The promise of accessing your HMI from anywhere sounds appealing – until you start worrying about security, performance, and reliability. AVEVA InTouch Web Client eliminates these concerns, delivering secure, high-performance visualization through any HTML5-compliant browser. Here's what industrial operations teams need to know about this powerful capability.
Remember when remote access meant installing special software, managing VPN connections, or compromising on functionality? InTouch Web Client changes the game. Using standard HTML5 technology, it delivers full HMI functionality without requiring specialized client software or complex infrastructure.
At its core, InTouch Web Client leverages modern web technologies to serve your existing HMI applications. This isn't a stripped-down mobile view – it's your complete InTouch application, optimized for web delivery. The architecture ensures:
Security concerns often hold organizations back from implementing remote visualization. InTouch Web Client addresses these concerns head-on with:
Native support for Windows authentication Encrypted communications Role-based access control Secure connection management Standard port utilization for simplified firewall configuration
When a process operator needs to check system status from home or a manager wants to review performance metrics from their phone, every second counts. InTouch Web Client delivers:
Real-time data updates Full alarm management capabilities Interactive trend displays Complete operator interface functionality Responsive design that adapts to any screen
One of InTouch Web Client's strongest features is its deployment flexibility. Organizations can:
Host the web server on Windows Server or workstation Eliminate the need for IIS or specialized web services Scale from single users to enterprise deployment Maintain existing InTouch applications without modification Deploy incrementally based on operational needs
Implementing InTouch Web Client doesn't mean redesigning your existing applications. Your current InTouch screens work immediately through the web interface. However, organizations often find that mobile access opens new possibilities for operational efficiency.
Consider these real-world applications:
Successfully deploying InTouch Web Client requires attention to a few key areas:
Network Infrastructure
User Management
Application Design
Implementing InTouch Web Client is straightforward, especially if you're already using InTouch HMI. The web capabilities are built into InTouch Unlimited, ready to deploy when you need them.
Ready to extend your HMI beyond the control room? Book a meeting with our technical team to discuss your remote visualization requirements or view pricing to explore InTouch Unlimited options that include web client capabilities.