C-More EA9 HMI Series Panel Unboxing and Review

We will be unboxing and reviewing our C-More EA9 unit. Human-machine interfaces (HMI) are made to display and control operations for our automation solution. Information is displayed in a graphics format. (Graphical User Interface – GUI) The HMI is usually part of the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system. Communication from the HMI to the control is usually done through a serial (RS232 / RS485 / RS422) or Ethernet (RJ45) method with different protocols depending on the manufacturer of the control. The automation control device is not limited to a PLC. (Programmable Logic Controller) You can communicate also to drives, temperature process controllers, etc. The HMI usually will include several different protocols and port configurations to maximize the amount of control product that it will be able to communicate. C-More Operator Panels come in 6”, 7” wide, 10”, 10” wide, 12” or 15” models. They are programmed using the EA9-PGMSW programming software through either the USB or Ethernet cable. A voltage supply of 12-24 VDC is required for the panel. The optional C-More AC Power Adapter EA-AC can also be used to supply this voltage. We will be looking at one of the newest members of the C-More Panel HMI devices from Automation Direct. This is the EA9-T10CL. This ten-inch colour TFT LCD screen offers great features that we will be exploring as we review this product. Let’s get started. More information can be obtained on our website. This includes all of the links mentioned in this video. https://accautomation.ca/c-more-ea9-hmi-series-panel-system-hardware Previously we have discussed the following in our C-More HMI Panel: System Hardware https://accautomation.ca/c-more-micro-hmi-system-hardware Unboxing and Review Video https://youtu.be/_uCcALMqYlM Powering the Unit https://youtu.be/BIGrOvxlDTI There are several reasons that we are using the EA9-T10CL C-More HMI Panel. Here are a few: • Touch screen display (LCD) 280 NITS display brightness • 10.4” diagonal colour TFT (Thin Film Transistor) • Analog resistive (1024 X 1024) touch screen allowing unlimited touch areas • EA9-PGMSW programming software • 800 x 600-pixel display • 64K colours • 50,000-hour average backlight half-life • USB port B (program/download) and USB port A (USB device options) • Ethernet 10/100 Base-T port (program/download & PLC communication • Remote Internet Access • Serial PLC interface (RS-232/422/485) • One built-in SD memory card slot • 12–24 VDC powered (18W), 110VAC power adapter (optional) • Audio Line Out, stereo - requires amplifier and speaker(s) • 26MB project memory • Data logging • 0 to 50°C [32 to 122°F] operating temperature range • NEMA 4/4X, IP65 compliant when mounted correctly, indoor use only • Slim design saves panel space • UL, cUL & CE agency approvals • 2-year warranty from date of purchase https://www.accautomation.ca