New intelligent EPC-i10 12,1-inch HMI for mobile machines

New EPC-i10 functions seamlessly as an HMI of a machine control system, and in the same time, it's also a very powerful PC. EPC-i10 is designed for use in extreme conditions where vibration, wide temperature changes and moisture are encountered every day. They were the criteria for design and also for selection of components used. Pre-heater for low temperatures, robust aluminum housing and a toughened glass TFT screen with LED backlight together with the dust and splash protection (IP54) form base for reliable operation.

The unit has some digital inputs and outputs, rich set of communication interfaces such as two CAN interfaces, two video inputs, modem and the standard interfaces known from personal computers. As an option WLAN, bluetooth and GPS are also available. Special feature with modem used is that it has two SIM card slots.

Standard operating system allows usage of commercial software. Machine specific software can be written for instance with Codesys SoftPLC or Epec's own .NET based software platform. EPC-i10 offers excellent platform for creating reliable, efficient and user-friendly HMI for the control system.

Specifications

• Display: 12,1-inch TFT color LCD
• Resolution: 1 024 × 768 pixel
• Size: 310 mm × 290 mm × 82 mm, aluminum housing
• Processor: Intel® Celeron® M
• Memory (RAM): 1,2 GiB
• Storage: 16 GiB to 32 GiB
• Operating system: Windows^® XP, Windows^®7, Linux
• Programming: PLCopen / .NET
• Protection class: IP54
• Nominal operating voltage: 9 V to 30 V
• Full operating range: 6 V_DC to 36 V_DC
• Operating temperature: −40 °C to +55 °C;
• I/O interface: 7 DI, 4 DO
• Interfaces
  • 4 USB 2.0
  • 1 RJ45 Ethernet 10/100
  • 1 RJ11 for Telephone Handset
  • 2 SIM card slots
  • 1 EIA-232 (RS-232) [2 optional]
  • 1 UPS, 2 CAN
  • 2 camera inputs, 1 audio output, 1 microphone input
• Options
  • 1 internal GPS module
  • 1 internal GPRS/EDGE or UMTS module
  • 1 internal long range bluetooth module
  • 1 internal WLAN module

For further information about EPC-i10 HMI, please visit our website www.epec.fi/products.

2040 Colour Display

The 2040 Colour Display is used as a graphical user interface of a machine's control system. The display is based on TFT technology and provides the latest communication options for the machine operator. The 2040 display is a solid part of a control system and it allows mounting also outside the cabin. Typically the unit is installed in the dashboard, or on top of a display pedestal, allowing user to adjust the angle and position freely. The small size makes the installing easy, and fully enclosed aluminum housing provides water and dust proof operation according to IP66. The temperature ranges from  20 °C to +60 °C.

The unit has a 5,7-inch TFT display which is typically used to present meters, symbols, alarm information, etc. for the machine operator. In addition, the display unit can store usage and alarm data for the OEMs after sales support organization, for diagnostics and service use. The system supports also feature where two separate displays are installed in the same machine.

Mobile machines seldom exist today without external connections to machine operators, leasing operators, or service organizations databases. The 2040 display unit provides all the necessary connection options for efficient connections. Ethernet, USB and serial connections allow modems and other data transferring devices to be connected. Two CAN network connections provide interface for the control systems internal communication, as well as provide standardized connection to other manufacturers CAN devices. In addition, USB connections enable the usage of a keyboard, mouse, printers, or memory stick to transfer production data, alarm logs, or even update applications for the whole control system. For C-programmable displays licenses for remote access library and Modbus/TCP Slave communication are available as an option. Communication connections are lead through heavy duty Ampseal connections to ensure endurance even in the most demanding environmental conditions.

The display unit has five push buttons on the front of the panel. It is also possible to connect an external user wheel to the display's I/O for using and operating display’s application windows and other functions. Digital inputs and outputs of the display make it possible to connect external buttons. The usage of I/Os and other functions are made by the application program. The display unit can be flexibly and effectively programmed using C or Codesys Visualisation, thus utilizing its full potential with the help of ready made libraries.

Specifications

• Display: 5,7-inch TFT VGA display
• Resolution: 320 × 240 pixel
• Size: 181 mm × 120 mm × 53 mm, aluminum housing
• Processor: ARM9 180-MHz
• Memory (FLASH/RAM/NVRAM): 64 MiB/64 MiB/512 KiB
• Operating system: Linux
• Programming: PLCopen / C
• Protection class: IP66
• Nominal operating voltage: 24 V_DC
• Full operating range: 11 V_DC to  30 V_DC
• Operating temperature: −20 °C to +60°C
• Connectors
  • 1 AMP8
  • 1 AMP23
  • I/O interface, configuration example: 2 DI/DO, 3 DI
• Communications
  • 2 USB 1.1
  • 1 Ethernet 10/100
  • 1 EIA-232/422/485 (RS-232/422/485)
  • CAN1, CAN2 (optically isolated)

Connection cover for 2040 Display

A connection cover with full connector housing for the 2040 Display is also available. Additional back cover over the connectors may be used with the display when standard connectors are required. Back cover has standard connectors for serial port, two USB, RJ45 as well as AMP8 for power supply and two CAN. Connection Cover also has an integrated buzzer which can be controlled by the application software.

For further information about our heavy-duty machine control products, please visit our website http://www.epec.fi/products.