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- New Product Release: tSL-P4R1/tSL-PA4R1
Single Stack Light Monitoring Module
Dec. 11, 2017 -
Introduction:The main purpose of managing machine status is to reduce the amount of downtime and to reduce production costs. The easiest way to achieve this is by installing a tSL-P4R1/tSL-PA4R1 intelligent module from ICPDAS, which monitors the output of the machine’s indicators without affecting the operation of the equipment, thereby enabling the current operation stage of the machine to be mastered and ensuring timely command of the logistics system support in order to achieve production goals.
The tSL-P4R1/tSL-PA4R1 is a stack light monitoring module which includes 4-channel DC/AC digital input and 1-channel relay output that can be used to monitor the status of the stack light of the MES (Manufacturing Execution System) machine. The module can be used to detect the status of each color segment of the stack light as being either OFF, ON, or flashing. In addition to detecting the status of each individual color segment, the status of the combination of multiple color segments can also be defined, including the ability to report the duration of the previous status. By integrating the tSL-P4R1/tSL-PA4R1 module into your system, it is easy to implement stack light status monitoring on an MES via SCADA software to improve machine utilization and throughput. - Features:
- Able to detect the status of each color segment: ON, OFF, or Flashing
- 4-channel DC/AC digital input and 1-channel alarm relay output
- Status monitoring for user-defined combinations of multiple color segments
- Reports the duration of the previous status
- Supports Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP and MQTT protocols
- Includes RS-485/Ethernet communication interfaces
- Includes redundant power inputs: PoE (IEEE 802.3af, Class 1) and DC input
- Web-based configuration interface and firmware update via Ethernet
- Relay output for alarm devices
- Wide Operating Temperature Range : -25 to +75°C
- Applications:
- Factory Automation
- Machine Automation
- Remote Maintenance
- Remote Diagnosis
- Testing Equipment
Product ComparisonICP DAS Solution (tSL series)Alternative SolutionInterface RS-485, EthernetRS-485, Ethernet or Wi-FiSCADA Integration Modbus/RTU, Modbus/TCPModbus/RTU, Modbus/TCPIIoT Integration MQTT protocol.
Only sends data when the status changes, meaning that Ethernet bandwidth loading is light.RESTful protocol.
Continually polls the status, resulting in heavy Ethernet bandwidth loading.Stack Light (DC Type) YesYesStack Light (AC Type) YesNo
(Requires the use of Relays to convert from AC to DC)Status detection On/Off YesYesFlashing Yes No MES, ERP Integration Yes
1. Able to configure the status for a maximum of 81 user-defined combinations of multiple color segments. For example:This function not provided. 2. Able to report the duration of the previous status, making it easy to calculate machine utilization for MES, ERP. For more details, please visit:
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