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Schneider HMIST6500 Human Machine interface
Schneider HMIST6500 is a high-performance 10-inch touch panel with 800 x 600 WSVGA resolution and 16 million colors. Ideal for industrial automation, it features 2 Ethernet ports, RS232, and RS485 connectivity for seamless integration and precise control of automation systems.
| Brand | Schneider |
| Product Type | Human Machine Interface (HMI) |
| Product | HMIST6500 |
Schneider HMIST6500 Human Machine interface – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Back Light Lifespan | 50000 hours with white |
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 24 V DC (+/- 20 %) |
| Vibration resistance | +/- 3.5 mm (f = 5…9 Hz) X, Y, Z directions for 10 cycles (approx. 100 min) conforming to IEC 61131-29.8 m/s² (f = 9…150 Hz) |
| Enclosure material | PC |
| Fixing mode | By 4 screws, mounting on 1.6...5 mm thick panel conforming to UL 61010-2-201By 4 screws conforming to IEC 61131-2By 4 screws conforming to IEC 61000-6-2 |
| Brightness | 16 levels |
| Product or component type | Touch panel screen |
| Marking | CE |
| Directives | 2014/35/EU - low voltage directive2014/30/EU - electromagnetic compatibility |
| Net weight | 1.3 kg |
| Inrush current | 30 A |
| Integrated connection type | 1 COM1 serial link - 1 SUB-D 9-pin female - RS232C (rate: 2400...115200 bps)bottom1 COM2 serial link - female RJ45 - RS485 (rate: 2400...115200 bps)back COM2 serial link (rate: 2400...187500 bps)back1 USB 2.0 type Abottom1 USB 2.0 type micro B2 Ethernet |
| Front material | Aluminium |
| Supply | External supply |
| Character font | ASCIIASCII (European characters)Chinese (simplified Chinese)Japanese (ANK, Kanji)KatakanaKoreanTaiwanese (traditional Chinese) |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | 0…50 °C |
| NEMA degree of protection | NEMA 4 front panel (indoor use)NEMA 13 front panel (in enclosure) |
| IP degree of protection | IP20 (rear panel) conforming to IEC 61131-2IP65 (front panel) conforming to IEC 61131-2 |
| Standards | IEC 61000-6-4IEC 61000-6-2IEC 61131-2UL 61010-2-201CSA C22.2 No 61010-2-201 |
| Display resolution | 1024 x 600 pixels WSVGA |
| Display colour | 16 million colours |
| Processor name | ARM Cortex-A8 |
| Height | 203 mm |
| Memory description | 1 GB device memory512 KB backup memory128 MB user data memory |
| Display type | Colour TFT LCD |
| Immunity to microbreaks | 10 ms |
| Cut-out dimensions | 255 x 185 mm panel cut dimension |
| Range of product | Harmony ST6 |
| Port Ethernet | 10/100BASE |
| Local signalling | Status LED green, steady for offlineStatus LED green, steady for operatingStatus LED green, flashing for operatingStatus LED green, faded for stand-byStatus LED orange, flashing for software starting upStatus LED red, steady for power supply (ON)Status LED red, flashing for operatingStatus LED red, off for power supply (OFF) |
| Depth | 47 mm |
| Shock resistance | 147 m/s² for 11 ms (X, Y, Z directions for 3 times) conforming to IEC 61131-2 |
| Display size | 10 inch |
| Downloadable protocols | ModbusUni-TEThird party protocols |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test - test level: 2 kV (power ports) conforming to IEC 61000-4-4Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test - test level: 1 kV (signal ports)Electrostatic discharge immunity test - test level: 6 kV (contact discharge) conforming to IEC 61000-4-2 level 3Electrostatic discharge immunity test - test level: 8 kV (air discharge) |
| Processor Frequency | 800 MHz |
| Power consumption in W | 12.6 W |
| Realtime clock | Built-in 0...50 °CBuilt-in 10...90 % RH |
| Ambient air temperature for storage | -20…60 °C |
| Operating altitude | 2000 m |
| Touch panel | Single touch analogue resistive |
| Number of pages | 200 application pages |
| Width | 273 mm |
| Relative humidity | 10…90 % non-condensing |
The Schneider HMIST6500 is a high-performance 10-inch HMI (Human Machine Interface) from Schneider Electric, part of the Harmony ST6 range. Designed for precise monitoring and control, it features a WSVGA 1024 x 600 pixel TFT LCD with 16 million colors, delivering sharp visuals and intuitive operator interaction for advanced industrial automation systems.
Built for reliability in demanding environments, the HMIST6500 runs on a 24 V DC supply with low 12.6 W power consumption, ensuring energy efficiency during continuous operation. Its ARM Cortex-A8 processor (800 MHz), combined with 1 GB device memory, 128 MB user memory, and 512 KB backup memory, provides smooth performance for complex applications. The IP65-rated front panel protects against dust and water, while the IP20 rear ensures safe panel integration. Designed to withstand tough conditions, it complies with IEC vibration and shock resistance standards, and the 50,000-hour backlight lifespan ensures long-lasting usability. Connectivity options include RS232, RS485, dual Ethernet ports, and USB interfaces, allowing seamless integration with controllers and automation devices. Its compatibility with Modbus, Uni-TE, and third-party protocols makes it versatile for diverse system architectures.
In industrial applications, the Schneider HMIST6500 is widely deployed in production lines, packaging machinery, process monitoring, and energy management systems. With compact cut-out dimensions of 255 x 185 mm, a rugged aluminium front panel, and support for 200 application pages, it provides flexibility and scalability for growing automation needs. Its multilingual font support (European, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese) ensures adaptability in global operations, while the built-in real-time clock enhances scheduling and monitoring accuracy. Trusted by automation professionals, the HMIST6500 combines precision, durability, and seamless integration, making it a reliable choice for industrial control and visualization.
