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Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Base Feature
STN and TFT
displays
6" STN grayscale
6" TFT color
EA7-S6M-R
EA7-T6CL-R
Full Feature
STN displays
6" grayscale
EA7-S6M
Full Feature
TFT displays
6" color
8" color
EA7-T6CL
10" color
EA7-T8C
EA7-T10C
Full Feature
and very large
TFT displays
12" color
EA7-T12C
15" color
EA7-T15C
General Description
The
C-more®
series of Touch Panels provides excellent capabilities and expanded features with their enhanced graphical
programming software, rugged hardware, and convenient accessories. Engineered into the product design to provide excel-
lent hardware and software are features such as those listed below. Some features are not available on the base feature panels.
• Analog touch screen (no touch cell boundaries)
• Plenty of memory and methods to get data in/out of the panel
• Overlapping active devices on the screen
• 65,536 colors for enhanced graphics
• Screen resolutions up to 1024 X 768 pixels
• Built-in project simulation, test on PC while developing
• Serial RS232, RS422/485 and Ethernet 10/100Base-T communications
• Programming via USB or Ethernet (Ethernet on full feature only.)
• Optional AC/DC Power Adapter (EA-AC)
• User replaceable bezels on 8", 10", 12" & 15" panels
• Animation of bitmaps and objects
• PID face plate, trending, alarming and a recipe database
• 4,000 built-in symbols, classic fonts: 6x8, 8x16, 8x32, 8x64, 16x16, 16x32, 16x64, 32x16, 32x32, 32x64, and Windows fonts
• Event Manager to trigger actions based on assigned state changes, schedules, PLC tag names, etc., setup in a database environment.
The event can also trigger a sound byte, initiate a screen capture, send a data file (FTP), send an E-mail, etc.
• Select unique background for each screen
• Trend Data logging
• Built-in FTP client/server, E-mail client, and Web server
• Internet Remote Access
• Audio output port, stereo – requires amplifier and speaker(s)
A table of complete specifications for all touch panels is located on the back of this Quick Start Guide. Touch
Panel and accessory dimension and mounting information is also located on the back. Please refer to the individual
data sheet inserts that are included with each accessory for additional details.
Accessories (sold separately)
6 inch Adapter Plate:
Non glare 15 inch screen cover:
AC/DC Power Adapter:
EA-6-ADPTR
EA-15-COV2
EA-AC
(Used to retrofit new
(pk of 3)
C-more 6" touch panel
into existing EZTouch
non-slim panel cutout.)
Non glare 12 inch screen cover:
EA-12-COV2
Expansion Assembly:
(pk of 3)
D-SUB 15 pin 90 degree
EA-EXP-OPT
Comm Port Adapter:
EA-ADPTR-4
Non glare 10 inch screen cover:
EA-10-COV2
(pk of 3)
D-SUB 15 pin to
CF Card Interface Module:
Terminal Block Adapter:
EA-CF-IF
Non glare 8 inch screen cover:
EA-COMCON-3
EA-8-COV2
(pk of 3)
CompactFlash
USB Pen Drive,
Non glare 6 inch screen cover:
C
F
Memory Card:
2 GB:
EA-6-COV2
EA-CF-CARD
SDCZ4-2048-A10
(pk of 3)
Safety Information
WARNING:
To minimize the risk of potential safety problems, you should follow all applicable local and national
codes that regulate the installation and operation of your equipment. These codes vary from area to area and it is your
responsibility to determine which codes should be followed, and to verify that the equipment, installation, and operation
are in compliance with the latest revision of these codes.
Equipment damage or serious injury to personnel can result from the failure to follow all applicable codes and standards. We
do not guarantee the products described in this publication are suitable for your particular application, nor do we assume any
responsibility for your product design, installation, or operation.
If you have any questions concerning the installation or operation of this equipment, or if you need additional
information, please call us at 1-800-633-0405 or 770-844-4200.
This publication is based on information that was available at the time it was printed. At Automationdirect.com
constantly strive to improve our products and services, so we reserve the right to make changes to the products and/or
publications at any time without notice and without obligation. This publication may also discuss features that may not
be available in certain revisions of the product.
Agency Approvals
UL/CUL/CSA/CE Certification Numbers
Name
UL/CUL
UL508
CSA
CE
ISO-9000
C-more Touch Panels &
Per file #
E157382
234884
EN61131-2
✔
Accessories
E157382
U L
C
US
R
Copyright 2005-2014, Automationdirect.com Incorporated/All Rights Reserved Worldwide
Before you begin...
Minimum items required to create a working system:
• C-more Touch Panel - 6", 8", 10", 12" or 15" model
• C-more Programming Software, p/n EA-PGMSW
• C-more USB Programming Cable, p/n USB-CBL-AB15 or Ethernet connectivity between PC and Touch Panel
• Power source: C-more AC/DC Power Adapter, p/n EA-AC or a dedicated 24 VDC (20.4 - 28.8 VDC) switching
power supply @ 1.5 A minimum
• Personal computer - to run the C-more programming software
• Communications Cable (serial or Ethernet) – to connect the C-more Touch Panel to your controller
1
Unpack and Inspect
Temporary
Support Stand
• Unpack the C-more Touch Panel from its shipping carton. Included in
the carton is the C-more Touch Panel, cutout template, mounting clips,
Cutout Template
temporary support stand, DC power connector, gasket, and this Quick
located here.
Start Guide.
• Unpack any accessories that have been ordered, such as:
Mounting Clips
and DC power connector
AC/DC Power Adapter, Expansion Assembly, CompactFlash memory,
located in here.
programming cable, communications cable, etc.
• Inspect all equipment for completeness. If anything is missing or
damaged, immediately call the AutomationDirect® returns
department @ 1-800-633-0405.
AC/DC Power Adapter
Expansion Assembly
EA-AC
EA-EXP-OPT
Shipping Carton Contents
2
Assemble Temporary Support Stand
6" & 8" Touch Panel – Temporary Stand
2
1
3
Shipping Carton Packing Material
6
5
10", 12" & 15" Touch Panel – Temporary Stand
1
2
Shipping Carton Packing Material
Insert tabs
between layers
4
5
3
Install Optional Hardware Accessories (sold separately)
Compact Flash
Memory Card
EA-CF-CARD
CF card interface
NOTE: CompactFlash memory
module installs
card designations – CF Slot #1
in right slot only,
is at the top of the panel and
left slot for future
CF Slot #2 is the CF Card
Interface Module, p/n EA-CF-IF.
CF card plugs
into slot #1
C-more
at top of panel
Touch Panel
AC/DC Power Adapter
EA-AC
®
we
Serial Port Adapter
6" Adapter Plate
EA-ADPTR-4
EA-6-ADPTR
NOTE: The C-more 6" touch panels
will fit into the existing cutout of
Serial Port Adapter
any EZTouch 6" slim bezel panel.
Use the C-more 6" Adapter Plate,
EA-COMCON-3
p/n EA-6-ADPTR, to install C-more
6" panels into existing cutouts of
EZTouch 6" non-slim (rounded
bezel) panels.
4
Available Communication Ports
Compact Flash
memory slot #1
is located at the
top of panel.
For Future Use
Audio Line Out,
stereo, 1 Volt rms,
3.5mm Mini Jack
(Amplifier Required)
USB Port - Type B
USB Port - Type A
Programming/Download
USB Device Options
Pin
Signal
Pin
1
Vbus
2
1
1
2
D–
1
2
3 4
3
4
2
3
D+
3
4
GND
4
Shell
Shield
SHELL
Note: Device is not available on Base Feature touch panels, part numbers EA7-S6M-R and EA7-T6CL-R.
Note: Use USB Programming Cable, p/n USB-CBL-AB15.
5
Install the Software and Develop a Project
Following are the minimum system requirements for running
p/n EA-PGMSW, on a PC:
• Personal Computer with a 333 MHz or higher processor (CPU) clock speed recommended; Intel® Pentium/
Celeron family, or AMD® K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended
• Keyboard and Mouse or compatible pointing device
• Super VGA color video adapter and monitor with at least 800 x 600 pixels resolution
(1024 x 768 pixels recommended)
64K color minimum
• 300 MB free hard-disk space
• 128 MB free RAM (512 MB recommended); 512 MB free RAM (1 GB recommended) for Vista
• CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing software from the CD
• USB port or Ethernet 10/100 Mbps port for project transfer from software to touch panel (Ethernet port not
available on -R models)
• Operating System - Windows® XP Home / Professional Edition Service Pack 2 (32 bit), Windows 2000 with
4
Service Pack 4, Windows Vista® (32 or 64 bit) or Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit)
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the PC's CD-ROM drive and follow the instructions. If you
need assistance during the software installation, please refer to the supplied Software Installation
Guide or call the AutomationDirect Technical Support team @ 770-844-4200.
7
8
6
Connect Touch Panel to Computer
• Connect a USB Programming Cable, p/n USB-CBL-AB15, from
a USB port type A on the PC to the USB type B programming
port on the C-more touch panel
• or connect the C-more touch panel and PC together
via an Ethernet hub or switch, and Ethernet cables (full
feature panels only)
• or use an Ethernet crossover cable directly between the
3
C-more touch panel Ethernet port and the PC Ethernet port
(full feature panels only)
USB
PC
USB Port – Type B
Programming/Download
C-more
Touch Panel
6
USB Port –
Type A
USB-CBL-AB15
CF Card
Interface Module
EA-CF-IF
7
Provide Power to the Touch Panel
• Wire a dedicated 24 VDC (20.4 - 28.8 VDC) power source rated at a
NOTE: Refer to the individual
product data sheets that are
minimum of 1.5 Amps to the DC connector on the rear of the
included with the accessories
C-more touch panel, include wiring the ground terminal to a
for additional information.
proper equipment ground. The recommended power supply is
AutomationDirect P/N: PS24-050D
• or install a C-more AC/DC Power Adapter, p/n EA-AC, to the rear
of the touch panel and wire an AC voltage source of 100-240 VAC,
Expansion Assembly
50/60Hertz, to its AC connector
EA-EXP-OPT
• then turn on the power source and check the LED status indicators
on the rear of the C-more touch panel for proper indication
EA-AC
USB Pen Drive
AC Wiring
SDCZ4-2048-A10
Date code
Country of Origin
AC Power Adapter
Not recommended for use with the EA7-T15C
when operating temperatures are expected
KOYO ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
to be above 40 deg C.
EA-ADPTR-4
IOIOI – PLC
Recommended AC Supply Fuse
Date code
Country of Origin
3.0 A time delay, ADC p/n MDL3
100 - 240 VAC
KOYO ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
50/60 Hz
EA-COMCON-3
Tightening Torque
Power supply cable torque
71 - 85 oz-in (0.5 - 0.6 Nm)
Mounting flange screw torque 57 - 71 oz-in (0.4 - 0.5 Nm)
8
Accessing the Touch Panel Setup Screens
• Access the Main Menu of the touch panel setup screens by pressing the extreme upper left
corner of the panel display area for three (3) seconds as shown below.
PLC Serial Communications
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
• Adjust the time and date for the panel by pressing the Setting button on the Main Menu,
then press the Adjust Clock button on the Setting screen.
8
1
1
Frame GND
6
LE
11 TXD+ (422/485)
2
TXD (232C)
7
CTS (232C)
12
TXD– (422/485)
• Use the right pointing arrows for the time or date display to select the unit to change. Use
15
9
3
RXD (232C)
8
RTS (232C)
13
Term. Resistor
the up and down arrows to increment or decrement the value for the selected unit.
4
Future
9
RXD+ (422/485)
14
do not use
• Press OK when done to accept the changes to the time and date that is retained in the
5
Logic GND
10 RXD– (422/485)
15 do not use
touch panel's battery backed memory, or press Cancel to exit the Adjust Clock setup
screen without making any changes.
• Press the Main Menu button on the Setting screen and then the Exit button on the Main
Menu screen to return to the application screen.
Bottom View
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
PLC Communications,
Programming/Download
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
TD+
5
do not use
2
TD–
6
RD–
3
RD+
7
do not use
4
do not use
8
do not use
Signal
Vbus
1
8
Link Status LED (Green)
Network Activity LED (Orange)
D–
On Ethernet Linked
On
Active Network Data
D+
Off
No Ethernet Comm.
Off
Network Idle
GND
Shield
9
Touch Panel to PLC Communication Protocols & Cables
Purchased Cable
Description
AutomationDirect CLICK, Direct LOGIC
C-more
Programming Software,
PLC RJ-12 port, DL05, DL06, DL105,
DL205, D3-350, D4-450 & H2-WINPLC
(RS-232C)
Direct LOGIC (VGA Style) 15-pin port
DL06, D2-250 (250-1), D2-260
(RS-232C)
Direct LOGIC PLC RJ-11 port, D3-340
(RS-232C)
NOTE: To check your
Direct LOGIC DL405 PLC 15-pin D-sub
port, DL405 (RS-232C)
computer system
information, go to
Direct LOGIC PLC 25-pin D-sub port,
the Start Menu –
DL405, D3-350, DL305 DCU and
All Programs and
all DCM's (RS-232C)
select Accessories,
Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1000, 1100,
then System Tools,
1200, 1400, 1500 (RS-232C)
and finally System
Information.
Allen-Bradley SLC 5-03/04/05,
ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FlexLogix,
DF1 port (RS-232C)
Allen-Bradley PLC-5
DF1 port (RS-232C)
Allen-Bradley MicroLogix, SLC
5-01/02/ 03, PLC5 DH485 port (RS-232C)
GE 90/30, 90/70, Micro 90,
VersaMax Micro
15-pin D-sub port (RS-422A)
MITSUBISHI FX Series 25-pin port
(RS-422A)
MITSUBISHI FX Series 8-pin mini-DIN
(RS-422A)
OMRON Host Link
C200 Adapter, C500
(RS-232C)
Ethernet via
NOTE: EZTouch serial PLC
Crossover Cable
communication cables are
compatible with C-more
C-more
Ethernet
Port
touch panels.
Touch Panel
PC
EA-2CBL-1
(Bottom View)
Ethernet
Port
Ethernet CAT5
Cable - Crossover
Stride™
Ethernet Switch
Ethernet via
10/100 Base-T
(such as SE-SW5U)
Hub or Switch
C-more
Ethernet
Touch Panel
Port
1
PC
(Bottom View)
Ethernet
Port
Ethernet CAT5
Cable - Straight-thru
10
Connect Touch Panel to PLC
• Connect the serial communications cable between
the C-more touch panel and the PLC
• or connect the C-more touch panel and PLC together via
an Ethernet hub or switch, and Ethernet cables (full feature
DC Wiring
panels only)
Recommended DC Supply Fuse
• or use an Ethernet crossover cable directly between the
Panel Size
Rating
ADC p/n
C-more Ethernet port and the PLC Ethernet port (full feature
6" – 10"
2.5 A
MDL2-5
panels only)
12" & 15"
4.0 A
MDL4
+
Serial
24 VDC, -15%, +20%
DL-06 PLC
(20.4 - 28.8 VDC)
–
GND
PWR
C-more to
CPU
Equipment
Direct LOGIC
Ground
VGA 15-pin port
BATT
Port 2
serial cable
p/n EA-2CBL-1
W
ARNING
: The AC/DC Power Adapter should not be
used with the EA7-T15C touch panel when operating
temperatures are expected to exceed 40 °C [104 °F].
C-more LED Status Indicators
Additional Help and Support
Power LED (Green)
• For product support, specifications, and installation troubleshooting, a Hardware User Manual can be
CPU Status LED (Green, Orange & Red)
On
Power On
Off
Power Off
downloaded from the On-line Documentation area of the AutomationDirect Web site or
Off
Power Off
PWR
Green
Normal – CPU Run State
purchased through the AutomationDirect Sales team @ 1-800-633-0405 as part number EA-USER-M.
CPU
TxD
Red
Memory Error
RxD
• For software programming help, refer to the C-more Programming Software on-line embedded help.
BATT
Blinking
Operating System not found
Red
Serial TxD/RxD LED (Green)
Blinking
• Refer to demos of the product at: http://c-more.automationdirect.com/software/software_demo.html
LCD Backlight Failure
Orange
On Comm. is active
IOlOl–PLC
Blinking
Power Loss Detection
Off
No communication
• For additional technical support and questions, call our Technical Support team @ 1-800-633-0405 or
Green
Rear View
770-844-4200.
Setting
Adjust Clock
Adjust Display
Adjust Touch Panel
Beeper
Main Menu
MAIN MENU
Adjust Clock
Information
Setting
Time
Date
10 : 45 : 23
09 - 01 - 2005
Test Menu
Memory
12
E x i t
9
3
OK
Cancel
6
PLC Compatibility Table
PLC Family
Model
Protocols
MicroLogix 1000, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1500,
DH485/AIC/AIC+
SLC 5-01/02/03, PLC5
Cable
MicroLogix 1000, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1500
Part Number
SLC 5-03/04/05
DF1 Half Duplex; DF1 Full Duplex
ControlLogix™, CompactLogix™, FlexLogix™
EA-2CBL
PLC-5
DF1 Full Duplex
ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FlexLogix - Tag Based
DF1 Half Duplex; DF1 Full Duplex
Allen-Bradley
ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FlexLogix -
EtherNet/IP Server
Generic I/O Messaging
EA-2CBL-1
ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FlexLogix - Tag Based
MicroLogix 1100, 1400, SLC 5/05,
EA-3CBL
both via native Ethernet port
EtherNet/IP Client
MicroLogix 1000, 1100, 1200,1400, 1500,
SLC 5-03/04/05, all via ENI Adapter
EA-4CBL-1
Modbus TCP/IP
Modbus TCP/IP devices
Modbus TCP/IP
GE
90/30, 90/70, Micro 90, VersaMax Micro
SNPX
EA-4CBL-2
FX Series
FX Direct
Q02, Q02H, Q06H, Q12H, Q25H
Q CPU
Mitsubishi
Q, QnA Serial
QnA Serial
EA-MLOGIX-CBL
Q, Qna Ethernet
QnA Ethernet
C200 Adapter, C500
Host Link
Omron
EA-SLC-232-CBL
CJ1/CS1 Serial; CJ1/CS1 Ethernet
FINS
984 CPU, Quantum 113 CPU, AEG Modicon Micro
Modicon
Modbus RTU
Series 110 CPU: 311-xx, 411-xx, 512-xx, 612-xx
EAPLC5-232-CBL
S7-200 CPU, RS-485 Serial
PPI
Siemens
S7-200 CPU, S7-300 CPU; Ethernet
ISO over TCP
EA-DH485-CBL
Productivity3000 Serial (P3-550)
AutomationDirect Prod. 3000 Serial
Productivity 3000
Productivity3000 Ethernet (P3-550)
AutomationDirect Prod. 3000 Ethernet
CLICK
all
AutomationDirect Modbus (CLICK)
EA-90-30-CBL
K-Sequence
all
Direct NET
DL05/DL06
EA-MITSU-CBL
Modbus (Koyo addressing)
H0-ECOM/H0-ECOM100
Direct LOGIC Ethernet
DL105
all
K-Sequence
EA-MITSU-CBL-1
D2-230
K-Sequence
K-Sequence
D2-240
Direct NET
EA-OMRON-CBL
K-Sequence
DL205
D2-250/D2-250-1/D2-260
Direct NET
Modbus (Koyo addressing)
Direct NET
D2-240/D2-250-1/D2-260
Using DCM
Modbus (Koyo addressing)
H2-ECOM/H2-ECOM100
Direct LOGIC Ethernet
D3-330/330P
(Requires the use of a Data
Direct NET
Communications Unit)
D3-340
Direct NET
AutomationDirect
K-Sequence
DL305
Direct LOGIC
D3-350
Direct NET
Modbus (Koyo addressing)
Direct NET
D3-350 DCM
Modbus (Koyo addressing)
K-Sequence
D4-430
Direct NET
K-Sequence
D4-440
Direct NET
K-Sequence
DL405
D4-450
Direct NET
Modbus (Koyo addressing)
Direct NET
All with DCM
Modbus (Koyo addressing)
H4-ECOM/H4-ECOM100
Direct LOGIC Ethernet
H2-WinPLC (Think & Do) Live V5.2 or later and
Think & Do Modbus RTU
Studio any version
(serial port)
H2-WinPLC (Think & Do) Live V5.5.1 or later and
Think & Do Modbus TCP/IP
Studio V7.2.1 or later
(Ethernet port)
Ethernet via Crossover Cable
C-more
H0-ECOM/H0-ECOM100
Ethernet Module
Ethernet
Touch Panel
Port
(Bottom View)
Ethernet CAT5
DL06 PLC
Cable - Crossover
Ethernet via
C-more
Stride™
Ethernet Switch
Hub or Switch
Touch Panel
10/100 Base-T
(such as SE-SW5U)
H0-ECOM/H0-ECOM100
C-more
Ethernet Module
1
Ethernet
Touch Panel
Port
(Bottom View)
DL06 PLC
Ethernet CAT5
Cable - Straight-thru
Data Sheet: EA-QSG, Rev. P
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