is a 4.3 capacitive touch display designed for use with PanelPilotACE Design Studio, a free drag-and-drop style software package for rapid development of advanced user interfaces and panel meters. The is the first in a range of PanelPilotACE compatible displays and panel meters. The low-profile display features a 4.3 capacitive touch screen and an ARM 9 processor running embedded Linux. The display can be powered from either or a 5 to 3 d.c. supply and offers users a wealth of hardware interfaces which include four 6bit bi-polar analogue inputs (to a maximum of ±4 d.c.), eight digital input/output pins, two alarm outputs (maximum current sink 0mA) and four 8bit PWM outputs. Users program the display using the free PanelPilotACE Design Studio software which allows the creation of anything from simple meters and dials, through to advanced user interfaces with control elements. Specifications Display Touchscreen Resolution 4.3 TFT with 6k colours Capacitive 480 x 7px Processor Freescale i.mx83 (454MHz, 3bit, ARM 9) Analogue Inputs Serial Buses Memory Operating Temperature Supply Outside Dimensions 4 x ±4 or 4-0mA (6bit ADC with 0.05% ±mv typical accuracy*) RS3, SPI**, IC**, RS485**, Ethernet** Gbit DDR SDRAM and GB SD card 0 to 40 C (3 to 04 F) 5 to 3 d.c. (300mA typical at 5V d.c.) * For measurement ranges up to ±. ** Hardware capability, but not currently available in software 9.3 (4.7) x 79.8 (3.) x 0.0 (0.8) mm (in) electronics Issue 5 05/06 N.R. Page of
PanelPilotACE Design Studio Code-Free development for industrial display projects The PanelPilotACE Design Studio software provides a number of building blocks which allow users to drag-and-drop elements onto the screen to quickly create advanced display interfaces. From images to text elements, analogue style meters, touch screen navigation elements, logic statements, data logging, trend graphing and even complex maths, users can build up multi-screen interfaces without needing to write a line of code. There is a library of pre-defined elements such as meters, buttons and switches, and users can create their own content by combining elements or importing graphics in a number of formats (including jpg, png, tif, bmp and gif). The software includes support for transparency and multiple layers. Hardware interfacing is similarly intuitive, with hardware elements being dragged into a function builder where associations with graphical elements (such as a needle on a meter) can be defined. Here users can determine scaling for analogue inputs, define alarm triggers, behaviours for digital inputs and outputs and configure PWM outputs. Previewing and Uploading Projects The software includes a Preview in Emulator function which emulates the hardware s inputs and outputs, allowing users to test their projects prior to upload. Projects are uploaded to the via a mini port. PanelPilotACE Design Studio is compatible with Windows XP (SP3), Vista, 7 and 8 and can be downloaded free from. electronics Issue 5 05/06 N.R. Page of
Dimensions All dimensions are in mm (in) 9.3 (4.7) 5.0 (4.5).0 (0.) 0.0 (0.8) 79.8 (3.) 76.0 (3.0) 543 PL8 PL TBLK 56 Panel Cut-Out and Fitting The panel cut-out is 7.0 x 78.0mm (4.6 x 3.07 ). There are two mounting methods: The first uses clips that protude from the plastic assembly and is suitable for panels between and 3mm (0.04 and 0. ) in thickness. The second method uses a rear mounting plastic bracket featuring grub screws for a more secure and adaptable fit. This second mounting method is suitable for panels between 0.5 and 4.0mm (0.0 and 0.5 ) in thickness. Issue 5 05/06 N.R. Page 3 of
Pin Out TBLK: Power & Analogue Inputs Supply Voltage (V+) 3 Analogue Input 4 (IN4) 4 Analogue Input 3 (IN3) 9 0 543 PL8 PL 5 Analogue Input (IN) 6 Analogue Input (IN) TBLK 56 : Alarms, Serial Input and Digital I/O Supply Voltage (V+) 3 Alarm (ALM) 4 Alarm (ALM) 9 0 543 PL8 PL 5 IC0 SCL 6 IC0 SDA TBLK 56 7 SPI SS 8 SPI MOSI 9 SPI MISO 0 SPI SCK Digital I/O Channel (DIG) 3 DUART TX (for internal use) Digital I/O Channel (DIG) 4 DUART RX (for internal use) 3 Digital I/O Channel 3 (DIG3) 5 D+ 4 Digital I/O Channel 4 (DIG4) 6 D- 5 Digital I/O Channel 5 (DIG5) 7 IC SDA (for internal use) 6 Digital I/O Channel 6 (DIG6) 8 IC SCL (for internal use) 7 Digital I/O Channel 7 (DIG7) 9 +5V Output Voltage 8 Digital I/O Channel 8 (DIG8) 30 High Speed ADC 9 PWM Channel (PWM) 3 +3V3 Output Voltage 0 PWM Channel (PWM) 3 PWM Channel 3 (PWM3) PWM Channel 4 (PWM4) Shorted together to enable firmware upgrade Issue 5 05/06 N.R. Page 4 of
Pin Out (continued...) : Programming Interface (JTAG) +3V3 Output Voltage N/C (no connection) 3 JTAG_TRST 4 OV 9 0 543 PL8 PL 5 JTAG_TDI 6 OV TBLK 56 7 JTAG_TMS 8 OV 9 JTAG_TCK 5 n_reset 0 OV 6 JTAG_RTCK 7 N/C OV 8 3 JTAG_TDO 9 via a 47k Ohms resistor 4 0 : Ethernet & Expansion I/O ENT CLK ENT MDC 3 ENT MDIO 4 ENT RXD0 9 0 543 PL8 PL 5 ENT RXD 6 ENT RX EN TBLK 56 7 ENT TXD0 8 ENT TXD 9 ENT TX EN 6 Digital I/O 5 (expansion) 0 Digital I/O 9 (expansion) 7 Digital I/O 6 (expansion) Digital I/O 0 (expansion) 8 Digital I/O 7 (expansion) Digital I/O (expansion) 9 +5V 3 Digital I/O (expansion) 0 4 Digital I/O 3 (expansion) External Module Hardware ID 5 Digital I/O 4 (expansion) External Module Hardware ID Issue 5 05/06 N.R. Page 5 of
Pin Out (continued...) : RS3 Interface TX RTS 3 RX 4 CTS 9 0 543 PL8 PL 5 TBLK 56 PL8: 4-0mA Current Loop Measurement - 4-0mA current loop measurement (IN) when shorted 3-4 4-0mA current loop measurement (IN) when shorted 5-6 4-0mA current loop measurement (IN3) when shorted 7-8 4-0mA current loop measurement (IN4) when shorted 9 0 543 PL8 PL TBLK 56 PL: Analogue Inputs Analogue Input (IN) 3 Analogue Input (IN) 4 9 0 543 PL8 PL 5 Analogue Input 3 (IN3) 6 TBLK 56 7 Analogue Input 4 (IN4) 8 Issue 5 05/06 N.R. Page 6 of
Various Operating Modes Supply Voltage Supply to the display module can be connected to either the screw terminals (TBLK), pins (), or the mini- connector. 5-3 d.c. V+ For best results, ensure the power supply is free from electrical noise. Supply Voltage Screw Terminals (TBLK) Pin () V+ Measuring an Analogue Voltage An analogue voltage can be connected to either the screw terminals (TBLK) or pins (PL). Analogue Input Screw Terminals (TBLK) Pin (PL) 5-3 d.c. V+ IN 6 3 IN 5 3 4 IN3 4 5 6 4 d.c. IN 4 IN4 3 7 8 To minimise offsets it is best practice to connect analogue grounds directly to the meter pins (PL) or screw terminals (TBLK). The uses a programmable gain amplifier (PGA) together with a 6-bit analogue to digital converter (ADC) for its analogue voltage measurements. The PGA is automatically set when the analogue range of a channel is input into the PanelPilotACE Design Studio. The table to the right shows the maximum resolution of the s analogue measurements across a number of voltage ranges. Analogue Input Resolution ±.5V 0.04mV ±.5V 0.08mV ±5V 0.6mV ± 0.mV ± 0.66mV ±4.3mV Issue 5 05/06 N.R. Page 7 of
Various Operating Modes (continued...) Measuring a 4-0mA Current The 4-0mA signal should be connected as for Measuring an Analogue Voltage but a jumper link should be placed across pins PL8 for each analogue channel being used: 4-0 ma -3 d.c. V+ Analogue Voltage Jumper link (PL8) IN & IN 3 & 4 IN3 5 & 6 IN4 7 & 8 IN PL8 7 8 Scaling: The sense resistors used are 0Ω. Therefore in software scaling 4mA equates to 0.44V and 0mA equates to.v. Note: transmitter terminals (+ or -) must be isolated from the power supply Driving an Alarm Output The alarm outputs are open-collector. When an alarm is active, the output can sink up to 0mA. Alarm outputs are connected via : Alarm Output Pin () ALM 3 ALM 4 V+ V+ R V+ - VLED 0mA R ILED 0mA 0mA ALM ALM Driving an LED using alarm output Driving a relay using alarm output Issue 5 05/06 N.R. Page 8 of
Various Operating Modes (continued...) Using Digital Input/Output Pins Digital inputs/outputs are connected via : Digital I/O Pin () DIG DIG DIG3 3 DIG4 4 DIG5 5 DIG6 6 DIG7 7 DIG8 8 The characteristics of the digital I/O pins are as follows: VDD 3.3V kω to 0kΩ DIG Generating a digital input with a push button Parameter Min Max Unit Input voltage (high) 3.3 V Input voltage (low) 0 0.8 V Output voltage (high).6 3.3 V Output voltage (low) 0 0.4 V Output source current -.4 - ma Output sink current 9.0 - ma Absolute Maximum ratings: DIG VDD 3.3V 0k Parameter Min Max Unit Input voltage relative -0.3 3.6 V to ground Protection circuit for digital I/O For maximum flexibility in accommodating external add-on boards and interfacing to external circuits, the digital I/O pins connect directly to the microcontroller and do not contain any buffering or protection circuitry. Take care not to exceed the maximum ratings, otherwise the unit may be permanently damaged. If there is a risk that inputs may exceed these values, then voltage limiting must be used (example circuit above). Note that the protection diodes must be of the Schottky type and not regular silicon diodes. Issue 5 05/06 N.R. Page 9 of
Various Operating Modes (continued...) Using PWM Output If the is configured to have PWM output, it can be used to drive a buzzer or produce a simple digital-toanalogue converter. The PWM outputs are connected via : PWM Output Pin () PWM 9 PWM 0 PWM3 PWM4 The characteristics of the PWM output pins are as follows: Parameter Min Max Unit Voltage 0 3.3 V Output source current (PWM) -9.5 - ma Output sink current (PWM) 7.7 - ma PWM R PWM R Using PWM output to convert digital to analogue Using PWM output to drive a buzzer Issue 5 05/06 N.R. Page 0 of
Various Operating Modes (continued...) Using RS3 Serial Inteface The serial interface is EIA/TIA-3 compatible and can operate directly with other RS3 devices The RS3 serial pins are connected via : TX RTS 3 RX 4 CTS 5 The characteristics of the RS3 serial pins are as follows: Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit Receiver input range (RTS, CTS) -5 5 V Input threshold low 0.6. V Input threshold high.5.4 V Input hysteresis 0.3 V Input resistance 3 5 7 kω Transmitter output voltage swing ±5.0 ±5.4 V Output short circuit current ±35 ±60 ma Issue 5 05/06 N.R. Page of