HMI Programming & Design

Your operators interact with your process through the HMI. When screens are cluttered, inconsistent or hard to navigate, mistakes and downtime follow. Complete Controls Services, LLC (CCS) designs and programs human machine interface (HMI) applications that are clear, consistent and built to your standards. Founded in 2017 by technicians, CCS serves industrial and commercial customers from Blair, Nebraska, across the Midwest and the United States.

Our HMI Services

HMI Screen Design

We lay out screens around how your operators actually run the equipment: overview screens, equipment detail, trends, alarms and setpoint entry. Consistent colors, navigation and naming make the system easier to learn and safer to operate.

HMI Programming

We program HMI applications for new equipment and existing systems, tying screens to PLC tags, alarms and recipes. All are programmed to meet your specific application and required industry standards as applicable.

HMI Upgrades and Migrations

Older operator panels can fail without available replacements. We migrate legacy HMI applications to current hardware and software, carrying over the functions your team depends on and improving what didn't work well.

Alarm and Trend Configuration

Good alarming tells operators what needs attention. We configure alarms, first-out indication and trends so problems are easy to spot and diagnose.

PLC and SCADA Integration

HMI work is closely tied to PLC programming and plant-wide SCADA. We handle all three, and we are a Certified Ignition integrator.

HMI Platforms

• Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation), including FactoryTalk View

• Siemens

• Schneider

• Pro-face

• C-more

• Various other HMI platforms

Applications

We build operator interfaces for:

• Boilers, burner management systems and combustion controls

• Deaerators, heaters, dryers and HRSGs

• Cooling towers, chillers and cooling water systems

• Pump and process control skids with VFDs

• Air and steam systems, RO units and water treatment

• Manufacturing lines

What Makes a Good HMI

A good HMI shows operators what matters without making them hunt for it. We favor clean overview screens that highlight abnormal conditions, consistent placement of buttons and setpoints, and alarms with clear descriptions and first-out indication. Equipment status, permissives and interlocks should be visible at a glance so operators understand why something won't start. Trends should be one tap away. These principles make training easier, reduce operator error and speed up troubleshooting for maintenance.

Our HMI Project Process

We review your existing screens, PLC program and operator feedback, then propose a screen layout and navigation structure. Once approved, we build and test the application against the PLC logic, then commission it on site with your operators. You receive the final application files and documentation so the system remains yours to maintain and expand.

Why Choose CCS for HMI Programming

• Operator-focused design. CCS was founded by technicians, and our screens reflect how equipment is run in the field.

• Multi-platform experience across Allen Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, Pro-face, C-more and more.

• Complete integration. PLC, HMI, SCADA, panels and instrumentation from concept through completion.

• Cost-effective, proficient service sized to your project.

• Midwest-based, nationwide service from Blair, NE.

Related CCS Services

• PLC Programming: New programs, migrations and troubleshooting on Allen Bradley, Siemens and other platforms.

• SCADA & Ignition: SCADA design, data collection and migration from a Certified Ignition integrator.

• Custom Control Panels: Panels designed, built and shop tested prior to shipment.

• Industrial Automation: Turn-key system integration across PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI and MES.

• Field Service: On-site troubleshooting, commissioning and startup support.

HMI Programming FAQ

Which HMI brands do you program?

We work with Allen Bradley (including FactoryTalk View), Siemens, Schneider, Pro-face, C-more and various others.

Can you replace an obsolete operator panel?

Yes. We migrate legacy HMI applications to current hardware and software and update screens as needed.

Can you follow our existing screen standards?

Yes. We can build to your company's HMI standards, or help you develop a consistent standard if you don't have one.

Do you also program the PLC?

Yes. We provide PLC programming along with HMI and SCADA work.

Improve Your Operator Screens

Call Complete Controls Services at (833) CCS-AUTOMATION ((833) 227-2886), Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, or contact us through our contact page.