System overview
3 System overview
3.1 About this user's manual
This user's manual contains all relevant information about an operational Automation Panel 9x3 cabinet-mounted
device.
This user's manual applies to the modular Automation Panel 9x3 product generation. Information about Automation
Panel 920, 980, 981 and 982 systems can be found in the Automation Panel 900 user's manual. For information
about Automation Panel 1000 systems, see the Automation Panel 1000 user's manual.
3.2 Description of individual modules
3.2.1 AP9x3 panels
AP9x3 panels form the basis for the Automation Panel 9x3, Panel PC 900,
Panel PC 2100, Panel PC 2200 and Panel PC 3100 system families. They
consist of a display and touch screen. Different display diagonals and touch
screen technologies are available. The panels are installed using retaining
clips.
Single-touch panels start with order number 5AP923.xxxx-xx; multi-touch
panels start with order number 5AP933.xxxx-xx.
The panels can only be operated as a complete system in combination with
a link module or Panel PC.
3.2.2 Link modules
Link modules have various graphics interfaces and connections. An Automation Panel is put together by installing
a link module onto a panel.
A link module cannot be operated without a panel.
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