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Getting Started
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is required to get started using the OP--406 in my application?
A.
You must read this manual and understand the OP-panel requirements and
application concepts. You must have programming knowledge for the PLC product
you’re using, the PLC serial communications capabilities which are available, as
well as hook-up and connecting cable data.
Q. How do I configure the OP--406 Indicator/Pushbutton Panel?
A.
Using the OP-WINEDIT configuration software available from PLC
Direct.
This
software allows you to configure the OP-panels in a Microsoft Windows
t
environment. You may configure your programs offline, upload, and/or download
them to your OptiMate panel. The OP-WINEDIT software is provided with
installation documentation and Help screens.
NOTE:
OP--WINEDIT version 2.3 or later is required when using OP400 series
panels.
Q. Can the OP--406 be used with other PLC products?
A.
Yes. The OP400 units do support Allen-Bradley SLC 5/03, SLC 5/04, and
Micrologix.
Q. Can I connect more than one OP--406 panel to one PLC/CPU?
A.
Yes, but only if the CPU has more than one communications port. OP400 series
panels can only be used in a stand alone fashion; that is, one panel can be used with
one CPU port. OP600 and OP1000 series panels can be used in multiple panel
applications (even if the CPU has only a single communications port) with an
OP--9001 communications panel.
Q. What are the power supply requirements for the OP--406?
A.
The OP400 series panels require 5 VDC input power. A 5 VDC external power
supply that plugs into a standard 120 VAC receptacle is available (part no.
OP--PS400). This power supply (or equivalent, but it
must have
a center negative
power jack) is required for configuring your panel. It is also required for operation
unless
you are using a DL05, DL105, DL205 or DL405 PLC; these products supply
5 VDC through the communications cable. All other PLCs, including DL305 CPUs
(when used with a D3--05B--1, D3--08B--1 or D3--10B--1 base), require the use of an
external 5 VDC power supply.
Q. Will the OP-panels support graphics, animation, or color operator display screens?
A.
No, the OP-panels which support display capabilities allow numeric data display,
and some panels will also allow text message display.
