This manual contains detailedinformation about iX Panel K100, including
descriptions of various actions that can be carried out in orderto maintain or
update the operator panel h ardware and software.
The manual contains descriptions of basic maintenance and replacement of
common parts in iX Panel K100.
The manual assumes thatthe most recent versions of the system program
(firmware) and iXDeveloper are used.
The following other manuals are available for iX Panel K100:
iX PanelK100 installation manual (MAEN995x) for information regarding
installation.
iX Developer referencemanual (MAEN831x) for a descriptionof the
configuration tool.
iX Developer user’sguide (MAEN832x) for function-based descriptions.
The information in this docu ment is subject tochangewithoutnoticeandisprovidedasavailableatthe
time of printing. Beijer ElectronicsAB reserves the rightto change any information without updating this
publication. Beijer Electronics AB assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
Read the entireinstallation manual prior to installing and usingthis equ ipment. Only qualified personnel
may install, operate or repair this equipment. Beijer ElectronicsAB is not responsible formodified, altered
or renovated equipment. Because the equipment hasa widerangeofapplications,usersmustacquirethe
appropriate know l edge to use the equipment properly in their specific applications. Personsresponsible
for the application and the equipment must themselves ensure that each application is in compliance with
all relevant requirements,standards and legislationinrespecttoconfigurationandsafety. Onlypartsand
accessories manufactured according to specifications set by Beijer ElectronicsAB maybe used.
BEIJER ELECTRONICSAB SHALL NOT BELIABLE TO ANYONE
FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESRESULTING FROMTHE
INSTALLATION, USE OR REPAIR OF THIS EQUIPMENT, WHETHER
ARISING IN TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE. BUYER'S SOLE
REMEDYSHALL BE THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, ORREFUND
OF PURCHASE PRICE, AND THE CHOICE OF THE APPLICABLE
REMEDYSHALLBEATTHESOLEDISCRETIONOFBEIJER
ELECTRONICSAB .
•All maintenance should be performed ina 15-30 °C temperature range.
•Any damage to the operator panel caused by personnel invalidates the
warranty.
•Contracts with customers supersedethe information in this document.
2.4DismantlingandScrapping
•The operator panel, or parts thereof, should be recycledaccording to local
regulations.
•The followingcomponents contain substances that might behazardous to
health and the environment: lithium battery, electrolytic capacitor, display.
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Introduction
2.5ContactandSupport
If you want to report a fault or have a question aboutthe operator panels, please
contact your localsupplier or fill out the form on theweb site.
1.
Enter the web site www.beijerelectronics.com and select Support.
2.
Select Contact inthe menu. Makesure to provide informationabout type
number, serial number, environment and an installation description.
The form will be sentto the manufacturer’s help desk and theywill answer your
question or register your improvement/fault.
To ensure quick resolution, provide as many details as possible in yourreport.
Include the date andtime when the problem occurred, a description of what you
were trying to do, the detailed steps you took that led up to the problem, and
details about any error messages received.
–Connect cable A.
–Connect cable B, using an M5 screw and agrounding conductor (as short
as possible) with across-section of minimum 2.5 mm
–Connect cable C.
–Connect cable D.
5.
Carefully removethe laminated film over the operator panel display, to avoid
2
.
static electricity thatcould damage the panel.
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3.2.1ConnectionstotheController
Forinformation about the cables to be usedwhen connecting the operator panel to
the controller,please refer to the help file for thedriver in question.
3.2.2OtherConnectionsandPeripherals
Cables, peripheral equipment and accessories must be suitablefor the application
and its environment. Forfurther details or recommendations, please refer to the
supplier.
It isrecommended to use the AutoflexEB key protection sheet, that can be ordered
from Beijer Electronics.
SolventResistance
Autoflex EB w ithstands exposure to the same chemicals as AutotexF157 or F207
according to section AutotexF157/207.
OutdoorUse
In common withall polyester based films Autotex EB is not suitable for use in
conditions of long termexposure to direct sunlight.
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Hardware T ests
6HardwareTests
Before the operatorpanels are approved for market introduction, they are tested
by independent authorities. The iX Panelsare examined by several authorities
before being approvedfor market introduction. All operator panelsare designed
to fulfill standards suchas CE. The quality policy and environmental policy place
demands on all suppliers and subcontractors.
The manufacturer performs extensive hardware testing before an operator panel
is approved. Some tests are performed by external testing companies, such as
the SwedishNational Testing and Research Institute. All operator panels are
submitted to testing before leaving the manufacturer.
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Additional Hardware
7AdditionalHardware
7.1MemoryCard
An internalCompact Flash memory cardcan be used iniX Panel K100for
expansion of theproject memory.
Other Compact Flashcards may be approvedas accessories for the iX Panelseven
if they are not present in the abovelist, due to product changes and upcoming
brands.
7.1.1Installation
Performthe following steps to install an internalCompact Flash card in the
operator panel:
1.
Turn off the powerto the panel.
Note:
MakesuretouseadequateESDprotection.
2.
Followthe instructions in the Replacing the Rear Cover section to remove the
rear cover.
3.
Flipthe back cover;the CPU board is mounted inside theback cover.
4.
Insert the Compact Flash memory card in its slot on theCPU board.
memory card slot
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Additional Hardware
5.
Re-attach the back cover to the operator panel.
6.
Turn on the powerto the operator panel.
When the operator panelstarts up,you will be asked if you like to move the
files to the internal card;select YES to this question.
7.1.2SettingsiniXDeveloper
The size of the internal memory card must be enteredin iX Developer.
1.
Click on Settings onthe Project group of the Project ribbon tab.
2.
Select the Display/Panel properties.
The sizeof the internal memory cardis stated under Memory Card.
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Hardware Replacement
8HardwareReplacement
This section contains instr uctions on how to replace operator panelhardware.
Only components included in the latest bill ofmaterial and spareparts list are
allowed. See Available Spare Parts for iX Panel K100.
8.1ModeSwitches
The iX Panel K100 hasfour mode switches (DIP switches) located on the rear side
of the operator panel.
1 2 3 4
MODE
ON DIP
10/100
EXPANSION
RS232
COM 2
24V DC
1
1 2 3 4
MODE
ON DIP
CF CARD
BUSY
COM 1
RS422
RS485
Warning:
Themodes belowaretobeusedwithcaution.
Themodeswitcheshavethefollowingfunctions: 1=ON,0=OFF
Each letter in “MODE” has a corresponding mode switch.
The service menu for the operator panel can be accessed before a project is
downloaded, or by setting the mode switches in mode 1000. The location of the
mode switches is describedin the Mode Switches section.
9.1ServiceMenuinanEmptyPanel
When no project is loaded in the panel memory,the panel will boot, displaying the
Welcome screen. Press anywhere onthe panel display to enter the service menu.
9.2ServiceMenuinaPanelwith
Project
When a project isloaded in the panel memory,the panel will automatically start to
execute theproject. To display the service menu atboot-up:
1.
Disconnect the powersupply from the panel.
2.
Set the mode switches in mode 1000 (Service Menu mode).
3.
Connect the powersupply.
4.
Make desiredsettings in the service menu.
5.
Disconnect the powersupply from the panel.
6.
Set themode switches in mode0000 (Run mode).
7.
Reconnect the power supply.
9.3ServiceMenuOptions
The followingoptions are available in the Service Menu:
9.3.1IPSettings
Select to obtain an IP address automa
The IP address c an also be set during
9.3.2Date/Time
Use the Date/Time Settings dialog to set the time zone, dateand time for the
panel.
9.3.3EraseProject
The erase functionwill detect if the projectis located in the panel memory or o n a
memory card. Pressing Erase Project will completely removethe project and all its
components from the panelmem ory/the memory card.
tically via DHCP, or specify an IP address.
project transfer.
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Service Menu
9.3.4FormatMemoryCard
The format memory cardfunction will detect if external andinternal memory
cards. Select which card to format and, in some cases, formattingalternatives.
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Hardware Self Test
10HardwareSelfTest
The self-test programcan be used to test aspectsof operator panel functionality
and thecommunication ports. To run thetest you will need:
•Test plugs; see Tes t p l ug dr aw i ng .
•24 V DC, min. 3 A.
Followthe steps below to run the self-test program on the operator panel:
1.
Poweroff the operator panel.
2.
Go to the self-test. Set the mode switches to the self-test positions, see thetable
in the Mode Switches section.
3.
Power on the operator paneland follow the instructions at the bottom of the
display.
4.
When using thetest plugs, make sure all LEDs onthe 9-pin and 25-pin
D-subs areon.
5.
When the self-testis finished, power off the operatorpanel and set all mode
switches tothe OFF position.
If an error occurs during the self-test, try to fault trace. See Fault T raci
ng.
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Additional InstallationTips
11AdditionalInstallationTips
When experiencing communication problems in for example noisy environments
or when operating close to temperature limits, the following recommendations
are to benoticed.
11.1 GroundingtheOperatorPanel
Door
Operator panel
1
Ferrite core
3
2
5
6
4
Mounting plate in the cabinet
Power supply
24 V DC
5350
The operator panel’s mounting clamps do not provide a secure grounding
connection between the panel and the device cabinet, see 1 in drawing above.
1.
Connect a 2.5 mm
and the panel chassis, see2 in drawi
2.
Connect a 6 or 4 mm
2
wire betweenthe ope
rator panel’s quick-connect plinth
ng above.
2
wire or grounding braid between the panel’s chassis and
the closest grounding point on the door, see 3 in drawing above.
3.
Connect a strong butshort grounding braid between the door and the device
cabinet,see 4 in drawing above.
4.
Twist the cables ontothe 24 V DC feed, see 5in drawing above.
2 turns aroundthe ferrite core provide 4 timesthe suppression of 1 turn.
3 turns aroundthe ferrite core provide 9 timesthe suppression of 1 turn.
A ferrite core suppresses disturbances to the 24 V feed, see 6 in drawing above.
A good solution may beto use a shielded Ethernet cable, but to connect the shield
at one end only.
One option is to break the shield, see 3 in drawing above.
A more elegant method is to expand the shielded Ethernet cabling with a piece of
unshielded Ethernetcable, see 4 in drawing above.
You can ground the shield via an external 0.1uF/250 V plastic capacitor,see 5 in
drawing above. This will connect the HF transients to the ground.
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Additional InstallationTips
11.3 ToAchieveBetterEMCProtection
•Initially,use the original cabling from BeijerElectronics primarily.
•Use shielded cables for RS232communication.
•Use twisted pair and shielded cabling for R S422 and RS485.
•Use the cabling intended for the bus type; Ethernet,Profibus, CC-Link,
CAN, Device Netetc.
•Install and connect according to applicable specifications forthe relevant bus
standard.
•Use shielded cabling for Ethernet,preferably with foil +braided shield.
•D-sub covers should be shielded, and the shield should beconnected to the
cover 360 ° where the cable comes in.
•Connect the shield at both ends.
Shielded cable
0.1 uF/250 V
Ground plane 1Ground plane 2
Ground plateGround plate
Not same potential
in another building
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With longer distances, there isa risk that the ground potential may be different.
In that case,the shield should only be connected at one end. A good alternative
is to connect the other end of the shield to the ground via a 0.1 uF/250 V plastic
capacitor. Both endsare then connected to the ground interms of HF, but only
connected to the groundat one end in terms of LF, thus avoiding the 50 Hz
grounding loops.
Metal cabinetMetal cabinet
Terminal or connectorTerminal or connector
Cable clamp
in steel
Short distance
EMC cable glandPlastic cable gland
Shielded cableShielded cable
1.
Usean EMC cable gland or regular plastic cable gland, removethe outer jacket
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and connect theshield to the installation plate with a 360 °metal cable clamp.
2.
Place the 24 V DC and communications cabling in one cable trunk/cable duct
and 230/380 V ACin another. If the cables need to be crossed, cross them at
90 ° only. Avoidcombining the cabling for stronger 24 V DC outputs with
the communication cabling.
Ferritecores that are snappedonto the shielded cabling may remove minor
disturbances. Large ferrite pieces that aresnapped onto unshielded cablingand
where the wiresgo 2-4 times around the cores are approximately 5-25 times more
efficient.
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Additional InstallationTips
11.4 AmbientTemperature
The maximum ambient temperaturefor the operator panel is provided in the
specifications. The ambient temperature refers to the temperature in the device
cabinet which cools the panel’s electronics.
Top
50 °C inside
Operator
panel
30 °C outside
Middle
45 °C inside
Bottom
40 °C inside
Power
Power
Power
Axial fan
120 x 120 mm
Airflow
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Inmostcases,theambienttemperaturefortheoperatorpanelissignificantly
higher than thedevice cabinet’s ambient temperature.
If the cabinetis tall and there are a number of hea
temperature at thetop of the cabinet will be con
theoretical temperature increasethat would
sensitivetoheat. Thelifespanofanelectro
° increase in temperature. A 15-20 ° tempera
t-generating devices,the
siderably higher than the
be expected. All electronics are
lytic capacitor is cut in half with an 8-10
ture increase results in a quarter of the
lifespan etc.
Rittal has a goodprogram for estimating the anticipated average temperaturein
the cabinet as wellas a large program for controlling the temperaturein the device
cabinet.
An enamel-coated steelcabinet has
a radiant heat valueof 5.5 W/m
2
and degrees
C.
Installing a fan inside the cabinet will even out the temperature,while moving air
provides considerably better cooling than still air. A suitable fan is a 120 x 120 mm
axial fan, availablein 24 V DC, 115 and 230 V AC.
Installthefansothatitsit
operator panel. If the fan i
ambient temperaturewill
s in thecooler area and will blow coldair against the
s mounted at thetop and sucks air upwards, the fan’s
be higher = shorter lifespan.
Agoodfanwithaball-bearingmountinghasanexpectedlifespanofatleast
40,000 hours (not a guaranteed lifespan) at 40 °C. Thiscorresponds to at least 4
years of continuous use. If a thermostat is installed, the fanonly needs to come
on when needed.
Large graphic termi
lighting is off. Th
nals draw only one fifth of the currentwhen the background
e loss effect drops from e.g. 25 W to only5 W.
The operator panel’s loss effect = supply voltage x current. Virtually no power goes
to external users andno loss effects due to inputs.
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11.5 Safety
Most of the operator panels are fed with 24 V DC.
Power supply
1
2
3
230 V AC to 24 V DC
Power supply
230 V AC to 24 V DC
Power supply
230 V AC to 24 V DC
230 V AC
+24 V
0 V
4
+24 V
0 V
4
Distance?
+24 V
0 V
4
Operator panel
Operator panel
Operator panel
Small controller with expansion unit
COM1
COM100
Ch0
Ch1
Ch100
Ch101
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Additional InstallationTips
Ifyouuseapowersupplythatmeetssafetystandardsandonlyfeedstheoperator
panel, there isno problem. See1 in drawing above.
However,ifyouhavea24Vunitthatalsofeedsotherunits,thereisreasontobe
cautious, see 2 in drawing above. The operator panel does not have insulation that
meets safety requirementsin the event of apotential short circuit between 230 V
AC and 24 V DC. It is assumed that the 24 V feed is secure, for example, SELV
according to E N 60950 (protection against electric shock) and UL 950.
ial distance between therelay contacts for 24 V DC and 230 V
same 24 V devicesfor all feeds. See 3 in drawing above.
Connect 0 V on the 24 V feed to the ground, see 4 indrawing above. This offers
three advantages:
•Safety is increa
connection or s
•Tr a n si e nt s o n
•No risk that th
is not unusua
sed. The24Vfeedwillnotbeliveintheeventofafaulty
hortcircuitbetween0V(24V)and230Vphase.
the 24 V feed areconnected to the ground.
e 24 V feed is at a high level in relationship to the ground. This
l since there ishigh static electricity.
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11.6 GalvanicIsolation
r
Additional InstallationTips
+24 V DC
DC/DC
galvanic isolation
Filter
0 V
1.5 m
Internal electronic
VCC
0 V (GND)
RS232RS422/485
USB
USB
DC/AC
Ethernet
CFL
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The operator panel has galvanic isolation against the 24 V DC feed but no galvanic
isolation between the communication ports forRS232, RS422/485 and USB.
Only the Ethernetconnection has galvanic isolation.
Operator panelModular controllerPrinte
RS422 RS232 USB
**
**
Not same ground potential
* = Internal 0 V (GND) connection
When a PC isconnected to the panel, the panel’s internal 0 V (G
*
Power CPU COM COM2
***
*
PCPC
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ND) will be
connected to the protective ground viathe PC.
A number of USBdevices can have the shield connected together with the
protective ground. Here, the panel’s 0 V (GND) is connected to th e protective
ground when, for example,a USB memory stick, keyboard or similar device is
plugged in.
If a number ofunits are connected that have a 0 Va
these are connected tovarious grounding poin
problems. Grounding currents go through com
of the controller, and internally inth
e operator panel, andcan cause errors.
nd a ground connection,and
ts, there isa substantial risk of
munication cables, the rearplate
Use e xternal units to improvecommunication and achieve galvanic isolation.
Westermo has goodindustry-standard insulators that are also insulated from the
24 V DC feed.
•Use sh ielded and twisted paircable. The pair capacitance may not exceed52.5
2
pF/m and areaat least 0.25 mm
(AWG 24), if you wantto use the maximum
transfer distance and maximumtransfer speed.
•0 V, the reference voltagefor communication should be included in
the cabling. With two-way communication use twopairs; one pair for
communication and one pair for 0 V.
•The shield must be grounded at one end. The other end is usually grounded,
but with longer distances or when there is a difference inthe ground potential,
theshieldshouldbeconnectedtothegroundvia0.1uF/250Vplastic
capacitor to prevent ground current inthe braided shield. A number of
manufacturers recommendthat the shield be grounded ateach node. Various
manufacturers have differentsystems for bus termination. The RS485
standard does not describe how the “FailSafe” function would be carried out,
justthatthesystemshouldbeabletohandletheerror.
Depending on the recipients’ design, the buswires may be on the same levelor
require pull-up or pull-down to ensure that no faultysignals are detected when the
bus is in restingmode (all transmitters are disconnected).
Inside operator panel
+5 V
0 V
123
1 K
120 ohm120 ohm
1 K
+5 V
(120 ohm)
14
1 K
2
15
6
19
1 K
7
8
0 V
0 V
4
55
17
50
Operator
panel
RS422
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CAB8CAB8Bus
2
15
3
16
17
4
14
+5 V
VCC
8
0 V
7
0 V
VCC
1 K
120 ohm
1 K
RS485
1
2
3
4
5
6
Shield
7
8
Bus termination
0 V
0 V
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Some (older) operator p anels had pull-up andpull-down resistance except for
the actual bus termination at 1 20 ohm, similar to Westermoand Profibus. See 1
in drawing above.
Newer panelshave another type of recipient, so-called built-in “FailSafe”, where
simple bus termination resistance issufficient. See 2 in drawing above.
If other nodes onthe RS485 network require pull-up and pull-downand the
operator panel is atone end of the loop, one of the following procedures can be
carried out:
•Connect two 1k/0.25 W resistors inthe 25-pole D-sub contact. See 3 in
drawing above. Set jumper pins 6-19.
•Use CAB8. It offers the option of bus termination with pull-up/-down. It
Check if the display has a wide vertical or horizontal area across the
display. It should be at least 2-3 cmwide with a grey or black color. See
Replacing the Display/Display Cable for instructions on how to correct this.
2.
Make sure the display cable is correctly fitted.
3.
Make surethe display cable is not folded or damaged in any way. Replace the
display cable according to the Replacing th e Display/Display Cable section.
Lowbattery/Nobattery
1.
Connect iX PanelK100 to an external power source to automatically charge
the battery.
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Software
13Software
This chapter describes how to maintain and update the software in the iX Panels.
The chapter includes ageneral description of the operator panel softwareand
instructions about how toupgrade the software and load projects and system
programs.
13.1 GeneralInformationabout
Software
The software requiredto run and maintain the operator panels is foundon the
software USB stick. It is also available through your local distributor.
The software istested by the manufacturer’s own testing department before
market introduction is approved. The test procedure is closely integrated with the
development process. The test group works in close concert with the developers
andisISEBCertifiedforSoftwareTesting.
13.1.1SoftwareProducts
The following software products are used:
•iX Developer
iX Developer is usedfor creating application projects for iX Panelsand their
accessories.
•Remote AccessViewer
Remote AccessViewer is a program for remote ac
It ispo ssible to access, reflect and control t
client programRemote Access Viewer (freew
server (Remote Accessfunction) in th
•System Program
The iX Panel K100 is delivered with a system program (operating system)
pre-stored inthe operator panel memory.
The firmware(the software in the operator panel) consists of three parts at
delivery:
1. E-Boot, the program that starts u p the operator panel and Windows CE.
2. Windows CE .net 4.20,the operating system for the operator panel.
3. OPsys, the sy stem program in the operator panel that contains the HMI
functionality.
eiXPanels.
cess and control oftheiX Panels.
he iX Panelsfrom a PC using the VNC
are) together with the built-in VNC
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13.2 UpdateSoftware
When an update isavailable, an e-mail is sent to the distributors. The software is
also available on the manufacturer’s web site.
Theupdateshouldbeinstalledbyqualifiedpersonnel. Whenupdatingan
operator panel it is important to ensure that the power is not interrupted during
the transfer.
13.2.1iXDeveloper
iX Developer is not a freeware product.
A demo versioncan be downloaded from www.beijerelectronics.com.
To update iX Developer, an accredited iX Panels dealer must be contacted.
13.2.2RemoteAccessViewer
This software isincluded on the iX Developer USB stick.
To update the Remote Access Viewer, go to www.beijerelectronics.comand select
Support/Downloads inthemenu. BrowsethesoftwarefoldertolocateRemote
Access Viewer. Run the .exe file and follow the instructions.
Software
13.2.3SystemProgram
An upgrade of the complete software package is sometimes needed to take
advantage of new functionality. The completesoftwarepackageconsistsofthe
EBOOT, the WindowsCE operating system and the system program. The
upgradeisdonebyrunningtheImageLoader executable file, Bxxx_iml.exe. The
Image Loader applicationwill help and guide you through the upgrade.
Usingthe Image Loader requires that the modeswitches are set in mode 0100.
Whentheupgradeisfinished,theoperatorpanelwillreceivethedefaultIPaddress
192.168.1.1. Followthe instructions on the screen after startup tochange the IP
Updating ofthe operator panel system program requires the following:
•A PC with ImageLoader application
•An Ethernet connection between the PC and the operator panel
•The operator panelIP address
•TheImagefilefromthewebsite
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TransferImage
1.
Double-click on the executableImage Loader file to start the transfer program.
2.
Followthe instructions.
The image transfer procedure is completely menu-driven. The operator panel
will be readyfor transfer directly afterwards, provided thatall steps are performed
and completed.
The following steps outline the transfer procedure:
1.
Disconnect the powersupply from the panel.
2.
Set themode switches in mode0100 (Image Load mode).
3.
Reconnect the power supply.
4.
Select the operator panel to upgrade by entering its IP address.
5.
Click Upgrade.
6.
When the upgradeis finished, disconnect power from the operator panel.
This chapter includes information aboutthe environmental impact of iX Panels.
More information can be found on the manufacturer’s web site.
14.1 GeneralEnvironmentalAspects
The manufacturer’s activities meet internal requirements as well as those of the
SS-EN ISO 9001:2000and SS-EN ISO 14001:2004 international standards.
14.2 EnvironmentalImpactofthe
OperatorPanels
14.2.1MechanicalComponents
The aluminum and stainless steel used in the mechanical components are judged
to be non-environmentally hazardous. The expanded rubber packing for the front
and the expanded polyethylenepacking for the display contain an adhesive that is
not classified as environmentally hazardous.
Screws may have u ndergone the followingsurface treatments: Bright
nickel-plating or bright zinc-plating. Themembranekeyboardismadeof
polyester with silver wiring. On some models the keyboardcontains LEDs.
Display frames and CF covers are made of halogen-free plastic, PC/ABS.
14.2.2Electronics
CircuitBoard
Note:
AlloperatorpanelsareRoHScompliant.
The electronics are complex and almost all elements of the periodic table are
represented.
Display
There is aseparate circuit board for the display. The liquid crystals in the display
are cyclohexanecompounds. The fluorescent tubecontains mercury and lead
solder.
Batteries
The operator
classified a
(1997:645
panel contains a button cell lithium battery. The battery is not
s environmentally hazardous by the Swedish Battery Ordinance
).
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14.3 Recycling
The operator panels consist largely of aluminum. It is a great advantage in terms of
both resources and the environment if it can be recycled. Make sure that operator
panels taken out of service are sent to facilities for electronic scrap.
The manufacturer’s electronic waste is recycled byStena Technoworld AB.
Aluminum front/rearcasings and other covers can be removedand recycled.
Plastic display frames andCF covers must be recycled as hardplastic. The circuit
board contains m any valuable metals and should therefore b e recycled.
Remove the lithium battery. Electrolytic capacitors and displays are currently not
classified as hazardouswaste, but may be harmful to health and the environment.
The electrolytic capacitors should be handledas per Handbook 2001:7 (NFS)
and displays as per NFS 2001:8.
Thefluorescenttubemustbehandledashazardouswaste.
The packagingis made from wood fiber and shouldberecycled. Thelargeprinted
label on the front, however, must first be removedas it is made of PVC vinyl. The
label and theplastic bag for the brackets arerecycled as soft plastic.
The manufacturer is a member of the REPA register. The protective film onthe
front is recycledas soft plastic. When the operator panelis no longer useful it
can be returned to the manufacturer for environmentally responsible recycling.
Contact the company forfurther information.
14.4 EnvironmentalImpactReport
An operator panel impacts the environment through its function, i.e., controlling
industrial equipment. The energy and the scrapped parts that can be saved with
efficient management mean that the operator panel contributes to reduced
environmental impact.
Listed below areexamples of how you can reduceenvironmental impact during
operator panel use.
•Switch the system off when not in use.
•Use green electricity.
•Use energy-saving options, e.g., turn off the backlight to both save energy and
reduce wearon the fluorescent tube.
•If possible, reduce the backlightbrightness to reduce energy consumption
and increase fluorescenttube service life.
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