ABB introduces a multi-touch control panel portfolio, expanding the current CP600 platform for high-class applications and challenging installations. The CP600-Pro is fully compatible with ABB’s AC500 and AC500-eCo PLCs.
The new control panels with 5”, 7”, 10.1”, 15.6” and 21.5” screens provide comprehensive HMI functions with multi-touch operation for a wide range of applications. True glass touch screens provide clear information and easy operation with two-finger gestures. Strong aluminum front frames ensure IP66 protection. The all black front design is a good match for multiple applications either in landscape or portrait format. CP600-Pro control panels ensure reliable operation at a large environmental temperature range of -20…+60 °C. Three Ethernet interfaces, one of them with 10/100/1000 Mbit, support up to three networks with different PHY. Thanks to the OPC UA pub/sup Server and Client protocol, the CP600-Pro is well prepared for TSN connectivity. A serial port simplify integration of products without network interfaces. USB ports and SD cards facilitate backups and system updates.
Like the other control panels of the CP600 platform, CP600-Pro control panels are fully compatible with ABB’s AC500 and AC500-eCo PLCs (Programmable Logic Controller) and provide effective display of information and reliable operation including all usual HMI functions such as alarm management, schedulers, recipes, trends, data acquisition, gateway function or user management.
The CP600-Pro can be configured and programmed with Panel Builder 600, which allows the easy creation of graphical HMI pages. This powerful programming tool offers numerous configuration options, which can be complemented by JavaScript for the easy design of tailor-made user interfaces. It provides libraries of ready-to-use vector graphics and a rich set of widgets so that applications can be designed efficiently.
This tool features an HMI (Human Machine Interface) simulator ensuring efficient set up either offline or online. HTML5 pages enable easy remote access to HMI applications via smartphone or other mobile devices.
”The CP600-Pro extends our control panel range upwards. The biggest screen with a size of 21.5”, multi-touch operation, an increased environmental temperature range of -20 °C to +60 °C and a third ETH interface with enhanced performance of 10/100/1000 Mbit make this new offering first choice for a vast range of applications even in harsh environments. Moreover the device is prepared for new communication standards”, says Wolfgang Zimmermann, Product Manager, ABB. “ABB’s product portfolio gives machine builders and system integrators peace of mind because they know all eventualities will be covered.”
About ABB
ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization with two clear value propositions: bringing electricity from any power plant to any plug and automating industries from natural resources to finished products. As title partner of Formula E, the fully electric international FIA motorsport class, ABB is pushing the boundaries of e-mobility to contribute to a sustainable future. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 135,000 employees. www.abb.com
