The TW-D (Touchscreen with Display) is a part of Idec's larger automation system which provides overall PC-based control. It features a full-color 5.7” LCD touchscreen display with resolution up to 1024 x 768, adjustable font size and contrast, along with four different user levels to protect against unauthorized access. The graphical user interface is intuitive and easy to use, offering simple graphical symbols for various functions, and a virtual numeric keypad for quickly entering measurements and setting parameters. The TW-D allows for a single controller to be used for multiple machines, offering 50 jobs and 500 programs per controller. It is capable of controlling up to 16 axes, and includes various safety functions such as speed monitoring, torque monitoring, and emergency stop monitoring. It also offers data logging capabilities, as well as communications via Ethernet and Modbus.