BETA: The Configurable HMI
Highly flexible system HMI or standalone solution
Get up and running fast
Display, touch screen, electronics and mechanics quickly sorted
Whether your touch screen HMI is to become a tablet, a machine controller, or a system’s user interface, you’ll want it live, tuned to its environment, and running your application with minimal delay.
You’ll achieve this with BETA, as it’s a cost-effective touch screen module where you specify the display, touch screen, electronics and mechanical components – and even the mounting holes to assure straightforward mechanical integration. Sample configurations are available to get you started.
Scroll down to see where BETA’s used, its benefits and how they can enhance your product.
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Get to know the BETA HMI platform at-a-glance and dive into the different configuration options that you can choose to tailor it to your project.
BETA use cases
What is BETA monitoring and controlling today?
Facilities management
Monitoring hygiene supplies levels at a major UK airport – BETA reads local sensors and transmits their data to a server over GSM
Banking
Multi-BETA network manages access control through internal doors and interlocks within a bank building
Marine engine monitoring
Monitoring engine performance on large ships
Oil monitoring
Monitoring contaminants in engine oil
Electrical control
Monitoring and control of a wide range of electrical equipment in real time on emergency vehicles
RV electrical control
Monitoring and control of multiple electrical equipment types in real time on recreational Vehicles
Cosmetic surgery
Monitoring and control of electrical devices on the human body
Oil & gas
Monitoring and control of electronic devices across an oil rig
Industrial access control
Control of large industrial doors
Lighting management
Control of lighting ambience in retail environments
Interested in finding out more about BETA?
Why BETA?
How will BETA save me time and money – now, and into the future?
Flexible configuration
Create your own BETA configuration by choosing screen size, touch interface, processor, OS and more. Reduce costs and complexity by calling up exactly what you want without excess.
Simple integration
BETA connectors and interfaces allow simple integration with your product’s pre-existing electronics. You leverage your existing offering, while it benefits from a smart HMI upgrade.
Pre-certified
BETA modules have already been EMC and thermally tested; your unit will be CE certified and ready for immediate use.
Windows
Linux
Android
ARM or x86
RES or PCAP
USB
WiFi
Bluetooth
How can I get started?
Order your BETA as a development kit - it includes everything you need to start your project
When your BETA development kit arrives, you can unpack it, plug in your power supply and peripherals, and have your operating system environment up and running within minutes – freeing you to load, develop and test your own market-winning application immediately.
And there are plenty of tools to help you: APIs and utilities downloadable from our website, as well as a Quick Start Guide and instructional videos. There’s also full documentation for the carrier board, processor module, operating system user guides, and pinout information.
Which BETA should I choose?
A pre-selected ‘Starter Configuration’ provides an easy entry point if you’re new to BETA
The table below shows our range of Starter Configurations, available off the shelf. We have selected these to represent key points across BETA’s ‘application spectrum’; while none may exactly match your target requirement, our aim is that one or another will be close enough for you to start meaningful application development.
The four Starter Configurations and their various application areas are summarised as:
- Lite: For low-cost applications that still require the functionality expected of a feature-packed single board computer
- Standard: A drop-in solution for a wide range of applications where a modern user interface is required
- Mobile: Designed for mobile and automotive applications.
- Panel PC: Intended for industrial automation applications and legacy x64 system upgrades
Example Configurations
Compare our range of pre-selected Starter Configurations.
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| Lite | Standard | Mobile | Panel PC | |
| Summary | Low-cost configuration with a 4.3” LCD and standard I/O. | General-purpose configuration featuring a 7.1” LCD and standard I/O. | Handheld, battery-powered configuration packed with communications features. | Designed for industrial automation applications, featuring a 9.7” LCD and Windows 10 x86 OS. |
| View BETA Lite | View BETA Standard | View BETA Mobile | View BETA Panel PC | |
| LCD Screen Size | 4.3" | 7.1" | 7.1" | 9.7" |
| Bezel / Frame | Plastic (Soft Touch) | Plastic (Soft Touch) | Plastic (Soft Touch) | Aluminium (IP65 Sealed) |
| Touch interface | Projected Capacitive or Resistive | Projected Capacitive or Resistive | Projected Capacitive or Resistive | Projected Capacitive or Resistive |
| Processor | iMX6 ARM Cortex-A9 (1GHz) | iMX6 ARM Cortex-A9 (1GHz) | iMX6 ARM Cortex-A9 (1GHz) | AMD G-Series Dual Core (1GHz) |
| Graphics | OpenVG 1.1 PXP (PiXel Processing pipeline) |
OpenVG 1.1 PXP (PiXel Processing pipeline) |
OpenVG 1.1 PXP (PiXel Processing pipeline) |
AMD Radeon R1E graphics DirectX 11.2 |
| Memory | 256MB, 512MB or 1GB DDR3L | 256MB, 512MB or 1GB DDR3L | 256MB, 512MB or 1GB DDR3L | 2GB or 4GB DDR3L |
| Storage | MicroSD socket or 8GB eMMC Flash | MicroSD socket or 8GB eMMC Flash | MicroSD socket or 8GB eMMC Flash | M.2 SSD or SATA SSD |
| WiFi & Bluetooth | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| I/O | x1 I²C x2 RS232 x1 RS232/422/485 x1 SPI USB 2.0 GPIO |
x1 I²C x2 RS232 x1 RS232/422/485 x1 SPI USB 2.0 GPIO |
x2 CAN x1 I²C x2 RS232 x1 RS232/422/485 x1 SPI USB 2.0 GPIO 3G / GSM GPS Accelerometer Light Sensor |
x1 USB 3.0 x1 USB 2.0 SMBUS x2 RS232 x1 RS232/422/485 GPIO |
| Operating Temperature | Standard (0°c - 50°c) Extended (-20°c - 50°c) |
Standard (0°c - 50°c) Extended (-20°c - 50°c) |
Standard (0°c - 50°c) Extended (-20°c - 50°c) |
Standard (0°c - 50°c) |
| Extras | Rear cover Battery |
Accurately specify your production requirement
Our online Configurator Tool allows you to precisely specify your target BETA build, step by step
If none of our Starter Configurations match your target specification closely enough, then click through to our online Configurator Tool. Here, you can specify precisely the development kit you want, in terms of display, touch screen technology, memory, SBC, enclosure, communications, expansion connector components, and mounting design.
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