GE IS215WEPAH2BA Industrial HMI Module

Name: GE IS215WEPAH2BA Industrial HMI Module
SKU: 19125
Price: 1299.00 USD
Availability: InStock

1. Product Description

GE IS215WEPAH2BA is an industrial-grade Human-Machine Interface (HMI) module from GE, designed to be the “communication link” between operators and industrial automation systems. It’s ideal for use in factory control rooms, power plant dashboards, and process control stations (like water treatment or food processing plants)—scenarios where operators need to see real-time system status (e.g., sensor data, motor speed) and send simple control commands (e.g., “start/stop a pump,” “adjust temperature setpoint”) without complex technical knowledge.

What makes it practical:

Clear Status Visualization: Has a 5-inch resistive touchscreen (with button backups for dusty environments) that displays easy-to-read data—like temperature gauges, conveyor speed meters, or fault alert pop-ups. Operators can quickly grasp if the system is running normally.

Easy Operator Control: Lets users send basic commands via touch or physical buttons (e.g., “reset a fault” or “increase flow rate”) with built-in safeguards (e.g., confirmation prompts) to avoid accidental mistakes.

Tough for Industrial Use: Built with a scratch-resistant screen and rugged plastic housing that resists dust, vibration, and mild moisture. It works reliably in busy factory floors or near production equipment, no frequent maintenance needed.

It’s perfect for monitoring a water treatment plant’s pump pressure and letting operators adjust dosing levels, or for showing a packaging line’s production count and stopping the line if a jam is detected.

2. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter Category	Specific Details
Interface Type	5-inch resistive touchscreen (with 4 physical backup buttons)
Display Resolution	800×480 pixels (sharp enough for small text and gauges)
Communication Protocols	Modbus RTU/TCP, GE Proprietary Protocols (works seamlessly with GE PLCs)
External I/O Signals	2 digital inputs (for emergency stop triggers or external alarms)
Power Supply	24V DC (18V-30V DC wide range, fits most industrial power systems)
Operating Temperature	0°C to +50°C (suitable for control rooms and mild factory environments)
Mounting Style	Panel mount (fits standard 150mm×100mm control cabinet cutouts)
Size (W×H×D)	155mm×105mm×55mm (compact, doesn’t take much panel space)
Certifications	IEC 61010-1, UL 508, CE (meets global industrial safety standards)

3. System Integration

The IS215WEPAH2BA acts as an “operator’s window” to industrial systems—simple to connect and use:

Data Reception: Links to PLCs, sensors, or control modules via communication cables (Ethernet or RS485). It pulls real-time data (e.g., a temperature sensor’s reading or a motor’s “running” status) and displays it on the screen in user-friendly formats (e.g., graphs, icons).

Command Sending: When an operator taps “start pump” on the screen, the HMI sends this command to the connected PLC. It checks if the command is safe (e.g., if the pump isn’t already running) before passing it along, preventing errors.

Quick Setup: Uses GE’s basic configuration software (no advanced coding) to customize the display—e.g., add a temperature gauge for a reactor or a fault alert for a conveyor. It can be up and running with existing GE systems in 30-60 minutes.

Fault Alerts: Highlights critical issues (e.g., “high pressure”) with red text and optional beeps. Operators don’t have to guess—they see exactly what’s wrong and can act fast to avoid downtime.

4. Related Models in the Same Series

Model	Key Differences & Uses
GE IS215WEPAH3BA	Larger 7-inch touchscreen – for systems needing more data display (e.g., a power plant dashboard showing 10+ sensor readings at once).
GE IS215WEPAH1BA	Smaller 3.5-inch screen – for tight control panels (e.g., a small robotic workcell cabinet with limited space).
GE IS215WEPAH2BB	Wide temperature range (-20°C to +60°C) – for cold storage facilities (e.g., monitoring freezer temperatures) or warm factory areas (near ovens).
GE IS215WEPAH2BC	Waterproof screen (IP65 rating) – for wet/dusty environments (e.g., food processing plants with water sprays or mining control stations).
GE IS215WEPAH2BD	Enhanced communication (adds Ethernet/IP) – for connecting to non-GE systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley PLCs) in mixed-brand factories.
GE IS215WEPAH4BA	Dual-screen interface – for operators needing to view two systems at once (e.g., production line A and line B status side-by-side).
GE IS215WEPAH2BE	Built-in data logging – saves 6 months of historical data (e.g., daily temperature trends) for compliance reports or troubleshooting.