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News Release from: B and R Industrial Automation Corp | Subject: Mobile Panel
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 20 May 2004
Controller goes mobile
The B and R product range has been expanded to include a mobile device that combines operating, monitoring and control - the Mobile Panel.
The B and R product range has been expanded to include a mobile device that combines operating, monitoring and control - the Mobile Panel B and R now offers an operating device with an integrated controller that is not limited to a specific location
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 21 Oct 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The MP40 and MP50 Mobile Panel devices are available with a 3.8-inch QVGA LCD black/white display or a 6.5-inch VGA TFT colour display.
The panel is perfectly suited to rough industrial environments.
A rounded, double-walled housing absorbs hard impacts.
The cable, connector and housing are protected from dust and sprayed water.
A special soft-touch coating makes the surface of the Mobile Panel extremely resistant to acids, alcohol and cleaning agents.
This is a major advantage of the Mobile Panel, especially when used in danger zones.
For this reason, a three-step enabling switch and an E-stop button are integrated in the device, both of which meet safety category 4.
The connection to the switching cabinet is made using a single cable, which includes all supply, communication and control lines.
This allows freedom of motion with the Mobile Panel.
The handle can be adjusted without tools allowing the Mobile Panel to be used optimally by both right- and left-handed operators.
The Mobile Panel with integrated controller is available with a 5.7in QVGA LCD colour display or with an 8.4in VGA TFT colour display.
It is operated using a combination of function keys, numeric keys and a touch screen.
Custom design of the decor foil, switching elements, display and panel colour is possible.
Ethernet, CANbus and RS232 interfaces are integrated for communication.
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