C h a p t e r 1 : G e t t i n g S t a r t e d w i t h t h e P a n e l M a t e e P r o P S 9
Introduction
The PanelMate ePro PS family is made up of high performance yet cost-effective
operator interface (OI) products. The ePro PS family carries on the PanelMate tradition
of performance in balance with ease of use. The ePro PS family sets the standard for
hybrid OI systems by combining the flexibility of Microsoft’s
®
Windows
®
XP Embedded
operating with the stability and reliability achieved through the solid-state hardware
design and exclusive Protect Mode™ that provides protection for the operating system
and software.
The ePro PS family provides the performance and flexibility of PC based operator
interfaces without the associated complexity of a PC on the plant floor. With integrated
high-speed Ethernet, serial ports, USB ports, removable CompactFlash
®
, PCMCIA and
an optional PCI expansion adapter, the ePro PS models can be adapted for a wide
variety of user requirements.
The ePro PS family of products are configured with the ePro Canvas
®
or ePro Canvas
Professional editing software. The ePro Canvas editor supports a modern suite of
graphical templates, called controls, for replacing hardwired panel devices such as
pushbuttons, indicator lights, bars, readouts, message displays, etc.
Whether replacing hard-wired pilot devices and pushbuttons or providing machine
control and even SCADA functions, the ePro PS family of products will fit from both a
form and functional standpoint.
The PanelMate ePro PS family of products includes:
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PanelMate ePro PS
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PanelMate ePro PS OD (Outdoor Series)
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PanelMate ePro PS EE (Enterprise Edition)
•
PanelMate ePro PS Classic
A brief description of the OD, EE and Classic models is given below.
Throughout this manual, information provided about the PanelMate ePro PS family will
apply to all four PS models.
ePro PS OD
The PanelMate ePro PS OD (Outdoor Series) operator interface is designed for use in
outdoor applications. The OD models offer increased visibility in high ambient light,
increased temperature and shock specifications and UV resistance.
ePro PS EE
The PanelMate ePro PS EE (Enterprise Editions) operator interface is designed for end-
users that need more memory, faster processing or additional Windows XP Embedded
components and services to support large ePro Canvas applications or third-party
software.
