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HMI Screen Not Responding — Capsule Filling · Ask Dhanu

Machines Capsule Filling Electrical, PLC, Sensors & Safety Alarms

Problem & answerH-11

HMI Screen Not Responding

Likely causes

Software freeze
Power interruption
Communication fault
Touch panel damage

How to fix it

1Restart the HMI.
2Verify the power supply.
3Check PLC communication.
4Clean the touchscreen.
5Replace the HMI if faulty.

It is fixed when

All HMI functions respond correctly.

Stop it coming back

Keep the HMI clean and protected from impact.

Did this solve the problem?

Points to inspect

Touchscreen
Power supply
Comms cable

More in Electrical, PLC, Sensors & Safety Alarms

H-01Power Failure
H-02Circuit Breaker Tripped
H-03Fuse Blown
H-04Emergency Stop Activated
H-05Safety Door Open Alarm
H-06PLC Alarm Active
H-07Automatic Pause Keeps Triggering
H-08PLC Input Signal Failure

H-09PLC Output Failure

H-10PLC Communication Error

H-12Photoelectric Sensor Failure

H-13Proximity Sensor Failure

H-14Encoder Failure

H-15Inverter (VFD) Fault

H-16Loose Electrical Connection

H-17Control Panel Overheating

H-18Ground Fault Detected

General guidance only. Follow your site procedures and the machine manual, and isolate the machine before any work on it.