Quartech Operator Interface 2800-0-B

Description

Quartech 2800 Series for use with
Wittenstein - Ternary® Actuators
The Quartech 2800 Series is a low cost text based operator interface featuring a four line by twenty character LED backlit LCD or optional VFD display. Executable firmware is loaded into the 2800 to make it compatible with a particular host device that includes servo drives, programmable controllers, actuators, and other devices that use generic ASCII commands.
61⁄4" wide x 41⁄4" high x 2" deep
The 2800 is customized for a particular application by creating screens using ScreenMaker software which is available free at www.QuartechCorp.com. ScreenMaker 2000T is the specific software package that is used to create projects compatible with the Ternary Actuator. A screen is made up from individual fields that include static or scrolling text along with dynamic fields that provides access to actuator parameters.
The four function keys can be redefined on each screen and used to initiate commands to the actuator, send data to the actuator, and trigger screens.
LegendMaker software can be used to custom label the function keys. The key label slips into a protected pocket
The Next and Previous keys can also be redefined on each screen to provide project screen linking for the user.
The 2800 operates as a network master device and can access one or more Ternary Actuators using the Serial Communication Protocol. ScreenMaker 2000T predefines the available parameters that can be accessed by the 2800 so you simply choose the parameter from a list.
The ScreenMaker Integrated Help makes the software easy to learn and use. A sample project is included with the ScreenMaker installation that demonstrates typical application functions. The 2800 will operate from the same 24 volt power supply used for the actuator and has proven its reliability for almost ten years.
As previously mentioned, screens are created using fields placed to provide
a useful presentation to the user. The screen shown here includes a total of
four fields. 35.25 is a numeric data field that allows the user to enter an
absolute position in millimeters. 500 is a numeric data field that allows move
velocity to be entered in RPMs. 18.37 is a numeric data field that displays the
actual position (PNOW) in millimeters. The remaining text, highlighted blue, is a single background static text field. In this hypothetical application the user would press the Select key on the 2800 to set focus to either the command position or move velocity field, the desired value is keyed in, then the Enter key is pressed to send the value to the actuator. The PNOW parameter is continuously monitored and displayed. Within this screen one of the programmable function keys has been configured to initiate the Start Homing command to the actuator.
Numeric Data Field
The properties dialog for a numeric data field allows you to easily configure the appearance and function of the field. The desired axis and parameter are chosen from drop-down lists. If entry is allowed, the Max and Min Values let you restrict the values a user may enter.
A field lock may be implemented for security and a scale value may be set so that the user works with values that suit the application.
Recipe Field
The Recipe field can be used to write values to one or more actuator parameters. A recipe field may be configured to appear as text on the 2800 screen that the user can select.
Once selected the user can press the Enter key to execute the recipe. A recipe may also be configured to be invisible and execute any time the screen it is contained within is triggered.
Recipes can be used to create motion profiles. Creating a profile using internal position and velocity registers allows the profile to be
modified using the 2800. Internal registers can be modified using a numeric data field or another recipe field.
A special parameter allows these internal registers to be saved into the 2800 retentive memory. The initial values for the internal registers are set using ScreenMaker 2000T.
Typical Connection
Ordering Information
2800-0-B Operator Interface with LED backlit LCD display
2800-0-V Operator Interface with Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
2136-10 RS-232 - 2800 to Personal Computer (for configuration)
2170-14 RS-485 - 2800 to Ternary Chaining Terminals or direct to the actuator
Model 9112-0-0
Quartech also offers the Model 9112 Communication Bridge which allows devices with dissimilar protocols to exchange data.
Create a Data Transfer project that allows a programmable logic controller to control and monitor one or more actuators.
Create a Data Control project allowing the 9112 to function as a stand alone control device or send selected parameters to an ASCII device, serial printer, or computer.
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