Lauer PCS830-3 Operator Panel

The Lauer PCS830-3 is a mid-range operator panel designed for a wide variety of industrial applications. It features an 8.4-inch TFT color display with resistive touch, a robust metal housing, and multiple communication ports. This panel offers a balanced combination of performance and cost, making it suitable for machine control, process monitoring, and data acquisition in manufacturing environments.

Technical Specifications

• Display: 8.4-inch TFT, 800 x 600 pixels (SVGA), 16.7 million colors, LED backlight, 350 cd/m², 500:1 contrast, viewing angle 75°/75°/60°/60°.

• Touchscreen: 4-wire resistive, 1 million actuations, anti-glare.

• Processor: ARM Cortex-A8, 600 MHz, 256 MB RAM, 128 MB flash (expandable via SD).

• Interfaces: 1 x RS232, 1 x RS422/485, 1 x Ethernet 10/100, 2 x USB 2.0 host, 1 x USB device, 1 x microSD slot, 1 x CAN (optional).

• Power Supply: 24 V DC (18–30 V), consumption 10 W.

• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C.

• Storage Temperature: -20 °C to 70 °C.

• Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing.

• Protection: Front IP65, rear IP20.

• Mounting: Panel mount, cutout 225 x 170 mm, depth 50 mm.

• Weight: 1.8 kg.

• Real-time clock with battery.

• Buzzer and status LEDs.

Functional Features

The PCS830-3 supports Modbus RTU/TCP, Siemens S7, Allen-Bradley DF1, Mitsubishi FX, and other drivers. It includes a built-in web server for remote diagnostics, data logging to USB or SD card, and alarm management. The panel is programmed with Lauer Configurator Pro, offering a rich object library, trend charts, and recipe handling. It supports multi-language text and user-level security.

Additional features include screen saver, adjustable backlight dimming, and a watchdog timer for automatic reset.

Installation Guidelines

Mount in panel cutout with clips and gasket. Connect 24 V DC power with 1 A fuse. For RS485, use shielded cable with termination. For Ethernet, use CAT5e. Ensure proper grounding and adequate rear clearance.

Operating Conditions

Indoor use, 0–50 °C, humidity<90%. Vibration 0.5 g, shock 10 g. Backlight life 50,000 hours.

Applications

Packaging lines, conveyor systems, printing presses, textile machinery, and test equipment.

Compliance

CE, UL, cUL certified. RoHS compliant. Meets EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-4.

Ordering Variants

Available with optional CAN, Profibus, or Ethernet/IP modules. Extended temperature range and higher brightness options.