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Control systems, panels, HMIs, interfaces, screens
News Release from: Panasonic Electric Works UK | Subject: The GV40C Operator Terminal
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 23 November 2001
Touch screen gives high functionality
The GV40C Operator Terminal brings together all of the displays and functions needed for a view into real-time control and monitoring of automation tasks.
realistic display The GV40C Operator Terminal (OPT) brings together all of the displays and functions needed for a view into real-time control and monitoring of automation tasks It can aid centralisation of control systems or data collection, and has been developed to interface with a variety of networked equipment (Ethernet, PROFIBUS, CC-Link)
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 17 Aug 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The GV40C has a screen size of 7.7 inches and dimensions of 230 x 175 x 66mm.
The GV40C has a high-resolution (640x480) STN display, comparable to most 12in displays, 128 colours plus 16 blinking colours.
The TFT technology gives superior image clarity, resolution, and light transmission with good anti-glare.
The integrated touch-screen environment of the GV40C is easy to navigate which aids employee training and has a fast, sensitive touch response.
Screen functions include colour-coded bar graphs for quick, pictorial review of overall system status, moving animation and custom parts files.
For optimised performance, macros can be written to reduce programming time in Matsushita's GVWIM edit tool software.
An alarm management programme identifies any system or hardware items that need review and real-time trends analysis of data ensures that problems can be identified quickly and efficiently.
The GV40C is splash proof and has a screen protection sheet, which is durable and scratch resistant making the unit suitable for use in most conditions.
Backlight replacements and optional add-ons are available such as 4MB Expansion Memory and Networked Communications units.
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