Investors
Careers
Contact us
BOBST Connect
MyBOBST

Welcome to our new website.
Please select your region.
Local language versions are coming soon.

 

Welcome to our new website.
Please select your region.
Local language versions are coming soon.

 

CI Flexo HMI

Upgrade your CI Flexo HMI to the latest Siemens Industrial PC without disrupting your operators. New hardware underneath, the same graphic interface on top, and zero retraining means full peace of mind.

Modernize your HMI
Upgrade to the latest Siemens PC and monitor with your usual HMI interface. Your team stays productive, and your machine stays reliable for rotogravure, laminating and coating equipment

Upgrade Without Disruption 

Running production on HMI hardware the original manufacturer no longer supports is a risk. Spare parts get harder to find, technical support thins out, and a single failure on an obsolete PC can stop your CI Flexo line in its tracks.

Our HMI upgrade replaces the existing PC with the latest-generation Siemens hardware. The operating system, your familiar HMI software, the graphic interface, and every existing function are migrated and adapted to the new PC.  

Operators sit down to the same screens they used yesterday. No retraining. Just modern, supported hardware running underneath.

Three Wins from One Upgrade

Productivity Protected

Safeguard your production by dramatically reducing the risk of unexpected HMI downtime. Keep your CI Flexo line running on hardware that’s supported.

Built-in Quality

Move to the latest Siemens Industrial PC for improved durability, modern diagnostics, and a longer functional life from your operator interface.

Spare Parts Secured

Improve machine availability with current-generation hardware that comes with a healthy global supply of spare parts. 

Product Specifications

Eligibility

  • All CI Flexo machines equipped with PLC S7 (technical analysis required for other configurations)

Obsolete HMI models covered by this upgrade:

  • PC IPO
  • Siemens PC 670, PC 677, PC 870, PC 877
  • IPC 427C (product discontinued in 2016)
  • IPC 427D (product discontinued in 2021)

Installation Procedure

  • BOBST technician (FST) on-site: 2–3 days
  • Expected machine downtime: 1–2 days

What Makes This Upgrade Different

Zero Retraining Required

  • Existing HMI software migrated and adapted to the new PC 
  • Same graphic interface your operators already know 
  • Identical functionality preserved end-to-end 
  • Operators productive from day one  

Engineered, Pre-Tested, Delivered

  • Software realized with modules developed by BOBST 
  • Updated supervision software pre-tested at BOBST before deployment 
  • Smooth transition guaranteed by BOBST engineering 
  • Updated HW/SW documentation included as part of the package 

Resilience Built In

  • Integrated UPS battery pack to ride out power events 
  • Management software for safe, automatic PC shutdown on UPS signal 
  • 19" TFT color monitor with touch screen for a modern operator experience 
  • Backup option available for added recovery confidence 

Get Ahead of Obsolescence

This is the upgrade where doing the smart thing doesn’t cost you a week of training, a complicated transition, or a frustrated production team. One to two days of downtime. The same interface your operators trust. Modern hardware that the manufacturer still backs. And BOBST engineering pre-tested behind it before it arrives on your factory floor.

Check your eligibility

Is Your HMI Obsolete?

Talk to a BOBST expert about upgrading your CI Flexo HMI. We’ll walk you through scheduling and run a technical analysis for your configuration.