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  • Page 1 OP-406 Indicator/Pushbutton Panel Manual Number OP-406-M...
  • Page 2 770--844--4200. This publication is based on information that was available at the time it was printed. At Automationdirect.comä we 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 any obligation.
  • Page 3 Manual Revisions If you contact us in reference to this manual, be sure and include the revision number. Title: OP--406 Setpoint Panel User Manual Manual Number: OP--406--M Issue Date Effective Pages Description of Changes Original 8/99 Original Issue...
  • Page 4 The protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if this equipment is used in a manner not specified in this manual. Only replacement parts supplied by Automationdirect.com or its agents should be used. A listing of international affiliates is available at our Web site: www.automationdirect.com.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction ............... . . 1- -2 The Purpose of this Manual .
  • Page 6 5--11 Troubleshooting the OP-406 Panel ........... .

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    Getting Started In This Chapter..— Introduction — Conventions Used — OP-406 Overview — Frequently Asked Questions...

  • Page 8: The Purpose Of This Manual

    Thank you for purchasing an OP--406 OptiMate panel. This User Manual this Manual shows you how to install, configure, and How to program the OP--406. Also included are Use the OP-406 The OP-1500 and OP-1510 application examples. Be sure to keep Indicator/Pushbutton Panels reconfigured exchange...

  • Page 9: Chapters

    1- -3 Getting Started Chapters The main contents of this manual are organized into the following five chapters: Introduces the physical and functional characteristics. Getting Started Discusses the pushbuttons and the LED indicator lamps. Also provides introduction to planning your system. Shows how to prepare for system installation, including Installation and specifications and mounting instructions.

  • Page 10: Op- -406 Overview

    1- -4 Getting Started OP- -406 Overview Plan your System Let’s look at the OP--406 Indicator/Pushbutton Panel and its individually supported features. As you continue through this manual, try to relate the examples to your Indicator/Pushbutton Panel application. It is important to read and understand all topics discussed before installing, configuring and programming your application.

  • Page 11: Back-Panel Layout

    1- -5 Getting Started Back-Panel Layout The back side of the OP--406 contains a serial communications port with transmit (TX) and receive (RX) LEDs and a power receptacle. Power Receptacle TX LED RX LED RJ12 Connection Location (Red) (Green) Serial The serial communications port is a 6-pin RJ12 connector, which supports RS-232 Communications interface wiring.

  • Page 12: Frequently Asked Questions

    1- -6 Getting Started Frequently Asked Questions Q. What is required to get started using the OP- -406 in my application? A. You must read this manual and understand the OP-panel requirements and application concepts. You must have programming knowledge for the PLC product you’re using, the PLC serial communications capabilities which are available, as well as hook-up and connecting cable data.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Installation And Specifications

    Installation and Specifications In This Chapter..— Labeling the Lamps and Pushbuttons — Templates for Manually Creating labels — Dimensions for Mounting — Panel Specifications — Power Supply Connections — Connecting the Configuration Cable — Selecting a Communications Cable —...
  • Page 14 2- -2 Installation and Specifications Labeling the Lamps and Pushbuttons Labeling the Labeling the OP--406 panel is a relatively simple process that involves Lamps and Pushbuttons removing the bezel and sliding a label transparency into a pocket in the panel overlay.
  • Page 15 2- -3 Installation and Specifications Select OP- -406, and Configure Panel. Select Labels. The OP--406 Label Template appears. Type in the label text for all indicators and pushbuttons. Press OK to save the labels.
  • Page 16 2- -4 Installation and Specifications OM406 Label TEMPLATES Printer Pushbutton Template: Start Setup Next Prev. 5. Print label on transparent film. 6. Cut out the block of labels and Transparent insert them in the panel. Sheet Pocket Bezel Start Setup Next Prev. Remove the bezel from the module by unsnapping the four plastic tabs which hold the bezel to the module frame.
  • Page 17 2- -5 Installation and Specifications Dimensions for Mounting Cutout Area Example panel mounting 5.40” 0.50” 0.20” 5.00” 0.60” 0.16” DIA, Dimensions in Inches 1.00” four places...
  • Page 18 2- -6 Installation and Specifications Panel Specifications Physical Specifications Weight ........8 ounces Panel Fasteners .
  • Page 19 2- -7 Installation and Specifications Power Supply Connections OP400 series panels require +5 VDC input power. An optional 5 VDC external power supply that plugs into a standard 120 VAC receptacle is available (part no. OP--PS400). This power supply (or equivalent) is required for configuring your panel.
  • Page 20 2- -8 Installation and Specifications Power Supply OP-PS400 Connections Power Supply 5 VDC (--) 0 VDC Insert power supply connector into receptacle Serial Port Receptacle Connecting the Configuration Cable Configuration You will need two cables to use your OP-panel: A configuration cable (part number Cable OP--CCBL) and a communications cable.
  • Page 21 5/03, 5/04 Bottom port OP--ACBL--3 Allen-Bradley MicroLogix Only one OP--ACBL--4 * Note: Pre-assembled cables for connecting to these ports are not supplied by Automationdirect.com; however, you can use the cable pinout diagrams in the following section to make your own cables.

  • Page 22: Op400 Series Communications Cables

    Installation and Specifications Communications Cable Details The drawings on this page are for cables which are supplied by Automationdirect.com. Use this page if you need to make your own cables. We recommend using 22 AWG shielded cable. OP400 Series Communications...
  • Page 23 2- -11 Installation and Specifications The drawings on this page are for cables which are not supplied by Automationdirect.com. Use the drawings to make your own cable. We recommend using a 22 AWG or larger shielded cable. OP400 Series Communications...

  • Page 24: Chapter 3: Understanding The Features

    Understanding the Features In This Chapter..— Learning the Features — Indicator Lamp and Pushbutton Operations — PLC Registers — DirectLOGIC User Memory Overview...
  • Page 25 3- -2 Understanding the Features Learning the Features In this section, the subject of how to use the OP--406 features is described. We recommend that you study this chapter before attempting to configure and use the OP-panel. As you proceed through this chapter, relate the topics discussed with how your operator panel may be implemented.

  • Page 26: Reading Pushbutton Status

    3- -3 Understanding the Features Indicator Lamp and Pushbutton Operations Reading Once the panel is configured and connected to the PLC, reading a pushbutton’s status is done by reading the appropriate PLC register bit. The pushbutton normally appears in PLC Pushbutton Status ladder logic as a contact.

  • Page 27: Plc Registers

    3- -4 Understanding the Features PLC Registers PLC Register The OP400 panels communicate to the PLC through user defined PLC data Overview registers. The starting or “Base” register is assigned during panel configuration and automatically occupies four consecutive 16-bit data registers. In this manual the registers are identified as M+0, M+1, M+2, and M+3.
  • Page 28 3- -5 Understanding the Features PLC Register Examine the address conventions for Automationdirect (DirectLOGIC) and Allen-Bradley. For example, the DirectLOGIC address references are octal, and Assignment Allen-Bradley’s decimal. DirectLOGIC DL05/DL105/ Examples DL205/D3--350/DL405 OP-panel address uses V-memory registers which are 16-bit registers. The DL305 family uses reference assignments with 8-bit registers.

  • Page 29: Directlogic User Memory Overview

    3- -6 Understanding the Features DirectLOGIC User Memory Overview D2- -250 D3- -350 D4- -450 D4- -440 D0- -05 D1- -130/D2- -230 D2- -240 D4- -430 V-Memory V-Memory V-Memory V-Memory V-Memory V-Memory V1200 V1400 V1400 V1400 V2000 V2000 V2377 V3777 V7377 V40600 V40600...

  • Page 30: Chapter 4: Configuring Your Operator Panel

    Configuring Your Operator Panel In This Chapter..— Preparing for Configuration — How to Configure Your Panel...
  • Page 31 Preparing for Configuration OP- -WINEDIT The OP--406 is configured with software running on a personal computer. This Software software is available through Automationdirect.com and is referred to as OP--WINEDIT configuration software. The OP--WINEDIT configuration software allows you to configure OP--panel More about...
  • Page 32 4- -3 Configuring Your Operator Panel Computer System Your personal computer must meet the following Requirements minimum requirements: IBM type 386 or above OptiMate OP-WINEDIT 3 Windows 3.1 or later, including Windows 95, 98 or NT 3 1 meg of hard drive 3 1 meg of RAM How to Configure Your Panel Follow these steps to configure your OP--406 operator panel.
  • Page 33 4- -4 Configuring Your Operator Panel Step 3 Open OP- -WINEDIT -- Select New System. Step 4 Start Configuring Your Panel -- Start by filling in these parameters: Select New System Select PC Port Select Single Panel System Enter a title that you will save this configuration as.
  • Page 34 4- -5 Configuring Your Operator Panel You also have several ports which can be used to connect your communications cable. Some of these ports have fixed PLC address assignments, and some do not. The ports which allow configuring the PLC addresses can be set to a unique address, ranging from 1 through 90.
  • Page 35 4- -6 Configuring Your Operator Panel Configure the Panel Features -- Select Configure Panel. These features are Step 7 discussed in detail in Chapter 3, but include: Force Option -- Selecting this option allows the PLC ladder program itself to write to a pushbutton bit. If alternate action is selected for any of the pushbuttons, the Force Option should be selected if you want the capability to force the state of an alternate action pushbutton on or off without touching the panel.

  • Page 36: Chapter 5: Programming Examples

    Programming Examples In This Chapter..— DL05/105/DL205/D3--350/DL405 Application Examples — D3--340 Application Example — Allen-Bradleyt Application Examples — Troubleshooting...

  • Page 37: Register Usage

    5- -2 Programming Examples Examples Using DirectLOGIC PLCs Register Usage The OP--WINEDIT configuration software allows you to configure a panel to use a block of registers at a starting value that you define. For a DL05, DL105, DL205, D3--350 or DL405 CPU the recommended memory to use is the control relay registers starting at V40600.

  • Page 38: Examples Using Dl05, Dl105, Dl205, D3- -350 And Dl405

    5- -3 Programming Examples Examples Using DL05, DL105, DL205, D3- -350 and DL405 The following example programs use a PLC base address of V40600. The table below shows the control relay correlation for an OP--406 panel configured for a PLC base address of V40600.

  • Page 39: Flashing A Lamp

    5- -4 Programming Examples Flashing a Lamp To cause a lamp to flash, you must turn the lamp on and set the associated flash bit. The example below shows a PLC program used to flash lamp 2 as long as X5 is energized.

  • Page 40: Lighting An Inset Led

    5- -5 Programming Examples Lighting an Inset In LED Separation mode, the LEDs in the corner of each momentary pushbutton may be directly controlled by the PLC program. The example on the right shows a segment of a program that lights button 2’s inset LED when input X7 is energized. In order for this example to work, the panel must be configured for LED separation and button 2 must be a momentary pushbutton.

  • Page 41: Forcing Button Status

    5- -6 Programming Examples Forcing Button Status The OP--406 allows you to force the state of a button from the PLC. NOTE: The Force Option must be selected (in OP--WINEDIT) in order to force setpoints and ONLY applies to Alternate Action Buttons. Force Button This funtion is used to set the state (on or off) of every alternate action pushbutton.

  • Page 42: Example Using D3- -340

    5- -7 Programming Examples Example Using D3- -340 Register Usage The following example assumes that the OP--406 is configured for a base address of R20. DirectSOFT IO30 C240 The base address starts at R20 (C200), so B1--B4 is assigned to C240--C243.

  • Page 43: Examples Using Allen-Bradleyt Slc 5/03, 5/04 And Micrologix Plcs

    5- -8 Programming Examples Examples Using Allen-Bradleyt SLC 5/03, 5/04 and Micrologix PLCs Interfacing to A-B OptiMate panels interface to Allen-Bradley SLC 5/03, SLC 5/04 and Micrologix Memory PLCs via integer file type N. The 5/03 and 5/04 have file type N7 as standard. Other “N”...

  • Page 44: Flashing A Lamp

    5- -9 Programming Examples Flashing a Lamp To cause a lamp to flash, you must turn the lamp on and set the associated flash bit. The example below shows a PLC program used to flash lamp 2 as long as I:0.0/5 is energized.

  • Page 45: Lighting An Inset Led

    5- -10 Programming Examples Lighting an Inset In LED Separation mode, the LEDs in the corner of each momentary pushbutton may be directly controlled by the PLC program. The example on the right shows a segment of a program that lights button 4’s inset LED when input I:0.2/12 is energized.

  • Page 46: Forcing Button Status

    5- -11 Programming Examples Forcing Button Status NOTE: The Force Option must be selected (in OP--WINEDIT) in order to force setpoints and ONLY applies to Alternate Action Buttons. Force Button This funtion is used to set the state (on or off) of every alternate action pushbutton. To Status use the “Force Button Status”...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting The Op-406 Panel

    5- -12 Programming Examples Troubleshooting the OP-406 Panel Troubleshooting In this section, we explain how to isolate potential problems which may occur while using the OP--406. Because these panels have only a power supply connection and a communications connection, (no DIP switches or controls to set, and cannot be used in multiple panel arrangements), troubleshooting is very straightforward.

  • Page 48: Index

    Index Allen--Bradley, programming, 5--8 Indicator Lamps flashing, 3--3 turning on, 3--3 Cables connections, 2--8 selection, 2--9 Label wiring details, 2--10 creating, 2--3 installation, 2--2 Comm port, 1--5 templates, 2--4 Communications, connections table, 4--5 Legends, 2--3 Configuration address, 2--11 panel, 4--3 preparation, 4--2 software, 4--2 Memory...
  • Page 49 Index- -2 Operating Specifications, 2--6 Software, creating labels, 2--2 Specification, storage temperature, 2--6 Panel Specifications, 2--6 configuration, 4--3 communication link, 2--6 cutout dimensions, 2--5 diagnostics, 2--6 features, 3--2 environmental, 2--6 mounting dimensions, 2--5 NEMA rating, 2--6 overview, 1--4 power connector, 2--6 set--up, 4--2 Physical Specifications, 2--6 Power Supply...

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