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Product Overview
The ABB CMA130 (order number: 3DDE300410) display front panel is a human-machine interaction (HMI) core component designed specifically for ABB industrial control systems such as AC 800M, Symphony Plus, and various specialized control devices. Its core positioning is to serve as a "visual interaction window" between operators and control systems, integrating functions such as display, operation, and status feedback to achieve real-time monitoring, parameter setting, instruction issuance, and fault viewing of industrial control processes. It is a key operating interface that ensures efficient control and rapid response of production processes.
The front panel adopts industrial grade hardware design, which has the characteristics of clear display, convenient operation, strong anti-interference ability, and good environmental adaptability. It can adapt to the harsh usage requirements of complex industrial sites such as metallurgy, chemical industry, power, water treatment, etc. It can be directly installed at the front end of the control cabinet or operation console, providing intuitive and reliable interactive support for on-site operation and control.
Core functions and roles
2.1 Real time data visualization display
The core function of the CMA130 front panel is to achieve centralized visualization of industrial control data. The high brightness LCD screen equipped with it (typically monochrome or pseudo color LCD) can clearly display various key data, including process parameters (such as real-time values and set values of temperature, pressure, flow rate, liquid level, etc.), equipment operating status (such as motor start stop, valve switch, pump operation mode, etc.), system working mode (manual/automatic/remote control), and alarm information (fault type, occurrence time, associated equipment, etc.). The display screen supports multi page switching and can be divided into different functional areas through custom configuration (such as the main monitoring page, parameter setting page, fault diagnosis page) to meet the information viewing needs in different scenarios.
2.2 Convenient on-site operation and parameter configuration
The front panel integrates a set of industrial grade operation buttons (including function keys, numeric keys, confirm/cancel keys, and directional keys), allowing operators to directly complete on-site control operations and parameter configuration through the buttons. For example, in manual mode, directly start and stop the equipment and adjust the valve opening; Modify process target values, alarm thresholds, control logic parameters, etc. in parameter setting mode; Page switching, menu selection, and operation confirmation are achieved through directional keys and confirmation keys. The entire operation process is simple and intuitive, and core control tasks can be completed without relying on the upper computer, improving on-site operation efficiency.
2.3 Multi dimensional state feedback and alarm prompts
To ensure that operators can timely grasp the system operation status, the front panel is equipped with multiple sets of LED status indicator lights and sound and light alarm devices (some models are integrated). The LED indicator light can intuitively provide feedback on the power status (power on/fault), system operation status (normal/standby/fault), communication status (normal/interrupted), and critical equipment status (running/stopped/alarm). The colors are usually red (fault/alarm), green (normal/running), and yellow (standby/warning), which are clear at a glance. When the system detects a fault or parameter limit, in addition to the alarm message popping up on the display screen, the sound and light alarm device will be triggered synchronously to quickly remind the operator to handle the abnormality.
2.4 Reliable anti-interference and environmental adaptability
In response to the complex environment of industrial sites, the front panel adopts a multi reliability design. The shell is made of high-strength engineering plastic and has certain dust and oil pollution prevention capabilities (the protection level usually reaches IP65, depending on the model); The internal circuit has electromagnetic shielding function, which can resist strong electromagnetic interference on site (such as interference generated by frequency converters and high-voltage equipment), ensuring stable display data and reliable transmission of operation instructions; The display screen adopts a wide temperature design and can work normally in ambient temperatures ranging from -10 ℃ to+55 ℃, suitable for high and low temperature industrial scenarios.
Key technical parameters
Order Number
3DDE300410
Product Model
CMA130
Product Type
Industrial grade display screen front panel (human-computer interaction terminal)
Display screen specifications
5.7-inch monochrome/pseudo color LCD, resolution 320 × 240 pixels, brightness ≥ 300cd/㎡
Operation buttons
16 key industrial grade silicone button (including 4 function keys, 10 numeric keys, confirm/cancel keys), with a lifespan of ≥ 1 million times
status indicator light
6 sets of LED indicator lights (power, operation, communication, alarm 1, alarm 2, backup), red/green/yellow three colors
alarm function
Display screen pop-up alarm+buzzer sound and light alarm (volume ≥ 85dB, can be manually muted)
communication interface
RS-485/RS-232, Supports Modbus RTU and ABB specific communication protocols
Working Voltage
DC 24V ± 15%, supports reverse polarity protection
Working temperature range
-10℃ ~ +55℃
relative humidity
5%~95% (non condensing)
Protection level
IP65 (front panel), IP20 (rear terminal, requiring control cabinet protection)
Installation method
Embedded installation of panel (standard hole size: 180mm × 140mm, please refer to the manual for details)
Shell material
High strength ABS engineering plastic, scratch resistant and oil resistant
Structure composition and layout description
4.1 Core Structure Composition
The front panel of CMA130 mainly consists of four core structures: the first is the display unit, which includes an LCD display screen and a backlight driver module, responsible for data visualization presentation; The second is the operation unit, which includes a silicone button group and a button scanning circuit to achieve on-site operation input; The third is the status feedback unit, which consists of LED indicator lights and buzzers, providing multi-dimensional status prompts; The fourth is the interface unit, which includes communication interface, power interface, and signal interface (located at the back of the panel), to achieve connection with the control system. Each unit works together through an internal control circuit to ensure smooth and reliable human-machine interaction.
4.2 Typical Layout Description
-Upper area: State indicator lights are centrally arranged, from left to right, including power light (green), operation light (green), communication light (green), warning light (yellow), fault light (red), and backup light (colorless), making it easy for operators to quickly scan and grasp the core status of the system.
-Central area: It is the core display area, with a 5.7-inch LCD screen occupying the main space. Below the screen, there are usually three shortcut function keys: "Page Switch", "Menu", and "Alarm View", which can directly trigger common operations.
-Lower area: divided into the left numeric keypad (0-9 numeric keys) and the right function keypad (confirm, cancel, up/down/left/right directional keys, manual/automatic switch keys), the button layout conforms to ergonomics, and there is no need to frequently move the hand position during operation.
-Edge area: The front edge is equipped with installation buckles and sealing strips for panel embedded installation and dust and water resistance; The right edge is usually equipped with a buzzer sound hole to ensure that the alarm sound is clear and audible.
Installation and configuration points
5.1 Installation precautions
-Before installation, it is necessary to make installation holes on the control cabinet or console according to the size of the front panel (typically 200mm × 160mm × 50mm), ensuring that the hole size matches the panel. After installation, the sealing strip can tightly fit the cabinet to ensure the protective effect.
-The panel should be installed at a height that is convenient for operators to observe and operate (usually 1.2m-1.5m above the ground), avoiding direct sunlight on the display screen and preventing reflection from affecting viewing; At the same time, stay away from vibration sources (such as high-power motors) to avoid long-term vibration that may cause poor button contact or damage to the display screen.
-Before wiring, the power supply of the control cabinet must be cut off, and the positive and negative poles of the power supply, communication lines (A/B ends), and signal control lines must be strictly distinguished according to the wiring terminal diagram at the back of the panel to avoid reverse connection and internal circuit burnout; The communication line needs to use shielded twisted pair cables, with the shielding layer grounded at one end.
-After installation, it is necessary to check whether the panel and cabinet are firmly fixed, whether the button pressing is smooth, whether the display screen backlight is uniform, and whether the indicator lights are on normally.
5.2 Configuration Process
1. Hardware connection: Complete the wiring of the front panel power supply, communication lines, and control lines. After verifying that the wiring is correct, connect the control cabinet power supply. If the panel power light is on, it indicates that the power supply is normal.
2. System initialization: After the first power on, the panel will automatically perform initialization self-test, and the display screen will show ABBLogo and self-test status. After passing the self-test, it will enter the default monitoring page; If the self-test fails, the fault light will light up, and the power and communication connections need to be checked.
3. Parameter configuration: Enter the "System Settings" menu by pressing the button, configure communication parameters (such as baud rate, slave address, communication protocol), display parameters (such as backlight brightness, screen saver time), and alarm parameters (such as alarm threshold, buzzer volume) to ensure they match the control system parameters.
4. Page configuration: Design a monitoring page (including data display area, operation buttons, alarm window) on a computer using ABB dedicated configuration software (such as Control Builder M or HMI Configurator), download the configuration file to the front panel through a communication cable, and complete page customization.
5. Functional testing: Test the responsiveness of each button operation, the real-time updating of display screen data, the accuracy of indicator lights and alarm functions, and ensure that all functions are normal before putting them into use.





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