Graphical display 120x64 pixels (up to 8 lines
20 characters)
• Highly visible transflective LCD display
• 27-keys keypad with tactile feedback
• Connection to industrial bus systems
• Large memory size (512 KB Flash)
• IP65 protection
• Includes Emergency Stop button
• Includes enabling switches, normal or 3
positions
• Available in version for connection to Ethernet
and Profibus DP
The ePALM HMI panels are the handheld products of the UniOP family. All of the ePALM products
support the rich common functionality of the UniOP operator panels:
• Versions available for connection to
Ethernet and Profibus DP. Ethernet
version allows connection to field devices
as well as programming the HMI from
Designer.
• Powerful and intuitive programming with
the UniOP Designer 6 software
• Support of more than 130 communication
drivers for industrial devices
• Transflective LCD display ensures
readability under the most critical light
conditions
• Display dynamic data in numerical, text,
bargraph and graphic image formats
• Recipe data storage. Recipe data can be
transferred to a host computer using the
Ethernet connection.
• Multilanguage applications. The number
of runtime languages is limited only by the
available memory. All text information in
the application can be exported in Unicode
format for easier translation.
• Powerful macro editor to configure
keypad operation
• Alarms and historical alarm list. Alarm
and event information can be printed or
transferred to a host computer using the
Ethernet connection.
• Eight level password protection.
• Report printing to serial printer. Reports
are freely configurable using Designer.
• Ethernet-based UniNet network to share
data between UniOP HMIs and to serve
data using UniNet OPC Server.
In addition some unique features make the
ePALM10 a perfect fit for handheld operation.
• Emergency Stop button. Hardwired.
• Enabling switches. Hardwired.
• High-quality polyurethane cable for
mobile applications
Model Cable Type/Length PC/Printer Port PLC Port Module Enabling switches
ePALM10-0061 Serial/5m Yes Yes - two normal
ePALM10-0062 Serial/10m Yes Yes - two normal
ePALM10-3P61 Serial/5m Yes Yes - one 3-position
ePALM10-3P62 Serial/10m Yes Yes - one 3-position
ePALM10-0066 Ethernet/5m - - SCM11 one 3-position
ePALM10-0068 Ethernet/10m - - SCM11 one 3-position
ePALM10-0067 Profibus DP/10m Yes - TCM08 one 3-position
ePALM10-0069 Profibus DP/5m Yes - TCM08 one 3-position
Enabling switches are implemented in two different solutions in the various ePALM models:
Two independent 2-positions switches with NO contacts
One 3-positions switch with two NO contacts
The operator must operate the two independent 2-positions switches simultaneously. The two
normally open contacts are wired directly to the controller.
The 3-positions switch must be operated as described in the table.
Position Button status Contacts Function
1 Released Open Not enabled
2 Pressed Closed Enabled
3 Pressed completely Open Panic
The switch provides two normally open contacts to be wired directly to the controller.
3.2 Indicators and Keypad
The standard keypad of the ePALM panels is shown in the figure below.
Custom artwork may be designed and produced on request. Please inquire for more information.
Battery Replacement
A Lithium battery is required for data back-up. The battery maintains the following data:
• Hardware real time clock
• Event list
• Recipe data
Note: replacing the battery will cause the loss of the data maintained by the battery.
To replace the battery follow the procedure listed below:
1) turn off the power to the device
2) using a screwdriver loose the 6 screws securing the plastic enclosure
3) open the handheld; the battery is located on the CPU subsystem
4) remove the battery
replace the battery with a new one
6) close the handheld and tighten the six screws
7) apply power to the handheld and check that the battery good status is reported.
The unit must always be grounded to protection earth (PE). Grounding helps limit the effects of noise
due to electromagnetic interference on the control system.
The power supply circuit may be floating or grounded. In the latter case connect to ground the power
source common as shown in figure 4 with a dashed line.
When using the floating power scheme, note that the panels internally connect the power common to
ground with a 1 M resistor in parallel with a 3.3 nF capacitor.
The power supply must have double or reinforced insulation
The suggested wiring for the power supply is shown in figure 4.
All the electronic devices in the control system must be properly grounded. Grounding must be
performed according to applicable regulations.
3.5 Applicable Regulations
Regulations and recommendations have been issued in Europe covering the main safety-related issues
in control systems, which include operator interfaces.
EN 60204-1 lists some important guidelines applicable when using operator interfaces.
9.2.4 Suspension of safeguards
9.2.5.3 Stop
9.2.5.4 Emergency stop
9.2.5.6 Hold-to-run controls
9.2.5.7 Two-hand controls
9.4 Control function in case of failure
Do not use operator interface to directly command motors, valves or other actuators not equipped with
safeguards and potentially harmful to persons or equipment in case of fault to the unit.