Dwyer Instruments SPPM2 Operating Manual

Series SPPM2 Graphical User Interface Panel Meter

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ANSION I/O

POWER & ANALOG INPUTS

Specications - Installation and Operating Instructions

Bulletin PC-SPPM2

The SERIES SPPM2 Graphical User Interface Panel Meter is a congurable, full-color

4.3˝ (109 mm) touch screen display that can be used in a variety of applications. By using the free Windows can personalize the display to suit their needs. A development kit is also available, which a development board with buttons, dials, LEDs, and screw terminals to test the functionality of all inputs and outputs.

DOWNLOADING SOFTWARE

Customization software is available at www.dwyer-inst.com/SPPM2. To download, follow these instructions:

1. To begin downloading, click “Run” when prompted.

2. When a security warning appears, click “Run” a second time.

3. As soon as the InstallShield Wizard screen appears, follow the on-screen instructions.

4. When installation is complete, click “Finish” to quit the installer. The software can now be used by clicking on the new icon on the desktop.

BUILDING AN APP

1. Open the software by double-clicking on the icon.

2. Connect the SPPM2 model to the PC using a mini-USB cable.

3. Gather any extra images to be used other than what is already included in the

app.

based Interface Panel Design Studio software, users

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SPECIFICATIONS Inputs: Mini-USB, 6-line screw terminal analog, 4 x ±40 V, or 4 to 20 mA, 8 x digital

I/O.

Outputs: 4 x PWM, 2 x alarms (open collector). Accuracy: ±0.05% ±0.1 mV (typ). Resolution: 0.04 mV (max ) or 4 decimal places. Power Supply: USB port or 5 to 30 VDC. Current Consumption: 400 mA at 5 VDC. Display: 4.3˝ (10.9 cm) TFT LCD with 262k colors. Display Resolution: 480 x 272 pixels. Sampling Rate: 10 samples/sec. Temperature Limits: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C). Warm Up: 15 sec. Mounting: Panel mount. Electrical Connection: Multi-pin DIL’s, 1 mini-USB, and 1 RS232. Computer Requirements: Compatible with Windows

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Weight: 6.7 oz (181 g). Approvals: CE.

DEVELOPMENT BOARD SPECIFICATIONS Inputs: 4 x ± 5 VDC. Outputs: 8 x digital I/O’s, 4 x PWM outputs. Serial Communication: RS232. Power Supply: USB port or 5 to 30 VDC. Weight: 19.7 oz (560 g).

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ALARMS, SERIAL INPUT & DIGITAL I/O

RS232 INTERFACE

ETHERNET & EXP 4-20mA CURRENT LOOP

CONFIGURATION

ANALOG INPUTS

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4. In the GUI software, choose “New Project”.

5. In the window that pops up, name it, choose where it will save, and press “OK”.

6. Bring the images in by right-clicking “Image Resources” and choosing “Add New”.

9. To use an image as the background: a) Choose “Image” under the library window and drag it onto the gray box. b) Give the image an appropriate name and use the appropriate size settings to ll the entire screen. c) Select the image background in “Source”.

10. To add the meters: a) Add in meter images in the same way as mentioned in step

9. b) To resize the images, grab the corners or sides and stretch them to the necessary size. c) Once nished, click on the individual meters and name them for easy access later.

7. Navigate to the location where the pictures are stored and select the picture to bring in. The image will now appear under image resources in the project browser.

8. To use a color as the background: a) Click on the gray box in the middle of the screen where the display preview will be. b) Choose the background color in the “Properties Editor” menu that appears on the right.

11. To add the needles for each display: a) Add in needle images as mentioned in step 9. b) Position the bottom of the needle to be in the center of the dial. c) Set the transform origin to the bottom center of the picture in the “Properties Editor” menu on the right. (This is the xed point that will be the “hinge” that the dial turns on.) d) Under “Rotation”, change the angle to check how the image will rotate and verify it is moving in the expected way. (Make a note of the angles where the needle needs to start and stop.)

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