
Preface Operating Instructions Exicom Eagle
1 Preface
These operating instructions cover all aspects relevant to explosion protection. Please refer to
the additional documentation such as the EC type examination certificate or the hardware
manual (etc.) for further information concerning connections and installation.
2 Exicom Eagle ET-306, ET-316, ET-336
2.1 Device function
The ET-306 (10.4" display), ET-316 (10.4" display) and ET-336 (15" display) operator interfaces
are explosion-proof equipment for installation in hazardous environments of zone 1, 2, 21 and
22 according to ATEX guideline 94/9/EC.
The operator interfaces are intelligent visualization systems for automation applications. They
can be installed in control cabinets or panels, for example.
Users operate the device via the membrane keyboard integrated into the front plate and via the
LCD display with touch screen.
Communication with control and automation systems runs via the serial interfaces (RS-232,
RS-422/485, Ethernet) connected in the "e"-area at the back of the devices. Various peripheral
devices, such as barcode scanners, card readers, USB sticks and WLAN / Bluetooth modules
can be connected via USB interfaces or optional fitted modules.
With a wealth of functions, these operator interfaces provide optimum visualization. Their active
communication concept in combination with integrated functionality reduce the automation
system workload.
The ET-306, ET-316 and ET-336 operator interfaces are compatible with their predecessors
(ET-8A, ET-12) both in terms of software and functionality.
2.1.1 Keyboard features
)Pressing two keys at once (e.g. F1 + F7) is not supported by the operator interfaces !
In such a case, the system considers the key that was pressed first as "active" and
implements the associated functions and / or key bit functions !
The key pressed second is ignored.
)Pressing any three of the following keys at the same time has the same effect as pressing
Ctrl + Alt + Del !
The keys are: F1, F2, F7 and F8.
)ET-306 only:
The S1 – S10 softkeys can NOT be used in combination with Shift / Alt / Ctrl !
The system will only execute the original key command.
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