Optimate OP-414 User manual

OP-414
SetpointPanel
Manual NumberOP-414-M

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Title:OP--414 SetpointPanel User Manual
ManualNumber:OP--414--M
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All electricalcircuits connected tothe communicationsportreceptacle arerated as
SafetyExtra LowVoltage (SELV).
Operating Temperature 0°to 50°C.....................
Storage Temperature--20°to 70°C......................
Operating Humidity95%(non-condensing)........................
AirComposition Nocorrosive gasespermitted...........................
No preventativemaintenanceisrequired.Toclean the exteriorof the panel
disconnect the inputpowerand carefullywipe the panel with a clothmoistened with
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TableofContents
Chapter1:Getting Started
Introduction 1--2.........................................................................
The Purpose of thisManual1--2.........................................................
SupplementalManuals1--2.............................................................
TechnicalSupport1--2.................................................................
Chapters1--3.........................................................................
ConventionsUsed1--3...................................................................
KeyTopics forEachChapter1--3........................................................
OP--414 Overview1--4...................................................................
Plan yourSystem1--4.................................................................
GeneralPanelInformation 1--4..........................................................
NumericDisplay1--4..................................................................
SELECTButton and Up/DownArrows1--5...............................................
Back-PanelLayout1--5................................................................
Serial CommunicationsPort1--5........................................................
PowerReceptacle 1--5.................................................................
FrequentlyAskedQuestions 1--6.........................................................
Chapter2:Installation and Specifications
Labeling theFieldPoints 2--2.............................................................
Labeling the FieldPoints2--2...........................................................
Creating the Labels2--2................................................................
Creating LabelsUsing OP--WINEDIT2--2................................................
TemplateforManuallyCreating Labels 2--4................................................
DimensionsforMounting 2--5............................................................
PanelSpecifications 2--6.................................................................
PhysicalSpecifications2--6.............................................................
EnvironmentalSpecifications2--6.......................................................
Operating Specifications2--6...........................................................
PowerSupplyConnections 2--7..........................................................
PowerSupplyConnections2--8.........................................................
Connecting theConfiguration Cable 2--8..................................................
Configuration Cable 2--8...............................................................
Selecting aCommunicationsCable 2--9...................................................
CommunicationsCableDetails 2--10.......................................................
OP400 SeriesCommunicationsCables2--10..............................................

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Chapter3:Understanding theFeatures
Learning theFeatures 3--2...............................................................
Display and SetpointOperations 3--3.....................................................
Displayand SetpointData 3--3..........................................................
Reading orWritingaSetpoint3--4.......................................................
ReadingaDisplayPoint3--4............................................................
ForcingaSetpoint3--4.................................................................
NumericDataTypes 3--4.................................................................
BCD Long Data 3--4...................................................................
BinaryData 3--5.......................................................................
DecimalPoint3--5.......................................................................
PLC Registers 3--6.......................................................................
PLC RegisterOverview3--6............................................................
PLC Register Map 3--6.................................................................
ForceControl Registers3--6............................................................
RegisterDefinition 3--7.................................................................
PLC RegisterAssignmentExamples3--8.................................................
DirectLOGIC UserMemoryOverview3--10.................................................
Chapter4:Configuring YourOperatorPanel
Preparing forConfiguration 4--2..........................................................
OP--WINEDITSoftware 4--2............................................................
More about OP--WINEDIT4--2..........................................................
HELP Screens4--2....................................................................
ComputerSystemRequirements4--3....................................................
HowtoConfigureYourPanel4--3.........................................................
Step 1:Load OP--WINEDIT4--3........................................................
Step 2:ConnectPaneltoPC4--3.......................................................
Step 3: Open OP--WINEDIT4--4........................................................
Step 4:StartConfiguring YourPanel4--4................................................
Step 5:SelectConfigurePLCLink4--4..................................................
Step 6:Select the BaseRegisterAddress 4--5...........................................
Step 7:Configurethe PanelFeatures4--6...............................................
Step 8:Save and Download 4--6.......................................................

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Chapter5:Programming Examples
Examples Using DirectLOGICPLCs 5--2...................................................
RegisterUsage 5--2...................................................................
Examples Using DL05,DL105,DL205,D3--350 and DL405 5--3..............................
Displaying NumericData 5--3...........................................................
ReadingaSetpoint5--4................................................................
Forcing Setpoints5--5.................................................................
ExampleUsing D3--330/340 5--6..........................................................
RegisterUsage 5--6...................................................................
Examples Using Allen-BradleytSLC5/03,5/04 and Micrologix 5--7.........................
Interfacing toA-BMemory5--7..........................................................
Displaying NumericData 5--7...........................................................
ReadingaSetpoint5--8................................................................
Forcing Setpoints5--9.................................................................
Troubleshooting theOP-414 Panels 5--10...................................................
Troubleshooting 5--10...................................................................
PowerSupplyProblems5--10...........................................................
Configuration Problems5--10............................................................
Communication Problems5--10..........................................................
Getting Help 5--10......................................................................
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Getting Started
InThisChapter....
—Introduction
—ConventionsUsed
—OP-414 Overview
—FrequentlyAsked Questions

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Getting Started
Introduction
OP-414
Howto
Usethe
Thank you forpurchasing an OP--414
OptiMate panel.ThisUser Manual
shows you howtoinstall,configure,and
programthe OP--414.Alsoincluded are
application examples.Besuretokeep
thismanualhandyfor referencewhen
you run into questions.Ifyou understand
PLCsystemsand operatorinterface
units, thismanual will provide all the
information thatyou need to getand keep
yourpanelup and running.
The OP-1500 and OP-1510
Operatorpanelsmaybe
reconfigured to exchange data
withyourprogrammable
controller.
The OP-1500 and OP-1510
Operatorpanelsmaybe
reconfigured to exchange data
withyourprogrammable
controller.
The OP-1500 and OP-1510
Operatorpanelsmaybe
reconfigured to exchange data
withyourprogrammable
controller.
The OP-1500 and OP-1510
Operatorpanelsmaybe
reconfigured to exchange data
withyourprogrammable
controller.
Referencethe appropriatePLC/CPU
user manualsforthe commandsand
address referencesrequired foryour
system. If you are using a DirectLOGIC
PLCproduct, you will want tokeep the
DirectSOFT User Manualhandywhile
programming yoursystem.Forother
PLCbrands you mustreferencetheir
user manualsto properlyprogramthe
ladderlogicrequired to operatethe
OP-panel.
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Supplemental
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Getting Started
The maincontentsof thismanualare organized intothe following fivechapters:
Getting Started
Introducesthe physicaland functionalcharacteristics.
Discussespushbuttonsand the LCD display.Also provides
introduction to planning yoursystem.
Installation and
Specifications
Showshowto prepareforsysteminstallation,including
specificationsand mounting instructions. Includes
connecting cablespartnumbersand specifications.
Understanding the
Features
Explainsthe featuresand functionsof the OP--414.Teaches
conceptofhowdataisexchanged between the paneland
the PLC.Also discussesthe function of the statusregister.
Configuring the
OperatorPanel
Showshowto usethe OP--WINEDITconfiguration softwareto
configureyourpanel.Showshowtoload the softwareonyour
personalcomputer,call up the screens you will need and howto
download the configuration programtoyourpanel.
Programming
Examples
Providesexample programsforusing the standardfunctionsand
features.These examplesinclude ladderlogicforimplementing
pushbuttonsand messagesusing DirectLOGICcompatiblesand
Allen-BradleySLC5/03,5/04 and MicrologixCPUs.Alsoincludes
troubleshooting information.
ConventionsUsed
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The beginning ofeachchapterwill list the
keytopics thatcan be found inthat
chapter.
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Key Topics for
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