Eaton Electrical CA04801001E PanelMate Operator Interface, Product Family Overview, How to Select

	Operator Interface Products	17
	PanelMate Operator Interface
March 2008
	Product Family Overview

Product Family Overview

Machine builders and manufacturing system designers increasingly recog- nize the benefits of using electronic operator interface devices to replace pushbuttons, lights, gauges and other traditional hardwired devices.

Most choose dedicated operator inter- face systems because they are easy to use, fully integrated and cost-effective.

PanelMate: The Industry Standard

PanelMate units are flexible, expand- able, cost-effective alternatives to traditional operator control panels.

A single PanelMate unit easily replaces panels that once contained numerous pushbuttons, indicator lights, thumb- wheels, message displays and alarm annunciators.

PanelMate Technology Benefits

■Replaces conventional control panels at less than half the cost.

■Gives operators more information for better control decisions.

■Standardizes operator stations and minimizes operator training.

■Saves processor memory by utiliz- ing Boolean logic and math functions.

■Reduces hardwiring costs and minimizes installation time.

■Adds advanced capabilities such as machine diagnostics, troubleshooting, trending and alarms at no additional cost.

■Automates documentation.

■Meets tight panel space requirements.

How to Select

PanelMate System Components

Each PanelMate system requires component selection from three major categories:

■Operator Interface — the online unit or operator station.

■Configuration Software — PC-based software, used to configure and transfer applications to and from the Operator Interface.

■Connectivity — includes optional cables, hardware interfaces and software utilities.

Selection Criteria

■First, select the most appropriate Operator Interface, Display Type and Size, and Operator Input options for the customer’s application.

❑The selection of the Operator Interface model line is driven by such considerations as the size and complexity of the operator interface application, perfor- mance requirements, as well as the economic factors of the over- all control system.

❑The Display Type is chosen based on the operator’s needs — text only, text and graphics, color or grayscale. Display Size is selected based on application complexity and the operator’s proximity to the Operator Interface.

❑Operator Input options include either touchpanel (keypad) or touchscreen Operator Interface models. Criteria for selection of the best input method include environmental factors (airborne particles, grease, etc.), and appli- cation design (numeric input, one-touch control, etc.).

■Second, select the appropriate configuration editing software for the chosen Operator Interface.

Note: If the customer already has config- uration software, they may only need a software upgrade.

■Finally, select required connectivity features, such as interface cables, optional high-speed interface cards, and, for some Allen-Bradleydrivers, licensing enabler utilities.

Eaton’s Cutler-Hammer interface cables are ideal for system and application testing. For actual plant floor applications, custom cables are generally required to meet the customer’s requirements for length, environment, termination, etc.

Note: In order to specify the proper cabling and other connectivity options, you must know the target PLC or control- ler to be used with the Operator Inter- face. Required information may include the PLC brand, Model Number, software/ firmware revision level, and hardware/ software interface type.

Table 15. PanelMate Operator Interface Model Selection Guide

Family	Series	Display	TS	KP	SST	OD	Classic	EE	Ethernet	Power	Canvas
										Pro	SW
										SW
ePro PS	7685T-8	8.4" Color TFT	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
ePro PS	7685T-10	10.4" Color TFT	✓		✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
ePro PS	7685T-12	12.1" Color TFT	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
	7685T-15	15.0" Color TFT
ePro PS	7600	Display with TS or					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
		other input device
		purchased separately.
PP	1155	7.4" Grayscale LCD	✓	✓						✓
	1175	7.7" Color DSTN
PP	1755	7.4" Grayscale LCD	✓	✓						✓
	1775	7.7" Color DSTN
	1785	8.4" Color TFT
PP	3985	10.4" Color TFT	✓	✓	✓					✓
PP	5485	10.4" Color TFT		✓	✓					✓
PP	5785	10.4" Color TFT	✓	✓	✓					✓

TS and KP options are mutually exclusive.

Split architecture.

Classic model required.

Glossary

Classic — Support PanelMate Power Pro and Canvas applications

EE— Enterprise Edition (extended capabilities)

ePro — PanelMate ePro Series

ePro PS — PanelMate ePro PS (Performance Series)

KP — Keypad (Touchpanel)

OD — Outdoor Series

PP — PanelMate Power Pro Series

SST — Stainless Steel Front Panel Option

TS — Touchscreen

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