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A Pilz Automation Technology product story

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team May 30, 2008

The PMI m309 diag features Pilz PVIS "intelligent'"diagnostics that enable manufacturers to benefit from simple programming while users benefit from clear diagnostic messages.

Pilz Automation Technology has released human-machine interfaces, ranging from a compact diagnostic unit for use with Pilz safety-related control systems, to large, powerful units compatible with PLCs and custom software.

The PMI m309 diag, is a compact, intuitive diagnostic unit that incorporates a 10/100Mbit/s Ethernet interface.

Designed for use with safety-related control systems based on Pilz PSS safety and control systems, SafetyBUS p networks or PNOZmultimodular safety systems, it displays diagnostic messages in plain text on a 3.5in colour TFT display.

Operation is via either a touchscreen or pushbuttons.

The PMI m309 diag features Pilz PVIS "intelligent'"diagnostics that enable manufacturers to benefit from simple programming, while users benefit from clear diagnostic messages and practical instructions that aid rapid fault rectification.

The predefined diagnostic texts can also be edited or completely rewritten when the unit is being configured and the PMI m309 diag can be set to provide the name of the relevant contact for each fault.

This ensures that the machine operator can notify the relevant specialist immediately.

Measuring just 87 x 157 x 52mm and featuring an IP65 front panel, the PMI m309 diag is compact and easy to install on machines with Pilz safety-related control systems.

In addition, as this unit uses the same panel cut-out dimensions as the Pilz PX 20 text display, it is useful for upgrading existing equipment.

If greater functionality is required, the PMIvisu operator panels are available with screen sizes ranging from 6.5 to 15in.

As well as being fully compatible with Pilz safety-related control systems, the PMIvisu touchscreen operator terminals can also be used with PLCs for plant visualisation and diagnostics.

The terminals are also available as PMIopen models with Windows CE-based graphics systems that can be used with custom software for a range of monitoring, diagnostic and control applications.

PMIvisu units are equipped with a 400 or 624MHz RISC processor and customers can specify up to four USB ports, one audio port, one PCMCIA slot, one LPT port, one VGA port and one PS/2 combi port.

In addition, communications options include MPI, Profibus DP and CANopen.

Front panels are sealed to IP65 and the units can operate in temperatures from 0 to 55C and in a maximum relative humidity of 95%.

Identical processors are used in the PMIopen units, all of which have an RS232 port, RS232/422/485 port and a 10/100Mbit/s Ethernet port.

Expansion options are the same as for the PMIvisu models.

Whatever customers require for displaying diagnostic data, monitoring machinery or plant, or for other visualisation applications, Pilz now offers an extensive range of rugged, high-quality products.