Bulletin No. VX500/T-D Drawing No. LP0505 Released 12/05 Tel +1 (717) 767-6511 Fax +1 (717) 764-0839 www.redlion.net MODELS VX500 & VX500T - COLOR GRAPHICAL & COLOR GRAPHICAL WITH TOUCHSCREEN OPERATOR TERMINALS z 640 x 480 PIXEL CCFL LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY-7.75" DIAGONAL DSTN COLOR-FULL VGA (16 colors) z POWERFUL 32-BIT PROCESSOR AND ACCELERATED GRAPHICS CONTROLLER FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE LEVELS z MULTIPLE LANGUAGE SUPPORT (UP TO 8 LANGUAGES) z ANIMATED PowerPoint® STYLE PAGE TRANSITIONS z SLIDEOUT SOFTKEY MENUS z 500 ALARM POINT LOGGER z UNLIMITED PASSWORD PROTECTION z REAL TIME CLOCK BATTERY BACKED z FORM C RELAY OUTPUT z EXPRESSION EVALUATION z 32-BIT/FLOATING POINT MATH z DIRECT NETWORK (Including Multiple Protocol) OR MODEM LINK TO PLC z NEMA 4/IP65 UL Recognized Component, File # E179259 DESCRIPTION Models VX500 & VX500T Operator Terminals combine unique capabilities SPECIFICATIONS normally expected only from expensive SCADA packages, with dramatic ease 1. POWER REQUIREMENTS: 15 to 30 VDC @ 9.75 W of use. The VX500 & VX500T are configured using the same powerful Power Up Current: 2.5 A for 4 msec max. EDICT97 Software as all Red Lion Paradigm Operator Interfaces. The results Must use a Class 2 or SELV rated power supply. are savings in time to get challenging applications up and running, and frequent 2. DISPLAY: 640 x 480 pixels (7.75 inch diagonal) CCFL Liquid Crystal savings in hardware costs due to replacing many functions usually performed in DSTN color full VGA display. Text formats up to 40 x 30 characters. separate expensive devices. 3. KEYPAD: 6 screen legendable soft keys, raise, lower, next, previous, exit, menu, alarms and mute keys are all embossed and have tactile feedback. SAFETY SUMMARY 4. TOUCHSCREEN (VX500T only): Continuous resistive touch screen All safety regulations, local codes and instructions that appear in this and interface specified for up to 5 million operations. 200 X 200 touch cells corresponding literature, or on equipment, must be observed to ensure personal 5. MEMORY: 736 K (672 K user) battery backed RAM (Battery life safety and to prevent damage to either the instrument or equipment connected expectancy 3 years 50/50 on/off cycle). to it. If equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the 6. RELAY OUTPUT: Form C relay output 1 A @ 120 VAC, 1 A @ 28 VDC. protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Do not use this unit to directly command motors, valves, or other actuators not equipped with safeguards. To do so can be potentially harmful to persons or equipment in the event of a fault to the unit. The protective conductor terminal is bonded to conductive CAUTION: Risk of Danger. CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. parts of the equipment for safety purposes and must be Read complete instructions prior to installation and operation of the unit. connected to an external protective earthing system. DIMENSIONS In inches (mm) PANEL CUT-OUT 1 7. MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS: 9. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Operating Temperature: 0 to 40°C Max. panel thickness is 0.375" (9.5 mm) Storage Temperature: -20 to 80°C For NEMA 4/IP65 sealing, a steel panel with a minimum thickness of 0.125" Operating and Storage Humidity: 20 to 80% max. RH (non-condensing) (3.175 mm) is recommended. from 0°C to 40°C. 8. CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES: Altitude: Up to 2000 meters SAFETY 10. PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: L = 9.77" (248.2 mm), H = 7.37" (187.2 UL Recognized Component, File # E179259, UL61010-1, CSA 22.2 No. 61010-1 mm), D =2.1" (53.3 mm). Recognized to U.S. and Canadian requirements under the Component 11. CONSTRUCTION: Steel rear metal enclosure with NEMA 4/IP65 Recognition Program of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. aluminum front plate when correctly fitted with the gasket provided. This unit Type 4 Enclosure rating (Face only), UL50 is rated for NEMA 4/IP65 indoor use. Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2 IECEE CB Scheme Test Certificate # US/9737/UL, 12. WEIGHT: 2.94 lb. (1.33 Kg.) CB Scheme Test Report # E179259-V01-S04 Issued by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. INPUT/OUTPUT COMMUNICATIONS SPECS IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1: Safety requirements for electrical equipment 1. SERIAL PORTS: Data Format and Baud Rates for each port are for measurement, control, and laboratory use, Part 1. individually software programmable up to 19200 baud. IP65 Enclosure rating (face only), IEC 529 Port 1: Programming Port - RS-232 on an RJ-11 jack. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY Port 2: RS-232 Port on a Plug-In Screw Terminal Block Emissions and Immunity to EN 61326 Port 3: RS-485 Port on a Plug-In Screw Terminal Block Immunity: (Up to 29 units can be connected and individually addressed.) Electrostatic discharge EN 61000-4-2 Criterion A Note: LED Indicators show communications status on Ports 2 & 3 4 kV contact discharge 2. COMMUNICATION MODES: Any of the three ports can be used to 8 kV air discharge communicate with Serial Devices. Electromagnetic RF fields EN 61000-4-3 Criterion A Model - (VX500 & VX500T) may communicate in Master mode with a 10 V/m different device protocol on each port (See Note & Exception). Fast transients (burst) EN 61000-4-4 Criterion A However, only one of the Ports 2 and 3 may be configured, if either is 2 kV power selected as a Slave Protocol. 2 kV signal Note: Ports 2 and 3 may be configured as different device protocols in Surge EN 61000-4-5 Criterion A Master mode and Port 1 may be used simultaneously in Slave mode for 2 .5 kV L-L, 1 kV L&N-E power a third device protocol. 1 kV signal Exception: If Allen Bradley DH485 is selected on either Port 2 or 3, only RF conducted interference EN 61000-4-6 Criterion A Port 1 will be available for a separate device protocol. 3 V/rms Power frequency EN 61000-4-8 Criterion A ORDERING INFORMATION magnetic fields 30 A/m MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Emissions: 640 X 480 CCFL, Full VGA Color, 40 X 30, 6 Soft Emissions EN 55011 Class A VX500 VX500S00 keys, 736 K memory (672 K user) 640 X 480 CCFL, Full VGA Color, 40 X 30, 6 Soft Notes: VX500T VX500TS0 keys, W/Touchscreen 736 K memory (672 K user) 1. Criterion A: Normal operation within specified limits. EDICT-97 Development Kit. Includes Software, 2. Surge; unit meets criteria A to 1 kV L-L and 2 kV L&N-E with a power line SFEDTXXX Manual and 9-pin RS232 Programming cables filter installed, RLC #LFIL0000 (Schaffner FN610) or equivalent. Communication Cables P895xxxZ Battery Replacement BAL3R004 COMMON FEATURES FOR GRAPHIC BASED OPERATOR TERMINALS dependent on the condition of the particular controlling expression. The PROGRAMMABILITY controlling expression may be a PLC bit level, a timer value, preset counter Event Driven Configuration Tool condition, or any one of a wide variety of message triggers. ® Edict 97, an extremely powerful Windows 95/3.11 based software program, Time and Date in the Paradigm unit has the capability to display in any provides for the intuitive configuration of every aspect of the operator combination of year, month, day, hours, minutes, and seconds. interface’s behavior. The requirement for time consuming PLC ladder logic is Bar Graphs in horizontal format are easily attached to data variables. The partial drastically reduced by the unique event driven approach of EDICT 97. The or full length bar graph displays can be scaled and offset to optimize the capability of this program, in conjunction with the PLC and the Paradigm required display effect. operator interface unit, ensures a great deal of advanced functionality for your system. This powerful PLC/Paradigm system provides many of the capabilities SECURITY and features normally associated with the more complicated and costly The password protection scheme provides the ultimate in tamper-proof PC/SCADA systems. Display pages are easily generated, including PLC and capability. Access can be limited on a unit, page, recipe, or even individual data internal variables, text strings, or bar charts. All dynamic elements are also entries. available as alarms, recipes, triggers, and reports for the run time software. After completion of the programming, the program is directly downloaded to the ALARMS operator interface from your PC, without any compiling or saving requirement. The Paradigm unit can monitor and log up to 500 alarms. Such triggers as a When you require a change in your program, EDICT 97 loads only the change, simple bit level transition, a PLC coil activation, or a complex application not the entire program, saving valuable on-line time. algorithm can activate an alarm. The alarms can be time and date stamped, with an automatic screen display and/or downloading to a printer for hard copy DYNAMIC DISPLAY PAGE ELEMENTS recording purposes. Each display page has provisions to show static and dynamic information, including data variables, text messages, time, and date. RECIPE HANDLING Data Variables can be either PLC derived or internally generated, either in data Recipe handling in the Paradigm Operator Interfaces can be tailored to your entry or display only mode. The Paradigm unit has an extremely powerful requirements. Using the “Data Files” section of Named Data, one can set up math capability, allowing the operator to manipulate the variables to meet the arrays with meaningful titles, and select, edit, and maintain, recipe data up to specific application’s demands. If required, the display can be formatted to 8000 elements per file. In conjunction with User Programs, and the flexible data BCD, binary, hex, floating point, and string. Upper and lower limits of data displays, the operator can select desired recipe, by number or by title, and either entry variables are fully supported and password protected. upload from, or download to, the target system. All the functions of EDICT97 Text Message Animation enables several different types of animated text from are available, so the programmer can password protect the editing of the recipes a local or global message table to be displayed. The message displayed is and allow for the transfer of data from a host system. 2 In any case, it is very important that the power supply is mounted correctly if REAL TIME SCHEDULE the unit is to operate reliably. A very high proportion of reported problems are Real time schedule allows for repetitive or one time tasks to take place in the caused by incorrect power supply installation, so please take care to observe the system. following points... ‹ The power supply must be mounted close to the unit, with usually not MULTIPLE LANGUAGE SUPPORT more than 6 feet of cable between the supply and the Operator Interface. This powerful feature allows users to program the text in their databases in Ideally, as short a length as is possible should be used. up to 8 different languages. A system variable entry makes it easy for end users ‹ The wire used to connect the Operator Interface’s power supply should to select one of the preprogrammed languages. EDICT-97 features powerful be of at least 22 gage wire. If a longer cable run is used, you should use language editing tools for easy implementation. heavier gage wire. The routing of the cable should be kept away from large contactors, inverters and other devices which may generate USER PROGRAMS significant electrical noise. This feature offers the user the ability to incorporate custom application requirements via a powerful program language. BATTERY BACKUP ISSUES The Operator Interface is supplied with a Lithium Battery designed to KEYBOARD EDITING maintain the internal memory and real-time clock during power outages. All the interface keys can be programmed to perform virtually unlimited Assuming the operator interface terminal is powered up for 50% of the time, this functions with each key, having multiple actions assigned to three types of key battery should last over 4 years. A “Battery Low” system variable is available so events: key pressed, key held down (auto repeat), and key released. Typical key that the programmer can choose specific action(s) to occur when the battery actions would be Gotopage, set value, load recipe, view alarms, print report, and voltage drops below its nominal voltage. many more. It is possible to replace the battery without losing the contents of the Operator Interface’s memory, but this does not reduce the importance of ensuring that a COMMUNICATIONS copy of the terminal’s configuration is kept readily at hand to allow the terminal With over 80 communication drivers available, the Paradigm operator to be re-loaded in the case of mishaps. Please remember that although an interface offers a wide range of connectivity including: PLCs, Variable Speed image of the database contents can be uploaded, this file is not editable, so Drives, Temperature Controllers, Bar Code Readers, etc. Utilizing real PLC data the importance of keeping a copy on disk cannot be over stressed. references, the automatic comms configuration optimizes the system’s communication performance. In the event that your specific driver does not CHANGING THE BATTERY appear on the Paradigm drivers list, let us know, as this list is always being To change the internal battery, follow these steps... expanded to meet our customers’ needs. COLOR GRAPHIC UNITS In addition to all the features of the character-based units, the VX will provide exceptional value in displaying trend graphs, process schematics and flow, and others, limited only by the imagination of the designer. The programmer can use the built-in standard symbols, or construct them. A sequence of graphical symbols can be assigned to a PLC location, and the powerful software will step through the sequence without the necessity of programming multiple expressions for each bitmap. Some of the inherent features of the Graphical Display units are data logging, process symbols, such as tanks, valves, etc. ANIMATED GRAPHICS Graphical pages are constructed using both bitmaps and object graphics. Animation items such as tending, tank filling, horizontal and vertical bar graphs, valves, etc., make your display pages aesthetically pleasing as well as informative to the operator. TOUCH-SCREEN The VX500T is fitted with a continuous resolution resistive touch-screen, providing an effective resolution of over 200 by 200 cells. This allows touch- ‹ Remove the power and PLC communications connector from the unit. sensitive objects to be placed anywhere on the screen, without restricting your ‹ Remove the four screws from the rear cover and remove the cover. designs to the coarse grid employed by competitive products. The touch-screen ‹ If you wish to avoid losing the terminal’s configuration, reconnect the is fully operable with gloved hands and is specified for up to 5 million operations. power connector and re-apply power. Note that this will require the panel to be powered-up and, as such, only suitably qualified service personnel HARDWARE INFORMATION should carry out this procedure. This bulletin contains a variety of information related to the installation and CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK operation of the Operator Interface supplied. Ideally, you should read this The inverter board, attached to the bottom of the main board, document thoroughly before attempting to use the equipment. For information supplies the high voltage to operate the backlight. Touching the about the software aspects of the terminal, please consult other documentation. inverter board may result in injury to personnel. ‹ The battery is located in a holder on the main circuit board. This should CONTENTS OF PACKAGE The Operator Interface is supplied in a packaging box containing the be clearly visible. Remove the battery from its holder. following... ‹ Place the new battery in the holder. The terminal’s power supply can ‹ The interface terminal itself. now be disconnected, if you re-applied power in the step above. ‹ A NEMA 4/IP65 rated mounting gasket. ‹ Replace the lid, screws and connector by following the above procedure ‹ A bag containing panel hardware. in reverse. You may like to make a note of the date the battery was ‹ This hardware bulletin. replaced to allow planned maintenance to be carried out. ‹ If any of these items are missing, please contact your supplier immediately. ‹ If you did not keep the unit powered-up during battery replacement, hold down the EXIT and MUTE keys on the keyboard and cycle power. POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Release the keys and follow the menu guides to clear the memory. The The Operator Interface requires a regulated 15 to 30 VDC power supply rated unit is now ready for a configuration database to be reloaded. at 9.75 W or greater unless otherwise stated on the label. Please note that the old battery must be disposed of in a manner which ‹ The terminal may take as little as 300 mA in certain circumstances, so be complies with your local waste regulations. Also, the battery must not be sure that the chosen power supply can operate correctly with this load. disposed of in fire or in a manner whereby it may be damaged and its contents Large switch-mode supplies tend to need a certain minimum load before come into contact with human skin. they will operate correctly. 3 ® INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO AN IBM PC/AT The Operator Interface is programmed via software running on an IBM The unit meets NEMA 4/IP65 requirements for indoor use, when properly PC/AT or a compatible computer. The connection between the PC/AT and the installed. The units are intended to be mounted into an enclosed panel. operator interface terminal is made via a custom cable provided with the EDICT The protective conductor terminal is bonded to conductive Development Kit. The cable is designed for a 9-pin serial port. Please contact parts of the equipment for safety purposes and must be your supplier if you require a 25-pin version. connected to an external protective earthing system. INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMMING PORT PIN OUT The Operator Interface’s programming port is sometimes used to connect The unit should be installed in a location that does not exceed the maximum other RS-232 devices, such as printers. The following illustration and table operating temperature and provides good air circulation. Placing the unit near gives the pin-out of this port to enable such connections to be made. devices that generate excessive heat should be avoided. Continuous exposure to direct sunlight may accelerate the aging process of the bezel. The bezel should be cleaned only with a soft cloth and neutral soap product. Do NOT use solvents. Do not use tools of any kind (screwdrivers, pens, pencils, etc.) to operate the keypad or touchscreen of the unit. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The Operator Interfaces are designed for through-panel mounting. A neoprene gasket is provided, to enable sealing to NEMA 4X/IP65 specification. The panel cut-out diagram for the model supplied is provided. All mounting holes should be drilled for 0.14" (3.5 mm) clearance. Care should be taken to Rear View of Unit remove any loose material from the mounting hole to avoid such metal falling into the Operator Interface itself during installation. The above table denotes the pin names of the programming port. When connecting, the pin name at the programming port is connected to the opposite CONNECTING TO A PLC of that pin name at the destination device. The Operator Interface is designed to operate with a PLC. A serial communication connection must be made between the operator interface TROUBLESHOOTING terminal and PLC, and the details of this connection vary according to which For further technical assistance, contact technical support at the appropriate PLC is used. company numbers listed. PLC TYPE Details on how to connect to most PLCs are available on request from RLC. © 2001, RED LION CONTROLS, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment by Red Lion Controls. Software, which includes any database supplied therewith, described in this document may be furnished subject to a license agreement or a nondisclosure agreement. It is against the Law to copy the software except as specifically allowed in the license or nondisclosure agreement. 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