel generations. Cut‑out dimensions were aligned wherever feasible to minimize changes required when replacing existing devices.

Overview

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HMI Software

HMI Software Overview

The HMI software environment used across the Power Panel family consists of both web‑based and embedded visualization frameworks depending on the specific hardware platform.

mapp View Architecture

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T/C50, T/C80, Panel PC

  • HTML‑based web visualization

  • Expandable via Widget Development Toolchain

  • Execution on Linux with hypervisor support

Power Panel C650

  • Embedded application

  • Optimized for efficient execution on embedded hardware

  • Operates on AR6

mapp View for Power Panel C650

Visualization Implementation

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The mapp View implementation for C650 is optimized for embedded use. It uses the same engineering workflow as other platforms while adapting rendering and widget behavior for multi‑touch‑oriented projects and cost‑efficient hardware.

Key properties include:

  • Multi‑touch‑optimized visualization

  • Consistent engineering across panel classes

  • Development within Automation Studio 6

  • Collection of dedicated widgets for embedded HMIs

Future platform extensions are intended to maintain compatibility without additional engineering effort.

Widget Set and Service Integration

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Widget Categories

  • Buttons

  • Tables

  • Input/output controls

  • Charts

  • Scripting

  • Unit handling

  • Localization

  • Data binding

Integrated Services

  • Alarm handling

Unified software versions provide consistent behavior across multiple platforms.

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Just wanted to share with you information about the new PP C650. If I’m not mistaken, the first version will support VC4 and later on this year, mappView as well. MappView is optimized for this hardware; for more detailed information on what is available and when, your local sales representative should help you :slight_smile: For new projects, you should for sure go the mappView way. VC4 is there more if you need to convert e.g. C70 projects to new hardware.

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