8300 & 9300 Series, Numeric Keyboard/Display

This group of numeric keyboard/display panels are microprocessor based devices that will allow an operator to access the data files/registers of a programmable controller. These products are more closely defined as File Access Terminals (FAT), and Register Access Panels (RAP) depending on the PLC they interface with. The units can allow access to virtually all data files or registers in the PLC, (open mode) or can be configured to allow access only to selected data files/registers (protected mode). Various security locks can also be implemented.           4¼" wide, 6¼ high, 2" deep

• Simple, easy to remember keystrokes and dynamic display of data values.
• Tactile feedback polyester membrane keypad with large 5/8" x 5/8" keys.
• Integral gasket to maintain NEMA 4 and NEMA 12 enclosure ratings.
• Large LED display for viewing at a distance or at an angle.
• Direct segment control is available for messages on the RAP while the FAT has an eight character alphanumeric display.
• Protected mode allows limiting access to selected areas within the PLC.
• Toggle between accumulator and preset of timers and counters with a single keystroke. (FAT only)
• Units have a built-in configuration editor and/or DIP switches for setup.
• File access terminals have three user definable keys that can be configured as pushbutton or selector switches.

Read and Write Limits:
In most applications it is necessary to limit an operators access to the PLC's files or registers. This is quite easily done with these products; you need only specify the highest and lowest address that the operator can access within a given file or register type. Each type will have its own set of limits. These products also allow limits to be places on the write data value.

    User programmable limits:   
Operator "Read Only" High & Low Limits
Operator "Read/Write" High & Low Limits
Operator "Write Data" High & Low Limits

The read and write limits are  defined by using either the setup program which resides in the FAT's EEPROM  memory, or the data table of the PLC for the RAP limits.

Security Locks:
A combination lock can be enabled to prevent access by unauthorized operators. Only those operators that know the 4-digit combination will be allowed access. In addition, an electronic lock can be enabled by the PLC to allow key switch or ladder logic controlled protection.

Dialogue File:
When operated in the protected mode, a dialogue file is used to exchange data between the keyboard and the PLC relative to advanced features. A dialogue file is a group of data locations reserved within the PLC that is both monitored and modified by the keyboard. The data exchanged will be commands to the keyboard or parameters required to use some unique keyboard features.

Available Keyboard Products & Cables:
To view the cable drawing for a product, click on the cable number.

Product Manuals:
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. Acrobat Reader is required to view the product manuals. Click on the Adobe icon to download a copy of Acrobat Reader directly from Adobe.