Intelligently designed operator terminals
November 2004
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
Intelligent design effort has resulted in a product that both functions well and is aesthetically pleasing. While an operator terminal on a Windows CE platform is nothing new - an operator terminal on CE platform that is ready to meet industry demands on both safety and performance is noteworthy. State-of-the-art technology on both the hardware and the software side is the foundation of the new Exter series - which is due for release in January 2005.
"With the CE.NET Version 4.2, we see a very stable and reliable platform which has proven its resilience in a host of industrial products. In addition, with the new Intel XScale processor (PXA270), we have a powerful processor suitable for running CE, and meets the demands from our customers. The persistent storage manager keeps data safe in case of power failure or interruptions. A strong combination that was the logical choice for our new HMI platform", says Tommy Håkansson, technical manager at Beijer Electronics.
Claimed to be the first to introduce Web-enabled operator terminals, Beijer Electronics continues to make progress in this area. Each operator terminal can act as both server and client in a network and is fully Web-enabled. The controller system is also accessible via the operator terminal, for maintenance, monitoring or remote operation. This feature is of course protected by security levels defined in the application. Ease of communication is made possible by intelligent driver technology. A wide selection of simple to configure drivers is available. Advanced dual driver functionality enables connected controller systems to exchange data - independently of manufacturer or type of equipment, thanks to the increasing selection of easy-to-configure drivers.
Quick and easy configuration
It takes less than 10 minutes to have one's first application running. An abundance of ready-made objects and functions make it simple to create applications by just pointing and placing on the screen. The software illustrates exactly what application will look like in real life, and enables the user to instantly test their work in the off-line simulator - the easiest way to make sure that an application is all that it is wanted to be. Developers can choose between six menu languages in Information Designer, and can set up several languages for the application, a powerful tool in creating user-friendly applications.
The Exter series of operator terminals has recently been launched, with a total of five models; three sizes of touch display models and two key operated models. The display sizes are 165 mm (6,5"), 264 mm (10,4") and 384 mm (15,1"). All displays are high-resolution TFT displays, with pixel resolutions of 640 x 480, 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768 for the largest touch display model. The slim design offers a mounting depth of less than 60 mm for all models. All operator terminals have IP65 front cover protection degree, are CE and UL marked and DNV tested.
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