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Pepperl+Fuchs: VisuNet FLX Series with New Options for Even More Flexibility

Now also for outdoor use: The VisuNet FLX series with new aluminum housing.

November 6, 2023

The modular VisuNet FLX HMI platform from Pepperl+Fuchs stands for maximum flexibility.

Whether remote or direct monitor, industrial or box PC: The series offers various HMI systems for a wide range of applications and installation requirements in ATEX/IECEx Zone 2/22 and non-Ex areas. The modular “one-fits-all” design allows for the precise configuration of your HMI solution and enables easy and quick adaptation in the field. Pepperl+Fuchs is expanding the VisuNet FLX series with two new options, making it even more flexible.

Off to the outdoors: Extended Temperature Range and Weather Protection

Pepperl+Fuchs now enables the modular HMI platform to be used outdoors. In addition to the proven stainless-steel housing, a new aluminum housing is now available for the devices of the VisuNet FLX series. This means that the series can also be used in extended temperature ranges from -20 °C to +50 °C and outdoors. The robust aluminum housing not only stands for optimal heat dissipation, but also for high resistance.

To ensure good readability at all times, even in very bright lighting conditions, the devices of the series have an optically bonded display. With the new aluminum housing, additional sun shields can be attached to the sides, top edge and rear as required. They also serve as protection against rain and other environmental conditions. With these enhancements, the VisuNet FLX series defies harsh environmental conditions and can now also be used outdoors.

More Security and Efficiency with RFID

The RFID reader can be integrated directly into the housing or connected as an external module.

To prevent unauthorized access to the process control system, user authentication with RFID cards or tags is extremely useful. This makes the entry of credentials more efficient. In addition to the option of using RFID readers in the VisuNet FLX series as an external peripheral device, there is now also the option of integrating an RFID reader directly in the housing. Users therefore receive the complete package from a single source and can make user authentication in their plant not only more secure, but also more efficient.

Perfect Match: VisuNet RM Shell 6

The VisuNet FLX Remote Monitors are equipped with the latest generation firmware VisuNet RM Shell 6. Based on Windows® 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021, the software enables access to the process control system or Manufacturing Execution System (MES) via standard Ethernet technology and makes process data available easily, quickly, and securely. Due to the latest Windows security functions and integrated security mechanisms, the firmware for remote monitors and box thin clients ensures maximum security. With the VisuNet Control Center add-on software, users can conveniently manage their thin clients from a central workstation—eliminating long, laborious trips to the field.

Innovative HMI firmware: VisuNet RM Shell 6 with VisuNet Control Center add-on software allows efficient management of thin clients.
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