HMI Design & Implementation

We combine good human-factors design with solid engineering practice, so your HMI supports safe, efficient operation instead

A control system is only as good as the screens in front of the operator. CueBid Automation designs and implements HMIs that are clean, consistent, and easy to use, so operators can see what matters.

High-Performance Graphics

  • Use of neutral backgrounds and limited, meaningful color

  • Clear differentiation between normal, alarm, manual, and out-of-service states

  • Trend and sparkline graphics to show context, not just single numbers

  • Simple, readable fonts and consistent symbols for equipment and instruments

  • Avoidance of unnecessary 3D, animation, and bright color clutter

Our Approach

  • Operator-focused – We start with how operators actually run the plant: what they watch, how they respond, and what they need to see first during an upset.

  • Standards-informed – We use principles from high-performance HMI and industry standards (e.g., ISA-101 concepts) to emphasize clarity, not decoration.

  • Consistent & scalable – Templates, symbols, colors, and navigation are standardized so new screens and sites feel familiar.

  • Alarm-aware – Alarm handling, colors, and status indications are aligned with your alarm philosophy, not invented per screen.

  • Lifecycle-ready – Graphics and structures are built so they can be maintained and extended over time without breaking the design.

Alarms & Status

  • Visual alignment with your alarm priorities and philosophy

  • Standard alarm banners, summary screens, and detail popups

  • Clear indication of alarm state vs. general equipment status

  • Navigation from alarms to the relevant equipment or process view

Control & Interaction

  • Intuitive control dialogs for starts/stops, setpoints, and mode changes

  • Interlock and permissive information available where it’s needed

  • Clear feedback after an operator action (commands, acknowledgements, and results)

  • Role-based access to control functions, aligned with security policies

Implementation & Integration

CueBid Automation handles the full implementation cycle:

  • HMI project setup and standards (templates, palettes, symbol libraries)

  • Tag linking and binding to PLC/RTU logic and SCADA data sources

  • Alarm configuration and filtering rules in line with control system design

  • Trend and historian linkages for key process variables

  • Multi-monitor layouts and control room views

  • Thin client / web access configurations where supported and approved

We coordinate HMI work closely with PLC/RTU programming and SCADA architecture so everything behaves as a coherent system.

Why CueBid Automation for HMI Design?

  • Operator-centered – Screens are designed around how people actually work in plants, stations, and control rooms.

  • Technically grounded – HMI is aligned with PLC logic, alarms, and process design—not designed in isolation.

  • Standards-aware – We apply high-performance HMI and ISA-101 principles where appropriate, without overcomplicating things.

  • Vendor-neutral – We can work within your existing ecosystem or help you transition to a more modern platform.

  • Lifecycle mindset – Templates, documentation, and project structure make it easier to grow and maintain the system.