PRODUCTS:

1 - Use 3 Pushbuttons connected to 3 Digital Inputs and LCD for feedback:

Button 1: Select parameter
Button 2: + (Increment)
Button 3: - (Decrement)

Advantages:
Low cost. Great for occasional adjustment of parameters.

Disadvantages:
Use up 3 D/I.

2 - Use 1KW Potentiometer connected to an Analog Input -

scale the input readings (0-4096) to fit the desired range for the parameters. A marked dial can provide a rough indicator of the settings, but if you have an LCD display then you can obtain very precise settings.

Advantages:
Extremely low cost (< $1).
Easy to adjust.

Disadvantages:
Use up 1 analog input per parameter.

3 - Use the MD-HMI Module (T100MD+ Only)* -

This new product comprises one 4 lines x 20 characters backlit LCD display; a 16 keys keypad and 8 LEDs. This module is plugged into the LCD port and the expansion port of the PLC. It does not use up any of the PLC’s I/O. The keys and the LEDs appear as expanded I/Os to the CPU.

Advantages:
Numeric keypad data entry is much easier.
Professional looking front bezel.

Disadvantages:
Works only on T100MD+ model.

1 - Optimation Operator Interface
http://www.optimate.com

Model: KM420

2 - Maple Systems OIT (Operator Interface Terminals)
http://www.maple-systems.com

3 - Taian OPS6 Touch Panel Display

4 - Other HMI brands that some
customers reportedly have used successfully:

• Proface
• Hakko
• GE Fanuc Quickpanel.
• Petlite.
• EXOR (Italy)