Adjustability of operating panels

Problems

On many machine tools, the programming and control interfaces are located in a fixed position and offer little or no facility for adjustment by the user. As a result, very unfavourable static body postures may have to be adopted, for example by shorter users or in the event of glare, in order for adjustments to be performed and displays to be read (see also EN 1005-4).

Stress category

Location of control actuators
Visibility conditions
Postures and movements
Lighting

Solution

On the DMG Ergoline Control, the angle of the display and of the lower keypad is adjustable. This enables allowance to be made for persons of different height and for ambient effects such as light incidence.

Principle of operation

• Scope for adjustment of operator panels in one or more axes

Standards

• EN 1005-4: Safety of machinery - Human physical performance - Part 4: Evaluation of working postures and movements in relation to machinery