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Automation Panels in 4:3 format with single-touch operation

In addition to widescreen panels, B&R is now offering second generation Automation Panel displays in conventional 4:3 format with single-touch operation.

13/04/2014 11:04:30

For customers, this mean 100 percent compatibility with existing systems without having to sacrifice modern features such as LED backlighting.

Since these panels are part of B&R's modular system platform, they can be combined with a suitable module to create a powerful panel PC – with scalable performance up to Intel Core i7 levels.

Industrial PC and display not in the exact same location? Not a problem. Automation Panels can be equipped with a Smart Display Link 3 receiver that allows the display to be installed at distances up to 100 meters from the Automation PC. SDL3 then transmits all necessary data over an ordinary Ethernet cable, with sleek and cost-efficient RJ45 connectors perfectly suited for routing through tight openings.

Existing visualization applications can be displayed using the latest screen technology on Automation Panels in 4:3 format without having to modify the software a single bit. 12.1in and 15in panels with XGA resolution are available for control cabinet installations in addition to a 19in panel with SXGA resolution that rounds off the product line.

These systems not only feature brilliant graphics, but also an extremely slim design; the 12.1in variant can even be used as a replacement for the 10.4in panel if a higher resolution is desired. To top it off, the LED backlight features a wide adjustment range that allows the displays to be dimmed for user comfort in environments with lower light levels.

In other developments, along with Profinet and EtherNet/IP, Powerlink is among the first protocols to be offered in the new AnybusCompactCom 40-series networking interface for fieldbus and industrial Ethernet.

This system from HMS allows high-speed, accurate communication between the host device and Powerlink. With data latency less than 15µs, this technology also allows 1,500 bytes of process data to be transferred in each direction over each cycle.

CompactCom40-series interfaces come equipped with an integrated Ethernet hub in the Anybus NP40 network processor.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.