OptiMate® configuration software allows you to predefine up to 160 messages.  These messages can be later selected  by your PLC or computer program to display status, variable data, and allow numeric data input.  For computer applications, additional messages can be sent directly over the serial communication port.

Indicator lights and function keys can be custom labeled by the user with a plastic insert.  The insert can be custom legended with text and/or graphics, and  slipped  into a protective pocket behind the faceplate.

The OM1500 Operator Terminal is part of Optimation's OptiMate® series.  Each OptiMate® module is designed to connect to a microprocessor or most PLC's with a single cable connection.  OptiMate® modules can be used individually, or together with any combination of other OptiMate® modules.

When used with a microprocessor system, simple communications over either an RS232 or RS422 communications cable allows the microprocessor to directly control the lights and LCD display as well as read numeric data entry and function key status.

When used with a PLC, operation is transparent to the user.  Terminal functions tie directly into your PLC ladder logic program.  The OM1500 takes care of the rest.

Features
2 line x 20 character backlit LCD display
Full numeric keypad
Arrow key data adjustment and jog options
User-Legendable function keys and indicator lights
160 User-definable messages
Stand alone capability with direct connection to most PLCs
Compatible with any computer via serial communications
Mix and match with other OptiMate® modules

Benefits
Eliminates the need for controller I/O modules for operator panel use
Easy data entry, function selection, display and status indication in one module
Reduces system integration and retrofit costs
Remove and replace maintainability
Rapid future expansion
Reduced maintenance costs
Attractive, eye-appealing appearance

Operational Overview
The OM1500 terminal incorporates all of the basic elements necessary for operator interface.  Indicator lights highlight status, function keys allow operator function selection, the alphanumeric display provides text information, and the numeric keypad allows data entry and adjustment.

The OM1500 interfaces over either an RS232 or RS422 serial link to any computer-based system and many popular PLCs.  In a computer-based system, interface occurs via a very easy to use OptiMate® Hex protocol.  For PLC-based system, operation is totally controlled through a bank of 8 PLC registers.  Everything else is handled by the OM1500 terminal.

PLC - Based Systems
PLC-based systems access the OM1500 via a bank of 8 registers.  Lights and buttons appear as coils and contacts (or register bits) in the PLC.  Messages can be predefined, stored in the OM1500 and used by the PLC program.  To use a predefined message, the PLC simply places the message number that you have associated with the message into a PLC register.  Text,  data display, keypad data entry and arrow adjustment messages are all available.  Up to 160 messages can be predefined.

There are three types of messages that handle numeric values.  A data display message will display the value you place in the line's data register  in the message field that has been predefined.  The top display line on the right illustrates a data display message.  The message has been predefined  as message # 6.  The carets(^) in the message are place holders for the numeric display.  To use the message to display data, simply place the value '6' in the top line message select register and the value (in this case, 347.6) in the top line data register.  The OM1500 takes care of the rest.

Data entry and adjustment work similarly, with data ending up in the PLC data register.

Use with a Computer
The OM1500 terminal provides all of the same capabilities to a computer-based system that it does to PLC systems.  It also provides the added capability to utilize additional messages that are not predefined, but passed over the serial link.  The OptiMate® Hex protocol makes computer-based applications a very simple undertaking.

Specifications

Physical
Recessed Mount Housing 9.5"L x 4.0"H x 1.75"D
Cutout size for above  3.56"Hx8.46"L
Panel Fasteners : Four, 6x32 threaded studs (on ends, symmetrical about center line)
Weight : 19 ounces
Color: Dark gray housing.  Numeric keys : blue with white letters.  Other keypad keys ; gray with white letters.  Function keys ; White with user-supplied label
Lamp Colors  :    Red, Green, Yellow
LCD display :     2 line x 20 character STN with LED backlight
character size : 5.5mm high x 3.2mm wide
Button Type : Membrane panel with dome switch snap action

Electrical
Power (all lamps on) : 8 - 30VDC @ 5.7Watts
420 mA @ 12VDC  240 mA @ 24VDC
Power connector :  Pluggable terminal block, 2 position

Communications
RS232 and RS422 ; 4800 to 19200 baud
Compatible with most major PLC protocols
Hex Slave Protocol for computer-based systems
15 pin female 'D' shell connector

Environmental
Enclosure   - NEMA 4 (installed)
Temperature   - 0 to 50 C
Humidity   - 95% Non-condensing

Labeling of Indicator Lights and Function Keys
User-defined slide-in Labels

Message Types  (160 user defined messages available)
General Text message
Data display message (one data value per line)
Keypad data entry (Integer, fixed point, or variable point)
Arrow adjustment data message (Integer or fixed point)
Numeric Types & Values
Integer
Fixed Point
Variable Point
BCD (Values between 0 & 9999; with appropriate decimal placement)
Binary (Values between 0 & 65535 with appropriate decimal placement)

Ordering
OM1500 - Module with Dark Gray enclosure.

Please note that each PLC has a different suffix according to the following table. +