human-machine interface

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Abbreviations / Acronyms / Synonyms:

HMI

NIST IR 8323r1, NISTIR 8183, NISTIR 8183 Rev. 1, NISTIR 8183A Vol. 2, NISTIR 8183A Vol. 3

Definitions:

The hardware or software through which an operator interacts with a controller. An HMI can range from a physical control panel with buttons and indicator lights to an industrial PC with a color graphics display running dedicated HMI software.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-82r3 from NISTIR 6859

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