Introduction: The New Benchmark of Industrial Human Computer Interface
In the wave of Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing, the Human Machine Interface (HMI) serves as a bridge between operators and machines, and its interactive experience and system performance directly affect production efficiency and operational safety. The XV300 series multi touch display screen launched by Eaton brings a new operating experience to the field of industrial automation with its modern design concept, powerful hardware platform, and rich communication interfaces.
The XV300 series includes two models, XV-303 (front panel installation) and XV-313 (rear installation), covering three widescreen sizes of 7.0 inches, 10.1 inches, and 15.6 inches. This series of products adopts industrial grade high-resolution display screens and capacitive multi touch technology (PCT), combined with precise and intuitive gesture operation interfaces, enabling operators to quickly get started. Its excellent system performance is equipped with a powerful graphics processing unit, creating a modern interactive interface for users.
The compact and stylish design, coupled with sturdy and durable anti glare glass panels, makes the XV300 series an ideal choice for harsh industrial environments. Whether as a pure visualization terminal or an integrated PLC function operation control device, XV300 can meet various needs of modern machine and equipment manufacturing.
Core features and technological advantages
2.1 Capacitive Multi Touch Technology (PCT)
The XV300 series adopts Projected Capacitive Touch technology, which has the following significant advantages compared to traditional resistive touch screens:
Multi touch support: Supports gesture operations such as zooming, sliding, rotating, etc., improving operational efficiency and user experience
High sensitivity: can accurately respond even when wearing gloves or in humid environments
Durability: The surface is made of anti glare tempered glass, which is scratch resistant, easy to clean, and suitable for frequent operation scenarios
Optical performance: High transmittance ensures clear and sharp display effect
2.2 Powerful hardware platform
All XV300 devices are equipped with an 800 MHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor, featuring 1 GB of internal memory (512 MB RAM+1 GB SLC flash) and 128 kB of non-volatile data storage. This hardware configuration ensures smooth interface response and reliable data processing capabilities. The device supports expanding storage space through SD/SDHC cards to meet the needs of applications and data recording.
2.3 Fanless heat dissipation design
XV300 adopts passive cooling technology based on natural convection, which completely eliminates the need for fans. This not only eliminates the risk of shutdown caused by fan failure, but also makes the equipment suitable for environments with high dust or noise sensitivity. There are no movable mechanical components inside the equipment, which further improves the reliability of long-term operation.
2.4 Rich communication interfaces
The XV300 series comes standard with multiple communication interfaces to meet the diverse connectivity needs of the industrial automation field
Ethernet port: 10/100 Mbit/s RJ45 interface, available in single or dual port versions
USB interface: 1 USB Host (Type A) and 1 USB Device (Type B), both supporting USB 2.0
Serial interfaces: RS-232 (COM1) and RS-485 (COM2), used to connect PLC or other controllers
CAN interface: Supports protocols such as CANopen and J1939, suitable for mobile devices and industrial fieldbus applications
2.5 Multiple installation methods
According to different application scenarios, XV300 provides two installation methods:
XV-303 front panel installation: The device is inserted from the front of the control cabinet and secured with the accompanying installation clamp, suitable for standard cabinet openings
XV-313 Rear Installation: The equipment is installed from the rear of the control cabinet, with the front panel flush with the surface of the control cabinet, achieving a more compact visual effect and suitable for applications with high aesthetic requirements
Model System and Selection Guide
3.1 Model Code Analysis
The XV300 series order number contains rich information, making it easy for users to accurately select according to their needs:
Format: XV-3xx-y-zzz-A00-2x
3xx: 303 (front panel installation) or 313 (rear installation)
Yy: 70 (7.0 inches), 10 (10.1 inches), or 15 (15.6 inches)
Zzz: B00 (basic interface configuration) or C00 (basic interface+second Ethernet port)
A00: Standard version (for XV-313, A00 corresponds to an installation panel thickness of 1.5mm, A11 corresponds to 2.0mm)
2x: 2B (including GALILEO visualization software license) or 2C (including visualization+CoDeSys PLC software license)
3.2 Main models and specifications
7.0-inch widescreen model:
XV-303-70-B00-A00-2B (basic interface, no PLC)
XV-303-70-B00-A00-2C (basic interface, with PLC)
XV-303-70-C00-A00-2B (dual Ethernet, no PLC)
XV-303-70-C00-A00-2C (dual Ethernet, with PLC)
XV-313-70-B00-A00-2C (rear mounted, 7.0 inches)
10.1-inch widescreen model:
XV-303-10-B00-A00-2B/2C (basic interface)
XV-303-10-C00-A00-2B/2C (Dual Ethernet)
XV-313-10-B00-A00-2C (rear installation, 1.5mm panel)
XV-313-10-B00-A11-2C (rear installation, 2.0mm panel)
15.6-inch widescreen model:
XV-303-15-C00-A00-2B/2C (front panel installation, dual Ethernet)

In depth analysis of technical specifications
4.1 Display Performance
Parameter 7.0 inches 10.1 inches 15.6 inches
Resolution 1024 × 600 1024 × 600 1366 × 768
Visible area 153.6 × 90.0mm 222.7 × 125.3mm 344.2 × 193.5mm
Contrast ratio 850:1 500:1 500:1
Brightness 400 cd/m ² 400 cd/m ² 400 cd/m ²
Backlight type LED, software dimmable LED, software dimmable LED, software dimmable LED
Backlight lifespan 50000 hours @ 25 ℃ 50000 hours @ 25 ℃ 50000 hours @ 25 ℃
Approximately 16.7 million colors (24th digit) Approximately 16.7 million colors (24th digit) Approximately 16.7 million colors (24th digit)
4.2 Power Requirements
The XV300 series uses 24 VDC power supply and must meet SELV/PELV safety requirements:
Rated voltage:+24 VDC
Allowable range: 19.2-30.0 VDC (rated voltage -20%/+25%)
Absolute limit: 18.0-31.2 VDC (including ripple)
Battery powered: 18.0-31.2 VDC (-25%/+30%), capable of withstanding 35V peak values of<100ms
Voltage sag tolerance: can withstand ≤ 10ms drop at rated voltage 24VDC, and ≤ 5ms drop at undervoltage 19.2VDC
Power consumption and current:
7.0-inch equipment: maximum 18W, current ≤ 0.6A@24V
10.1-inch equipment: maximum 14.4W, current ≤ 0.75A@24V
15.6-inch equipment: maximum 21.6W, current ≤ 0.9A@24V
The above power consumption includes USB module power consumption (2.5W)
4.3 Environmental adaptability
Work environment:
Temperature: 0 ° C to+50 ° C
Relative humidity: 10-95%, no condensation
Air pressure: 795-1080 hPa (altitude ≤ 2000m)
The influence of installation posture on temperature:
XV-303-70/10 and XV-313 series: When the tilt angle is ≤± 45 °, the maximum operating temperature is 50 ° C
XV-303-15: When the tilt angle is ≤± 10 °, the maximum temperature is 50 ° C; when it is ≤± 45 °, the maximum temperature is 45 ° C
Storage and transportation:
Temperature: -20 ° C to+60 ° C
Relative humidity: 10-95%, no condensation
4.4 Protection level and certification
Protection level: front panel IP65/NEMA 4X/12, rear IP20
UL Certification: Compliant with UL 61010-2-201, Document Number E205091
CE certification: compliant with the EU EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) and ATEX Explosion Protection Directive (2014/34/EU)
Classification society certification: DNV GL type certification, certificate number TAA00000NC (7.0 "and 10.1" models, requiring installation of power filter)
Explosion proof certification: II 3D Ex tc IIIC T70 ° C IP6x, suitable for dusty environments in Zone 22
4.5 Mechanical dimensions and weight
Installation of 7.0-inch front panel:
Dimensions: 196 × 135 × 51mm (width × height × depth)
Weight: 0.74kg
Installation of 10.1-inch front panel:
Dimensions: 269 × 174 × 58mm
Weight: 1.13kg
15.6-inch front panel installation:
Dimensions: 401.7 × 254.9 × 67.6mm
Weight: 3.25kg
7.0-inch rear installation:
Dimensions: 209 × 151 × 51mm
Weight: 0.8kg
10.1 inch rear installation:
Dimensions: 282 × 190 × 58mm
Weight: 1.21kg
Installation and wiring specifications
5.1 Preparation before installation
Installation work must be carried out by qualified electricians and strictly comply with the following safety regulations:
Disconnect the device power and prevent accidental reconnection
Verify equipment and power isolation
Grounding and short circuit
Cover or isolate adjacent live parts
Comply with the requirements of EN 50110-1/-2 (VDE 0105 part 100)
5.2 Hole Requirements
Front panel installation (XV-303):
Installation panel thickness: 2mm ≤ d ≤ 5mm
Hole flatness: ≤ 0.5mm, surface roughness Rz ≤ 120
The opening size needs to be precise to ensure that the sealing ring is uniformly compressed
Rear installation (XV-313):
A00 version: Installation panel thickness d=1.5mm ± 0.1mm
A11 version: d=2.0mm ± 0.1mm
M4 × 12 bolts need to be welded on the panel, with the position referring to the installation dimension diagram
5.3 Ventilation and heat dissipation
XV300 adopts natural convection cooling, and the following minimum spacing should be ensured during installation:
Equipment surroundings: ≥ 30mm
Distance from heating elements (such as heavy-duty transformers): ≥ 150mm
Do not block the ventilation openings above and below the equipment
5.4 Functional grounding
Proper functional grounding is crucial for electromagnetic compatibility and anti-interference performance:
Wire cross-sectional area: ≥ 1.5mm ² (AWG16)
Wire length: ≤ 350mm
Grounding bolt: M4 × 8, tightening torque 1.3Nm
Recommend using M4 perforated terminals with an inner diameter of 4.3mm and an outer diameter of ≤ 8mm
5.5 Power Wiring
The power connector adopts MSTB 2.5/3-ST-5.08 pluggable terminals:
Pin definitions:+(24V), n.c. (empty), - (0V)
Wire specification: 0.75-2.5mm ² (AWG18-12)
Stripping length: 7mm
Tightening torque: 0.6-0.8Nm
The power supply must come from a SELV power supply that complies with IEC 60950 or a low-voltage power supply that complies with UL 61010-2-201.
Interface Explanation and Connection Guide
6.1 SD card interface
Located on the side of the device, supporting SDSC and SDHC cards (compliant with SDA 2.0 specifications):
Insertion: Push into the card slot until you hear the sound of the card entering
Remove: Push the card back into the limit position and then pull it out
Attention: The SD card must be plugged in and out while the device is powered off to ensure that no program is writing to it
6.2 USB interface
USB Host(Type A):
Used to connect external devices such as USB drives, mice, keyboards, etc
Output capacity: 500mA (full power)
Only for maintenance work in industrial environments
USB Device(Type B):
Used to connect to the upper computer for data transmission or debugging
Recommend using a shielded USB cable with a maximum length of 5m
6.3 Ethernet interface
Interface type: RJ45, 8-pin, with 2 LED indicator lights
Green LED: lit to indicate link connection (LINK)
Yellow LED: flashing indicates data transmission in progress
Technical specifications:
Support speed: 10/100 Mbit/s, adaptive
Cable requirements: shielded twisted pair (STP) CAT5e/6
Mechanical protection: Avoid strong vibrations and tensile forces
Functional differentiation:
Ethernet 1: Can be used as a communication interface or real-time fieldbus interface
Ethernet 2 (C00 model only): Used only as a communication interface, no real-time requirements
6.4 RS-232 interface (COM1)
9-pin D-Sub plug (male), non electrically isolated:
Pin definitions: DCD (1), RXD (2), TXD (3), DTR (4), GND (5), DSR (6), RTS (7), CTS (8), RI (9)
The relationship between maximum baud rate and line length:
2.5m:115200 bit/s
5m:57600 bit/s
10m:38400 bit/s
15m:19200 bit/s
30m:9600 bit/s
6.5 RS-485 interface (COM2)
9-pin D-Sub plug (male), non electrically isolated:
Pin definitions: DATA+(3), DATA - (7), GND (5)
Attention: Pin 6 (5V) is strictly prohibited from being used as an external device power supply
Bus specification:
Characteristic impedance: 120 Ω
Allowable impedance range: 108-132 Ω
Maximum line length: 1200m
Maximum number of nodes per segment: 32
Both ends must be connected with 120 Ω terminal resistors
6.6 CAN interface
9-pin D-Sub plug (male), compliant with CiA standards:
Pin definitions: CAN-L (2), GND (3), CAN-H (7)
Pin 3 (CAN-GND) is internally connected to Pin 6 (GND)
The power supply for the CAN bus driver is provided internally by the device and cannot supply power to external devices
Bus specification:
Characteristic impedance: 120 Ω
Allowable impedance range: 108-132 Ω
Unit length capacitance:<60 pF/m
The relationship between maximum wire length and wire diameter:
100m:≥0.25mm²
250m:≥0.34mm²
500m:≥0.75mm²

Software and System Integration
7.1 Operating System
The XV300 series uses the Linux operating system, providing users with an open and stable software platform. The system supports multiple programming languages and development environments, making it easy to port and develop applications.
7.2 Visualization software
The device can be optionally authorized with GALILEO visualization software (order number suffix -2B or -2C). GALILEO is Eaton's advanced HMI development tool that supports:
Rich graphic elements and animation effects
Multilingual management
Formula management and data recording
Alarm and historical event handling
Multiple PLC driver protocols
7.3 Embedded PLC Functions
The model with PLC function (suffix -2C) integrates the CoDeSys soft PLC runtime system and supports all five programming languages of IEC 61131-3 (LD, FBD, ST, IL, SFC). This enables XV300 to serve as both HMI and controller, simplifying the system architecture and reducing hardware costs.
7.4 Communication Protocol Support
Through Ethernet and serial interface, XV300 can communicate with various brands of PLCs, supporting protocols including but not limited to:
Modbus TCP/RTU
CANopen
J1939
Various proprietary PLC drivers (to be configured in GALILEO)
Safety precautions and maintenance
8.1 Important safety warnings
Explosion hazard:
The equipment shall not be used to plug or unplug connectors with electricity in hazardous and explosive environments
Improper handling of internal lithium batteries may cause explosions and must be professionally disposed of
Electrostatic discharge:
Before coming into contact with the equipment, it is necessary to release static electricity from the human body
Avoid touching static sensitive components (such as connector pins)
Electromagnetic compatibility:
Professional assembled shielded cables must be used
Signal lines and power lines should be wired separately
All connectors need to be tightened or locked to improve shielding effectiveness
Condensation hazard:
Equipment may experience internal condensation after experiencing environmental fluctuations
It is strictly prohibited to turn on the machine when there is condensation
The equipment should be adapted to the ambient temperature before being put into operation
8.2 Daily Maintenance
Cleaning:
Clean the touch screen with a clean, soft, damp cloth
Prohibit the use of sharp or hard objects
Prohibit the use of corrosive or abrasive cleaning agents
Touch screen calibration:
If the touch response is inaccurate, it can be calibrated through the Linux system
Please refer to the Linux system description document for specific methods
battery
Built in RTC backup battery maintenance free
Expected lifespan of 10 years in a 25 ℃ power outage environment
8.3 Troubleshooting
Possible causes and solutions for the fault phenomenon
The device does not start and there is no 24V power supply. Check the power wiring and turn on the power supply
Display screen black, backlight off, turn on backlight through software
Touch unresponsive or incorrect response function, poor grounding inspection function, grounding connection
Touch not calibrated, execute calibration procedure
Touch disabled Enable touch function
Special requirements for marine certification
For applications that require DNV GL certification, the following additional conditions must be met:
9.1 Installation Requirements
Complete and correct installation and debugging according to the manual
Shielded cables are required for communication cables
PE connection of communication cables helps improve EMC performance
9.2 Requirements for power filter
To meet EMC B-level requirements, interference suppression filters must be installed in the 24V power supply line:
XT-FIL-1: Suitable for currents of 2.2A and below (Eaton order number 285316)
XT-FIL-2: Suitable for currents of 12A and below (Eaton order number 118980)
The filter must be well grounded and can be directly installed on a grounded metal plate through an integrated contact surface, or grounded through a separate PE connection wire.
9.3 Position Category
EMC Class B: The power interface requires the installation of a filter
EMC Class A: No additional installation required
Packaging, transportation, and disposal
10.1 Open box inspection
Check the packaging for any transportation damage
Check the integrity of accessories against the packing list:
XV-303/XV-313 host
MSTB 2.5/3-ST-5.08 power connector
Installation Manual (IL048022ZU or IL048023ZU)
Install clamps and fastening screws (quantity varies according to model)
10.2 Transportation and Storage
Always use the original packaging for transportation
Avoid exceeding the specified temperature and humidity range
Avoid strong vibrations and mechanical impacts
10.3 Environmental Protection Disposal
Equipment shall not be disposed of as ordinary household waste
Lithium batteries require professional recycling and disposal
Packaging materials can be recycled and reused
