KEB America Introduces New IP69K HMI – A Moisture And Water Resistant Stainless Steel Panel

SHAKOPEE, Minn, – KEB America introduced the new C6 HMI, a moisture and water-resistant stainless steel HMI suitable for food and beverage, packaging, and pharmaceutical applications. The IP69K-certified panel uses 316L stainless steel and is offered as a standalone HMI or as an HMI + PLC combo. The C6 stainless steel HMI offers protection in environments where high-pressure water or steam is used to sanitize or clean the equipment. Its rugged design makes it ideal for industrial applications. 

The C6 HMI supports over 40 different communication drivers including EtherNet/IP, ProfiNet, and Modbus so it can be paired with nearly every PLC. The panel also includes a micro UPS to protect non-volatile data and a software tool that permits backup, restoration, and transfer of programs. Integrated remote maintenance capability comes standard and allows monitoring and maintenance of remote installations using a secure VPN connection. The panel features a brilliant touch screen display with 16 million colors that offer high-quality visualization. 

About KEB America

KEB America, Inc., headquartered in Shakopee, Minnesota, is a subsidiary of KEB Automation KG, a global provider of complete automation system solutions. The 80,000 square feet facility is ISO 9001:2015 certified and has full design and manufacturing capabilities. KEB products can be found in the most demanding applications across the world and are used in a wide range of industries including elevator, medical, packaging, and plastics. KEB has four global production sites and over 40 sales and service centers worldwide. KEB America provides service, repair, and field support for customers in the US, Canada, and Mexico. For more information, please visit www.kebamerica.com.