Posted to News on 7th Feb 2014, 10:39
Opus A6 Standard display with optional touchscreen interface
Sensor-Technik UK is introducing the Wachendorff Opus A6 Standard operator interface to complement its range of control hardware. The A6s centres on a sharp 7inch (15:9) TFT screen that supports optional touchscreen interaction. Coupled with this, the user can interact with the functionality of the system via the adjustably back-lit hard keys bordering the screen as well as a dedicator encoder for navigation and variable adjustment.
The Opus A6S is backed up by a wealth of communication and ancillary interfaces: two CAN 2.0B ports, one RS232 port and a dedicated USB connection for access to stored on-board data. In addition, the Opus A6s also offers Ethernet, three analogue video inputs and a real-time clock. Bluetooth, WLAN and quad-band GSM are all available as optional extras to increase the capabilities of the unit.
Environmentally, the Opus A6s is built to endure all but the harshest environments, operating in temperatures ranging from -30degC to +75degC with a front-side IP rating of IP65 (IP67 available) and shock resistance up to 30 'g'.
All the robust hardware is built around a powerful 32-bit microprocessor running a Linux operating system. With built-in RAM of 128MB and 4GB of non-volatile mass storage, the Opus A6s is capable of logging key operational information that can be extracted by the optional front-mounted USB slot for post-processing and performance analysis.
Display is easy to program
Programming the unit is said to be easy with the proprietary Projektor software tool. The WYSIWYG interface allows fast development and implementation along with functional controls using dedicated scripting. Alternatively, the A6S can be programmed using CoDeSys V3 or, for even more functionality, programming at a board level using C/C++.
Sensor-Technik UK is the UK and Ireland distributor for Sensor-Technik Wiedemann (STW). Follow the link to find out more about the Opus A6 Standard operator interface.
