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ePALM10 Product Manual
The ePALM10 is a state-of-the-art handheld HMI device with a graphic display and a keypad. The
rugged polyamide enclosure offers a high level of shock and environmental resistance making the
ePALM the ideal choice for use in the factory floor.
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Highlights .......................................................................................................................... 3
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Technical data ................................................................................................................... 4
3
Operation .......................................................................................................................... 6
3.1
Enabling Switches ................................................................................................ 6
3.2
Indicators and Keypad ......................................................................................... 6
3.3
Battery Replacement............................................................................................ 7
3.4
Power Supply and Grounding .............................................................................. 8
3.5
Applicable Regulations ........................................................................................ 9
3.6
Installation Environment ....................................................................................... 9
3.7
Cleaning Faceplates .......................................................................................... 10
3.8
Getting Started ................................................................................................... 10
3.8.1
Serial Communication ........................................................................................ 10
3.8.2
Ethernet Communication ................................................................................... 10
3.9
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 10
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Connections .................................................................................................................... 11
4.1
Serial Communication - Types -0061 and -0062 .............................................. 11
4.1.1
Using Optional Fieldbus Modules ...................................................................... 14
4.1.2
Connecting the ePALM to the Simatic S7 MPI network ..................................... 15
4.2
Ethernet Communication - Type -0066 and -0068 ........................................... 16
4.3
Profibus DP Communication - Type -0067 and -0069 ..................................... 19
4.3.1
Termination switch ............................................................................................. 21
4.3.2
Programming connector ..................................................................................... 22
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Accessories ..................................................................................................................... 23
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ePALM10 Product Manual
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Tech-note ePALM10 Product Manual The ePALM10 is a state-of-the-art handheld HMI device with a graphic display and a keypad. The rugged polyamide enclosure offers a high level of shock and environmental resistance making the ePALM the ideal choice for use in the factory floor.
  • Page 2 Tech-note Tn202 Ver. 1.02 Copyright     2004-2012 Exor International S.p.A. – Verona, Italy Subject to change without notice The information contained in this document is provided for informational purposes only. While efforts were made to verify the accuracy of the information contained in this documentation, it is provided “as is”...
  • Page 3: Highlights

    Display dynamic data in numerical, text, bargraph and graphic image formats In addition some unique features make the ePALM10 a perfect fit for handheld operation. • Recipe data storage. Recipe data can be transferred to a host computer using the Ethernet connection.
  • Page 4: Technical Data

    All circuits in this handheld product, including the wiring of the emergency stop button and the enabling switches, must be considered SELV circuits. They will have to be wired in compliance with EN 60950. tn202-2.doc - 10.01.2012 ePALM10 Product Manual...
  • Page 5 Serial/10m two normal ePALM10-3P61 Serial/5m one 3-position ePALM10-3P62 Serial/10m one 3-position ePALM10-0066 Ethernet/5m SCM11 one 3-position ePALM10-0068 Ethernet/10m SCM11 one 3-position ePALM10-0067 Profibus DP/10m TCM08 one 3-position ePALM10-0069 Profibus DP/5m TCM08 one 3-position tn202-2.doc - 10.01.2012 ePALM10 Product Manual...
  • Page 6: Operation

    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. 091A Figure 2 – Keypad layout tn202-2.doc - 10.01.2012 ePALM10 Product Manual...
  • Page 7: Battery Replacement

    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 tn202-2.doc - 10.01.2012 ePALM10 Product Manual...
  • Page 8: Power Supply And Grounding

    1 MΩ 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. tn202-2.doc - 10.01.2012 ePALM10 Product Manual...
  • Page 9: Applicable Regulations

    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. tn202-2.doc - 10.01.2012 ePALM10 Product Manual...
  • Page 10: Cleaning Faceplates

    Switch off the unit Press and hold any 3 keys Turn on the unit and hold the keys pressed until Configuration Mode will be shown on the screen. tn202-2.doc - 10.01.2012 ePALM10 Product Manual...
  • Page 11: Connections

    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.
  • Page 12 Enabling switch L (NO contact) The Emergency Stop button is hardwired directly to the cable: the corresponding signals are not available in the connectors. The wires in the cable are color-coded according to the table below. tn202-2.doc - 10.01.2012 ePALM10 Product Manual...
  • Page 13 (below 48 VDC). The standard cable layout of the ePALM10-0061 and ePALM10-0062 includes the signals of the PC/Printer Port and the signals of the PLC Port. Without modifications it allows to connect to the handheld device for programming and to set-up a connection to a field device using RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485.
  • Page 14: Using Optional Fieldbus Modules

    Please note that the ferrite toroid is required for proper operation and should not be removed. To program the ePALM10 you will need to wire at least the power supply and the programming port connections. Connect the ePALM10 to the COM port of a PC as indicated in the figure below.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Epalm To The Simatic S7 Mpi Network

    Please note that it is not possible to connect the termination resistors in the ePALM. CN1 Connector (Aux Port) CN3 Connector (PLC Port) Wires to be removed Signal Color Signal Blue-Red CHA+ Blue-Black CHA- Black tn202-2.doc - 10.01.2012 ePALM10 Product Manual...
  • Page 16: Ethernet Communication - Type -0066 And -0068

    The position of the terminal blocks and the numbering of the contacts are shown in the figure below. Figure 8 – Interface board The assignment of the signals on the terminal blocks is shown in the tables below. Terminals indicated as ‘Reserved’ should not be connected. CN3 Ethernet port tn202-2.doc - 10.01.2012 ePALM10 Product Manual...
  • Page 17 E-Stop 2 (NC) Brown E-Stop 2 (NC) Orange The internal layout of the communication cable is shown in the figure. Please note that the ferrite toroid is required for proper operation and should not be removed. tn202-2.doc - 10.01.2012 ePALM10 Product Manual...
  • Page 18 Tech-note WHITE-ORANGE ORANGE WHITE-GREEN GREEN CYAN-BLACK CYAN BLACK BLUE-BLACK N.C. BLUE SHIELD TRACE YELLOW GREEN BROWN ORANGE Figure 9 – Wiring layout tn202-2.doc - 10.01.2012 ePALM10 Product Manual...
  • Page 19: Profibus Dp Communication - Type -0067 And -0069

    Figure 10 – Interface board The assignment of the signals on the terminal blocks is shown in the tables below. Terminals indicated as ‘Reserved’ should not be used. Profibus DP Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved tn202-2.doc - 10.01.2012 ePALM10 Product Manual...
  • Page 20 Brown Emergency Stop 2 Orange The internal layout of the communication cable is shown in the figure below. Please note that the ferrite toroid is required for proper operation and should not be removed. tn202-2.doc - 10.01.2012 ePALM10 Product Manual...
  • Page 21: Termination Switch

    Figure 12 – Network topology Profibus-DP requires termination of the bus at both end points; see the Profibus-DP specifications for details. The ePALM includes the bus terminator resistors. Make sure they are always switched on. tn202-2.doc - 10.01.2012 ePALM10 Product Manual...
  • Page 22: Programming Connector

    Figure 14 – Programming connector Signal +5VDC out Use cable CA234 to connect the ePALM to a Personal Computer for programming. The cable diagram is shown in the figure below. tn202-2.doc - 10.01.2012 ePALM10 Product Manual...
  • Page 23: Accessories

    Tech-note Figure 15 – Programming cable 5 Accessories The following accessories are currently available for the ePALM10 products: • hooks for hanging the handheld device. Hooks are available in two versions, AHOOK01 without magnet and AHOOK02 with a magnet. The hook with the magnet is shown in the figure below.

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