Paul Boughton
Gefran's new GF_VEDO high-performance touch-screen operator panels provide economical and complete HMI and machine control for medium- to high-complexity automation applications. Available in 6.5, 10.4, 12.1 and 15-inch displays, all feature the GAB (Gefran Automation Builder) software that provides a single programming environment for PLC and Scada graphic page display programming, together with fieldbus expansion and peripheral ports.
Depending on the colour display size, the graphics resolutions available are 640x480 (VGA), 800x600 (SVGA) or 1024x768 (XVGA). Smaller models are available as touch screen display only or with an integral tactile keypad for additional functionality. The rugged and durable range is based upon powerful 32-bit processors with a choice of RAM and solid state DOM (Disk-On-Module) general-purpose memory. With no conventional hard drives and no requirement for cooling fans, the GF_VEDO units have no moving parts and are therefore particularly suitable for harsh and high vibration environments. Faceplate protection is to IP65 and the operating temperature range is zero to +50 degrees C.
Fieldbus interfacing connectivity options include Canopen, Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP, with two Ethernet 10/100 Base-T, an RS485, two USB, and PS2 and mouse ports. The operator panels can also be used in conjunction with Gefran's USB-connected TF32 keyboards, which provide additional fieldbus interconnectivity, digital inputs, input key and LED functions, thereby expanding the application potential of the GF_VEDO units.
For complete application flexibility, the GF_VEDO range can include alternative operating systems such as Windows XP Embedded or VxWorks and, additionally, preloaded and ready-to-run applications such as GF_PACK software for plastics extrusion and injection moulding.
For more information, visit www.gefran.co.uk
Depending on the colour display size, the graphics resolutions available are 640x480 (VGA), 800x600 (SVGA) or 1024x768 (XVGA). Smaller models are available as touch screen display only or with an integral tactile keypad for additional functionality. The rugged and durable range is based upon powerful 32-bit processors with a choice of RAM and solid state DOM (Disk-On-Module) general-purpose memory. With no conventional hard drives and no requirement for cooling fans, the GF_VEDO units have no moving parts and are therefore particularly suitable for harsh and high vibration environments. Faceplate protection is to IP65 and the operating temperature range is zero to +50 degrees C.
Fieldbus interfacing connectivity options include Canopen, Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP, with two Ethernet 10/100 Base-T, an RS485, two USB, and PS2 and mouse ports. The operator panels can also be used in conjunction with Gefran's USB-connected TF32 keyboards, which provide additional fieldbus interconnectivity, digital inputs, input key and LED functions, thereby expanding the application potential of the GF_VEDO units.
For complete application flexibility, the GF_VEDO range can include alternative operating systems such as Windows XP Embedded or VxWorks and, additionally, preloaded and ready-to-run applications such as GF_PACK software for plastics extrusion and injection moulding.
For more information, visit www.gefran.co.uk