• Highest "UTICOR-Quality" Products—Built like a tank!
FALL 1999
INTRODUCTION
PowerPanels from AVG UTICOR are state-of-the art,touchscreen, flat panel, graphical operator interfacesthat allow you to talk to most major PLCs and net-works on the market today. The PowerPanels, withbright displays and wide viewing angles, allow you toreplace your electromechanical panels inexpensively.
PowerPanel uses the latest in color display technology.The high brightness of the display makes it easy to readin the varying light conditions encountered in a plantenvironment. The display's wider viewing angle allows operators to view the display fromdifferent directions. With text size up to 1" high, the display can be viewed from a distance.
For applications in very-high ambient lighting conditions, such as outdoors in direct sun-light, AVG UTICOR's 10" High-Bright model provides 1,500 NITS of brightness-brightenough for use almost anywhere.
Upon request, AVG UTICOR will supply free screen design software called uWIN. Thiseasy-to-use software package allows you to quickly design your panel screens by simply pick-ing and placing the most commonly used OBJECT (devices) from a floating TOOLBOX,and then filling in the associated properties for the object you selected. With PowerPanel,you are not limited to just the objects in the toolbox. For application-specific and/or not-so-common objects, uWIN provides a full set of drawing tools, which let you to create almostany graphic picture imaginable on the screen.
User-friendly, uWIN helps you design the screens for the operator interface in the shortestpossible time. In fact, you can design a typical screen in less than 10 minutes even if youhave never used the software before!
PowerPanel can be made far less cluttered by displaying only the necessary controls, andonly when needed. This virtually eliminates operator error caused by actuating the wrongcontrol. You can't, if it isn't there in the first place.
In addition to a wide variety of models, weoffer you the support you need to get start-ed quickly with our product. PowerPanelsship with a hardware manual and uWINsoftware includes a users manual. The usermanuals provide you with step-by-stepinstructions and a hands-on tutorial to helpyou install the unit and start designing yourscreens. Along with printed user manuals,uWIN provides comprehensive on-lineHelp, which allows you to look up anytopic during the design process.
AVG UTICOR also supplies you (optional-ly) with ready-made cables for connectingthe PowerPanel to your PC and PLC. Ourobjective is two-fold—to provide a systemsolution, and to save you time as well!
Training, Troubleshooting, andMaintenance Information atOperator's FingertipsWith the advanced features and capabilitiesof PowerPanel, you can now put informa-tion only a few finger strokes away from the
operator, eliminating paper manuals, whichare hard to find on plant floors With CAD-like drawing capabilities, you can showprocess animation and machine diagrams.Trouble spots or the problems can be indi-cated on diagrams for easy troubleshootingand maintenance.
ENVIRONMENTALLY TOUGHPowerPanels are built to withstand thetoughest industrial environments, includinga wide range of temperatures giving youhigh quality by design. PowerPanels usemetal housings rated at NEMA 4. A NEMA4X-rated bezel is available as an option onsome models. PowerPanels are manufac-tured to strict quality standards. Every unitis subjected to a 96-hour live burn-in toeliminate any premature component failure.
VARIETY OF MODELSTO CHOOSE FROM:— 5" Monochrome LCD
— 5" Color LCD
— 6" Monochrome LCD
— 8" Color LCD
— 9" Amber EL
— 10" Color LCD
— 10" Hi-Brite Color LCD
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
All AVG UTICOR products havebeen tested for Year 2000 rolloverfor the real-time clock perform-
ance and passed all the tests.
For details, see our Y2K declaration on our web site:
SUPPORTS MOST MAJOR PLCs and NETWORKSThe PowerPanel interfaces to most majorPLCs and networks having either RS-232C,RS-422A, or RS-485A ports for connectingto operator interfaces. PowerPanels supportall three standards. PLC-Specific softwaredrivers come with the PowerPanel and takecare of PLC-specific protocol concerns.Most PowerPanel models also offer optionalhardware interface to several PLC Networks,such as A-B Remote I/O, Data Highway+,Profibus, etc.
uWIN software automatically downloads theright driver while transferring the designedscreens from your PC to the PowerPanel.
The PowerPanel allows you to monitor upto 1,024 (16-bit) registers within the PLC.
A listing of all the PLCs to which thePowerPanel can interface is shown to
the right. If you do not find your driver on the list, please call us at 1-800-TEC-ENGR or check our web site(http://www.avg.net)... we may have alreadyadded the driver you need to our list—or wecan develop one for you!
REMOTE FIRMWARE UPGRADEWe continuously improve our products byadding new features. The PowerPanel unitswith Flash memory can be upgraded usingthe unit's serial port. Usually, new versionsof firmware are available on AVGUTICOR's web site http://www.avg.net) for free distribution.
uWIN software works with Windows 3.11or later. A library of several components isavailable on AVG UTICOR’s web site tosave valuable drawing time.
A touchscreen graphical operator interface (OI) is an excellent choice over the more cumber-some, labor-intensive electromechanical hardwired operator panels. It's easier to use, moreflexible, and has a lower installed cost.
The bottom line... you save time and money with an PowerPanel from AVG UTICOR!
HARDWIRED CONTROL PANELS ARE INFLEXIBLEAND COSTLY
Construction of an electromechanical hardwired control panel requirestime-consuming metal work; including cutouts for every switch, push-button, or pilot light, and hardwiring each component. However, theinitial cost is just the beginning. Any required change in the design, theaddition of a pushbutton for example, requires further metalwork andrewiring. Worse yet, a change in the design could render the panel obso-lete, forcing you to purchase/make a whole new one.
POWERPANELS ARE MUCH MORE FLEXIBLE ANDUSER-FRIENDLY
The display screen of an PowerPanel is actually a "soft" touchscreen,which can be quickly customized with easy-to-use Windows-based soft-ware. Depending on your application's requirements, you can createmultiple touchscreen displays that let you to monitor/control variousaspects of the machine/process. Changes to the control panel's design cannot make an PowerPanel obsolete, you simply modify the affected display
screens (via the software) to provide the modifications you need. This canall be accomplished on-line, without ever shutting down your operation.
WHY CHOOSE A POWERPANEL......OVER A TRADITIONAL HARDWIRED CONTROL PANEL?
With the PowerPanel, you will spend less than $1500 for the 5" monochrome model,plus, about $40 in installation. This brings the installed cost of the 5" standard mono-chrome unit to less than $1550, saving almost $750 over the hardwired control panel.
PowerPanels come in 5" monochrome, 5" color, 6" monochrome, 8" color, 9" Amber EL(electroluminescent), 10" color,and 10" Color High-Bright models.
COST SAVING EXAMPLE COMPARING POWERPANELTO A RELATIVELY SIMPLE HARDWIRED PANEL
PANEL COMPONENT
COST PER UNIT *MATERIAL
COSTI / O
COSTINSTALLATION
COSTINSTALLED
COSTQTY
SUB TOTALCOST
PUSH BUTTONS $ 40 $ 10 $ 20 $ 70 5 $ 350
PILOT LIGHTS $ 50 $ 10 $ 20 $ 80 5 $ 400
NUMERIC DISPLAY $ 150 $ 100 $ 50 $ 300 2 $ 600
SELECTOR SWITCHES $ 75 $ 30 $ 40 $ 145 2 $ 290
MESSAGE DISPLAY $ 500 $ 100 $ 50 $ 650 1 $ 650
TOTAL COST $$$... $ 2,290*Estimated Costs
The installed cost of an PowerPanel is often much lower than that of a traditional controlpanel because you only need to mount and wire one unit—once. If changes are ever neces-sary, you simply modify the PowerPanel's display screens. There's no expense of having torework and rewire the entire system.
Cost Saving Example: To see how an PowerPanel can save you money, consider the exam-ple on the next page. Each device on a panel has an "installed" cost which includes the costof the device, cost of mounting, cost of wiring and the cost of the I/O required to supportthat device. While comparing an PowerPanel vs. a hardwired control panel, take into con-sideration the installed costs. The table on the next page lists the components for a smallpanel along with various costs.
In this example, with an PowerPanel, not only will you SAVE $750, you get flexibilityand features not possible in traditional hardwired control panels.
POWERPANEL• Simple wiring - one cable to PLC• No PLC I/O required• Screen design using software• Flexible - modifications
through software
The picture below shows a traditional control panel with components listed in the table atthe left. The picture at the bottom shows the same control functions using an PowerPanel'stouchscreen.
ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES OF A POWERPANELPowerPanel offers many other features that electromechanical control panels simply cannot offer. The powerful front-end proces-sor with efficient Display Object Modeling provides for hundreds of screens with most effective memory utilization. ThePowerPanel can hold up to 1,000 screens you program-probably more than you should ever need. This is an order of magnitudemore screens than competition with comparable memory. Below are some of those features:
OIs support Bar Graphs
Multiple Entry Numeric Data Entry
PASSWORD SECURITYThe OI offers password protection to elimi-nate unauthorized use, which is very diffi-cult with traditional hard-wired systems.The PowerPanel from UTICOR offers 4 lev-els of password protection and up to 8 secu-rity access codes for selected functions.
ALARM MESSAGESPowerPanel can monitor several alarm con-ditions simultaneously. Alarm conditions areidentified by discrete bits being ON or OFF,or register values being out of set limits. Onalarm, the PowerPanel displays alarm mes-sages on the screen. To help troubleshootingand maintenance, the history of the last 64alarms are kept in the PowerPanel, ready forthe user to analyze.
BARGRAPHSUnlike electromechanical control panels,PowerPanels support bar graphs, which rep-resent numerical values in graphical form.Viewing bar graphs has advantages overnumerical values in some situations. Forexample, bar graphs are easily visible from a
distance. Typical applications of bar graphsinclude displaying process parameters, e.g.,showing liquid levels in a tank.
LINE GRAPHS AND TRENDINGPowerPanel supports line graphs. Its graphicscan show variations of register values over aperiod of time. This is an excellent tool tovisually display trending of process variables.
.DXF FILE IMPORTYou do not have to redraw an already createddrawing to display it on the PowerPanel's dis-play screens. PowerPanel allows the user toimport drawings in ".DXF" format, the most.
BIT MAP GRAPHICS FOR ICONSPowerPanel supports importation of bit mapgraphics (.BMP format), which can be creat-ed in any popular Windows-based software.Bit maps are usually used for small icons.
REALISTIC 3-D OPERATORCONTROLSMultiple shades allow displaying operatorinterface controls in 3-D with the look andfeel of traditional pushbuttons and pilotlights.
MESSAGE DISPLAYUnlike electromechanical control panels,PowerPanels can store messages. Messagesfrom a PLC can then be displayed by thePowerPanel. With UTICOR's PowerPanels,you can embed variable information withinthe messages.
NUMERIC DATA ENTRYPowerPanel offers keypads that allow you toenter numeric values. This feature is alsoused to modify control parameters.
OTHER ADVANTAGES OF APOWERPANELThe PowerPanel's capability for storing anddynamic switching of screens allows you togreatly reduce the overall size of themachine's control panel. PowerPanel alsoallows you to display context-sensitive helpfor set-up, operation and maintenance.
If you have a machine or process that cur-rently uses pushbuttons, pilot lights, indi-cators, or message displays, you can savetime and cost with a PowerPanel!
Even if you have never used a graphicaloperator interface or any kind of softwaredriven product for your machine control,applying an PowerPanel is very easy.
When you order an PowerPanel, you get:
• A touchscreen PowerPanel and a hardware manual
• A PLC cable to connect the PowerPanel and PLC (optional)
• An optional computer cable to connect your PC to the PowerPanel, (used to set-up your PowerPanel).
• uWIN software and manual (specify if required)
The screen design software and the comput-er cable are required only to program thePowerPanel. Therefore, you do not need tobuy a computer cable for every OI.
Applying a PowerPanel to yourprocess/machine is straightforward and easy.The screen design software is installed onthe PC. The PowerPanel is mounted on thecontrol Panel and wired to the PLC, asshown in the diagram below.
Where applicable, cables are preterminatedso that you can wire the system quickly.
uWIN, PowerPanel's Windows-based screendesign software, is very user friendly. With
uWIN, you can create screens within min-utes. Essentially, all you do is point andclick. Select the appropriate Panel devices(called objects) and place them on yourscreens.
uWIN also lets you design screens either on-line (while the machine is running), or off-line; (you can design screens in your office, orremote site at your convenience).
Once the screens have been designed, theyare downloaded to the PowerPanel and themachine is ready for a start-up trial run.
Any last minute changes can be made "On-line" with the machine/process in operation.
As you can see, with ready-to-use cables anduser-friendly screen design software, you canhave a PowerPanel up and running muchfaster and easier, compared to a traditionalcontrol Panel.
As mentioned before, PowerPanel also offersflexibility. If your requirements change, forexample, another pushbutton is required, or anew display screen is needed, all you need todo is to modify the screen and download tothe PowerPanel. There are no wiring changes;no new cutouts required in the Panel.
APPLYING POWERPANEL IS A SNAP...
TYPICAL APPLICATION.. Step 1. Install
uWIN software on PC
... Step 2. Design screens
... Step 3. Mount PowerPaneland connect cable to PLC
... Step 4. Download screens
... Step 5. Trial run & fine-tune screens on-line
PLCSame PowerPanel for 30 plusdifferent PLC CPUs & Networks
INPUT POWER:24 VDC nominal (21.6-32 VDC), 18 W, Fuse-0.75 A
DISPLAY TYPE:4.6" DiagonalMonochrome LCD
DISPLAY SIZE:3.75" x 2.8" (95.3 x 71.1 mm)
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS:90 NITS
USER MEMORY:256 Kbytes, battery backed up
BATTERY LIFE:1 year, if unit is OFF5 years, if unit is ON
REAL-TIME CLOCK:Standard: +1, -2 min. per month error maximum
TEMPERATURE:Operating:32 to 113 °F (0 to +45 °C)Storage:-4 to +140 °F (-20 to +60 °C)
HUMIDITY:10-95% R.H., noncondensing
ELECTRICAL NOISE TOLERANCE:NEMA ICS2-230 showering arc test, ANSI C37.90a-1974 SWC Level C Chattering Relay Test
BURN-IN:All products are temperature cycled 96 hours and then are fully, functionally tested.
AGENCY APPROVALS:UL/CSA Class 1, DIV. II compliant/CE
VIBRATIONVertical Axis only (normal installation position)Frequency: 5 to 500 HzSweep time: 11 min. (6 sweeps)Amplitude: 1.000 in.Maximum Acceleration: 1.5 g
SHOCK:Vertical axis only (force down)Acceleration: 40 gDuration: 11 msec.Waveform: Half sine waveNo. of impacts: 10
BACK VIEW
PLC port:RS232, RS422, or RS485
Power Supply terminals:(24 VDC In)
Computer ports:RS232 or RS422
Battery access
BOTTOM VIEW
5" Monochrome Models
3 Levelsof Gray
Enclosure:NEMA 4
metal housing
Wide Viewing AngleH: -35 to 35 degreesV: -30 to 15 degrees
Unit Dimensions: (mm)6.5" x 4.75" x 2.375"
(165.1) x (120.) x (60.3)
(Same size and mountingdimensions as QUICKPANEL jr.)
Touch Screen:48 Resistive Touch cells (8x6)(Can be used with gloves)
INPUT POWER:24 VDC nominal (21.6-32 VDC), 18 W, Fuse-1.5 A
Display Type:5.1" Diagonal Color LCD Display, 16 colors
Display Size:4.04" x 3.03" (102.6 x 77 mm)
Display Brightness:150 NITS
User Memory:256 Kbytes, battery backed up
Battery Life:1 year, if unit is OFF5 years, if unit is ON
Real-Time Clock:Standard: +1, -2 min. per month error maximum
Temperature:Operating:32 to 122 °F (0 to +50 °C)Storage:-40 to +149 °F (-40 to +65 °C)
Humidity:10-95% R.H., noncondensing
Electrical Noise Tolerance:NEMA ICS2-230 showering arc test, ANSI C37.90a-1974 SWC Level C Chattering Relay Test
Burn-In:All products are temperature cycled 96 hours and then are fully, functionally tested.
Agency Approvals:UL/CSA Class 1, DIV. II compliant/CE
Vibration:Vertical Axis only (normal installation position)Frequency: 5 to 500 HzSweep time: 11 min. (6 sweeps)Amplitude: 1.000 in.Maximum Acceleration: 1.5 g
Shock:Vertical axis only (force down)Acceleration: 40 gDuration: 11 msec.Waveform: Half sine waveNo. of impacts: 10
BACK VIEW:
PLC port:RS232, RS422,
or RS485
Computerports:RS232
orRS422
5" Color Models
Bright 16color display
Enclosure:NEMA 4
metal housing
Wide Viewing AngleH: -35 to 25 degreesV: -25 to 25 degrees
Unit Dimensions: (mm)8.625" x 6.50" x 3.85"
(219.1) x (165.1) x (97.8)
Touch Screen:48 Resistive Touch cells (8x6)(Can be used with gloves)
INPUT POWER:24 VDC nominal (21.6-32 VDC), 12 W, Fuse-0.75 A
Display Type:5.6" Diagonal,Monochrome LCD
Display Size:4.7" x 3.5" (119.4 x 88.9mm)
Display Brightness:60 NITS
User Memory:256 Kbytes, battery backed up
Battery Life:1 year, if unit is OFF5 years, if unit is ON
Real-Time Clock:Standard: +1, -2 min. per month error maximum
Temperatures:Operating:32 to +104 °F (0 to +40 °C)Storage:4 to +140 °F (-20 to +60 °C)
Humidity:10-95% R.H., noncondensing
Electrical Noise Tolerance:NEMA ICS2-230 showering arctest, ANSI C37.90a-1974 SWC Level C Chattering Relay Test
Burn-In:All products are temperature cycled 96 hours and then are fully, functionally tested.
Agency Approvals:UL/CSA Class 1, DIV. II compliant/CE
Vibration:Vertical Axis only (normal installation position)Frequency: 5 to 500 HzSweep time: 11 min. (6 sweeps)Amplitude: 1.000 in.Maximum Acceleration: 1.5 g
Shock:Vertical axis only (force down)Acceleration: 40 gDuration: 11 msec.Waveform: Half sine waveNo. of impacts: 10
BACK VIEW
PLC port:RS232, RS422, or RS485
Power Supplyterminals:(24 VDC In)
Computer ports:RS232
orRS422
Battery access
6" Monochrome Model
3 Levelsof Gray
Enclosure:NEMA 4
metal housing
Wide Viewing AngleH: -25 to +25 degreesV: -10 to +20 degrees
Unit Dimensions: (mm)8.62.5" x 6.5" x 3.5"
(219.0) x (165.1) x (88.9)
Touch Screen:48 Resistive Touch cells (8x6)(Can be used with gloves)
INPUT POWER:24 VDC nominal (21.6-32 VDC), 24 W, Fuse-1.5 A
Display Type:7.7" Diagonal,Color LCD
Display Size:6.315" x 4.768" (160.4 x 121.1 mm)
Display Brightness:150 NITS
User Memory:256 Kbytes, battery backed up
Battery Life:1 year, if unit is OFF5 years, if unit is ON
Real-Time Clock:Standard: +1, -2 min. per month error maximum
Temperatures:Operating Temperature:32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)Storage Temperature:-4 to +140 °F (-20 to +60 °C)
Humidity:10-85% R.H., noncondensing
Electrical Noise Tolerance:NEMA ICS2-230 showering arctest, ANSI C37.90a-1974 SWC Level C Chattering Relay Test
Burn-In:All products are temperature cycled 96 hours and then are fully, functionally tested.
Agency Approvals:UL/CSA Class 1, DIV. II compliant/CE
Vibration:Vertical Axis only (normal installation position)Frequency: 5 to 500 HzSweep time:11 min. (6 sweeps)Amplitude: 1.000 in.Maximum Acceleration: 1.5 g
Shock:Vertical axis only (force down)Acceleration: 40 gDuration: 11 msec.Waveform: Half sine waveNo. of impacts: 10
BACK VIEW
PLC port:RS232, RS422, or RS485
Power Supply terminals:(24 VDC In)
Computerports:RS232
or RS422
Battery access
8" Color Model
Bright 16Color Display
Enclosure:NEMA 4
metal housing
Wide Viewing AngleH: -50 to +50 degreesV: -30 to +40 degrees
Unit Dimensions: (mm)10.51" x 7.63" x 4.0"
(276) x (193.8) x (101.6)
Touch Screen:192 Resistive Touch cells (16x12)(Can be used with gloves)
User Memory:256K or 512 Kbytes, Battery-backed RAM or FLASH
Battery Life:1 year, if unit is OFF5 years, if unit is ON
Real-Time Clock:Standard: +1, -2 min. per month error maximum
Housing:NEMA 4X; Stainless Steel (optional)
Temperatures:Operating:32 to 140 °F (0 to 60 °C)Storage:-40 to +167 °F (-40 to +75 °C)
Humidity:10-95% R.H., noncondensing
Electrical Noise Tolerance:NEMA ICS2-230 showering arctest, ANSI C37.90a-1974 SWC Level C Chattering Relay Test
Burn-In:All products are temperature cycled 96 hours and then are fully, functionally tested.
Agency Approvals:UL/CSA Class 1, DIV. II compliant/CE
Vibration:Vertical Axis only (normal installation position)Frequency: 5 to 500 HzSweep time: 11 min. (6 sweeps)Amplitude: 1.000 in.Maximum Acceleration: 1.5 g
Shock:Vertical axis only (force down)Acceleration: 40 gDuration: 11 msec.Waveform: Half sine waveNo. of impacts: 10
BACK VIEW
PLC port:RS232, RS422, or RS485
Power Supplyterminals:
Computerports:RS232
orRS422
9" Amber EL Model
3 Levelsof Amber
Enclosure:NEMA 4X
metal housing
Wide Viewing AngleH: -80 to +80 degreesV: -80 to +80 degrees
Unit Dimensions: (mm)11.24" x 8.36" x 4.2"
(285.5) x (212.3) x (106.7)
Touch Screen:160 Resistive Touch cells (16x10)(Can be used with gloves)
User Memory:256K or 512 Kbytes Battery-Backed RAM or FLASH
Battery Life:1 year, if unit is OFF5 years, if unit is ON
Real-Time Clock:Standard: +30, -60 sec. per month error maximum
Temperatures:Operating:32 to 113 °F (0 to +45 °C)Storage:-4 to +140 °F (-20 to +60 °C)
Housing:NEMA 4X; Stainless Steel (optional)
Humidity:10-95% R.H., noncondensing
Electrical Noise Tolerance:NEMA ICS2-230 showering arctest, ANSI C37.90a-1974 SWC Level C Chattering Relay Test
Burn-In:All products are temperature cycled 96 hours and then are fully, functionally tested.
Agency Approvals:UL/CSA Class 1, DIV. II compliant/CE
Vibration:Vertical Axis only (normal installation position)Frequency: 5 to 500 HzSweep time: 11 min. (6 sweeps)Amplitude: 1.000 in.Maximum Acceleration: 1.5 g
Shock:Vertical axis only (force down)Acceleration: 40 gDuration: 11 msec.Waveform: Half sine waveNo. of impacts: 10
High-Bright unit generates a lot of heatcausing temperature to rise. You mayrequire air cooling to operate the unitwithin it’s specified temperature.
10" High-Bright Color Model – Outdoor Readable
High-Bright 16Color Display
Enclosure:NEMA 4x metal housing
Wide Viewing AngleH: -70 to +70 degreesV: -40 to +70 degrees
Unit Dimensions: (mm)13.25" x 10.65" x 5.5"
(336.6) x (270.5) x (139.7)
Touch Screen:192 Resistive Touch cells (16x12)(Can be used with gloves)
