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PM Designer Download — Cermate HMI Software
PM Designer is the free programming software for Cermate PanelMaster HMI panels. Both releases are available here: V4, the current version for present-day panels, and V2 for older models and legacy projects. These are the original installers, hosted by TSL Automation Solutions, who have supplied and supported Cermate HMIs in India since 2015.
Cermate has wound down and its website is currently unreachable, so the official download page is no longer accessible. We keep the original installers available here so existing Cermate HMI users can continue to maintain their panels. We also still supply Cermate hardware and can advise on replacements.
Download PM Designer
Fill in the form and we will email you the download links for both V4 and V2. We send them by email so we know the address is right and can follow up with compatibility or replacement advice for your panels.
Get the download links by email
Free. Takes 20 seconds. Both V4 and V2 sent together.
Which version do you need?
Start with V4 unless you have a specific reason not to.
| PM Designer V4 | PM Designer V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Use it for | Current Cermate PanelMaster panels and all new projects | Older Cermate HMI models and existing V2 projects |
| Status | Latest release | Legacy, kept for compatibility |
| Opens V2 projects | Yes, by conversion (keep a backup first) | Natively |
| Operating system | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 |
Installing PM Designer
- 1Remove any older version first. Installing over an existing PM Designer causes conflicts. Uninstall it from Windows first.
- 2Extract the download to a local folder. Do not run it from inside the zip.
- 3Run setup as administrator, then follow the installer. Antivirus may need a moment to scan the package.
- 4Connect the panel over USB or Ethernet, select your HMI model in the project settings, then build and download the project.
Stuck on any step? Message us with your HMI model and the error and we will help.
PM Designer FAQs
What is PM Designer?
PM Designer is the configuration and programming software for Cermate HMI panels, including the PanelMaster range. You use it to draw operator screens, define tags, set up communication with your PLC, write macros, and download the finished project to the panel over USB or Ethernet. It also supports offline and online simulation so you can test a screen before it goes near the machine.
Is PM Designer free?
Yes. Cermate distributed PM Designer as free software for use with their HMI panels, with no licence key or per-seat charge for the editor. We provide the original installers here at no cost so existing Cermate users can keep maintaining their panels.
Should I download V4 or V2?
Use V4 for current Cermate PanelMaster panels and any new project; it is the latest release and the one to start with. Use V2 only if your panel is an older model that V4 does not support, or if you are opening an existing project that was authored in V2. If you are unsure, send us your HMI model number and we will tell you which version to use.
Can PM Designer V4 open a project made in V2?
V4 can generally import older PM Designer projects, but the conversion is one way and some legacy objects or macros may need checking after import. Always keep a backup copy of the original V2 project file before converting, and verify screens and PLC addressing after the upgrade. If a conversion gives you trouble, contact us with the project file details.
The Cermate website is not loading. Where do I get the software now?
Cermate has wound down and its website is currently serving an invalid security certificate, so browsers block the official download page. That is exactly why we host the original installers here. TSL Automation Solutions has supplied and supported Cermate HMI panels in India since 2015, and we continue to support existing users with the software, spares, and replacement hardware.
Is PM Designer the same as PanelMaster software?
Yes. PanelMaster is the Cermate HMI product range, and PM Designer is the software used to program it. If you are looking for PanelMaster software, PM Designer is the correct download. The same tool is also used with several rebadged variants of Cermate hardware sold under other brand names.
Which Windows versions does PM Designer run on?
PM Designer is a Windows desktop application and runs on Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11. Install it with administrator rights, and if an older version is already on the machine remove it first rather than installing over the top. A USB or Ethernet connection to the panel is needed to download projects.
Do you still supply Cermate HMI panels?
Yes. We continue to supply Cermate HMI panels and support existing installations across India, and we can also recommend a current equivalent if a model you are running is no longer produced. Send us your model number and we will confirm availability and a replacement path.
Still running Cermate HMIs?
We supply and support Cermate panels across India, and can recommend a current equivalent for any model that is no longer produced.