ViewPAC Introduction
ViewPAC is an ARM-based PAC that combines a display, an I/O module and control in a single unit, and provide the perfect solution for integrating HMI, data acquisition and control in an individual PAC. Normally, HMIs and controllers operate separately.
Features
Windows CE 7.0
- Web Server
- FTP Server
- Telnet Server
- Support PC based software: Visual Studio.NET
LCD Display
5.7”, 7”, 8.4”, 10.4", 12.1”, 15” TFT LCD with touch panel.
I/O Slots
The I/O slots support parallel bus (high profi le I-8K series) and serial bus (high profi le I-87K series) type I/O modules, and there are more than 60 kinds of module available for AI, AO, DI, DO, counter input, frequency input, PWM output, motion control, memory, and communication, etc.
Multiple Communication Interfaces
Several different types of communication interface are available that enable I/O modules to be expanded and connected to external devices:
- Ethernet
- RS-232/RS-485
- CAN bus
- GPS
- 2G/3G
- Wi-Fi
|
|
|||||||||
|
Standard ViewPAC (Windows Compact Embedded 7.0 Inside)
The controller supports following software development tools: 1. DLLs of I/O modules for VS.Net 2008 2. DLLs of Modbus/RTU and Modbus/TCP for eVC and VS.Net 2008 |
|||||||||
| Model | CPU | System Memory |
Non-Volatile Memory |
Storage | VGA Resolution |
PoE/ Ethernet Port |
USB Port |
RS-232/ RS-485 |
I/O Slot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP-2201-CE7 | Cortex-A8, 1.0 GHz |
512 MB DDR3 SDRAM, 256 MB Flash |
128 KB MRAM, 16 KB EEPROM |
4 GB microSD card |
7" (800 x 480) | 1 (PoE) | 2 | 2 | - |
| VP-3201-CE7 | 8.4" (800 x 600) | ||||||||
| VP-4201-CE7 | 10.4" (800 x 600) | 3 | |||||||
| VP-5201-CE7 | 12.1" (800 x 600) | ||||||||
| VP-6201-CE7 | 15" (1024 x 768) | ||||||||
| VP-1231-CE7 | 5.7" (640 x 480) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| VP-4231-CE7 | 10.4" (800 x 600) | 2 | |||||||
| VP-6231-CE7 | 15" (1024 x 768) | ||||||||
|
|
|||||||||
|
Standard ViewPAC (Windows Compact Embedded 5.0 Inside)
The controller supports following software development tools: 1. DLLs of I/O modules for eVC, VS.Net 2003/2005/2008 2. DLLs of Modbus/RTU and Modbus/TCP for eVC and VS.Net 2003/2005/2008 3. OPC server (Quicker) |
|||||||||
| Model | CPU | System Memory |
Non-Volatile Memory |
Storage | VGA Resolution |
Ethernet Port |
USB Port |
RS-232/ RS-485 |
I/O Slot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP-23W1-EN | PXA270 or compatible, 32-bit and 520 MHz |
128 MB SDRAM |
512 KB dual battery backup SRAM, 16 KB EEPROM |
96 MB Flash, 4 GB microSD card |
3.5" (320 x 240) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| VP-25W1-EN | 5.7" (640 x 480) | ||||||||
| VP-4131-EN | 128 MB Flash, 4 GB microSD card |
10.4" (800 x 600) | 2 | ||||||
There are two types of I/O communication bus, parallel bus and serial bus. The parallel bus type I/O modules (high profile I-8K series) are high speed ones used only in the PACs including XPAC, WinPAC, iPAC, ViewPAC, etc. And the serial bus type I/O modules (high profile I-87K series) are low speed ones used in both PACs including XPAC, WinPAC, iPAC, ViewPAC, etc., and I/O expansion units including RU87Pn, ET-87Pn, USB-87Pn, etc.
The differences between the two series are listed as follows:
| Model | I-8K Series | I-87K Series |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Interface | Parallel Bus | Serial Bus |
| Protocol | - | DCON |
| Communication Speed | Fast | Slow |
| DI with Latched Function | - | Yes |
| DI with Counter Input | - | Yes (100 Hz) |
| Power on Value | Yes | Yes |
| Safe Value | Yes | Yes |
| Programmable Slew-Rate for AO Module | - | Yes |
For more information, please go to the following web page.
Remote I/O Selection
Ethernet
The available Ethernet I/O devices are ET-7000, ET-7200, ET-87P4/8-MTCP and I-8KE4/8-MTCP. The PAC can access them in Modbus/TCP protocol. A nModbus.dll is provided for C#, VB.net programming.
RS-485
The PACs are equipped with the RS485 COM ports which enable the transmission rate up to a maximum of 115.2 Kbps. The medium for connection is a twisted-pair, multi-drop, 2-wire RS-485 network that can link I-7000, M-7000, RU-87Pn with high profile I-87K modules. To access M-7000, a nModbus.dll is provided for C#, VB.net programming. To access I-7000 and RU-87Pn with high profile I-87K modules, PACSDK is provided for C#, VB.net, VC and VB programming.
FRnet
FRnet is an innovative industrial field bus that has many special features, such as high-speed deterministic I/O control, real I/O synchronization capabilities, non-protocol communication, and easy programming. With a FRnet communication module (I-8172W), the PAC can link FRnet I/O modules to implement high-speed distributed I/O (FR-2000 series). To access I-8172W, a pac_i8172w.dll is provided for C#, VB.net, VC and VB programming.
CAN Bus
The Controller Area Network (CAN) is a serial communication way, which efficiently supports distributed real-time control with a very high level of security. It provides the error-processing mechanisms and concepts of message priority. These features can improve the network reliability and transmission efficiency. Furthermore, CAN supplies the multi-master capabilities, and is especially suited for networking“intelligent” devices as well as sensors and actuators within a system or a sub-system. With I-8123, I-8124, I-87120, the PAC is able to demonstrate every feature of CAN, CANopen, and DeviceNet.
VP-25W1 to VP-1231-CE7
Please click the links below for additional information.
