PanelMate, series ePro PS - GHISALBA - #1

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PanelMate® ePro PS Operator Interface Model 7685T-8, 7685T-12, 7685T-15, 7600 Product Focus • Performance and Flexibility • OPC Connectivity • Ethernet & Serial Communications • Innovation with MigrationSM Introduction The Cutler-Hammer PanelMate® ePro PS is a high performance yet costeffective operator interface from Eaton’s Electrical business. The PS series carries on the PanelMate tradition of performance in balance with ease of use. The ePro PS sets the standard for hybrid OI systems by combining the flexibility of Microsoft’s’™ Windows XP Embedded operating system with the stability and reliability achieved through the solid-state hardware design and exclusive Protect Mode™ that provides protection for the operating system and software. The ePro PS family of products includes models with 8”, 12” and 15” color TFT touchscreen displays. There is also a Blind Node (no display) model that provides a variety of mounting configuration options and the flexibility of connecting to different-sized external displays including Eaton’s family of flatpanel touchscreen displays. Performance and Flexibility The ePro PS has the performance and flexibility of a PC based operator interface without the associated complexity of a PC on the plant floor. With integrated high-speed Ethernet, serial ports, USB ports, removable Compact Flash, PCMCIA and an optional PCI expansion adapter, the ePro PS can be adapted for a wide variety of user requirements. In addition, the ePro PS supports many 3rd party software packages including Visual Basic, that can interface directly to the runtime application software. Support for wireless Ethernet and cell phone cards, modem cards, a multitude of non-volatile memory and input devices make the ePro PS the most flexible OI device on the market. Communications and Convenience The ePro PS comes standard with over 50 OPC drivers for both Ethernet and serial connectivity to virtually any PLC platform or network as well as a wide array of drives, motion controllers, and databases. No additional fees or activation are required for connecting directly to the OPC server engine and drivers, you just load the configuration and go. With PCMCIA and PCI availability you have a wide selection of both proprietary and available open network interfaces from DeviceNet and Profibus to Data Highway +, ControlNet and Modbus Plus. Protect Mode With the built-in Protect Mode feature you can be confident that the ePro PS will be secure from unexpected changes/corruption and that the integrity of the system will remain intact. Protect Mode locks out all unauthorized modifications to the operating system in addition to protecting your critical application programs and drivers. This means that you don’t suffer from the common problems associated with industrial PC’s. As a result, you can treat the ePro PS like your PLC instead of your PC. Configuration Tools The ePro PS is configured with the ePro CanvasTM editing software. The ePro Canvas editor supports a modern suite of graphical templates, called controls, for replacing hardwired panel devices such as pushbuttons, indicator lights, bars, readouts, message displays, etc. These new controls allow existing PanelMate users to upgrade the look of their applications while keeping the same familiar user interface that has made PanelMate the preferred operator interface by machine operators worldwide. The ePro PS’s multi-language support allows the user to create a single configuration supporting any combination of languages and supports on-the-fly online language changes. The editor comes in two versions: ePro Canvas and ePro Canvas Professional. Both versions support ePro ES and PS application development. Rugged Design / Global Standards The ePro PS carries UL, cUL CSA Class I Div 2, and CE Mark certification and it meets NEMA 4, 4X, 12 and IP65 ratings when placed in a correspondingly rated enclosure. The ePro PS operates from 24 Vdc power which is an emerging standard for global installations. An array of 24 Vdc power supplies is available from Eaton Electrical to accommodate installations requiring 120/240 Vac power.