Simex MultiCon CMC-99/141, User Manual

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User Manual For - CONTROLLER/DATA RECORDER MultiCon CMC-99/141
- Do not use the unit in areas with significant temperature variations, exposure to
condensation or ice.
- Do not use the unit in areas exposed to direct sunlight.
- Make sure that the ambient temperature (e.g. inside the control box) does not
exceed the recommended values. In such cases forced cooling of the unit must
be considered (e.g. by using a ventilator).
The unit is designed for operation in an industrial environment and must
not be used in a household environment or similar.
1.1. TOUCH-SCREEN USE
Do not use pointers with sharp edges (like tips of pencils and pens, knives, scissors,
needles, wires, nails, screws, bolts etc.) while working with the touch-screen. It is strongly
recommended to use a special stylus made of plastic or another soft material with rounded
ends (for example the stylus delivered with the device). The display of the
MultiCon CMC-
99/141
should also be protected against aggressive substances and extremely high and low
temperatures (see
Chapter 3. TECHNICAL DATA
).
2. G ENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
The MultiCon CMC-99/141 is a sophisticated multichannel unit which allows a
simultaneous measurement, visualisation and control of numerous channels. This device can
operate autonomously or in cooperation with external measurement devices and actuators.
Essential features of the
MultiCon CMC-99/141 are listed and briefly described below.
• Advanced processing unit and system based on LINUX
The powerful
MultiCon CMC-99/141
processor allows the device to run under the control
of a LINUX operating system. Such a solution makes the firmware flexible and gives the
possibility of a simultaneous operation of many processes (such as: measurement,
communication, visualisation). The use of LINUX also makes software independent of
installed hardware.
• Color TFT display with Touch-panel
The MultiCon CMC-99/141 displays all data and dialogue on a legible, 320x240 pixels,
color TFT screen. Full control of the device is realised using the built-in touch-panel which
makes operating the
MultiCon CMC-99/141 easy and intuitive.
• Hardware flexibility and a large variety of possible configurations
MultiCon CMC-99/141 is designed as a modular device consisting of a base and optional
input and output modules . The base contains:
– main processor,
– display with touch-screen,
– Switch Mode Power Supply
• 19V...24...50V DC, 16V...24...35V AC
• 85V... 230 ...260V,
– basic communication interfaces (USB and RS485).
– three slots (marked as A, B, C) designed for installation of input and/or output
modules.
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