I have installed a Proface HMI touchscreen interface to my VMC15. Just wanted that more modern look and update to the machine. It also gave me a reason to try and understand ladder logic a little.
That is a Proface GP577R on a Allen Bradley SLC 500 PLC interfaced to the Fadal keyboard interface.
One of the main reasons for this upgrade is the macro command I can now put in the HMI. One button Tool calling now. No more MDI, M6T10 start. its one button and sit back and watch tool 10 come home to spindle.
one button power off.
Many more things to come with the inputs and outputs also.
Enjoy !