C-more Hardware User Manual
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1. Chapter 4 Installation and Wiring Run Tests under System Setup Screens e Use the touch panel s System Setup Screens to test the touch a screen display communication ports beeper and audio output est Touch Panel Test Display only with external amplifier and speaker s connected See g Chapter 5 System Setup Screens for additional details for the Test Menu est Comm Poi Test Beep Sound Test Touch Panel allows the user to check the analog touch Ki function of the screen by drawing free hand lines and shapes enna across the entire touch area The display will retain the lines where the screen has been touched until the Cancel button is pressed Test Display used to test the display and color rendition A test pattern will first show both the primary colors if applicable and a gray scale If the touch screen is not pressed within a few seconds the display will go into alternating color sweeps across the screen until the panel is pressed again If the screen is pressed when the test pattern first appears it will stay in this mode until the Cancel button is pressed Test Comm Port used to test the functionality of both the 15 pin PLC communication serial port and the Ethernet port non R models only A loop back connector can be fabricated and used on the 15 pin serial port to test both the RS 232 and RS 422 485 communications for the TxD and RxD signals and also the RTS and CTS signals if applicable T2. MAINTENANCE In This Chapter Project BACKUD 6 20 vas 5055 oe 4a eso ee one Ee Re HEC SS Aes oops doesn 7 2 Check Operating Environment ce cece ee ee eee eee eee eens 7 2 Check Operating Voltage 2421444454 54cnenevdewwwnese es wceewbeweerssed 7 2 Check Status IMCICALONS 6 4 6 5 6 isbn 4 22 ae EERE RE ES CEN ES SSH Gee eene ee eee 7 2 Check Physical Conditions 4 6 5 4 s6wes o0 eee oa Romeaeeeededeeeeesenta4te 7 3 Run Tests under System Setup Screens cc ec eee eee eee eee eee 7 3 Check Memory Usage via System Setup Screens 02 e eee 7 4 Check Adjust Display Brightness or Contrast 0 cee eee ee eee 7 4 Check Error Log via System Setup Screens cece eee ee eee eee 7 4 Adjust Touch Panel via System Setup Screens 0 ee eee ee eee 7 4 Replace Battery Periodically o 6 6 0 5 6030044808060 646454 O46 04406 Oe Sew iw oe ee 7 5 Cleaning the Display Screen lt 6 6 664 0 lt 604seexnducee eee ee VGose000 wow eee 7 5 CHECK Project Functionality 66 60 sig odd don eaedadegettteede 6 aww eadan 7 6 Checks from C more Programming Software 0 cece eee weet 7 6 Chapter 7 Maintenance Maintenance Although the C more touch panels require very little maintenance setting up a routine maintenance schedule will insure the longevity of the product in your application The following are some suggestions of items to include in a preventive
3. Menu heading Panel This includes the following e Connect Panel Information e Memory availability and usage e Power Voltage e Battery Voltage e Revisions Connect Panel Information Duplex Pump 192 168 100 4 General Infarmatorn Hemon Type EA TIOC Select a Memory ne SRAM Display 10 4 TFT os n O Built in FLASH Color Type E aii a 100 Resolution 262 144 Byte O USE Pen Memory 14 402 Byte PAE E se 247 742 Byte Power Voltage Fievision Hardware Boot Loader Runtime System Screen e Other functions that can be accessed from the programming software directly to the touch panel include Display Screen Reboot Adjust Clock Memory Clear and Update Firmware Additional information for these functions can be found in the C more programming software on line help 7 6 C mar E EA USER M Hardware User Manual 2nd Ed Rev G 08 14 Chapter 7 Maintenance ee eee ee eee Cal Notes Cmor E EA USER M Hardware User Manual 2nd Ed Rev G 08 14 i 7 7
4. d be on and there should be activity on the TxD and RxD LED indicators when connected serially to a PLC or control device Check the status of the CPU LED and compare it to the chart shown in the illustration below Any indication of the CPU LED other than a solid green shows there is a possible problem and the condition needs to be corrected o EEM of Normal CPU Run State oo See Backignt Faiure Cage rer D RxD LE Comm is active No communication ii icati Rear View 7 2 C ame EA USER M Hardware User Manual 2nd Ed Rev G 08 14 Chapter 7 Maintenance i Check Physical Conditions e Make sure that harmful chemicals are not being used around the panel Look for any deterioration of the touch panel s bezel and front display area See Chapter 2 Specifications for a chemical compatibility list e Check the mounting gasket to make sure it is sealing properly and has not deteriorated Replace the mounting gasket if there are any signs of deterioration or if there is any evidence that moisture liquids have penetrated to the inside of the enclosure 7 where the panel is mounted Information on a replacement p n EA 10 GSK gaskets can be found in Chapter 9 Replacement Parts e Check to make sure that none of the cooling vents around the inside section of the touch panel are clogged with dust or debris Also make sure that there is clearance around the touch panel as shown in
5. he Test Comm Port setup screen and Chapter 5 show pin outs for the both the RS 232 and RS 422 485 loop back connectors The Ethernet connection can also be tested for communications if it is at least connected to an Ethernet hub or switch If the touch panel is connected to a PLC then an inquiry test can also be done to test the communications between the panel and the PLC Press the Cancel button when finished to return to the Test Menu screen Test Beeper Sound used to test the touch panel s internal beeper and also test the audio line output port with an external amplifier and speaker s connected Testing the audio output is done by playing an included internal WAV file Press the Cancel button when finished to return to the Test Menu screen C mor E EA USER M Hardware User Manual 2nd Ed Rev G 08 14 i 7 3 Chapter 7 Maintenance Check Memory Usage via System Setup Screens e A good time to check and record the touch panel s memory usage for future reference is during a routine maintenance sre ee G6 KB 190 Xe Built in Flash 15 MB 6 MB 9 MB schedule The various memory devices being used by the panel GMO te ae CF2 244 MB 8 MB 237 MB are listed under the tab This includes the SRAM Built in ee ae eg Flash and any external memory device such as a USB pen drive or CompactFlash memory If no external memory device is inserted it will not show up on the list The amount of total used and free memor
6. maintenance list or schedule Most of these items should be scheduled quarterly or bi annually Project Backup e During a routine preventive maintenance schedule is a good time to make sure that there is an up to date backup of the application project Although the C more touch panel with its programming software has the ability to upload the complete project from a panel through the programming software insurance is warranted just in case the worse case scenario happens and the entire touch panel is destroyed Check Operating Environment e Make sure the touch panel is operating in the proper temperature range 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F e Make sure the touch panel is operating within the specified humidity range 10 85 RH non condensing e Make sure the operating environment is free of corrosive gasses Check Operating Voltage e Check the input voltage that is powering the touch panel to make sure it is within the appropriate range DC If the panel is being powered with a DC power source then the acceptable range is 20 4 to 28 8 VDC 24 VDC 15 20 minimum of 1 5 A AC If the panel is being powered from an AC DC Power Adapter EA AC then the acceptable input voltage range to the adapter is 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hertz Check Status Indicators e During a routine maintenance check is a good time to take a quick look at the status indicators on the rear of the touch panel The Power LED PWR indicator shoul
7. on of the error and Appendix B Touch Panel Runtime Frrors for a list of errors that may occur when the panel is in operation Adjust Touch Panel via System Setup Screens e It is recommended that a regularly scheduled maintenance program include adjusting the touch panel The adjustment can be looked at as calibrating the touch area of the panel The procedure should also be done anytime that it seems the touch area being pressed for an object is out of position by a small amount The procedure is done by using the Setting Menu in the System Setup Screens and then selecting the Adjust Touch Panel button See Chapter 5 System Setup Screens for additional details 17 4 C mor E EA USER M Hardware User Manual 2nd Ed Rev G 08 14 Chapter 7 Maintenance Replace Battery Periodically e The lithium battery in the touch panel is used to maintain the system SRAM retentive memory and the CPU date time registers when the unit is without external power Before replacing the battery back up the data in your SRAM retentive memory as a precaution Input power needs to be maintained to the panel during battery replacement or the SRAM retentive memory and date time registers will be cleared Typical battery life is five years which includes panel runtime and normal shutdown periods The battery s status can be checked under the General tab of the Information screen of the pD 2 BAT 14 System Setup Screens see Chapter 5 However c
8. onsider installing a fresh battery if your battery has not been replaced recently and the unit will be without power for a period of more than ten days A replacement battery can be purchased from AutomationDirect as part number D2 BAT 1 CR2354 CAUTION The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Replace battery with AutomationDirect part number D2 BAT 1 or CR2354 only Use of another battery may present a risk of F s4 fire or explosion Dispose of used battery properly Keep away from children Perchlorate Material special disposal handling may apply Cleaning the Display Screen e The display screen should be cleaned periodically by wiping it with a lint free damp cloth using a mild soap solution Dry the surface when finished with a lint free cloth Do not clean with ammonia based products The ABS material the bezel is made from is reactive with ammonia e The longevity of the display can be increased by the use of a non glare screen protector p n EA XX COV2 where XX touch panel screen size 6 8 10 12 or 15 See Chapter 3 Accessories for additional information on the screen protectors EA 6 COV2 e To prevent damage to the display screen avoid touching the screen with sharp objects striking the screen with a hard object the use of abrasives near the screen or using excessive force when pre
9. ssing the touch screen In the event that the touch screen membrane becomes damaged or scratched the bezel which includes the clear membrane window can be replaced on the 8 10 12 and 15 touch panels See Chapter 9 Replacement Parts for additional information on the replacement bezels The bezel with clear membrane window can be replaced on the 6 touch panels by calling our technical support department at 770 844 4200 to make arrangements for returning the unit for repair C mor E EA USER M Hardware User Manual 2nd Ed Rev G 08 14 i 1 5 Chapter 7 Maintenance Check Project Functionality e During a routine maintenance schedule is a good time to check the functionality of your application making sure that various areas on different screens do what they were designed to do An outline or specification for the application is a useful tool for testing the various aspects of your application As a starting point you may want to run through all the screens to make sure they are accessible e If there are any trouble shooting procedures built into the touch panel application now is a good time to also check these aids Checks from C more Programming Software e If you have a PC available with the C more programming software EA PGMSW installed and the PC is connected to the touch panel there are checks you can make to the status of the touch panel by using the Panel Information feature located under the Main
10. y is shown The memory usage can be viewed by use of the panel s System Setup Screen s Main Menu and then selecting the Information button Look under the Memory tab See Chapter 5 System Setup Screens for additional details on using the Memory tab Check Adjust Display Brightness or Contrast e Is is good practice to occasionally check the display brightness or contrast and adjust as required This is done by using the Setting Menu in the System Setup Screens Keep in mind that only the contrast can be adjusted on the STN type display models and only the brightness can be adjusted on the TFT type display models See Chapter 5 System Setup Screens for additional details Check Error Log via System Setup Screens e Another good practice is to review the touch panel s Error Log The log can be viewed by use of the panel s System Setup 22 20 21 20 11 cons neveor xo 2006 2Byte Error Code PLC 661 Screens Main Menu and then selecting the Information 3272328 2 07 cono nevon RD button Look under the Error tab See Chapter 5 System tzooe ziste Error cose Pic o01 4 61 63 66 61 19 59 COM3 DEVGG1 RD Setup Screens for additional details on using the Error tab v2220 28 te Error cote ric o01 x 5 01703700 61 19 55 COM3 DEV GL RD Appendix A PLC Protocol Error Codes for a list of the error 2222 28t Error code rrc ees codes as they relate to the specific PLC that is being used with a descripti
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