OptiMate® OM1500
Operator Terminal
The OM1500 Operator Terminal is a low cost/high
performance man/machine interface with a broad range of operator
input and display capabilities. The terminal includes a 2 line
by 20 character LCD display, a full numeric keypad, five function
keys and three LED light bar indicator lights.
OptiMate® configuration
software allows you to predefine up to 160 messages. These messages
can be later selected by your PLC or computer program to display
status, variable data, and allow numeric data input. For computer
applications, additional messages can be sent directly over the
serial communication port.
Indicator lights and function keys can
be custom labeled by the user with a plastic insert. The insert
can be custom legended with text and/or graphics, and slipped
into a protective pocket behind the faceplate.
The OM1500 Operator
Terminal is part of Optimation's OptiMate® series.
Each OptiMate® module is designed to connect to a microprocessor
or most PLC's with a single cable connection. OptiMate® modules
can be used individually, or together with any combination of other
OptiMate® modules.
When used with a microprocessor system, simple
communications over either an RS232 or RS422 communications cable
allows the microprocessor to directly control the lights and
LCD display as well as read numeric data entry and function key
status.
When used with a PLC, operation is transparent
to the user. Terminal functions tie directly into your PLC ladder
logic program. The OM1500 takes care of the rest.
Features 
- 2 line x 20 character backlit LCD display
- Full numeric keypad
- Arrow key data adjustment and jog options
- User-Legendable function keys and indicator
lights
- 160 User-definable messages
- Stand alone capability with direct connection
to most PLCs
- Compatible with any computer via serial
communications
- Mix and match with other OptiMate® modules
Benefits
- Eliminates the need for controller I/O modules
for operator panel use
- Easy data entry, function selection, display
and status indication in one module
- Reduces system integration and retrofit
costs
- Remove and replace maintainability
- Rapid future expansion
- Reduced maintenance costs
- Attractive, eye-appealing appearance
Operational Overview
The OM1500 terminal incorporates all of the
basic elements necessary for operator interface. Indicator lights
highlight status, function keys allow operator function selection,
the alphanumeric display provides text information, and the numeric
keypad allows data entry and adjustment.
The OM1500 interfaces over
either an RS232 or RS422 serial link to any computer-based system
and many popular PLCs. In a computer-based system, interface occurs
via a very easy to use OptiMate® Hex
protocol. For PLC-based system, operation is totally controlled
through a bank of 8 PLC registers. Everything else is handled by
the OM1500 terminal.
PLC-Based Systems
PLC-based systems access the OM1500 via a bank
of 8 registers. Lights and buttons appear as coils and contacts
(or register bits) in the PLC. Messages can be predefined, stored
in the OM1500 and used by the PLC program. To use a predefined
message, the PLC simply places the message number that you have
associated with the message into a PLC register. Text, data display,
keypad data entry and arrow adjustment messages are all available.
Up to 160 messages can be predefined.
There are three types of messages
that handle numeric values. A data display message will display
the value you place in the line's data register in the message
field that has been predefined. The top display line on the right
illustrates a data display message. The message has been predefined
as message # 6. The carets(^) in the message are place holders
for the numeric display. To use the message to display data,
simply place the value '6' in the top line message select register
and the value (in this case, 347.6) in the top line data register.
The OM1500 takes care of the rest.
Data entry and adjustment work
similarly, with data ending up in the PLC data register.
Use With a Computer
The OM1500 terminal provides all of the same
capabilities to a computer-based system that it does to PLC systems.
It also provides the added capability to utilize additional messages
that are not predefined, but passed over the serial link. The OptiMate® Hex
protocol makes computer-based applications a very simple undertaking.
Specifications
Physical
- Recessed Mount Housing 9.5"L x 4.0"H
x 1.75"D
- Cutout size for above 3.56"Hx8.46"L
- Panel Fasteners : Four, 6x32 threaded studs
(on ends, symmetrical about center line)
- Weight : 19 ounces
- Color: Dark gray housing. Numeric keys
: blue with white letters. Other keypad keys ; gray with white
letters. Function keys ; White with user-supplied label
- Lamp Colors : Red, Green, Yellow
- LCD display : 2 line x 20 character STN
with LED backlight character size : 5.5mm high x 3.2mm wide
- Button Type : Membrane panel with dome
switch snap action
Electrical
- Power (all lamps on) : 8 - 30VDC @ 5.7Watts
- 420 mA @ 12VDC 240 mA @ 24VDC
- Power connector : Pluggable terminal block,
2 position
Communications
- RS232 and RS422 ; 4800 to 19200 baud
- Compatible with most major PLC protocols
- Hex Slave Protocol for computer-based systems
- 15 pin female 'D' shell connector
Environmental
- Enclosure - NEMA 4 (installed)
- Temperature - 0 to 50 C
- Humidity - 95% Non-condensing
Labeling of Indicator Lights and Function
Keys
- User-defined slide-in labels
Message Types (160 user defined messages available)
- General Text message
- Data display message (one data value per
line)
- Keypad data entry (Integer, fixed point,
or variable point)
- Arrow adjustment data message (Integer
or fixed point)
- Numeric Types & Values
- Integer
- Fixed Point
- Variable Point
- BCD (Values between 0 & 9999; with appropriate decimal placement)
- Binary (Values between 0 & 65535 with appropriate decimal
placement)
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