9900 Series Operator Interface

The 9900 Series packages a forty character vacuum fluorescent display, eight element pushbutton station with red light emitting diodes, and a numeric keypad into one integrated unit. It is designed to communicate directly with a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) through its programming port allowing an operator to easily view and change values in the PLC system without learning unique address and data formats.                9½" wide, 8½" high, 4" deep

The 9900 Series is fully programmable using ScreenMaker 9000 Windows based off-line software. The control engineer can customize each screen to fit the current application. Text and data can be combined to create a user friendly interface. 64K of flash memory is available to safely store screens.

     Features:

• Eight user keys may be independently defined as pushbutton or  selector switches.
• Eight LEDs may be independently controlled by the PLC or integrated with their associated user key.
• Legend cards slide safely between the polyester layers allowing the user  keys to be custom labeled.
• 64K of flash memory allows up to 719 screens. Each screen may include up to ten variables.
• A FIFO screen stack up to 100 deep and screen logging are standard.
• An RS-232 serial printer port and real time clock are standard. Clock data may be sent to PLC.
• Multiple locks to prevent unauthorized access

9900 Series Field Types:

	Text Fields:   The text field can be configured the following four ways:  static text, flashing text, horizontal scrolling text, and vertical paging text. .
	PLC Data Field:   Display data from the PLC in several formats including, decimal, ASCII, binary, and hexadecimal. Entry can be allowed or prevented on each field. Individual high and low write limits can also be designated. An eight bit scale value allows raw data to be displayed and entered in familiar engineering units. .
	Bit Status/Bit Set Field:  This field will display one of two character strings depending on the status of a group of bits within a defined PLC address. If entry is allowed, the operator may set of clear the same group of bits by first selecting the field then pressing the enter key. .
	Data Set Field:  This function allows a defined value to be written to a given address within the PLC. It appears as a text field on the screen and is activated by first selecting it, then pressing the enter key. .
	Bar Graph Field:  Bar graphs allow you to choose the character used to form the bar and also allows a scale value to be applied to the raw PLC data. .
	Clock & Calendar Fields:   The time and date are individual fields that can be used in any screen.  The time and date can also be downloaded to the PLC.

Communication Drivers:
The 9900 may be ordered with an installed driver for any of the following PLCs:

Allen-Bradley, SLC500 DH485 Network
Allen-Bradley, SLC500 DF1, Channel 0
Allen-Bradley, PLC DF1, Channel 0
GE Fanuc, Series 90
Modicon, Modbus RTU

Communication Cables:
The following communication cables are available from Quartech. To view the electrical schematic and mechanical diagram click on the cable number.

#2125     9900 to Allen-Bradley SLC500, DH485
#2126     9900 to Personal Computer. (Download Cable)
#2127     9900 to Modicon Modbus, 9 pin port
#2128     9900 to Modicon Modbus, 25 pin port
#2130     9900 to GE Fanuc Series 90
#2135     9900 to Allen-Bradley SLC500 DF1 (Channel 0)
#2138     9900 to Allen-Bradley PLC-5 DF1 (Channel 0)
#2141     9900 to Modicon Micro PLC

Configuration Software:
The following DOS based software packages are free. Each package is specific to a particular model of 9900.
To download a copy of the configuration software using Internet Explorer , right-click on the link then choose Save Target As.

To use the software unzip it into a folder on your harddrive or to a floppy disk.  Double-click the executable (.exe) file to run it.
   The software will open in a Command Window (DOS Window).
   Your mouse will not be active within the program.
   This software will run on Windows XP.
   Your computer must have a physical RS-232 serial port (USB converters will not work).

The software is used to upload and download project files. Here is a Reference Document to help guide you through this process.

9221 Configuration Software for 9900 with Siemens S5 Interface.

9222 Configuration Software for 9900 with Allen-Bradley SLC500 DH485 & DF1 Interface.

9223 Configuration Software for 9900 with Modbus RTU Master Interface.

9224 Configuration Software for 9900 with Allen-Bradley PLC-2 Interface.

9225 Configuration Software for 9900 with GE Series Ninty Interface.

9226 Configuration Software for 9900 with Mitsubishi FX Interface.

9230 Configuration Software for 9900 with Omron Interface.

9238 Configuration Software for 9900 with Allen-Bradley PLC-5 DF1 Interface.

A Windows based software package (ScreenMaker 9000) is available for purchase. It will configure the AB, GE, and Modbus versions of 9800 and 9900.

File name: LegendMaker-V105.zip  744KB When unzipped the following file is produced: Install_LegendMaker_V105.exe

The LegendMaker utility is used to create function key labels, printed using your ink jet or laser printer, that can be inserted into the key pockets of the 9900. The pockets are exposed by removing the faceplate from the mounting bezel. It is best to apply an adhesive backed laminating film to the front and back of the label. This will add strength and provide additional moisture protection.

Product Hardware Manual:
To download a manual using Internet Explorer, right-click on the link then choose Save Target As. With Netscape, left-click the link while holding down the shift key on your keyboard.

9900 Series Hardware Manual - HM9900R2.PDF   Revision 2

The file is in Acrobat PDF format.  Acrobat Reader is required to view the document and may be downloaded from Adobe by clicking the icon below.