UNIOP EPALM10-DA71 state-of-the-art handheld HMI

Graphical display 120x64 pixels (up to 8 lines

20 characters)

• Highly visible transflective LCD display

• 27-keys keypad with tactile feedback

• Connection to industrial bus systems

• Large memory size (512 KB Flash)

• IP65 protection

• Includes Emergency Stop button

• Includes enabling switches, normal or 3

positions

• Available in version for connection to Ethernet

and Profibus DP

The ePALM HMI panels are the handheld products of the UniOP family. All of the ePALM products

support the rich common functionality of the UniOP operator panels:

• Versions available for connection to

Ethernet and Profibus DP. Ethernet

version allows connection to field devices

as well as programming the HMI from

Designer.

• Powerful and intuitive programming with

the UniOP Designer 6 software

• Support of more than 130 communication

drivers for industrial devices

• Transflective LCD display ensures

readability under the most critical light

conditions

• Display dynamic data in numerical, text,

bargraph and graphic image formats

• Recipe data storage. Recipe data can be

transferred to a host computer using the

Ethernet connection.

• Multilanguage applications. The number

of runtime languages is limited only by the

available memory. All text information in

the application can be exported in Unicode

format for easier translation.

• Powerful macro editor to configure

keypad operation

• Alarms and historical alarm list. Alarm

and event information can be printed or

transferred to a host computer using the

Ethernet connection.

• Eight level password protection.

• Report printing to serial printer. Reports

are freely configurable using Designer.

• Ethernet-based UniNet network to share

data between UniOP HMIs and to serve

data using UniNet OPC Server.

In addition some unique features make the

ePALM10 a perfect fit for handheld operation.

• Emergency Stop button. Hardwired.

• Enabling switches. Hardwired.

• High-quality polyurethane cable for

mobile applications

Model Cable Type/Length PC/Printer Port PLC Port Module Enabling switches

ePALM10-0061 Serial/5m Yes Yes - two normal

ePALM10-0062 Serial/10m Yes Yes - two normal

ePALM10-3P61 Serial/5m Yes Yes - one 3-position

ePALM10-3P62 Serial/10m Yes Yes - one 3-position

ePALM10-0066 Ethernet/5m - - SCM11 one 3-position

ePALM10-0068 Ethernet/10m - - SCM11 one 3-position

ePALM10-0067 Profibus DP/10m Yes - TCM08 one 3-position

ePALM10-0069 Profibus DP/5m Yes - TCM08 one 3-position

Enabling switches are implemented in two different solutions in the various ePALM models:

Two independent 2-positions switches with NO contacts

One 3-positions switch with two NO contacts

The operator must operate the two independent 2-positions switches simultaneously. The two

normally open contacts are wired directly to the controller.

The 3-positions switch must be operated as described in the table.

Position Button status Contacts Function

1 Released Open Not enabled

2 Pressed Closed Enabled

3 Pressed completely Open Panic

The switch provides two normally open contacts to be wired directly to the controller.

3.2 Indicators and Keypad

The standard keypad of the ePALM panels is shown in the figure below.

Custom artwork may be designed and produced on request. Please inquire for more information.

Battery Replacement

A Lithium battery is required for data back-up. The battery maintains the following data:

• Hardware real time clock

• Event list

• Recipe data

Note:  replacing the battery will cause the loss of the data maintained by the battery.

To replace the battery follow the procedure listed below:

1) turn off the power to the device

2) using a screwdriver loose the 6 screws securing the plastic enclosure

3) open the handheld; the battery is located on the CPU subsystem

4) remove the battery

replace the battery with a new one

6) close the handheld and tighten the six screws

7) apply power to the handheld and check that the battery good status is reported.

The unit must always be grounded to protection earth (PE). Grounding helps limit the effects of noise

due to electromagnetic interference on the control system.

The power supply circuit may be floating or grounded. In the latter case connect to ground the power

source common as shown in figure 4 with a dashed line.

When using the floating power scheme, note that the panels internally connect the power common to

ground with a 1 M resistor in parallel with a 3.3 nF capacitor.

The power supply must have double or reinforced insulation

The suggested wiring for the power supply is shown in figure 4.

All the electronic devices in the control system must be properly grounded. Grounding must be

performed according to applicable regulations.

3.5 Applicable Regulations

Regulations and recommendations have been issued in Europe covering the main safety-related issues

in control systems, which include operator interfaces.

EN 60204-1 lists some important guidelines applicable when using operator interfaces.

9.2.4 Suspension of safeguards

9.2.5.3 Stop

9.2.5.4 Emergency stop

9.2.5.6 Hold-to-run controls

9.2.5.7 Two-hand controls

9.4 Control function in case of failure

Do not use operator interface to directly command motors, valves or other actuators not equipped with

safeguards and potentially harmful to persons or equipment in case of fault to the unit.

The service personnel, when operating directly on the powered unit, must be electrostatically

discharged.

All safety related regulations must be observed.

Installation Environment

The equipment is not intended for continuous exposure to direct sunlight. This might accelerate the

aging process of the front panel film.

The equipment is not intended for installation in contact with corrosive chemical compounds. Check

the resistance of the front panel film to a specific compound before installation.

3.7 Cleaning Faceplates

The equipment must be cleaned only with a soft cloth and neutral soap product. Do not use solvents.

3.8 Getting Started

ePALMs  must be programmed with the Designer software.

To program an ePALM you will have to connect it to a personal computer running the Designer

software; the ePALM must be in Configuration mode to be programmed.

3.8.1 Serial Communication

Make sure that Designer is correctly configured to communicate with the communication port to

which the cable attached.

The serial communication parameters between the panel and the personal computer are:

speed: 9600/38400 baud

parity: None

stop bit: 1

The Designer software defaults to the correct parameters.

3.8.2 Ethernet Communication

When applicable, Designer can use Ethernet to connect to the panel. Make sure all network

parameters are properly set to ensure communication between Designer and the panel.

The version of Designer software must be compatible with the firmware version of the panel to be

programmed. Call technical support for more information on compatibility between firmware and

programming software.

3.9 Troubleshooting

In the case it might be impossible to switch the handheld to Configuration Mode due to problems in

the start-up phase, follow the procedure described below:

1.  Switch off the unit

2.  Press and hold any 3 keys

3.  Turn on the unit and hold the keys pressed until Configuration Mode will be shown on the screen.

Connections

The ePALM10 is available in several versions, featuring different communication cables and different

solutions for the enabling switches.

4.1 Serial Communication - Types –0061 and –0062

ePALM types –0061 and -0062 include all standard UniOP connections and are suitable for all

common serial communication links.

The ePALM10-0061 includes a communication cable with a length of 5 meters.

The ePALM10-0062 includes a communication cable with a length of 10 meters.

The cable does not have a connector at its loose end as it is intended to be wired directly in the control

cabinet.

The following groups of signals are available in the cable:

PC/Printer Port

PLC Port

Aux Port

Power

Emergency Stop button – two NC contacts

Two 2-positions enabling switches – NO contacts

In all the most common configurations, the signals are wired to the cable and there will be no need to

open the unit to access the terminal blocks.

Note:  the ePALM10 unit does not include a current loop (20 mA) interface in the PLC port. The

communication modules TCM04 (Interbus), TCM07 (Simatic S7 MPI without optical

insulation), TCM08/TCM18 (Profibus DP) and TCM10/SCM11 (Ethernet) are not supported.

Internally to the product all signals, excluding emergency stop, are wired to a detachable interface

board with five terminal blocks.

The position of the terminal blocks and the numbering of the contacts are shown in the figure belo