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An iFIX screen from the high-performance human-machine interface (HMI) is designed to help increase operator efficiency through effective design using fewer colors. The screen shown uses mostly gray-scale colors and has an alarm card with bright icons related to severity. The net objective is to help operators easily recognize and understand information.
It’s hard to imagine operating a water or wastewater plant without a modern SCADA system. But what SCADA characteristics help operators keep their facilities operating at peak efficiency? What helps them understand when something happens that needs attention?
GE Digital has...