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vsm LCD Button Panels (LBP)
vsm LCD Button Panels User Manual
Introduction
3.
The
vsm LCD Button Panels (LBP)
are remote panels specifically designed for use with
vsmStudio
. The panels
can be configured to meet every production environment’s requirement. A Single Destination, a Multiple
Destination, a XY configuration or a combination of those alternatives is possible. The hardware panels provide
multiple pages like the virtual panels. With the vsmStudio panel editor, LBP panels can be configured online or
offline where online changes will be displayed in real-time.
The panels are connected to the vsmStudio control system via TCP/IP. The function possibilities of the LBP-
series are manifold, for example they can perform routing, control devices - or signal parameters. Secondary
functions enable multiple actions at one button push. With the aid of the panel editor of the vsmStudio software
several panels can virtually be combined to one big panel. These features allow the implementation of every
operating philosophy.
Each LBP-button integrates a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with R/G/B backlight enabling the operator to arrange
any possible combination of functions, sources and targets across different pages. In addition to the Ethernet port
every LBP provides two GPIs and two GPOs and an RS422 port (RS422 for external accessories only). The
hardware panels are mounted into a solid steel coil coated housing and can be integrated into every production
environment.
The LBP panels are available in a variety of different sizes and optionally for LBP-series only with one incremental
encoder instead of one LCD-button. Additionally, a 1RU incremental encoder stripe with 17 rotary encoders or an
RFID Tag Reader-box can be connected through the RS422 port of each LBP panel. All panels are to be powered
by an external capsulated 12Volts DC stabilized power supply with a maximum of 3% Voltage discrepancy, a
minimum current capability of 5A and external short-circuit-protection (fuse, circuit breaker or electronic short
circuit-protection within the power supply).
Key Features:
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Every LBP without an incremental encoder is also available as a vsmSnap panel and can be used as a
standalone fall-back panel. The vsmSnap panel stores a configuration and enables router control without
the need of any other controller hardware.
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Software configurable buttons
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Each button capable of performing single or multiple functions simultaneously
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Each panel can be configured as “single destination”, “multiple destinations”, “XY” panel or any
combination of these variations
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Every LBP has two low power GPIs and GPOs
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For LBP, an optional incremental encoder can be added for e.g. parameter entry
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Every LBP is equipped with Ethernet interface
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Button functions include: select sources or targets, GPI control, parameter control, macros, go-to, take,
lock, enable, escape, shift and many more
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Every LBP enables offline and online configuration. All online changes occur in ‘real-time’ which
eliminates downtime
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Every LBP without incremental encoder provides the option of being used as a “stand-alone” or “fall-back”
panel to directly control a router without any router control system (SNAP-panel)
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One optional 1RU encoder-stripe with 17 incremental rotary encoders can be connected directly to each
LBP via RS422, if no RFID Tag reader is used
·
An optional RFID Tag Reader-box can be connected to each LBP through RS422 for access control, if no
1RU encoder-stripe is used
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Full colour R/G/B backlight at the LBP’s allows the choice of multiple colours for button illumination.