UniOP ERT-16-0042 High-Durability Industrial Operator Interface

UniOP ERT-16-0042: High-Durability Industrial Operator Interface

The UniOP ERT-16-0042 is a specialized, keyboard-based Human-Machine Interface (HMI) designed for rugged industrial applications. 

Part of the ERT (Electronic Remote Terminal) family by EXOR, this model is specifically engineered for high-performance data entry and process visualization in environments where standard touchscreens are unsuitable. 

It features a high-contrast monochrome display and a comprehensive tactile keypad for precision control.

Technical Parameter Table

Product Advantages and Features

Legacy Compatibility: Seamlessly replaces older UniOP terminals while maintaining software compatibility via UniOP Designer.

Tactile Precision: The mechanical membrane keypad provides physical feedback, critical for operators working in high-vibration areas or wearing safety gloves.

Extreme Connectivity: Supports over 200 communication protocols, ensuring integration with virtually any PLC (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, etc.).

Programmable Status LEDs: Features 14 user-definable LEDs that can be mapped to alarms or machine states for instant visual feedback.

Vector Graphics Support: Despite being monochrome, the display supports complex icons and bar graphs for intuitive data representation.

Unique Product Description

The UniOP ERT-16-0042 is the "Indestructible Liaison" of the factory floor. While modern glass panels are prone to cracking and accidental inputs, the ERT-16-0042 relies on a high-reliability mechanical interface.

 Its unique design focuses on "Blind Operation"—allowing seasoned operators to navigate menus by touch alone.

 It is a dedicated industrial tool that prioritizes uptime and data integrity over consumer-grade aesthetics, making it a staple in heavy industry for decades.

Application Cases

Steel and Metal Plants: Controlling furnace parameters where heat and airborne particles would degrade a touchscreen.

Marine Engine Rooms: Monitoring vital engine stats and fuel levels in high-vibration environments.

Chemical Batching: Precise entry of numerical values for chemical mixing where gloves are mandatory.

CNC Machining Centers: Acting as a rugged interface for tool selection and offset adjustments.

Installation and Maintenance

Installation

Panel Preparation: Use a cutout of $292 times 202$ mm.

Mounting: Secure the unit using the included brackets, ensuring the front gasket is tight enough to prevent liquid ingress (IP65).

Communication: Ensure the dip-switches on the rear are correctly set for the protocol being used (RS-232 vs. RS-485).

Maintenance

Battery Replacement: Uses a 3V Lithium battery (CR2430) for data retention and the Real-Time Clock.

Cleaning: The front membrane is resistant to most industrial oils and chemicals; clean with a soft cloth and non-abrasive soap.

Project Backup: Always keep a copy of the project file (.uop) as these legacy units do not always allow "uploading" the project back from the hardware.