Lascar Electronics PanelPilot User manual

1Visit www.lascarelectronics.com/software/panelpilot-m
to download PanelPilot M software onto your PC.
2Connect the device to your PC using a standard
mini USB cable - CABLE USB A-MF (not supplied).
3Open up the software on your PC and follow
step-by-step instructions for conguring
your display.
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Quickstart Guide
Further Information
Visit www.lascarelectronics.com/panelpilot for further
information on the PanelPilot platform and to download
a datasheet for your particular display. This will include
specic information about pin congurations, wiring
instructions and mounting method.
Dual-In-Line IDC (DIL Connector)
The DIL IDC socket provides an alternative connection method
to the screw-terminals. It also includes provision for future
expansion using data buses and alarm outputs.Visit
www.panelpilot.com for information on which features are
currently supported. The pin-out is as follows:
Conguring your display
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All PanelPilot compatible displays share the following
features:
Getting to know your display
Mounting
Your display can be mounted in a panel up to 3mm deep.
We recommend using the silicone seal provided for panels
of 2mm or less. Please consult the Mounting section of the
appropriate data sheet for exact cut-outs and mounting
methods for your display.
Screw Terminal Connection
There are four screw terminals for connecting single and dual
input applications. They are labelled 1 to 4 as follows:
1 IN2
2 IN1
3 0V
4 V+
N.B. For safety reasons, the meter should be isolated from both
the supply and signal voltages before connecting the USB.
Default Conguration
Each display is supplied pre-congured as a 0 to 10V d.c.
single-ended combined analogue and digital voltmeter.
Connection should be made via the screw terminals as
follows:
1 IN2 No connection
2 IN1 Connect to 0 to 10V d.c. signal voltage
3 0V Connect to 0V
4 V+ Connect to 4 to 30V d.c. supply voltage
Please consult the Applications section of the appropriate
data sheet for further details of wiring schemes, cautions, etc.
Accessories
What’s in the box?
- Panel meter
- Fixing kit
- Quick start guide
- CABLE USB A-MF
(standard mini
USB cable)
TFT/touch screen
Mounting bezel
Screw terminal
connections
Mini B USB
type connector
DIL connector
Back plate
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