Electrotherm (India) Ltd., established in 1983, is a diversified engineering conglomerate serving the steel, foundry, and equipment sectors. With a strong focus on innovation and technology, Electrotherm designs and manufactures induction melting furnaces, metal refining converters, high-speed casting machines, and induction heating systems.
To meet the demanding conditions of steel melt shops and improve operational efficiency, Electrotherm implemented Pro-face’s PS6000 IPC, ET6000 and SP5000 HMI series, along with GP Viewer and Remote HMI software. These solutions have enabled their engineering team to simplify process visualization and enhance system reliability.
Background and Challenges
Steel manufacturing environments are extremely dusty and harsh. Equipment must withstand oil, heat, and vibration while remaining easy to operate and maintain. Electrotherm needed a solution that could offer:
- Robust hardware for harsh industrial conditions
- Easy-to-use graphical interfaces for process mapping
- Seamless integration with third-party systems
- Secure and scalable remote monitoring capabilities
Solutions - Why choose Pro-face Products-
Simply
Using PS6000 IPC with GP Viewer and Remote HMI, Electrotherm engineers can easily visualize and control processes. The wide screen range (8" to 22") and intuitive graphics make it simple for operators to monitor operations in real time.
Reliability
Pro-face IPCs are designed to meet IEC 62443 standards and are ATEX and Marine certified, ensuring secure and reliable performance in demanding steel industry environments.
Engineering Efficiency
The Pro-face IPC Configurator allows Electrotherm to customize IPCs based on end-user requirements and send configurations directly to the factory—saving time and reducing errors.
Connectivity
With over 200 communication drivers, Pro-face HMI and IPCs integrate seamlessly with third-party PLCs and SCADA systems, enabling centralized control and monitoring across multiple applications.
Industrial PCs (IPCs)
Pro-face IPCs offer powerful industrial PCs designed to meet the demands of edge computing applications. These rugged and reliable IPCs provide high-performance computing capabilities at the edge, enabling real-time data processing and analysis. With a focus on connectivity, security, and scalability, Pro-face IPC is ideal for deploying edge intelligence in industrial automation and control systems.
What is Industrial PC (IPC) ?
Advanced HMI
The Pro-face Advanced HMI is a high-performance HMI device designed to meet a wide range of industrial automation needs. It offers a variety of displays and boxes to suit different environments and applications.
With its emphasis on expandability, the Advanced HMI provides flexibility for future system upgrades and customization.
This makes it a versatile and adaptable solution for diverse industrial settings.
What is Advanced HMI?
Basic HMI
Pro-face Basic HMI simplified design and essential features provide a cost-effective solution for basic requirements.
Manufacturing simple machines also requires attractive aesthetics and visualization, which Pro-face Basic HMI delivers.
Additionally, it caters to evolving customer requirements with features like IIoT integration and enhanced cybersecurity, ensuring your operations stay connected and secure.
What is Basic HMI?
Entry HMI
Entry HMI is designed for specific markets and focuses on machine visualization and operability,
with more limited functionality than the Basic models.
Please get in touch with your local Pro-face Office to confirm availability and support in your Country.
What is Entry HMI?
