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PROGRAMMABILITY
Event Driven Configuration Tool
Edict 97, an extremely powerful Windows 95/3.11 based software program,
provides for the intuitive configuration of every aspect of the operator
interface’s behavior. The requirement for time consuming PLC ladder logic is
drastically reduced by the unique event driven approach of EDICT 97. The
capability of this program, in conjunction with the PLC and the Paradigm
operator interface unit, ensures a great deal of advanced functionality for your
system. This powerful PLC/Paradigm system provides many of the capabilities
and features normally associated with the more complicated and costly
PC/SCADA systems. Display pages are easily generated, including PLC and
internal variables, text strings, or bar charts. All dynamic elements are also
available as alarms, recipes, triggers, and reports, for the run time software.
After completion of the programming, the program is directly downloaded to
the operator interface from your PC, without any compiling or saving
requirement. When you require a change in your program, EDICT 97 loads only
the change, not the entire program, saving valuable on-line time.
DYNAMIC DISPLAY PAGE ELEMENTS
Each display page has provisions to show static and dynamic information,
including data variables, text messages, time, and date.
Data Variables
can be either PLC derived or internally generated, either in data
entry or display only mode. The Paradigm unit has an extremely powerful
math capability, allowing the operator to manipulate the variables to meet the
specific application’s demands. If required, the display can be formatted to
BCD, binary, hex, floating point, and string. Upper and lower limits of data
entry variables are fully supported and able to be password protected.
Text Message Animation
enables several different types of animated text from
a local or global message table to be displayed. The message displayed is
dependent on the condition of the particular controlling expression. The
controlling expression may be a PLC bit level, a timer value, preset counter
condition, or any one of a wide variety of message triggers.
Time and Date
in the Paradigm unit has the capability to display in any
combination of year, month, day, hours, minutes, and seconds.
Bar Graphs
in horizontal format are easily attached to data variables. The
partial or full length bar graph displays can be scaled and offset to optimize
the required display effect.
SECURITY
The password protection scheme provides the ultimate in tamper-proof
capability. Access can be limited on a unit, page, recipe, or even individual data
entries.
ALARMS
The Paradigm unit can monitor and log from 100 to 500 alarms, depending
on model. Such triggers as a simple bit level transition, a PLC coil activation,
or a complex application algorithm can activate an alarm. The alarms can be
time and date stamped, with an automatic screen display and/or downloading to
a printer for hard copy recording purposes.
REAL TIME SCHEDULE
Real time schedule allows for repetitive or one time task to take place in the
system. Typically a schedule action similar to...At 1:55 PM on Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday, print the production report...is required in the
application. In conjunction with the recipe capabilities, a downloading of a
special recipe can be requested by the real time schedule feature.
USER PROGRAMS
This feature offers the user the ability to incorporate custom application
requirements via a powerful program language. For example, a program
designated “Calculate Volume” which determines the amount of fluid in a round
tank at specific temperatures could be created. This program would be triggered
to run and display each time the page denoted as “Volume Now” is requested.
The ability to customize to your application’s specialized needs is easily solved
with the user program capability.
KEYBOARD EDITING
All the interface keys can be programmed to perform virtually unlimited
functions with each key, having multiple actions assigned to three types of key
events: key pressed, key held down (auto repeat), and key released. Typical key
actions would be Go to page, set value, load recipe, view alarms, print report,
and many more.
COMMUNICATIONS
With over 70 communication drivers available, the Paradigm operator
interface offers a wide range of connectivity including: PLCs, Variable Speed
Drives, Temperature Controllers, Bar Code Readers, etc.
Utilizing real PLC data references, the automatic comms configuration
optimizes the system’s communication performance. In the event that your
specific driver does not appear on the Paradigm drivers list, let us know, as this
list is always being expanded to meet our customers’ needs.
COMMON FEATURES FOR CHARACTER BASED OPERATOR TERMINALS
8.
CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES
:
SAFETY
UL Recognized Component, File # E179259, UL3101-1, CSA 22.2 No. 1010-1
Recognized to U.S. and Canadian requirements under the Component
Recognition Program of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
UL Listed, File # E211967, UL3101-1, UL1604, CSA 22.2 No. 1010.1,
CSA 22.2 No. 213-M1987
LISTED by Und. Lab. Inc. to U.S. and Canadian safety standards
Type 4 Enclosure rating (Face only), UL50
IECEE CB Scheme Test Certificate # UL2795-179259/USA,
CB Scheme Test Report # 98ME60993-000098
Issued by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
IEC 1010-1, EN 61010-1: Safety requirements for electrical equipment
for measurement, control, and laboratory use, Part 1.
IP65 Enclosure rating (face only), IEC 529
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
1. Self-recoverable loss of performance during EMI disturbance at 10 Vrms:
Communications error may occur during EMI disturbance.
For operation without loss of performance:
I/O cables are routed in metal conduit connected to earth ground.
9.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
:
Operating Temperature
: 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature
: -20 to 80°C
Operating and Storage Humidity
: 80% max. relative humidity
(non-condensing) from 0°C to 40°C.
Altitude
: Up to 2000 meters
10.
WEIGHT
: 1.6 lbs. (0.72 Kg)
INPUT/OUTPUT COMMUNICATIONS SPECS
1.
SERIAL PORTS
: Data Format and Baud Rates for each port is individually
software programmable up to 19200 baud.
Port 1: Programming Port - RS-232 on an RJ-11 jack.
Port 2: RS-232 Port on a Plug-In Screw Terminal Block
Port 3: RS-485 Port on a Plug-In Screw Terminal Block
(Up to 29 Units can be connected and individually addressed.)
Note: LED Indicators show communications status on Ports 2 & 3
2.
COMMUNICATION MODES
: Any of the three ports can be used to
communicate with Serial Devices.
Model - (CL050000) only one of Ports 1, 2, and 3 may be configured.
Exception Red Lion Controls Instrument, simple ASCII Printer, PC Link
Network, Program Through, External Keyboards, and Roll-Your-Own
Protocols can be used with other protocols on all Ports.
Model - (CL050010) may communicate in Master mode with a different
device protocol on each port (See Note & Exception).
However, only one of the Ports 2 and 3 may be configured, if either is
selected as a Slave Protocol.
Note: Ports 2 and 3 may be configured as different device protocols in
Master mode and Port 1 may be used simultaneously in Slave mode for
a third device protocol.
Exception: If Allen Bradley DH485 is selected on either Port 2 or 3, only
Port 1 will be available for a separate device protocol.
Level 3; 8 Kv air
Immunity to EN 50082-2
Electrostatic discharge
EN 61000-4-2 Level 2; 4 Kv contact
Electromagnetic RF fields
EN 61000-4-3 Level 3; 10 V/m
80 MHz - 1 GHz
Fast transients (burst)
EN 61000-4-4 Level 4; 2 Kv I/O
Level 3; 2 Kv power
RF conducted interference
EN 61000-4-6 Level 3; 10 V/rms
1
150 KHz - 80 MHz
Emissions to EN 50081-2
RF interference
EN 55011
Enclosure class B
