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Chapter 2: Technical Appendix
Index
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Contents
Chapter 1: Power Panel ................................................................... 7
2. Characters for LC Displays (English/Katakana) .................................................. 48
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Power Panel • Safety Guidelines
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1. Safety Guidelines
1.1 Introduction
Programmable logic controllers (e.g. PLCs, etc.), operating and monitoring devices (e.g.
Industrial PCs, Power Panels, Mobile Panels, etc.) as well as the B&R uninterruptible power
supplies have been designed, developed and manufactured for conventional use in industry.
They were not designed, developed and manufactured for any use involving serious risks or
hazards that without the implementation of exceptionally stringent safety precautions could lead
to death, injury, serious physical damage or loss of any other kind. Such risks and hazards
include in particular the use of these devices in the monitoring of nuclear reactions in nuclear
power plants and of flight control systems, in flight safety, in the control of mass transportation
systems, in medical life support systems, and in the control of weapons systems.
Both when using programmable logic controllers and when using operating and monitoring
devices as control systems in conjunction with a Soft PLC (e.g. B&R Automation Runtime or
comparable products) or a Slot PLC (e.g. B&R LS251 or comparable products), the safety
precautions applying to industrial control systems (e.g. the provision of safety devices such as
emergency stop circuits, etc.) in accordance with applicable national and international
regulations must be observed. The same applies for all other devices connected to the system,
such as drives.
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All tasks such as installation, commissioning and service may only be carried out by qualified
personnel. Qualified personnel are persons who are familiar with transport, mounting,
installation, commissioning and operation of the product and have the appropriate qualifications
(e.g. IEC 60364). National accident prevention guidelines must be followed. The safety
guidelines, connection descriptions (rating plate and documentation) and limit values listed in the
technical data must be read carefully before installation and commissioning and must be
observed.
1.2 Intended Use
Electronic devices are generally not fail-safe. In the event of a failure on the programmable
control system, operating or monitoring device or uninterruptible power supply, the user is
responsible for ensuring that other devices that may be connected, such as motors, are made
safe
1.3 Transport and Storage
During transport and storage, the devices must be protected from excessive stress (mechanical
load, temperature, humidity, aggressive atmosphere).
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1.4 Installation
• The installation must take place according to the documentation using suitable
equipment.
• The devices may only be installed when isolated from the power supply and by
qualified personnel.
• General safety regulations and nationally applicable accident prevention guidelines
must be observed.
• Electrical installation must be carried out according to the relevant guidelines (e.g.
line cross section, fuse, protective ground connection).
1.5 Operation
1.5.1 Protection against Touching Electrical Parts
The operation of programmable logic controlllers, operating and monitoring devices and
uninterruptible power supplies necessarily means that certain components must carry
dangerous voltage levels of over 42 VDC. A life-threatening electric shock could occur if you
touch these parts. This could result in death, severe injury or material damage.
Before turning on programmable control systems, operating and monitoring devices and the
uninterruptible power supply, ensure that the housing is properly connected to protective ground
(PE rail). The ground connection must be established even when testing the operating and
monitoring devices and the uninterruptible power supply or when operating them for only a short
time.
Before turning the device on, make sure that all voltage-carrying parts are securely covered.
During operation, all covers must remain closed.
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2. Safety Notices
Safety notices are organized as follows:
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Safety NoticeDescription
Disregarding the safety regulations and guidelines can result in severe injury or heavy damage to material
or the product.
Disregarding the safety regulations and guidelines can result in injury or damage to material and the product.
European dimension standards are valid for all dimension diagrams (e.g.
dimension diagrams, etc.).
3. Manual History
VersionDateComments
1.422.05.2002Changes/New features
- Safety guidelines added
- Error correction: Digital inputs for PP21/PP41: Electrical isolation for input - output Yes
or digital outputs for PP21/PP41: Electrical isolation for input - output Output - Input Yes
- Pin assignment RS232 interface updated
- Guidelines for using PCMCIA memory cards regarding Tasks added
- Input and output circuit diagrams added
- Technical data regarding switching threshold for digital inputs for PP21 and PP41 deleted
Table 1: Safety notices
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1.304.12.2001Changes/New features
1.209.11.2001Changes/New features
- Operating system updates using the MEMCARD and mode switch described in more detail
- PCMCIA interface description added
- 7AT324.70 screw-in module included
- "Mode switch" picture replaced
- Battery buffer time improved (10 minutes guaranteed)
- Correction of description for the inputs and outputs (they are electrically isolated)
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Power Panel • General Information
4. General Information
4.1 Introduction
B&R offers the B&R Power Panel PP21 and PP41 for automation of small to midsize machines
and systems. The Power Panel is a combination of operator panel and controller in one device.
A 4 x 20 character text display or a ¼ VGA graphic display can be selected. Each Power Panel
is equipped with a powerful PLC CPU including integrated digital I/O and six slots for B&R
SYSTEM 2003 screw-in modules. An expansion module is offered for the Power Panel PP41
which allows the operation of B&R SYSTEM 2005 interface module inserts.
The visualization application is created using B&R Automation Studio™. Programming the PLC
CPU is done using B&R Automation Studio™ or PG2000.
4.2 Features
• 24 VDC supply voltage
• Software compatible with B&R 2000 PLC family
• PCMCIA Slot
• 10 digital inputs
• 8 digital outputs
• 1 potential-free relay contact
• RS232 Interface
• CAN bus interface
• 6 slots for B&R SYSTEM 2003 screw-in modules, 3 of which support additional functions
(TPU) such as event counting, trigger functions, stepper motor control, frequency
measurement or communication modules
• Expansion module for the Power Panel PP41 which allows the operation of B&R SYSTEM