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Examples and References

Control unit with touch display, camera, and RFID function in a machine tool for manufacturing dental prostheses

Display unit for the Cerec Primemill

This control panel was developed according to customer specifications for a modern device for manufacturing dental prostheses. CEREC Primemill uses modern technologies and CAM strategies to produce precisely fitting crowns and inlays from ceramic blanks. The customer placed particular emphasis on application development under Linux. This made it possible to implement sophisticated, web-based user guidance and connect the various peripheral components in a standard manner. A camera enables the reading of data matrix codes used to label consumables. The various grinding and milling tools are recorded via RFID tags and assigned to the materials to be processed in order to maximize tool life.

Touch display in an angiograph for retinal diseases

Heidelberg Retina Angiograph for the diagnosis of retinal diseases

This device uses an LCM module equipped with a TFT display and touch glass. Thanks to the high-quality TFT display, the physician can easily read the display even at unfavorable viewing angles while examining the patient and can intuitively operate the device via the touch glass. A quadrature encoder connected to the input for optical encoders allows selected parameters to be determined via the quasi-analog rotation of a control knob. The application itself can be modified in the event of changes by means of a software update. This can be done “in the field” by service technicians or even the operator; no changes to the hardware or mechanics are necessary.

Smart Display for operating an automatic osmometer for applications in biology and medicine

Touchscreen for automatic Osmometer

This device measures osmotic pressure in solutions for biological and medical applications. The intuitive user interface via the display module with touch enables convenient and efficient use of various functions, such as calibration, data acquisition, logging, and statistical analysis. The device’s status is presented in well-ordered lists for evaluating the results, allowing measurements to be performed quickly and reliably. Password protection ensures that only authorized personnel can use the osmometer or change system settings.

Smart display for operating a device for manufacturing dental prostheses

Display unit for Cerec MC X

Customized control unit developed specifically for the modernization of a device for manufacturing dental prostheses. The device is a special milling and grinding unit that can be used to manufacture high-precision parts for restorations. In addition, treatment times for dentists and patients can be minimized. The touch display was modernized based on our operating modules and was custom-adapted in every respect to conform to the specifications of the machine.

Smart display in a mobile measuring device

PROTRON length measuring device

The programmable measuring device is equipped with a TFT touchscreen display. It is housed in a tabletop enclosure that is also suitable for wall mounting, in which case the enclosure and thus also the display are reversed. A gravity sensor detects the rotation. The content of the touchscreen display is then automatically rotated 180 degrees by a software command, so that the device can always be read and operated comfortably.

Sensor for fill level, individually and in use in a tank

Firmware for level sensors

Software modules were developed for the firmware of microcontrollers used in level sensors for tanks and silos in industrial process measurement technology. This system uses a time-of-flight (TOF) measurement principle, for which the software was optimized. An FSK communication protocol has been implemented to enable the sensors to communicate with their control center.

Smart display in a medical device used in nuclear medicine

Gamma-Locator DXI

The measuring device for locating tumors using PET nuclides and low-energy radionuclides is used in nuclear medicine. An LCM module with a TFT touch display ensures a brilliant and easily readable color display of the measurements. The display is easy to read even at wider viewing angles, allowing the control unit to be positioned flexibly. The commands of the GUI‑Interpreter integrated into the LCM control panel are controlled by a relatively small microcontroller, which is thus hardly burdened with the tasks of display representation.

Smart display in a mobile measuring device for torque measurement

INSPECT+: Measuring and testing device for torques and screw assembly

For mobile quality assurance of screw connections, this device is equipped with an LCM module whose monochrome display is illuminated by LEDs. This minimizes the display's energy consumption to less than 2 watts, including display illumination. The battery-powered device can therefore be operated with one set of batteries for an entire work shift without requiring a battery change or recharge.

Use of the GUI‑Library for programming a display application in a testing device for material testing using force/displacement measurement

PCU 500, PCU 1000, PCU 2000, and PCU 3000 measuring devices

Use of the GUI‑Library as a universal software platform for designing the user interface of various measuring devices, which are equipped with monochrome or color displays depending on the application:

  • PCU 500: Measuring system for easy force/displacement measurement during press-fitting and joining processes with small dimensions!
  • PCU 1000: Force/displacement measurement system for easy monitoring of press-fitting and joining processes
  • PCU 2000: Force/displacement measurement system for easy monitoring of press-fitting and joining processes
  • PCU 3000: Complete system for testing microswitches, snap-action switches, switches and push buttons with a precise, servo-controlled linear guide unit

Use of the GUI‑Library for programming a display application in a circulation thermostat

Circulation thermostat Tango Nuevo

The Unistat Tango Nuevo is a hydraulically sealed circulation thermostat with an atmospheric open expansion vessel for externally closed reactors. This device can be operated via a TFT display (portrait mode) with touch glass and via encoders and membrane keys. The user-friendly interface for the touch display was programmed using the GUI‑Library.

Further examples

Debugger for RISC processor

In order to accelerate software development for a RISC processor (MIPS-X), debugging software was developed and integrated into the existing application. The debugging software communicates with a PC front end created by a partner company, enabling convenient testing during software development. This includes, for example, source-level debugging, multiple breakpoints, and inspection of variables and memory. The behavior of the processor's 5-stage pipeline had to be taken into account, as did the code optimization procedures of the compiler used, which were tailored to this pipeline.

Flash tools for programming DVD drives in manufacturing and development

A speed-optimized solution was implemented for programming DVD drives in mass production in order to reduce the relatively long programming times of flash memory to a minimum. This enables short cycle times in production. The flash tool is also used in development. The Windows component can be called up either with a graphical or a command line front end. The embedded software for the drives executes the flash process simultaneously during data transfer. An additional tool allows the compilation of different binary files into “ROM images” and some customer-specific modifications of the image.

DVD drives for automotive applications

DVD drives have long been used in navigation and multimedia systems for luxury cars and can reliably play CDs and DVDs even under extreme conditions such as strong vibration and wide temperature ranges. During the development of the electrical hardware, particular attention was paid to the requirements for a robust, reliable, and cost-optimized design, especially with regard to the harsh operating conditions in automobiles in terms of temperature, vibration, and the highest EMC requirements.

Control system for swimming pools

The customer's development work for a swimming pool control system was supported, such as by reviewing the hardware and selecting components for the display control. The Simplify Technologies GUI‑Library was used to set up the device’s user controls. In addition to the functions of the GUI‑Library, an application framework was created according to customer specifications. This framework allowed the structure of the application to be defined in header files and then automatically generated, so that the application could be easily modified by the customer.