HMI
Kinco FUTURE (F2 series) HMI
Kinco's premium HMI line: quad-core 1.5/1.8 GHz, 1GB/8GB, dual Ethernet, metal housings and up to 15.6" Full HD, including a version with integrated buttons and E-stop.
Need this part, a replacement or a complete package? Our experienced UK engineering team helps you select, source and obtain the right products, with pricing, delivery coordination and after-sales support.
Pricing and availability
Get pricing, sourcing and replacement support
Need Kinco parts, a replacement or a suitable alternative? Send us a part number, or tell us what the machine needs to do. Our UK engineers will come back with the right product, pricing, lead time and delivery, whether that is the original part, a checked alternative or a complete axis.
- Original parts or a checked alternative
- Pricing, lead time and delivery in one reply
- Components, complete axes and ongoing support
No obligation. Add what you know and an engineer will help with the rest. Prefer to configure it? Build a specification.
Spec builder
Configure Kinco FUTURE (F2 series)
Select every part you need and answer the questions an applications engineer would ask. Our engineers use your specification to come back with the right products, pricing and lead times. You see your summary before we ask for any details.
Already know the part number? Send it to us directly.
- 1Products
- 2Performance
- 3Environment
- 4Volumes
- 5Your spec
What are you specifying?
Select everything you need. A motor, drive and gearbox can be specified together as one axis.
Key specifications
| Screen | 7-15.6 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 800x480 to 1920x1080 |
| Cpu | quad-core 1.5/1.8 GHz |
| Memory | 1GB RAM / 8GB flash |
| Comms | dual Ethernet, 2-3 serial, USB |
| Software | DToolsPro |
| Certifications | UL, CE, RoHS |
Series ranges as published; individual models vary. The full datasheet, drawings and CAD models are available on request.
Engineer support
Speak to our engineers about your project
Our experienced engineers are on hand, ready to help with your project. Whether you need the Kinco FUTURE (F2 series) itself, help sourcing it, or a modified or custom design built around your load, speed and space, tell us what the machine has to do and we'll come back with the right option.
- Help sourcing FUTURE (F2 series) and spares for installed machines
- Modified and custom designs when a catalogue part doesn't fit
- Complete axis: motor, drive, gearing and feedback matched together
Kinco FUTURE (F2 series) model codes
Published model codes in the FUTURE (F2 series) range. Search this page for your part number, or send it to us for availability, pricing and lead time.
| Model code | Pricing / replacement |
|---|---|
| F2070E2 | Quote or replacement for F2070E2 → |
| F2100E2 | Quote or replacement for F2100E2 → |
| F2121E2 | Quote or replacement for F2121E2 → |
| F2150E2 | Quote or replacement for F2150E2 → |
| F2156E2 | Quote or replacement for F2156E2 → |
Options
- F2070E2
- F2100E2
- F2121E2
- F2150E2
- F2156E2
- F2156E-PX/TX (TX: buttons + E-stop)
- RFID
- IP camera support
Typical applications
What a HMI is
An HMI, or human-machine interface, is a touchscreen panel or display that lets operators monitor and control a machine. It communicates with PLCs, drives and controllers over Ethernet or serial links, showing status, alarms, trends and recipes, and sending operator commands. Screens are designed in configuration software with graphics, tags and scripts. Industrial HMIs are built for panel mounting, with front sealing typically to IP65 or higher, and come in a range of screen sizes.
When engineers choose a HMI
Choose an HMI when a machine needs a clear operator interface for settings, alarms, diagnostics and recipes beyond buttons and lamps. It improves usability and reduces panel wiring. The trade-offs are cost, configuration effort and cybersecurity for networked panels. For very simple machines, push buttons and indicator lamps may be enough; for complex plants with many machines, a PC-based SCADA system may be better.
How to specify the Kinco FUTURE (F2 series)
Send these with your enquiry and an engineer can confirm the right FUTURE (F2 series) variant:
- Screen size and resolution
- Touch type and environment
- Communication protocols and PLC drivers
- Front panel IP rating
- Remote access and data logging
- Supply voltage
- Configuration software
Common mistakes to avoid
- Choosing a panel without drivers for the PLC
- Ignoring visibility in bright light
- Leaving out user access levels and passwords
- Not securing remote access
Kinco FUTURE (F2 series): frequently asked questions
Can you help replace Kinco FUTURE (F2 series) or source the original?
Send the full model code, quantity and required date. Our engineers can check original-part availability and assess suitable alternatives, including supply-network options where appropriate. We confirm compatibility and any changes needed before recommending a replacement.
What is the Kinco FUTURE (F2 series)?
Kinco's premium HMI line: quad-core 1.5/1.8 GHz, 1GB/8GB, dual Ethernet, metal housings and up to 15.6" Full HD, including a version with integrated buttons and E-stop. It is available through our supply network, and our engineers can confirm the right variant for your application.
What model codes are in the Kinco FUTURE (F2 series) range?
The FUTURE (F2 series) range includes F2070E2, F2100E2, F2121E2, F2150E2, F2156E2. The table on this page lists each published model code with its key figures. Send us the code you use, or the one you need to replace, and our engineers will confirm availability, lead time or the closest equivalent.
Who makes the Kinco FUTURE (F2 series)?
The Kinco FUTURE (F2 series) is made by Kinco (Kinco Automation) available through our supply network. Send us your requirement for pricing, lead time, datasheets and CAD.
Is there an alternative to the Kinco FUTURE (F2 series)?
We can assess suitable replacement options. Our engineers can review the original model and propose options for your load, speed and environment. An engineer confirms the fit against your application before recommending anything.
What does an HMI do?
An HMI displays machine status, alarms and data, and lets operators enter settings and commands. It connects to PLCs and drives over a network. It replaces many push buttons and indicators with configurable screens, and often adds recipe handling, trending and remote access.
What IP rating should an HMI have?
Panel-mounted HMIs typically have IP65 or higher front protection to resist dust and water jets, while the rear is protected inside the enclosure. In washdown areas, higher ratings or stainless bezels may be required. Check the rating applies when correctly mounted with its gasket.
Further reading: How to select an hmi and remote io · Controllers and PLCs
Often compared with
Engineers specifying this series often compare it with:
Other hmi series
Engineer support
Need Kinco FUTURE (F2 series) or a complete system around it?
Tell us the part or application, quantity and timing. Our UK engineers will come back with the right product, pricing, lead time and delivery.
- Reviewed by an engineer, not an autoresponder
- Like-for-like and better-fit alternatives
- Standard, modified and custom options
Prefer to configure it? Use the spec builder.
How it works
From enquiry to delivery
Send a part number or describe the application. Our engineers take it from there: the right product, a clear quotation, and delivery and support arranged.
- 01Tell us what you needSend a part number, or configure the application, quantities and timing.
- 02An engineer reviews itWe check the specification and find the original part, a checked equivalent or a complete axis.
- 03Receive your quotationProducts, pricing, lead time and compatibility notes in one reply.
- 04Order and deliveryWhen you are happy, the order is placed and delivery and after-sales support are arranged.