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ifm ecomatDisplay

Rugged HMIs for cabins and exterior machine areas combine high-brightness displays, touch/key options, mobile communication interfaces and programmable control functions for demanding off-highway applications.

4.3"–12.3" familyIP65 / IP67CODESYS 3.5 / QtCAN + Ethernet + USBCamera integration
ifm CR1077 programmable HMI display
Sizes4.3"–12.3"Current family covers compact to large HMIs
BrightnessUp to 1,100 cd/m²Family-level maximum on current ecomatDisplay
ProtectionIP65 / IP67For demanding mobile environments
SoftwareCODESYS / QtProgrammable HMI and control functions
Outdoor HMI design

ecomatDisplay compared with a standard panel HMI

The hardware is designed around sunlight, cold, heat, vibration, water and vehicle communication rather than a clean electrical cabinet.

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Readability

High brightness

Current family reaches up to 1,100 cd/m² with automatic/dimmable brightness control depending on model.

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Rugged construction

Optical bonding + metal housing

High protection and hardened front glass suit cabins and exterior machine areas.

03
Control

Integrated PLC functions

Current ecomatDisplay uses a high-performance processor and programmable control/application logic.

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Flexible UI

Touch / keys / display-only

Choose operator input style and portrait/landscape installation around the machine.

Operator interface

Typical mobile-machine applications

Use the display as the machine HMI, service interface, camera monitor, diagnostics terminal or combined HMI/controller according to the model and software architecture.

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Construction / agriculture

Machine operating screen

Display machine status, hydraulic functions, engine data, alarms and working parameters.

02
Camera display

Operating-area visibility

Current family supports analogue/digital camera integration and overlay functions on suitable hardware.

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Diagnostics

Service & maintenance

PDF, video/audio, logs and network interfaces can support operator guidance and maintenance workflows.

Display family

Select size and operator concept first

Current ecomatDisplay family spans 4.3, 5, 7, 10, 12 and 12.3-inch formats with touch, key and display-only options depending on family/model.

Selection variableCurrent routeEngineering question
Display size4.3", 5", 7", 10", 12", 12.3"Viewing distance, screen complexity and available panel space
Input methodTouch, RGB keys or display-onlyGloves, machine vibration, operator interaction
MountingRecessed or surface/RAM mountCabin console or exterior position
OrientationPortrait / landscape by deviceMachine layout and HMI design
ProgrammingCODESYS 3.5 / Qt on supported familyPLC logic, visualization and custom UI requirements
Example model: CR1077 is a current 7-inch touch ecomatDisplay with CODESYS 3.5, embedded Linux and CAN/Ethernet/USB interfaces. Exact camera, I/O and audio capability is model-specific.
Machine communication

HMI, controller and communication node in one platform

Current ecomatDisplay families support a broad protocol set; the exact interfaces depend on the model.

CAN / CANopen / J1939Vehicle and machine-network communication.
EthernetTCP/UDP, network variables and selected higher-level protocols.
USBService, data exchange and selected peripheral functions.
CameraCurrent families support analogue and digital camera integration depending on model.
ecomatmobile system

Pair the HMI with the rest of the mobile architecture

The strongest result usually comes from designing display, controller, I/O and vehicle networking together.

MachineSensors / engine / cameras
ControlecomatController
OperatorecomatDisplay
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DistributedioControl / CAN nodes
Requirement capture

Inputs required to select the right display

A screen-size request alone is not enough.

Screen sizeViewing distance, UI density and physical cut-out/space.
Operator inputTouch, physical keys or display-only.
InterfacesCAN/J1939, Ethernet, USB and camera requirements.
SoftwareCODESYS, Qt, visualization and PLC logic scope.
EnvironmentCabin/exterior, sunlight, temperature, washdown and vibration.
MountingRecessed, RAM mount, portrait or landscape.