AIS Introduces Human Machine Interface Terminals to Improve Communication Networks for Energy and Utility Applications

Increased manufacturing activity and population growth require highly effective and efficient monitoring and operating interfaces for power generation, transmission, and distribution in order to optimize power usage. American Industrial Systems Inc. (AIS), an ISO 9001:2008 certified supplier and manufacturer of open operator interface terminals, announced today new solutions for control room monitoring and energy analysis. These solutions also provide support for power-grid geographical monitoring and power supply diagnosis, power substations local monitoring, data acquisition and data recording, wind generators, solar panels and green energy monitoring. The systems offer an all-in-one hardware and software platform for SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition), DCS (distributed control system), PLC (programmable logic controller) applications reducing development times by providing users with powerful, open, flexible, easy to maintain platform for wastewater treatment and power industry segments. These solutions are available from Avnet Embedded, a division of Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT). To find out more, visit http://em.avnet.com/aisgraphicoperatorinterfaceterminals.

“The utilities industry is expected to increase investments on power, water and wastewater infrastructure development to meet increasing demands,” said Nelson Tsay, AIS. “HMI’s are progressively being implemented in utility markets to meet these demands. The environmental regulations and water quality directives stress on control limits and release of effluents into the environment, which have increased investments in effective automation systems.”

AIS’ high-performance, open operator interface terminals are available through Avnet Embedded. Products include: 4.3”, 7”, 10” and 15” HMI terminals, which offer highly flexible network solutions to interconnect automation products, including PLCs, I/O devices and computers. The AIS HMI touch panel offers a wide variety of communication interfaces and protocols, effectively connecting plants and machine control systems.

About American Industrial Systems, Inc.

AIS is a leading global designer and manufacturer of specialty digital signage, industrial panel pc, industrial display and rugged tablet pc solutions for customers in the commercial, industrial, defense and aerospace applications. AIS specialize in designing and manufacturing cost-effective LCD and embedded computing products for the industrial market, as well as ODM/OEM applications worldwide. Whether your vision involves off-the-shelf displays or highly customized embedded computing solutions, AIS can supply the experience, technology, and resources you need to build it right and get you to market first. For additional information on AIS products and services, please call AIS toll-free at (888) 485-6688 or visit: www.aispro.com.