Introduction and Summary of Features

Introduction and Summary of Features

Figure 1.1 - OPI-7X

The OPI-7X is an easy to use and easy to program operator interface device consisting of a keypad and 16 character by 4 line display. The unit has a built-in command code set which allow the user to program menus, program messages, and easily control the cursor and display.

This manual is divided into three sections. Section 1 provides information about the hardware including specifications, mounting dimensions, power-on setup, default configuration and interconnection drawings. Section 2 is for the MSC family of programmable controllers. It details methods of writing Macroprograms to control the display providing the user with several examples and a sample Macroprogram with many useful subroutines. Section 3 contains three appendices; an ASCII Conversion Table, Terminal Code Commands and a Command Code Summary Chart.

Table 1.1 summarizes the features of the OPI operator interface terminal:

! Full function key menu selection.

! Full numeric data entry editing.

! Custom user menu configurations possible with the MSC-Toolkit or MacroProTM development system software.

! Industrial panel mount.

! 115 volt AC power input, no external power supplies needed.

! Current loop serial interface for ground loop isolation.

! LCD-backlight display for easy viewing.

Table 1.1