EXOR eTOP Series 300 Operation Panel

EXOR eTOP Series 300 Operation Panel: Complete Technical Analysis and Professional Application Guide for Industrial HMI

Overview and Technical Positioning of eTOP Series 300 Products

In industrial automation and control systems, the human-machine interface (HMI) serves as a critical bridge between operators and machines, and its performance and reliability directly affect production efficiency and operational experience. The eTOP series 300 operation panel represents the cutting-edge achievements of modern industrial HMI technology, integrating advanced display technology, flexible communication capabilities, and robust industrial design, providing an ideal solution for factory automation and building automation applications.

The eTOP series 300 includes seven models with different display sizes, covering application requirements from 5.7 inches to 15 inches: eTOP306 (5.7-inch TFT color), eTOP307 (7-inch widescreen TFT color), eTOP308 (7.5-inch TFT color), eTOP310 (10 inch TFT color), eTOP312 (12 inch TFT color), eTOP313 (13.3-inch widescreen TFT color), and eTOP315 (15 inch TFT color). This complete product line enables system integrators to select the most suitable operating terminal based on specific application scenarios and spatial constraints.

These control panels are fully compatible with UniOP Designer 6 software, which provides a powerful and intuitive programming environment that supports over 150 communication drivers, ensuring seamless connectivity with mainstream PLCs and controllers. The built-in Ethernet port not only supports device communication, but also allows HMI programming from Designer software and data retrieval from computers, greatly simplifying the system development and maintenance process.

Safety regulations and compliance certification

2.1 Safety Identification Level System

In industrial environments, operational safety is always the primary consideration. The eTOP series 300 operation guide establishes a three-level safety warning system to ensure that operators can clearly identify potential risks:

DANGER: Refers to an emergency situation where failure to comply with safety regulations may result in death or serious injury. This type of warning usually involves the risk of high-voltage electric shock or operations that may lead to catastrophic failures.

Attention: Indicates that failure to comply with safety regulations may result in equipment damage. This type of warning involves operations that may affect the normal operation of the equipment but will not cause personal injury.

CAUTION: Indicates that failure to comply with safety regulations may result in equipment defects or inconsistent operation. This type of warning usually involves procedural operational recommendations, following which can ensure long-term stable operation of the equipment.

2.2 Standard Compliance and Certification

The eTOP series 300 operation panel is designed specifically for industrial environments and strictly adheres to international electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards. The product complies with the 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and is designed and tested according to the following standards:

EN 61000-6-4 (Industrial Environmental Radiation Standard)

EN 55011 Class A (Radio Frequency Characteristics of Industrial, Scientific, and Medical Equipment)

EN 61000-6-2 (Industrial Environment Immunity Standard)

EN 61000-4-2 (Electrostatic Discharge Immunity)

EN 61000-4-3 (Radiated Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Field Immunity)

EN 61000-4-4 (Electrical fast transient burst immunity)

EN 61000-4-5 (Surge Immunity)

EN 61000-4-6 (Radio Frequency Field Conducted Immunity)

It is worth noting that special measures must be taken to ensure compliance with EN 61000-6-3 standards when installing these devices in residential, commercial, and light industrial environments. In addition, the product fully complies with the 2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive and has been certified with the CE mark, indicating its free circulation within the European Economic Area.

2.3 Product Identification and Traceability

Each eTOP series 300 operation panel is uniquely identified by a badge on the back cover. The identification plate contains the following key information: product model name (such as eTOP306), product part number (such as ETOP306U1P1), production year and week, serial number, and product version ID. These information are crucial for technical support, warranty services, and firmware updates, and users should confirm the specific model used when reviewing this guide.

Core technical specifications and performance parameters

3.1 General Technical Characteristics

The eTOP series 300 operation panel adopts resistive touch screen technology to ensure the reliability of glove operation in industrial environments. All models are equipped with a 3V 50mAh rechargeable lithium battery (model VL2330, user non replaceable) to maintain hardware real-time clock and backup of historical event lists.

The user's memory is 64MB flash memory, and recipe data is stored in flash memory, limited only by available memory. The hardware clock/calendar is equipped with backup batteries and has an accuracy of over 100ppm at a working temperature of 25 ° C. The capacity of both the alarm and historical event lists is 1024, and the historical event list is maintained by a backup battery.

3.2 Environmental adaptability and protection level

Working and storage conditions:

Working temperature (vertical installation): 0 to+50 ° C (compliant with EN 60068-2-14)

Storage temperature: -20 to+70 ° C (compliant with EN 60068-2-14)

Working and storage humidity: 5% to 85% RH, no condensation (compliant with EN 60068-2-30)

Vibration tolerance: 5-9Hz, 7mm peak to peak; 9-150Hz, 1g (compliant with EN 60068-2-6)

Impact tolerance: ± 50g, 11ms, 3 pulses per axis (compliant with EN 60068-2-27)

Front panel protection level: IP66 (compliant with EN 60529). This level means that the product is completely dust-proof and can withstand strong water spray. However, it should be noted that although the protection level of the equipment meets this standard, oil may seep into the panel in the presence of oil mist or low viscosity cutting oil that adheres for a long time. If the protective film on the front panel peels off, it is recommended to take additional protective measures.

After long-term use of the installed sealing gasket, or after the equipment and its sealing gasket are removed from the panel, the original protection level cannot be guaranteed. During installation, the edge of the opening must be flat, with a maximum plane deviation of ≤ 0.5mm. The thickness of the installation chassis should be between 1.5mm and 6mm, and the maximum surface roughness of the sealing gasket contact surface should be ≤ 120 μ m.

3.3 Detailed parameters of electromagnetic compatibility

Radiation interference test: Class A (EN 55011)

Electrostatic discharge immunity (EN 61000-4-2):

Air electrostatic discharge: 8kV

Contact electrostatic discharge: 4kV

Radiated RF electromagnetic field immunity (EN 61000-4-3):

80 MHz to 1 GHz: 10 V/m

1.4 GHz to 2 GHz: 3 V/m

2 GHz to 2.7 GHz: 1 V/m

Electrical fast transient burst immunity (EN 61000-4-4):

Power port: ± 2kV DC

Signal line: ± 1kV

Surge immunity (EN 61000-4-5):

DC power port (line to ground): ± 0.5kV

DC power port (line to line): ± 0.5kV

Signal line (line to ground): ± 1kV

Radio frequency field conducted interference immunity (EN 61000-4-6):

Frequency range: 0.15 to 80 MHz

Test level: 10V

Voltage sag, short interruption, and voltage variation immunity (EN 61000-4-11): The test is performed on the 230Vac side of the Exor International power supply, covering various drop depths and cycle combinations.

3.4 Durability and lifespan information

Backlight lifespan:

LED type backlight: 40000 hours or longer (continuous operation time when the backlight brightness drops to 50% of the rated value at an ambient temperature of 25 ° C)

CCFL type backlight: 50000 hours or longer (continuous operation time when the backlight brightness drops to 50% of the rated value at an ambient temperature of 25 ° C)

Important note: Prolonged use in environments with temperatures reaching or exceeding 40 ° C may reduce backlight quality/reliability/durability.

Front panel film lifespan: It can last up to 10 years at an ambient temperature of 25 ° C, avoiding direct sunlight or ultraviolet radiation.

UV resistance: Under indoor application conditions, slight yellowing and brittleness may occur after 300 hours of QUV accelerated aging and humidity cycling.

Solvent resistance test:

Contact at 21 ° C for 30 minutes with no visible effects: acetone, butyl fibrinolytic agent, cyclohexanone, ethyl acetate, hexane, isopropanol MEK、 Dichloromethane, toluene, xylene

No visible effects after 24 hours of exposure to 49 ° C: coffee, tomato sauce, lemon juice, tea, tomato juice (mustard may have slight yellow staining)

Touch screen reliability: over 1 million operations

Detailed technical data for each model

4.1 Technical specifications of eTOP306 and eTOP307

eTOP306：

Display/Backlight: 5.7-inch TFT color/LED

Color: 64K colors

Resolution: 320 × 240 pixels

Dimming function: Supports

Current consumption (24VDC): 0.55A

Weight: 1 Kg

eTOP307：

Display/Backlight: 7-inch widescreen TFT color/LED

Color: 64K colors

Resolution: 800 × 480 pixels

Dimming function: Supports

Current consumption (24VDC): 0.55A

Weight: 1 Kg

4.2 Technical specifications of eTOP308 and eTOP310

eTOP308：

Display/Backlight: 7.5-inch TFT color/CFL

Color: 64K colors

Resolution: 640 × 480 pixels

Current consumption (24VDC): 0.8A

Weight: 1.2 Kg

eTOP310：

Display/Backlight: 10.4-inch TFT color/CFL

Color: 64K colors

Resolution: 640 × 480 pixels

Current consumption (24VDC): 0.8A

Weight: 2.1 Kg

4.3 Technical Specifications for eTOP312 and eTOP313

eTOP312：

Display/Backlight: 12.1-inch TFT color/CFL

Color: 64K colors

Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels

Current consumption (24VDC): 1.05A

Weight: 2.8 Kg

eTOP313：

Display/Backlight: 13.3-inch widescreen TFT color/LED

Color: 64K colors

Resolution: 1280 × 800 pixels

Current consumption (24VDC): 0.6A

Weight: 2.5 Kg

4.4 eTOP315 Technical Specifications

Display/Backlight: 15 inch TFT color/CFL

Color: 64K colors

Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels

Current consumption (24VDC): 1.1A

Weight: 3.4 Kg

4.5 Common Technical Characteristics

All eTOP series 300 models share the following common characteristics:

PLC ports: RS-232, RS-485, RS-422 (software configurable, baud rate 300-38400)

Programming/printer ports: RS-232, RS-485, RS-422

UniNet (Server and Client): Supports

Auxiliary port: Supports optional fieldbus/Ethernet modules

Ethernet programming: Supports

Ethernet port: 10/100 Mbit

USB port: Host interface, version 1.1

Graphic function: Supports

Trend Collection and Display: Supports

Battery: rechargeable

Real time clock: Supports

Password Protection: Supports (Level 8)

Alarm list: 1024 records

Event List: 1024 entries

Power supply voltage: 18-30 VDC

Installation guide and mechanical dimensions

5.1 Installation environment requirements

The eTOP series 300 operation panel is not suitable for continuous exposure to direct sunlight, which may accelerate the aging process of the front panel film. Similarly, equipment should not be installed in locations that come into contact with corrosive compounds. Before installation, the resistance of the front panel film to specific compounds should be checked.

The keyboard or touch screen of the operation panel must not be operated with any tools (such as screwdrivers, etc.) to avoid damage.

5.2 Mechanical Dimensional Parameters

The installation hole sizes for each model are as follows (unit: mm/inch):

eTOP306/eTOP307：

Total width A: 187mm/7.36“

Total height B: 147mm/5.79“

Opening width C: 176mm/6.90“

Opening height D: 136mm/5.35“

Depth E: 45mm/1.77“

Panel thickness F: 4mm/0.16“

eTOP308：

Total width A: 232mm/9.13“

Total height B: 187mm/7.36“

Opening width C: 221mm/8.70“

Opening height D: 176mm/6.90“

Depth E: 42mm/1.65“

Panel thickness F: 4mm/0.16“

eTOP310：

Total width A: 287mm/11.30“

Total height B: 232mm/9.13“

Opening width C: 276mm/10.86“

Opening height D: 221mm/8.70“

Depth E: 42mm/1.65“

Panel thickness F: 4mm/0.16“

eTOP312/eTOP313：

Total width A: 337mm/13.26“

Total height B: 267mm/10.51“

Opening width C: 326mm/9.30“

Opening height D: 256mm/10.1“

Depth E: 42mm/1.65“

Panel thickness F: 4mm/0.16“

eTOP315：

Total width A: 392mm/15.43“

Total height B: 307mm

Opening width C: 296mm/11.65“

Depth E: 46mm/1.82“

Panel thickness F: 4mm/0.16“

5.3 Installation of rectangular sealing gasket

The sealing gasket should be installed at the rear of the frame. During installation, it is necessary to ensure that the edge of the opening is flat, and tighten each fixing screw until the plastic frame corner contacts the panel. The opening size must comply with the provisions of this manual to ensure the effectiveness of the IP66 protection level.

Detailed description of connection interface

6.1 Interface Layout

The eTOP series 300 operation panel provides a complete connection interface, including:

power connector

Auxiliary Port (AUX Port)

PLC port

PC/printer port

Ethernet port

USB port

6.2 Serial Port (PLC Port)

Serial ports are used for communication with PLCs or other types of controllers. The PLC port connector supports multiple electrical standards: RS-232, RS-422, RS-485. This port is software programmable, and users need to select the appropriate interface in the programming software.

RS-232 pin definition:

Pin 1: GND

Pin 2: Empty

Pin 3: TX

Pin 4: RX

Pin 5: Empty

Pin 6:+5V output

Pin 7: CTS

Pin 8: RTS

Pin 9: Empty

Definition of RS-422/RS-485 pins:

Pin 1: GND

Pin 2: Empty

Pin 3: CHA-

Pin 4: CHB-

Pin 5: Empty

Pin 6:+5V output

Pin 7: CHB+

Pin 8: CHA+

Pin 9: Empty

Communication cables must be selected based on the type of equipment they are connected to.

6.3 Ethernet ports

The Ethernet port uses standard RJ45 connectors, with pin definitions as follows:

Pin 1: TX OUT+

Pin 2: TX OUT-

Pin 3: RX OUT+

Pin 4: Empty

Pin 5: Empty

Pin 6: RX OUT-

Pin 7: Empty

Pin 8: Empty

6.4 Auxiliary Port (AUX Port)

The auxiliary port is a communication port designed specifically for industrial network communication, using a 9-pin D-sub connector. The functionality of the AUX port depends on the optional communication module of the insertion unit. When installing the module, press all four corners at the same time. Do not plug or unplug the module when the operation panel is powered on.

Power supply, grounding, and shielding technology

7.1 Power Requirements

The power terminal is located at the designated position of the equipment. Users must ensure that the power supply has sufficient capacity to support device operation. All electronic devices must be properly grounded in the control system, as grounding helps to limit the impact of electromagnetic interference on the control system.

7.2 Grounding specifications

The equipment must always be grounded. The grounding connection should be made using screws or Faston terminals near the power terminal, and the grounding connection point should be labeled. At the same time, terminal 3 on the power supply terminal should also be grounded.

The power circuit can be floating or grounded. In the grounding scheme, the common terminal of the power supply should be grounded (as shown in the dashed line connection in the figure). When using a floating ground power supply solution, please note that the common terminal of the power supply is grounded through a 1M Ω resistor and a 4.7nF capacitor connected in parallel inside the panel. The power supply must have dual or reinforced insulation.

7.3 Recommended wiring method

The recommended wiring method for the power supply is shown in the diagram. Grounding must be carried out in accordance with applicable regulations to ensure system safety and EMC performance.

Battery management and data retention

The eTOP series 300 operation panel is equipped with a rechargeable lithium battery (model VL2330), which cannot be replaced by the user. The battery maintains the following information:

Hardware real-time clock (date and time)

Event List

Charging requirement: It must be charged for 48 hours during the first installation. After the battery is fully charged, it can guarantee a data backup time of 3 months in a 25 ° C environment.

This battery management solution ensures that critical system information and time data can be maintained even in the event of a main power outage, providing important support for system restart and fault diagnosis.

Maintenance and Cleaning Procedures

9.1 Panel Cleaning

The equipment can only be cleaned with soft cloth and neutral soap products, and solvents are strictly prohibited. This limitation is due to the chemical resistance of the front panel film, and improper cleaning agents may cause panel damage or reduced protective performance.

9.2 Sealing gasket maintenance

After long-term use of the installed sealing gasket, or after the equipment and its sealing gasket are removed from the panel, the original protection level cannot be guaranteed. Regularly check the condition of the sealing gasket and contact the supplier for replacement parts if necessary.

Programming and Software Configuration

10.1 Programming Fundamentals

The eTOP series 300 operation panel must be programmed using the Designer programming software package. When programming, the panel needs to be connected to a personal computer running the Designer software, and the panel must be in configuration mode to be programmed. Connect the panel and personal computer using CA253 cable.

The Designer software package is for Windows ™ The application must be installed correctly. Windows ™ The environment is not included in the Designer package and must be pre installed on a personal computer.

10.2 Communication parameter settings

The software package can use the COM1 or COM2 communication port on a personal computer. Users need to ensure that the Designer program is correctly configured to communicate with the actual communication port connected to the cable.

The communication parameters between the panel and the personal computer are:

Speed: 9600 baud (PC/printer port models also support 19200 and 38400 baud)

Parity check: None

Stop bit: 1

The Designer software defaults to using these correct parameters.

10.3 Firmware Compatibility

The Designer software version used must be compatible with the firmware version of the panel to be programmed. For more information on firmware and programming software compatibility, please contact technical support.

Command system and operating mode

11.1 Command Overview

The eTOP series 300 operation panel has an extended set of predefined commands. These commands can be used to access built-in system features, including navigation on all system pages. The standard command allocation is described in this chapter. All commands, except for those defined by the configuration mode, can be modified, deleted, and/or extended using the keyboard macro editor of programming software.

11.2 Touch screen commands

A panel with a touch screen interface will display a touch keyboard on the screen when operator input is required. For system commands, the default keyboard is shown in the figure. Except for the keyboard displayed in configuration mode, all keyboards can be changed by programmers.

The touch screen panel will automatically display a numeric keypad when activated during the data input phase. The pop-up keyboard can be configured by the user. The text '2s' associated with the button indicates that the button must be held down for two seconds to activate the relevant function.

11.3 Configuration Mode Function

The configuration mode provides the following functions:

ENTER: Display the communication driver type and version (if any) stored in the unit, as well as the boot FW version

ENTER 2s: If a valid communication driver and a valid item are stored in the unit, return to operation mode (the button must be held down for 2 seconds)

CLEAR 2s: Call the standard touch screen calibration program

↑ 2s: Update firmware

← 2s: erase static RAM (password and recipe reset)

→ 2s: Display memory menu

To change the panel IP address, Ethernet GMT, and DST settings, touch the item you want to change.

11.4 Operating Mode/Page Mode

To enter configuration mode, touch and hold for 2 seconds in an undefined active touch area on the screen. The value of 2 seconds can be changed in Designer by disabling specific functions, or by using touch buttons programmed with specific configuration mode macros.

Command menu:

Select up/down/left/right: directional navigation

ENTER: Activate selection

CLEAR: Return to page mode

System menu:

Select Up/Down: Navigation

ENTER: Activate selection (returns to page mode when selecting EXT)

CLEAR: Return to page mode

Special Mode Operation Guide

12.1 Touch screen calibration

Touch screen calibration may need to be performed when there are abnormal operations on the touch screen interface to restore its normal function.

Standard calibration procedure:

Enter configuration mode

Touch and hold the CLEAR key on the screen until the message 'TOUCH SCREEN CALIBRATION' is displayed, then follow the instructions on the page

Touch and hold the x symbol in the upper right corner until it moves to the lower left corner of the screen

Touch and hold the x symbol in the bottom left corner

touch button

Touch the ▼ key until the screen displays an indication to touch the Enter key

Touch the Enter key

Emergency calibration procedure:

When standard procedures cannot be used to enter calibration, emergency calibration procedures should be used:

Turn off the device power

Power on the device again

Click on the center of the touch screen at a frequency of about half a second until the operation panel enters calibration mode

Execute standard calibration procedures

12.2 Emergency methods for entering configuration mode

If the operation panel cannot be switched to configuration mode due to startup issues, please follow the following procedure:

Turn off the device power

Touch the left center of the display screen with your left hand

Turn on the power of the control panel and use your right hand to click on the center right side of the display screen at a frequency of about half a second

Continue operating until the screen displays the configuration mode

12.3 Safe Mode

The 'safe' mode of the panel allows for specific and special operations to be performed on the device. In some cases, the 'safe' mode is required to reset the panel contrast adjustment parameters. The activation of panel safety mode is similar to activating the emergency program of configuration mode at startup:

Turn off the device power

Divide the screen into two parts using a horizontal imaginary line; Press and hold the upper half of the display screen with one finger

Turn on the power of the control panel and click on the lower part of the display screen at a frequency of about half a second

The panel will remain ..

Interpretation of LED indicator light status

The eTOP series 300 operation panel is equipped with dedicated LED indicator lights to provide visual feedback on device status. Please note that some indicator lights may only be available on certain models of operation panels.

13.1 Red LED indicator light

Status OFF: No hardware issues detected

Status BLINK: Low battery level

Status ON: Hardware malfunction

13.2 Green LED indicator light

Status OFF: No button pressed and no errors

Status BLINK: Communication error (not all models)

Status ON: When a button is pressed (visual feedback)

13.3 RUN/green LED indicator light

Status OFF: Hardware malfunction

Status ON: Unit running

13.4 COM/green LED indicator light

Status BLINK: Communication error

Status ON: Communication is normal

13.5 ALARM/Red LED Indicator Light

Status OFF: No alarm

Status BLINK: Alarm requires confirmation

Status ON: Alarm activated

13.6 ALARM/Green LED Indicator Light

Status ON: Recipe data backup in progress

These LED indicator lights provide an intuitive means of monitoring device status, allowing operators to quickly determine the operating status of the equipment by observing the status of the indicator lights, and promptly detect and handle abnormal situations.

Packaging and Transportation Guidelines

14.1 Opening Instructions

After receiving the device, please carefully open the box according to the packaging diagram. Check if there is any obvious damage to the equipment that may have been caused during transportation. Keep all original packaging materials for future use when transporting or storing equipment.

14.2 Repackaging Procedure

If you need to repackage the equipment, please follow the reverse order of the unboxing instructions. The use of original packaging materials ensures optimal protection for equipment during transportation and storage. Ensure that the equipment is securely fixed inside the packaging box to avoid movement and vibration during transportation.