Eaton XVS400 5.7-inch Touch Screen Analysis

Eaton XVS400 5.7-inch Touch Screen: Compact HMI-PLC Integrated Solution

Introduction: Compact human-machine interface for industrial automation

In modern industrial automation systems, human-machine interface (HMI) devices not only need to provide intuitive operating interfaces, but also need to have strong communication capabilities and flexible functional expandability. The Eaton XVS400 series 5.7-inch touchscreen is a compact HMI-PLC integrated solution designed to meet these needs. This device adopts infrared touch technology, equipped with STN color display screen, integrates multiple communication interfaces such as Ethernet, RS232, PROFIBUS/SPI, and supports users to load PLC functions by themselves, providing a highly flexible operating terminal platform for machine and equipment manufacturers.

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the technical features, interface configuration, software ecosystem, and application points of the XVS400 5.7-inch touch screen (order number 139968) based on Eaton's official product data sheet.

Chapter 1 Product Overview and Core Features

1.1 Product positioning

The XVS400 5.7-inch touch screen belongs to the Eaton XVS400 product series and is positioned as an HMI-PLC integrated device with expandable functions. The core design concept is:

Users can configure PLC functions: As a pure HMI terminal, the basic equipment allows users to load PLC functions themselves by purchasing a license

Scalable communication range: Expand the communication function of the onboard interface through license extension

Compact design: 5.7-inch screen size, suitable for applications with limited space

1.2 Core Features

Characteristic description

Product series XVS400 5.7“

Function type HMI-PLC (PLC is loaded by the user)

Display type CSTN color display screen

Touch Technology Infrared Touch

256 colors in total

Resolution QVGA 320 × 240 pixels

Screen diagonal 5.7 inches

Horizontal/Vertical Screen Support Vertical Screen Display

Shell material: metal shell and front panel

Operating System Windows CE (License Required)

PLC license user can load, order number 140389 LIC-PLC-MXP-SMALL

Communication license can be extended as needed

Chapter 2 Detailed Explanation of Technical Specifications

2.1 Display System

The XVS400 5.7-inch adopts CSTN (Color Super Twisted Nematic) display technology, which is an enhanced version of STN display technology and has the following characteristics:

Parameter specifications

Display type CSTN color

Resolution QVGA 320 × 240 pixels

256 colors in total

Visible area 115 × 86 mm

Contrast ratio 35:1 (typical value)

Brightness of 150 cd/m ² (typical value)

Backlight technology 1 × CCFL, software dimmable

Backlight lifespan of 50000 hours (typical value)

Backlight dimming: CCFL backlight can adjust brightness through software, and users can adjust display brightness according to ambient lighting and usage needs, ensuring visibility and extending backlight life.

2.2 Touch System

XVS400 adopts infrared touch technology and has the following characteristics:

Parameter specifications

Touch Technology Infrared Touch

Logical channel 47 × 31

Protective screen laminated safety glass, anti reflective

Working principle of infrared touch: The device arranges infrared emitting and receiving tubes around the screen to form an infrared light matrix. When fingers or objects (with a minimum diameter of 7mm) block infrared light, the system can detect the touch position. This technology does not require direct contact with the screen surface and has the following advantages:

Long service life: no mechanical wear and tear

Strong anti pollution ability: The screen surface is sealed and can be dustproof and waterproof

Support glove operation: suitable for industrial environments that require wearing protective gloves

2.3 System Configuration

Parameter specifications

DRAM (Operating System and Program Memory) 64 MB

Flash (User Available Data Backup) approximately 1.5 MB

External storage CompactFlash ™ Card (to be provided by the user)

Real time clock backup battery CR2032 lithium battery

The battery life is about 10 years

The power outage lasts for about 10 years

Storage requirements: The device requires a CompactFlash card for storing the operating system, applications, and data. Users need to choose the appropriate CF card capacity according to their application requirements.

2.4 Heat dissipation and power consumption

Parameter specifications

Static heat dissipation (non current related) 19 W

Total heat dissipation capacity 19 W

The cooling design of the equipment is 19W, and the cooling conditions inside the control cabinet should be considered during installation to ensure sufficient ventilation space around the equipment.

Chapter 3 Communication Interface and Expansion Capability

3.1 Onboard Interface

XVS400 5.7-inch integrated with rich communication interfaces to meet various industrial network requirements:

Description of interface type quantity

Ethernet 1 100Base TX/10Base T

RS232 1 serial communication interface

PROFIBUS/MPI 1 supports Siemens PROFIBUS and MPI protocols

USB Host 1 is used to connect external USB devices

USB Device 1 is used to connect to the upper computer for programming and debugging

3.2 Supported Communication Protocols

Through onboard interfaces and software licenses, XVS400 supports multiple industrial communication protocols:

Protocol support status

TCP/IP support

PROFIBUS support (onboard)

MODBUS support

EtherNet/IP support

Other bus systems support (extended through license)

3.3 Functional Scalability

PLC Function Expansion:

The basic equipment can be used as a pure HMI terminal

Users can load PLC functions by purchasing a license (order number 140389 LIC-PLC-MXP-SMALL)

After loading, the device can be used as an HMI-PLC integrated controller

Communication function expansion:

The basic communication functions of onboard interfaces can meet the needs of most applications

Advanced communication protocols can be extended through license extensions

Please refer to the attached license product certificate for specific extension options

Chapter 4 Software Ecology and Programming Environment

4.1 Operating System

XVS400 runs the Microsoft Windows CE operating system, which is a real-time operating system designed specifically for embedded devices and has the following features:

Real time performance: supports real-time applications

Customizable: System components can be customized according to hardware configuration

Rich API: supports the development of multiple applications

Operating System License: Windows CE requires a separate purchase of license, and the device does not come with an operating system license when it leaves the factory.

4.2 Visualization software

XVS400 supports Eaton's visualization software for developing human-machine interface applications. Users can use this software to:

Design the operating interface

Configure variables and labels

Establish communication connection

Download and debug applications

4.3 PLC programming software

After loading the PLC function, users can use the following software for PLC programming:

XSoft CoDeSys-2 (for XVS400)

Document number: MN04802093Z (German version), MN04802094Z (English version)

Function: PLC programming environment based on CoDeSys 2.3

Applicable: XVS400 series equipment

XSOFT-CODESYS-3

Document Number: MN048008ZU

Function: PLC programming environment based on CoDeSys 3

Features: Modern programming interface, supporting IEC 61131-3 standard language

Main programming languages:

Ladder diagram (LD)

Function Block Diagram (FBD)

Structured Text (ST)

Instruction List (IL)

Sequential Function Diagram (SFC)

4.4 Engineering advantages

Single database: HMI and PLC share tag database to reduce duplicate work

Unified engineering environment: complete HMI and PLC development in the same software

Efficient debugging: online monitoring and debugging functions

Chapter 5 Installation and Mechanical Dimensions

5.1 Installation method

XVS400 5.7-inch adopts embedded installation method (flush installation):

Parameter specifications

Installation method: Embedded

Front frame type: standard front frame with standard film

Front panel material metal

Front frame protection laminated safety glass, anti reflective

5.2 Overall dimensions

Parameter specifications

Front panel width 212 mm

Front panel height 156 mm

Installation depth 55 mm

5.3 Hole Requirements

Embedded installation requires rectangular holes to be opened on the control cabinet panel. Please refer to the equipment installation guide (IL04802011Z) for specific hole sizes. Attention should be paid when opening holes:

Ensure accurate hole size

The edge of the opening is flat and free of burrs

Consider sealing requirements to ensure IP65 protection level

Chapter 6 Environmental Conditions and Protection Levels

6.1 Working environment

Parameter specifications

Working temperature: 0 ° C to+50 ° C

Storage/transportation temperature -20 ° C to+60 ° C

Relative humidity 10% to 95%, no condensation

6.2 Protection level

Position protection level

Front panel IP65 (compliant with IEC/EN 60529 standard)

Rear shell IP20

IP65 protection: The front panel is completely dust-proof and can withstand water spray from any direction, suitable for humid and dusty industrial environments.

6.3 Mechanical Environmental Tolerance

The equipment meets the requirements of IEC/EN 61131-2 standard for industrial control equipment and can withstand:

Vibration in industrial environment

Mechanical impact during transportation and installation

Mechanical stress under normal working conditions

Chapter 7 Power Requirements

7.1 Electrical Parameters

Parameter specifications

Rated working voltage 24 V DC

Allowable voltage range 20.4-28.8V DC (-15%/+20%)

Polarity reversal protection is

Is there any potential isolation

7.2 Power Supply Suggestions

To ensure reliable operation of the equipment, power supply design should pay attention to:

Use a 24V DC power supply that meets SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) requirements

The power capacity should consider the device power consumption (19W) and the power consumption of the connected USB devices

Ensure power stability and ensure that voltage fluctuations do not exceed the allowable range

Consider the surge current during system startup

Chapter 8 Certification and Compliance with Standards

8.1 Product Certification

Certification Instructions

UL 60950-01 Information Technology Equipment Safety Standard

CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 Canadian Safety Standard

IEC/EN 61131-2 Programmable Logic Controller Standard

CE mark complies with relevant EU directives

UL File Number: E208621

UL Category Control Number: NWGQ2, NWGQ8

8.2 Design Verification Standards

The equipment complies with the design verification requirements of IEC/EN 61439 "Low voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies":

Verify project compliance

The material strength and components meet the product standard requirements

Corrosion resistance meets product standard requirements

The thermal stability of the shell meets the product standard requirements

The heat resistance of insulation materials meets the requirements of product standards

The insulation material's resistance to abnormal heat meets the product standard requirements

UV radiation tolerance needs to be checked

Durability of identification meets product standard requirements

The protection level of the complete equipment meets the product standard requirements

The electrical clearance and creepage distance meet the product standard requirements

Note: Some validation items (such as electric shock protection, short-circuit withstand capability, etc.) are the responsibility of the complete equipment manufacturer and need to be evaluated in the final application.

8.3 UL Certification Usage Conditions

According to the usage conditions of UL certification:

Pollution level: The pollution level applicable to the equipment is 2

Grounding requirement: The equipment must be correctly connected to the main protective grounding terminal of the final product

Shell requirements: The final product must meet fire and electrical safety requirements

Power requirement: The device must be powered by SELV power supply

Ethernet connection: The onboard Ethernet interface only allows connection to the internal network

Chapter 9 Detailed Table of Functional Specifications

Functional category parameter specifications

Display type STN color

256 colors in total

Resolution 320 × 240 pixels

Screen diagonal 5.7 inches

Touch Technology Infrared Touch

Logical channel 47 × 31

Memory Project/User Memory 64000 KB

Keyboard and numeric keypad support

Alpha numeric keyboard support

Programmable function key 0

Equipped with LED button 0

System button 1

Function message indication support

Message system support (including buffering and confirmation)

Process value output support

Process value input support

Formula function support

Password level 200

Printer output support

100 languages available online

Software component loading support

Safety function applicability not applicable

Chapter 10 Selection and Ordering Information

10.1 Basic Equipment

Order number description

139968 XVS400 5.7-inch touch screen, infrared touch, 24V DC, STN color, Ethernet, RS232，PROFIBUS/MPI

10.2 Software License

Order number description

140389 LIC-PLC-MXP-SMALL, XVS400 PLC Function License