GECMA EXPLORER 15i, Operating Manual

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Manual Explorer 15i 18i 2nd rev2.2 en Gecma Components electronic GmbH
GEC17500221 csckerpen@eaton.com
+49 2273 9812 0 2
Contents
Contents ................................................................................................................. 2
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 2
Variants of the Explorer ...................................................................................... 2
Assembly
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Notes
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Software installation
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Technical Data
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Connection details
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Terminal Connections
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Safety Instructions
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General Instructions
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Introduction
The Explorer 15i/18i is a display with an integrated PC for installation in hazardous areas.
It is equipped with intrinsically safe communication interfaces for connection of other
components such as keyboard, mouse or barcode scanner.
Some of the interfaces and the power supply input are increased safety and accessed via an Ex e
terminal enclosure.
When the Explorer 15i/18i is correctly mounted into a min. IP6X certificated housing (with a cut out of
417mm x 328,5mm resp. 16,43“ x 12,94“ for Explorer 15i or 476mm x 396mm resp. 18,75" x 15,6“ for
Explorer 18i) installation in a zone 21 is permitted.
Variants of the Explorer
The Explorer is available in two different variants:
Explorer 15i (Display size appr. 15”)
Explorer 18i (Display size appr. 19”)
The following options are available:
Touch (Touch screen)
G-Touch (Glass Touch screen)
HB (High Brightness)
BS (Brightness sensor)
AC (100-240V AC 50/60Hz, max. 120W)
DC (20-30V DC, max. 120W)
5V is (5V is supply, e.g. to supply a BCS)
Additionally you can order interface options as below:
1x RS485 or RS422-Interface Ex e (instead the RS232 Ex e interface)