UNIOP EPALM10-DA71 state-of-the-art handheld HMI

The service personnel, when operating directly on the powered unit, must be electrostatically

discharged.

All safety related regulations must be observed.

Installation Environment

The equipment is not intended for continuous exposure to direct sunlight. This might accelerate the

aging process of the front panel film.

The equipment is not intended for installation in contact with corrosive chemical compounds. Check

the resistance of the front panel film to a specific compound before installation.

3.7 Cleaning Faceplates

The equipment must be cleaned only with a soft cloth and neutral soap product. Do not use solvents.

3.8 Getting Started

ePALMs  must be programmed with the Designer software.

To program an ePALM you will have to connect it to a personal computer running the Designer

software; the ePALM must be in Configuration mode to be programmed.

3.8.1 Serial Communication

Make sure that Designer is correctly configured to communicate with the communication port to

which the cable attached.

The serial communication parameters between the panel and the personal computer are:

speed: 9600/38400 baud

parity: None

stop bit: 1

The Designer software defaults to the correct parameters.

3.8.2 Ethernet Communication

When applicable, Designer can use Ethernet to connect to the panel. Make sure all network

parameters are properly set to ensure communication between Designer and the panel.

The version of Designer software must be compatible with the firmware version of the panel to be

programmed. Call technical support for more information on compatibility between firmware and

programming software.

3.9 Troubleshooting

In the case it might be impossible to switch the handheld to Configuration Mode due to problems in

the start-up phase, follow the procedure described below:

1.  Switch off the unit

2.  Press and hold any 3 keys

3.  Turn on the unit and hold the keys pressed until Configuration Mode will be shown on the screen.

Connections

The ePALM10 is available in several versions, featuring different communication cables and different

solutions for the enabling switches.

4.1 Serial Communication - Types –0061 and –0062

ePALM types –0061 and -0062 include all standard UniOP connections and are suitable for all

common serial communication links.

The ePALM10-0061 includes a communication cable with a length of 5 meters.

The ePALM10-0062 includes a communication cable with a length of 10 meters.

The cable does not have a connector at its loose end as it is intended to be wired directly in the control

cabinet.

The following groups of signals are available in the cable:

PC/Printer Port

PLC Port

Aux Port

Power

Emergency Stop button – two NC contacts

Two 2-positions enabling switches – NO contacts

In all the most common configurations, the signals are wired to the cable and there will be no need to

open the unit to access the terminal blocks.

Note:  the ePALM10 unit does not include a current loop (20 mA) interface in the PLC port. The

communication modules TCM04 (Interbus), TCM07 (Simatic S7 MPI without optical

insulation), TCM08/TCM18 (Profibus DP) and TCM10/SCM11 (Ethernet) are not supported.

Internally to the product all signals, excluding emergency stop, are wired to a detachable interface

board with five terminal blocks.

The position of the terminal blocks and the numbering of the contacts are shown in the figure belo