Description

The UniOP ePALM10-DA71 (manufactured by Exor International) is a rugged, handheld Human-Machine Interface (HMI) terminal and teaching pendant engineered for industrial machinery manipulation, robotic cell positioning, and localized factory floor control. Enclosed in a shock-resistant polyamide housing, this mobile operator panel provides manual machine actuation while incorporating vital, hardwired safety circuits. It interfaces directly with PLCs and CNC systems over specialized industrial communication drivers, making it a critical control device for automotive assembly line cells and complex material handling plants.

Commercial and Lifecycle Logistics

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| Parameter                 | Value                                                      |
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| Product Condition         | New Surplus (Original Box) or Tested Refurbished Baseline  |
| Warranty                  | 12-Month Comprehensive Warranty                            |
| Availability              | In Stock / Ready for Worldwide Export                      |
| Standard Lead Time        | 1–3 Business Days via DHL Express / FedEx / UPS            |
| Price Notice              | Price subject to market conditions; contact us for a firm  |
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Technical Specifications and Hardware Architecture

The ePALM10-DA71 architecture features a combination of tactile input keys, user-programmable memory, and dedicated mechanical emergency safety elements.

Display and Operator Interface

• Display Type: High-visibility transflective LCD graphic display (readable under high ambient factory lighting and critical glare conditions).
• Resolution: 120 x 64 pixels (renders up to 8 lines containing 20 alphanumeric characters each).
• Keypad Assembly: 27-key membrane keypad providing distinct tactile mechanical feedback. Keys include dedicated system functions alongside user-definable operation macro buttons.

Integral Safety Subsystems (Hardwired)

• Emergency Stop: 1 x dual-channel, high-reliability mechanical Emergency Stop (E-Stop) mushroom button wired directly to separate dedicated output pins (independent of internal processor execution).
• Deadman / Enabling Switch: Integrated 3-position enabling switch (Off-On-Off operation). This ensures that the terminal can only initiate dangerous axis movements while the operator maintains a mid-position grip on the deadman handle, complying with international robotic safety protocols.

System Memory and Communication

• Onboard Memory: 512 KB Flash memory dedicated to runtime data storage, alarm history logs, and localized vector graphic screens.
• Recipe Storage: 16 KB battery-backed recipe storage memory block.
• Driver Support: Native compatibility with over 130 legacy industrial protocol drivers via the UniOP Designer 6 programming ecosystem (including Simatic S7 MPI, Modbus RTU, and various major PLC interfaces).
• Battery Specification: 3 V, 285 mAh Lithium battery (Renata model CR2430 or equivalent) for non-volatile clock retention.

Electrical and Environmental Limits

• Supply Voltage: 18 V DC to 30 V DC input window.
• Current Draw: Approximately 300 mA at a nominal 24 V DC input level.
• Ingress Protection: IP65 sealed enclosure classification against high-pressure water jets and industrial airborne oil vapors.
• Operating Temperature: 0 to +50 °C (+32 to +122 °F).
• Wiring Cable: Outfitted with a heavy-duty, high-flexibility polyurethane umbilical control cable for long-term mobility across work cells.

Field Deployment and Regulatory Constraints

Critical Safety Wiring Note: All electrical connection paths inside this teaching pendant—including the internal safety contacts of the emergency stop switch and the 3-position enabling hardware—must be connected strictly to Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) or protective safety monitoring relays. Do not route main line-level AC power through the umbilical control cable layout.

• Software Configuration: Designing screens and configuring internal variable maps requires UniOP Designer 6 software or higher. Ensure your target communication protocol version aligns with the specific firmware profile loaded onto the ePALM hardware chip.
• Case Extraction: Never crack open the polyamide housing assembly without an ESD-grounded workstation setup; opening the enclosure without protection can static-shock the internal display driver circuitry and memory matrix.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is this unit a drop-in replacement for any older ePALM10 model?

The base physical properties of the ePALM10 series are identical, but the specific configuration suffix code (-DA71) dictates the pre-installed internal communication board module and terminal wiring assignments (e.g., whether the device is pinned out for standard point-to-point serial communication vs. specialized network interfaces like Profibus DP or Ethernet). Verify your original terminal cable plug pins against the unit label schematic before powering up the replacement pendant.

What happens if the internal 3 V lithium battery drains completely?

If the internal Renata CR2430 battery goes flat, the pendant will lose its Real-Time Clock (RTC) tracking and localized recipe data storage arrays when primary 24 V DC power is cut. The primary HMI operating software and compiled runtime screens will remain secure, as they reside permanently within the non-volatile 512 KB flash memory segment.

Can the graphic display render complex plant schematics?

The 120 x 64 pixels transflective display is engineered primarily for text messages, variable readouts, bar graphs, and basic vector icons (such as directional arrows or limit indicators). Complex P&ID automation diagrams are better suited for large-format stationary SCADA panels rather than the compact, handheld layout of the ePALM10.