Pro-face introduces GP3000 Series operator interface terminals
December 2006
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
Pro-face has released details of a new range of touch screen displays and an all-new screen editor software platform. The new GP3000 Series is a complete lineup of graphic operator interface panels created for high performance and reliability. Applications are created on the new GP-Pro EX software platform. GP-Pro EX is a revolutionary new screen editor with an extensive range of features that drastically reduce development and training time. This combination of high performance hardware and groundbreaking software makes it possible for users in manufacturing, building, and home automation to take command of their systems at an entirely new level.
The GP3000 Series of touch screen, fully graphic operator interface terminals is a huge leap forward for factory automation and builders of industrial, building, and home automation systems. This series offers significant advances in display quality, processing speed, and supported connectivity, with a full line-up to choose from including 19 different models with 142,5 mm to 375 mm screens.
The GP3000 Series offers TFT LCD models with 65 536 colours as standard with no additional equipment required. STN models offer 4096 colours and monochrome LCD with 16 shades. The analog TFT touch panel is rugged and responsive to the operator's touch. The aluminium die cast bezel, available in all sizes is environmentally friendly and offers superb heat dissipation, with a simple and stylish design.
These displays are tough enough for industrial applications yet offer display quality with the resolution and range of colours to present a large volume of information to the operator quickly and clearly. Because the graphic touch screen integrates the functions of information sharing and control, they save space, while at the same time making operation more simple and intuitive, which helps to eliminate user error.
High-speed, 64 bit RISC processor and large memory capacity give these units the fastest response time of any displays in the industry. A wide range of interfaces including USB host I/F, serial, CF card and Ethernet are standard on most models. Screens can be downloaded over USB at speeds seven times faster than current displays. The USB host port allows easy connection to barcode readers, printers, and a wide range of peripheral devices.
GP-Pro EX includes communication protocols for a wide range of PLC types from many different manufacturers, and Pro-face continues to develop new protocols constantly in response to industry demands.
These touch screen displays come in a wide variety of models and sizes, and offer very high-resolution displays for managing and monitoring crucial industrial processes. This family of products also offers cost-optimised models that make it possible to replace traditional solutions with better performing graphic terminals that can be integrated into moderately priced equipment.
Pro-face is represented locally by Shorrock Automation.
For more information contact Paul Bouwer, Shorrock Automation, +27 (0) 12 345 4449, [email protected] or visit www.shorrock.co.za
Further reading:
Power and control platform for complex applications
Schneider Electric South Africa
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
Schneider Electric has unveiled the latest device in its PowerLogic range of products, the PowerLogic P7 digital power and control platform. This was designed to offer the best performance in complex and high-demand applications, and is based on a visualisation-ready, next-generation platform powered by a single configuration tool, the PowerLogic engineering suite.
Read more...
High-efficiency switching solutions
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
Becker Mining South Africa has launched a new-generation energy distribution system that has been specially developed to enhance productivity and safety in the challenging conditions of local underground coal mines.
Read more...
World-first solution for platinum miner
ABB South Africa
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
When a consulting engineering company approached ABB about a specific problem that its platinum mining client was experiencing at its smelter facility in the North West Province, it was an opportunity for the technology provider to showcase its innovation and adaptability in responding to specific customer requirements.
Read more...
Robust industrial relays
Vepac Electronics
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
Industrial RT relays from Vepac are particularly robust and are used for high load control. RT modules can control up to three changeover contacts, with 10 A each. In addition, this product is equipped for safety reasons with manual operation, improved LEDs or free-wheeling diodes.
Read more...
Pick-to-light device with added flexibility
Turck Banner Southern Africa
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
Pick-to-light devices and systems help industrial automation manufacturers reduce the risk of error in the assembly process, ensuring product quality and reducing cost. These devices are also used in kitting and put-to-light operations to ensure high accuracy in fulfilment operations.
Read more...
Protection relays – control what you can
Schneider Electric South Africa
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
With municipalities’ distribution centres and equipment taking immense strain due to load shedding, maintenance has unfortunately moved down the priority list. The time is now to implement what municipalities can control - protecting and monitoring installed equipment.
Read more...
Programmable multicolour indicator beacons
Turck Banner Southern Africa
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
Pro Editor software lets users program the K100 Pro Daylight Visible and K100 Pro Indicator with a variety of alarms, colours and animations.
Read more...
Low-profile touchless switches
Fox Controls Rand
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
LED illumination and indoor/outdoor durability make these low-profile touchless switches ideal for clean and functional industrial and public applications.
Read more...
PID controller with multicolour LCD
Allpronix
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
The Novus N1050 is an advanced PID controller featuring a large, bright and easy-to-read multicolour 11-segment LCD display with clear status signalling.
Read more...
Switch amplifiers for multiple voltage ranges
Pepperl+Fuchs
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
The new KFU8-SR-Ex product family of switch amplifiers from Pepperl+Fuchs offers a solution that is both efficient and reliable.
Read more...
printer friendly version