C-MORE EA9 Series Quick Start Manual

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3505 HUTCHINSON ROAD
CUMMING, GA 30040-5860
C-more EA9 Series Touch Panels
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Safety Information
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Before you begin...

Minimum items required to create a working system:

• C-more EA9 Touch Panel - 6", 8", 10", 12" or 15" model
• C-more Programming Software, p/n EA9-PGMSW
• Personal computer - to run the C-more programming software
• 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 12-24 VDC
switching power supply
• Communications Cable (serial or Ethernet) – to connect the C-more Touch Panel to your
controller
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Unpack and Inspect
Inspect all equipment for completeness. If anything is missing or damaged,
immediately call the AutomationDirect® returns department @ 1-800-633-0405. p
Quick Start
Guide
Cutout Template
C-more Panel
Gasket
DC power connector
Logo Label
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Install Optional Hardware Accessories
EA-AC
AC / DC Power Adapter
EA-SD-CARD
C-more Touch Panel
USB-FLASH
USB Pen Drive
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Available Communication Ports
Port 2
Serial Communication
RS-485
+
–
Logic Ground
Port 3
RJ12 Serial Communication
RS-232C
Pin Signal
1 0V
1 6
2 N.C.
3 RXD
4 TXD
5 +5V
6 0V
Port 1
PLC Serial Communications
USB Port - Type A
RS-232C / RS-485 Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
USB Device Options
PLC Communications,
8 1 Programming/Download
Pin
Pin Signal Pin Signal
15 9 1
1 TD+ 5 do not use
2
Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal
2 TD– 6 RD–
3
1 Frame GND 6 LE (for DH485) 11 TXD+ (422/485)
3 RD+ 7 N.C.
4
2 TXD (232C) 7 CTS (232C) 12 TXD– (422/485)
4 do not use 8 N.C.
SHELL
3 RXD (232C) 8 RTS (232C) 13 Term. Resistor
Link Status LED (Green)
4 VCC 9 RXD+ (422/485) 14 N.C. Network Speed LED (Yellow)
On Ethernet Linked
5 Logic GND 10 RXD– (422/485) 15 N.C. On 100M
Off No Ethernet Comm.
Off 10M
Blinking Comm. Activity 1 8
Green
Note: Device is not available on Base Feature touch panel EA9-T6CL-R
Note: Device is only available on touch panels EA9-T12CL and EA9-T15CL.
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Install the Software and Develop a project
• Purchase the C-more programming software, EA9-PGMSW at
AutomationDirect.com. EA9-PGMSW is available on CD or by
direct download.
• Install EA9-PGMSW on your PC.
• Use the software to create a project.
• Download the project to the C-more panel from the software via
Ethernet or USB cable or on USB memory or SD card
Notes regarding Ethernet access to a C-more panel.
If you intend to take advantage of the methods of remote access to the panel, including the web server, PC remote
access, FTP, iPhone or iPad app, you need to consider the security exposure in order to minimize the risks to your
process and your C-more panel.
Security measures may include password protection, changing the ports exposed on your network, including a VPN in
your network, and other methods. Security should always be carefully evaluated for each installation.
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Connect C-more Panel to Computer

• Connect a USB Programming Cable, such as p/n USB-CBL-AB15, from a USB type A
port on the PC to the USB type B programming port on the C-more touch panel
Mounting Clips
• or connect the C-more touch panel and PC together either directly or via an Ethernet
switch, and CAT5 Ethernet cables (full feature panels only)
C-more
PC
Touch Panel
USB
Port
USB
USB-CBL-ABxx
Port
USB Cable
USB
PC
EA-x-COV2
PC
Screen Protector
C-more
Touch Panel
Ethernet
Port
Ethernet CAT5
Cable
Auto MDI / MDI-X
SD Card Ethernet Port
Ethernet
via Cable
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Provide Power to C-more Panel

Wire a dedicated 12-24 VDC power source to the DC connector on the rear
of the C-more touch panel, include wiring the ground terminal to a proper
equipment ground. The recommended power supply is AutomationDirect
p/n: PSC24-060
• 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, 50/60Hertz, to its AC connector
• then turn on the power source and check the LED status indicators on the front and rear
of the C-more touch panel for proper indication
AC Wiring
SD Card Slot 1
SD Card Slot 2 Recommended AC Supply Fuse
3.0A time delay, ADC p/n: MDL3
L
100 - 240 VAC
50 / 60 Hz
USB Port - Type B
Programming
N
Pin Signal
1 N.C. 1
2
G
2 D– +
3 4
3 D+
CPU Status LED (Green, Orange & Red)
4 GND
Off Power Off
Shell Shield
Green Normal - CPU Run State
–
Red Memory Error
Blinking Red Watchdog Timer Error
HDMI Port Video Out GND
Blinking Orange OS Error
Equipment
Blinking Green Power Loss Detection Ground

Power LED (Front of Panel)

Signal
Color On Off
Vbus
Green Power On Power Error
D–
D+
GND Power Specifi cations
Shield
Model
EA9-T6CL-R EA9-T6CL EA9-T8CL
Specifi cation
16.0W 18.0W
Power Consumption 1.30A @ 12 VDC 1.50A @ 12 VDC
0.66A @ 24 VDC 0.75A @ 24 VDC
Internal Fuse
4.0A
(non-replaceable)
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Access the C-more 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.
• 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.
• Use the right pointing arrows for the time or date display to select the unit to change. Use
the up and down arrows to increment or decrement the value for the selected unit.
• Press OK when done to accept the changes to the time and date that is retained in he
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.
Stride™
Ethernet Switch
10/100 Base-T
(such as SE-SW5U)
Ethernet C-more
Port Touch Panel
Ethernet CAT5
Auto MDI / MDI-X
Cable
Ethernet Port
Ethernet
via Switch
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Connect the C-more Panel to a PAC or 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 switch and Ethernet
cables (full feature panels only)
• or use an Ethernet cable directly between the C-more Ethernet port and the PLC Ethernet
port (full feature panels only)
Ethernet
H0-ECOM/H0-ECOMM100
Ethernet Module
EA-AC Tightening Torque
Power supply cable torque 71 - 85 oz-in (0.5 - 0.6 Nm)
Power connector mounting torque 71 - 85 oz-in (0.5 - 0.6 Nm)
Mounting flange screw torque 57 - 71 oz-in (0.4 - 0.5 Nm)
DL06 PLC
Ethernet CAT5
DC-CON Tightening Torque
Cable
Power connector screw torque 70.4 oz-in (0.5 Nm)
Power connector mounting torque 56 oz-in (0.4 Nm)
Use 60 / 75°C copper conductors only, 12 - 24 AWG
DC Wiring
H0-ECOM/H0-ECOM100
Recommended DC Supply Fuse
Ethernet Module
Panel Size Rating ADC p/n
6" – 10" 2.5 A MDL2-5
12" & 15" 4.0 A MDL4
12-24 VDC
Additional Help and Support
NOTE: Use 60 / 75 °C copper conductors only, • For product support, specifications, and installation troubleshooting, a Hardware User Manual
can be downloaded from the On-line Documentation area of the AutomationDirect Web site
12 - 24 AWG
• For software programming help, refer to the C-more Programming Software on-line embedded
help.
• Refer to demos of the product at: http://c-more.automationdirect.com/software/software_
demo.html
EA9-T10CL EA9-T12CL EA9-T15CL
• For additional technical support and questions, call our Technical Support team @
1-800-633-0405 or 770-844-4200.
18.0W 21.0W 29.0W
1.50A @ 12 VDC 1.75A @ 12 VDC 2.40A @ 12 VDC
0.75A @ 24 VDC 0.88A @ 24 VDC 1.20A @ 24 VDC
6.3A
Serial C-more
Touch Panel
DL-06 PLC
EA-2CBL-1
Port 2
Port 1
C-more
Touch Panel
Auto MDI / MDI-X
Ethernet Port
Ethernet via
Switch
Stride™
Ethernet Switch
10/100 Base-T
(such as SE-SW5U)
C-more
Touch Panel
Ethernet CAT5
Cable
Auto MDI / MDI-X
DL06 PLC
Ethernet Port
Data Sheet: EA9-QSG