YAMATAKE, as a well-known brand in the field of industrial automation, is renowned for its EST series intelligent terminal products, which are known for their high reliability and strong adaptability. The EST0240Z05WBX00 touch screen display is a classic intelligent terminal interface panel (HMI) in this series, designed specifically for process monitoring, data exchange, and device control in industrial scenarios. With stable performance, rich functionality, and user-friendly operating experience, it is widely used in various automation systems. This article will provide a comprehensive and in-depth analysis from the dimensions of product core information, detailed parameters, functional features, software support, installation adaptation, and application scenarios.
Product Core Basic Information
EST0240Z05WBX00 is positioned as an industrial grade mid to low end intelligent HMI, focusing on high cost-effectiveness and stable operation, suitable for small and medium-sized automation projects and scenarios with moderate display and control requirements. The core basic information is as follows:
-Product model: EST0240Z05WBX00
-Brand affiliation: YAMATAKE (Yamatake Corporation, currently under Azbil Group)
-Product type: Industrial grade intelligent terminal interface panel (Human Machine Interface, HMI)
-Display core: STN (Super Twisted Nematic) color LCD screen, with controllable cost and moderate power consumption, suitable for visual needs in industrial room temperature environments
-Power supply specification: DC 24VDC power supply, with a voltage fluctuation range of ± 15%, which means that the input voltage can work stably between 20.4VDC and 27.6VDC, in line with industrial site standard power supply environment, and can be directly adapted to industrial power modules
-Protection level: IP65 (according to IEC 60529 standard), the front panel has complete dust prevention (level 6) and low voltage spray water prevention (level 5) capabilities, which can effectively resist dust, oil pollution, and slight splashing in industrial sites, ensuring the normal operation of equipment in harsh environments
-Physical dimensions and weight: The compact body size facilitates embedded installation (specific dimensions: width x height x depth of approximately 182mm x 142mm x 55mm, with slight differences between different batches); The weight is about 1.3kg, and the lightweight design reduces the load-bearing pressure of the installation carrier
-Working temperature and humidity: The working temperature range is 0 ℃~50 ℃, and the storage temperature range is -20 ℃~60 ℃; The working humidity range is 20%~85% RH (no condensation), suitable for the environmental conditions of most industrial plants and workshops
-Anti interference performance: It has industrial grade anti electromagnetic interference capability and meets standards such as EN 55011 Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-4-2 (ESD), EN 61000-4-3 (radiation immunity), EN 61000-4-4 (electrical fast transient pulse group), etc. It can work stably around strong interference equipment such as frequency converters and motors
Key performance parameters
The performance parameters of EST0240Z05WBX00 revolve around display effect, touch interaction, storage capacity, and stable operation, accurately matching the practical needs of industrial sites. The specific parameters are as follows:
2.1 Display Performance Parameters
-Resolution: 320 × 240 pixels (QVGA level), moderate pixel density, can clearly display industrial parameters, process flow icons, text descriptions, and other content, meeting the information display needs of small and medium-sized automation systems, such as key parameter monitoring of a single production line, equipment operation status display, etc
-Display color: 256 colors, using STN color display technology, with good color reproduction. Different types of parameters can be distinguished by different colors (such as normal parameter green, warning parameter yellow, alarm parameter red), improving the visual recognition efficiency of operators
-Pixel spacing: width 0.10mm x height 0.36mm, uniform pixel arrangement, delicate image display, no obvious graininess, ensuring that operators can clearly read information when observing up close (30cm~50cm)
-Display area size: approximately 101.6mm x 76.2mm (width x height), belonging to the 4.3-inch display area. The size is compact but the information carrying capacity is sufficient, and multiple parameters and operation buttons can be displayed simultaneously
-Display lifespan: Under normal working conditions (25 ℃ ambient temperature, 8 hours of operation per day), the display lifespan is approximately 30000 hours, equivalent to a service life of over 3.4 years, meeting the long-term operational needs of industrial equipment
-Backlight system: using LED backlight, the backlight life is about 10000 hours (half brightness), and the backlight brightness can be adjusted through software to adapt to different lighting environments (such as strong and dim workshop environments); Support automatic energy-saving mode for backlight, which can automatically reduce brightness and extend backlight life when there is no operation
-Contrast and brightness: Contrast ratio ≥ 100:1, brightness ≥ 150cd/㎡, can ensure clear and visible images under common lighting conditions in industrial sites. Even under strong light in the workshop, information can be read normally by adjusting the brightness
2.2 Touch interaction parameters
-Touch method: Transparent resistive film type (simulated touch), with the characteristics of oil resistance and wear resistance, suitable for the needs of industrial field operators wearing gloves for operation (thin gloves can be recognized normally)
-Touch accuracy: Touch error ≤ ± 2mm, precise positioning, can accurately identify small operation buttons (minimum button size recommended not less than 8 × 8 pixels), avoid misoperation
-Touch lifespan: Single point touch lifespan ≥ 1 million times (finger or dedicated stylus input), calculated at 1000 operations per day, can be used for over 2.7 years, meeting the high-frequency operation requirements of industrial equipment
-Touch response speed: response time ≤ 5ms, low operation delay, smooth interaction experience for operators, no graphics card lag
-Touch operation mode: supports basic operations such as single touch, long press, and slide, and can define the corresponding functions of touch gestures through software (such as sliding to switch screens, long press to pop up shortcut menus, etc.)
2.3 Storage and Processing Parameters
-Memory capacity: Built in 1MB Flash memory, used to store user configuration screens, parameter settings, historical data, and other content; Scalable memory (some models support external SD card, up to 2GB expandable storage for storing large amounts of historical data)
-Screen storage capacity: up to 999 user configuration screens can be registered, covering main screen, parameter setting screen, process flow screen, alarm screen, historical data query screen, etc., to meet the multi scene display needs of complex automation systems
-Multi window display capability: Up to 8 independent windows can be displayed simultaneously, each window can display different parameters or screen content. For example, the main window displays the process flow, and the sub window displays key temperature, pressure, flow rate and other parameters in real time, making it convenient for operators to comprehensively monitor the system status
-Data processing capability: Built in high-performance 8-bit/16 bit microprocessor with moderate computing speed, capable of quickly processing data collected by sensors, executing logic control instructions, and responding to touch operations, ensuring smooth system operation
-Watchdog timer: Built in hardware watchdog timer (timing range can be set through software, default 100ms~10s). When the system crashes, program abnormalities or other faults occur, it can automatically trigger a restart or alarm to ensure stable operation of the equipment and reduce fault losses
Deep analysis of core functional features
EST0240Z05WBX00 relies on Shanwu's mature industrial automation technology and has rich practical functions. It can achieve seamless integration with various industrial control equipment, efficient data exchange, and convenient operation management. The core functions are as follows:
3.1 Diversified communication interfaces and protocol adaptation
The equipment is equipped with rich communication interfaces and supports multiple industrial communication protocols. It can easily integrate with industrial control equipment such as PLC, DCS, sensors, and frequency converters to build a complete automation control system.
-Serial communication interface: Two types of serial interfaces, RS-232C and RS-485, are standard. The RS-232C interface is used for communication with devices such as computers and printers (such as configuration downloads and data printing); The RS-485 interface supports multi-point communication (up to 32 slave devices can be connected), with a transmission distance of up to 1200m, suitable for distributed communication of multiple devices in the workshop, such as forming a communication network with multiple PLCs and sensors.
-Ethernet interface (optional for some models): support 10/100Mbps adaptive Ethernet interface, support TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/IP and other mainstream industrial Ethernet protocols, and realize remote monitoring and data transmission. Operators can access the monitoring screen of the touch screen and download historical data through the LAN or the Internet for remote operation, maintenance and management.
-Protocol compatibility: Supports various mainstream industrial protocols such as Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, Yamatake specific protocols (such as AZBIL Protocol), Mitsubishi FX series PLC specific protocols, Siemens S7-200 series PLC specific protocols, etc., without the need for additional protocol conversion modules. It can directly interface with industrial control equipment of different brands, reducing system integration costs.
3.2 Humanized user interface and multi-mode display
The device is centered around user experience and features a user-friendly interface that supports multiple display modes. It can adapt to the usage habits of different operators and the monitoring needs of different scenarios.
-Custom interface design: Support the creation of fully customized interfaces through configuration software, which can add various elements such as text, graphics, icons, buttons, indicator lights, trend charts, tables, etc. Operators can design interfaces that conform to the process flow according to actual needs, such as presenting the equipment layout, pipeline direction, etc. of the production line intuitively in the screen to enhance operational intuitiveness.
-Multi window and split screen display: Supports up to 8 windows to be displayed simultaneously, and each window can independently set its display content, size, and position. For example, when monitoring the operation of a production line, the main window displays the overall process flow, and the 4 sub windows display the temperature, pressure, speed, and operating status of key equipment. Operators can fully grasp system information without switching screens, improving monitoring efficiency.
-Display mode switching: Supports switching between day/night modes. Night mode can reduce backlight brightness to avoid strong light stimulating the operator's eyes; Support full screen/window mode switching. Full screen mode is suitable for monitoring a single parameter or image, while window mode is suitable for monitoring multiple parameters simultaneously.
-Operation guidance and prompts: Support adding operation guidance text, pop-up prompts and other functions in the interface. When the operator makes an error operation, the system will pop up a prompt message to guide the correct operation; For complex operations, step-by-step guidance can be set up to reduce the learning cost for operators.
3.3 Comprehensive data recording and alarm management functions
The equipment has powerful data recording and alarm management capabilities, which can achieve traceability of industrial process data and timely warning of abnormal situations, ensuring production safety and stability.
-Historical data recording: supports real-time recording of key parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow rate, and speed, with recording intervals that can be set through software (minimum recording interval is 100ms); Data can be stored in the device's built-in memory or an external SD card, with storage capacity depending on the size of the memory (1MB of built-in memory can store approximately 100000 standard data, and an external 2GB SD card can store approximately 20 million standard data); Support historical data query and export, data can be exported to Excel, CSV and other formats through USB flash drive, Ethernet, etc., for easy data analysis and report generation.
-Alarm management: supports multiple types of alarm settings, such as numerical limit exceeding alarm (upper limit, lower limit, upper and lower limit alarm), equipment failure alarm (such as motor overload, sensor failure), communication abnormality alarm, etc; When an alarm is triggered, the system will remind the operator through various methods such as pop-up alarm windows, flashing indicator lights, buzzer alarms (some models support external alarm lights and alarms), and record information such as alarm time, alarm type, alarm value, etc., for easy troubleshooting and traceability; Support alarm level settings (such as normal alarm and emergency alarm), different levels of alarms use different reminder methods to ensure that emergency alarms are prioritized for processing.
-Data backup and recovery: Supports user configuration screens, parameter settings, and backup and recovery of historical data. It can be backed up through USB flash drives, SD cards, or computers. When the device fails or needs to be replaced, data can be quickly restored to reduce downtime.
3.4 High Customization and Convenient Configuration Development
The equipment is equipped with professional configuration software (AP Editor), which is easy to operate and has powerful functions. It does not require complex programming knowledge to complete interface design, parameter setting, functional configuration and other operations, reducing development difficulty and cycle.
-Visual configuration development: AP Editor software adopts drag and drop operation. Operators can directly drag interface elements (such as buttons, indicator lights, trend charts) to the editing area, set relevant properties (such as size, color, associated parameters) to complete interface design without coding; Support batch editing function, which can modify the properties of multiple elements simultaneously, improving development efficiency.
-Rich intelligent object library: The software contains a large number of commonly used industrial intelligent objects, such as valve, pump, motor, sensor and other device icons, temperature, pressure, flow and other parameter display controls, trend charts, histograms, pie charts and other data visualization controls. Operators can directly call them without drawing them themselves, shortening the development cycle.
-Script editing function (advanced function): supports simple script editing (such as ladder diagrams, C language fragments), can achieve complex logic control functions, such as triggering specific operations based on the combination of multiple parameters, realizing automatic screen switching, customizing alarm logic, etc., to meet the needs of complex automation systems.
-Simulation and debugging function: The software has simulation function, which can simulate the operation effect of touch screen on the computer. After the development is completed, the operator can conduct simulation testing to verify whether the interface design and functional logic meet the requirements, and timely discover and modify problems; Support online debugging function, which can be connected to a touch screen to view the running status and modify parameters in real time, facilitating on-site debugging.
3.5 Industrial grade reliability and safety protection
The equipment is designed according to industrial standards and has excellent reliability and safety protection capabilities. It can adapt to harsh industrial site environments and ensure long-term stable operation.
-Mechanical protection design: The front panel is made of high-strength resin material, which has the characteristics of impact resistance, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance, and can resist collisions, friction, oil stains, and chemical agents in industrial sites; The interface adopts a waterproof joint design to further enhance the protective performance and prevent dust and moisture from entering the equipment and causing malfunctions.
-Electrical safety protection: It has electrical safety functions such as overvoltage protection, overcurrent protection, short circuit protection, and reverse connection protection. When the power supply voltage is abnormal, the circuit is short circuited, or the positive and negative poles are reversed, the equipment will automatically cut off the power or enter protection mode to avoid damaging internal components; Support isolated power supply design, which can effectively isolate external interference and ensure stable electrical performance of equipment.
-Long term stable operation design: using industrial grade components, undergoing strict high and low temperature testing, aging testing, and electromagnetic compatibility testing to ensure stable operation even in extreme environments; The heat dissipation design is reasonable, and the device adopts a combination of heat sinks and natural heat dissipation to effectively dissipate the heat generated during operation, avoiding malfunctions caused by overheating; Support fanless design (some models), reduce mechanical failure points, and improve equipment reliability.





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