Lascar Electronics PanelPilot Quick Start Manual

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Conguring your display

1 Visit www.lascarelectronics.com/software/panelpilot-m
to download PanelPilot M software onto your PC.
2 Connect the device to your PC using a standard
mini USB cable - CABLE USB A-MF (not supplied).
3 Open up the software on your PC and follow

step-by-step instructions for conguring

your display.

Dual-In-Line IDC (DIL Connector)

The DIL IDC socket provides an alternative connection method
to the screw-terminals. It also includes provision for future
expansion using data buses and alarm outputs. Visit
www.panelpilot.com for information on which features are
currently supported. The pin-out is as follows:

Further Information

Visit www.lascarelectronics.com/panelpilot for further
information on the PanelPilot platform and to download
a datasheet for your particular display. This will include

specic information about pin congurations, wiring

instructions and mounting method.

Quickstart Guide

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Getting to know your display

All PanelPilot compatible displays share the following
features:

Mounting bezel

TFT/touch screen

Back plate

Screw terminal
connections

Mini B USB

DIL connector

type connector

Mounting

Your display can be mounted in a panel up to 3mm deep.
We recommend using the silicone seal provided for panels
of 2mm or less. Please consult the Mounting section of the
appropriate data sheet for exact cut-outs and mounting
methods for your display.

Screw Terminal Connection

There are four screw terminals for connecting single and dual
input applications. They are labelled 1 to 4 as follows:

1 IN2
2 IN1
3 0V
4 V+

N.B. For safety reasons, the meter should be isolated from both

the supply and signal voltages before connecting the USB.

Default Conguration

Each display is supplied pre-congured as a 0 to 10V d.c.

single-ended combined analogue and digital voltmeter.
Connection should be made via the screw terminals as
follows:

1 IN2 No connection
2 IN1 Connect to 0 to 10V d.c. signal voltage
3 0V Connect to 0V
4 V+ Connect to 4 to 30V d.c. supply voltage

Please consult the Applications section of the appropriate

data sheet for further details of wiring schemes, cautions, etc.

What’s in the box?

- Panel meter

- Fixing kit

- Quick start guide

Accessories

- CABLE USB A-MF
(standard mini

USB cable)

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