X2 pro 10 - B2

MAEN220, 2021-11 English

 Foreword

Installation manual for X2 pro 10 - B2

Foreword
All operator panels are developed to satisfy the demands of human-machine
communication. Built-in functions such as displaying and controlling text,
dynamic indication, time channels, alarm and recipe handling are included.
The operator panel works primarily in an object-oriented way, making it easy to
understand and use. Configuration is carried out on a PC using iX Developer
software. The project can then be transferred and stored in the operator panel
itself.
Various types of automation equipment such as PLCs, servos or drives can be
connected to the operator panels. In this manual, the term “the controller” refers
to the connected equipment.
This manual explains how to install the operator panel. Please refer to the
iX Developer reference manual for further information.

Order no: MAEN220

Copyright © 2021-11 Beijer Electronics AB. All rights reserved.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and is provided as available at the
time of printing. Beijer Electronics AB, including all its group companies, reserves the right to change any
information without updating this publication. Beijer Electronics AB, including all its group companies,
assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Read the entire installation
manual prior to installing and using this equipment. Only qualified personnel may install, operate or repair
this equipment. Beijer Electronics AB, including all its group companies, are not responsible for modified,
altered or renovated equipment. Because the equipment has a wide range of applications, users must acquire
the appropriate knowledge to use the equipment properly in their specific applications. Persons responsible
for the application and the equipment must themselves ensure that each application is in compliance with
all relevant requirements, standards and legislation in respect to configuration and safety. Only parts and
accessories manufactured according to specifications set by Beijer Electronics AB, including all its group
companies, may be used.
BEIJER ELECTRONICS AB, INCLUDING ALL ITS GROUP
COMPANIES, SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY
DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE INSTALLATION, USE OR
REPAIR OF THIS EQUIPMENT, WHETHER ARISING IN TORT,
CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE. BUYER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL
BE THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF PURCHASE
PRICE, AND THE CHOICE OF THE APPLICABLE REMEDY SHALL
BE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF BEIJER ELECTRONICS AB,
INCLUDING ALL ITS GROUP COMPANIES.

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 Contents

Contents
1 Safety Precautions ....................................................... 4
1.1 General ........................................................... 4
1.2 Hazardous Materials ............................................. 4
1.3 Disposal Requirements Under WEEE Regulations ........... 5
1.4 UL and cUL Installation ......................................... 5
1.5 During Installation .............................................. 6
1.6 During Use ....................................................... 7
1.7 Service and Maintenance ........................................ 7
1.7.1 Cleaning the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.8 Dismantling and Scrapping ..................................... 8
1.9 Appearance of Air in Touch Screen ............................. 8
2 Naming Convention .................................................... 9
3 Installation ............................................................... 10
3.1 Space Requirements ............................................. 10
3.2 Installation Process .............................................. 10
3.2.1 Connections to the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2.2 Other Connections and Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 Technical Data ........................................................... 14
4.1 Compass Safe Distance .......................................... 15
5 Chemical Resistance .................................................... 16
5.1 Metal Casing ..................................................... 16
5.2 Touch Screen and Overlay Material ............................ 16
5.2.1 Protective Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.2.2 Touch Screen Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.2.3 Touch Screen Protector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6 Operator Panel Drawings .............................................. 19
6.1 Connectors ....................................................... 19
6.1.1 Communication Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
6.2 X2 pro 10 - B2 Outline .......................................... 21
7 Additional Installation Tips ............................................ 22
7.1 Grounding the operator panel .................................. 22
7.2 Ethernet Connection in the Operator Panel ................... 23
7.3 To Achieve Better EMC Protection ............................. 24
7.4 Ambient Temperature ........................................... 25
7.5 Safety ............................................................. 27
7.6 Galvanic Isolation ................................................ 28
7.7 Cable and Bus Termination RS-485 ............................ 30
7.8 CAN Interface ................................................... 30
7.8.1 Cable Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7.8.2 Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7.8.3 Restrictions and Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.9 USB Memory stick ............................................... 31
7.10 Image Sticking ................................................... 31

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 Safety Precautions

1 Safety Precautions
Both the installer and the owner and/or operator of the operator panel must read
and understand this installation manual.

1.1 General
• Read the safety precautions carefully.
• Check the delivery for transportation damage. If damage is found, notify the
supplier as soon as possible.
• Do not use the operator panel in an environment with high explosive hazards.
• The supplier is not responsible for modified, altered or reconstructed
equipment.
• Use only parts and accessories manufactured according to specifications of
the supplier.
• Read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing,
using or repairing the operator panel.
• Never allow fluids, metal filings or wiring debris to enter any openings in the
operator panel. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
• Only qualified personnel may operate the operator panel.
• Storing the operator panel where the temperature is lower/higher than
recommended in this manual can cause the LCD display liquid to
congeal/become isotropic.
• The LCD display liquid contains a powerful irritant. In case of skin contact,
wash immediately with plenty of water. In case of eye contact, hold the eye
open, flush with plenty of water and get medical attention.
• The figures in this manual serve an illustrative purpose. Because of the many
variables associated with any particular installation, the supplier cannot
assume responsibility for actual use based on the figures.
• The supplier neither guarantees that the operator panel is suitable for your
particular application, nor assumes responsibility for your product design,
installation or operation.
• It is recommended to turn on and shut down the operator panel at least once
before installing any components/cards or before connecting the operator
panel to external devices; for example serial devices.
• For Marine panels only:
– The operator panel must be installed and operated as described in this
document to meet this certification.
– Observe precautions for handling electrostatic discharge sensitive devices

1.2 Hazardous Materials

Part description Toxic and hazardous materials or elements
零件描述 有毒 和有 害的 材料 或元 素
Pb Hg Cd Cr6+ PBB PBDE
PCB and electronic
components X O O O O O
PCB 和电子元件
O: Indicates that the concentration of the hazardous substance in all homogeneous
materials in the parts is below the relevant threshold of the GB/T 26572-2011

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standard.
O： 表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T 26572-2011 规定的限
量要求以下。
X: Indicates that the concentration of the hazardous substance of at least one of
all homogeneous materials in the parts is above the relevant threshold of the GB/T
26572-2011 standard. But still complies with the EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
X: 表明该有害物质至少在部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出GB/T 26572-2011规定
的限量要求。但仍然符合EU RoHS 指令2011/65/EU。

1.3 Disposal Requirements Under

WEEE Regulations
For professional users in the European Union: If you wish to discard electrical
and electronic equipment (EEE), please contact your dealer or supplier for further
information.
For disposal in countries outside of the European Union: If you wish to discard
this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.

1.4 UL and cUL Installation

Caution:
This section is only valid for UL labeled X2 panels.

• This equipment is suitable for use in Class 2 non-hazardous locations only.

[combinations of equipment in your system are subject to investigation by the
local authority having jurisdiction at the time of installation].
• All devices have to be supplied by a Class 2 power supply.

Warning:
Only UL and cUL approved expansion units are allowed to be connected to
the port designated “EXPANSION”. At the moment there are no such units
evaluated or allowed.
SEULES LES UNITÉS D'EXTENSION CERTIFIÉES UL ET
cUL PEUVENT ÊTRE RACCORDÉES AU PORT DÉSIGNÉ « EXPANSION ».
À L'HEURE ACTUELLE, AUCUNE UNITÉ DE CE TYPE N'A ÉTÉ TESTÉE
OU AUTORISÉE

Warning:
Explosion hazard! Substitution of components may inpair suitability for Class
I, Division 2.
RISQUE D’EXPLOSION! LA SUBSTITUTION DE COMPOSANTS PEUT NUIRE Á LA
CONFORMITÉ DE CLASSE I, DIVISION 2.

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Warning:
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose
of in fire.
LA BATTERIE PEUT EXPLOSER EN CAS DE MAUVAISE MANIPULATION.
NE LA RECHARGEZ PAS, NE LA DÉMONTEZ PAS ET NE LA JETEZ
PAS DANS LE FEU.

• This product contains a battery; this must only be changed in an area known
to be non-hazardous.
• Replace the battery with a BR 2032 battery. Use of another type of battery
may present a risk of fire or explosion.
• For use on a flat surface of a type 4X enclosure indoor use only.
• Use minimum 75°C copper conductors only.
• To make wiring connections to the power supply connector, follow the table
with cable and torque specifications below:

Terminal Block Connector Wire Size AWG Torque (Lb.In.)

X1/X100 Phoenix connectors AWG 30 – 12 5–7
X1/X100 Anytek connectors AWG 24 – 12 3.5
X1/X100 DECA connectors AWG 24 – 12 7

• These devices are Class 2 supplied programmable controllers (industrial PCs)

for the use in industrial control equipment and are intended to be (front)
panel mounted (Type 12 and 4x for indoor use only).

Caution:
The enclosure provides a degree of protection of at least IP20, but when installed in an
apparatus, it should meet IP65.

LE BOÎTIER OFFRE UN DEGRÉ DE PROTECTION D'AU MOINS IP20, MAIS

LORSQU'IL EST INSTALLÉ DANS UN APPAREIL, IL DOIT ÊTRE DE CLASSE IP65.

1.5 During Installation

• The operator panel is designed for stationary installation on a planar surface,
where the following conditions are fulfilled:
– no high explosive risks
– no strong magnetic fields
– no direct sunlight
– no large, sudden temperature changes
• Install the operator panel according to the accompanying installation
instructions.
• Ground the operator panel according to the accompanying installation
instructions.
• Only qualified personnel may install the operator panel.
• Separate the high voltage, signal, and supply cables.
• Make sure that the voltage and polarity of the power source is correct before
connecting the operator panel to the power outlet.
• Peripheral equipment must be appropriate for the application and location.

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1.6 During Use

• Keep the operator panel clean.
• Emergency stop and other safety functions may not be controlled from the
operator panel.
• Do not use excessive force or sharp objects when operating the touch screen.

1.7 Service and Maintenance

• Only qualified personnel should carry out repairs.
• The agreed warranty applies.
• Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations, disconnect the
equipment from the electrical supply.
• Clean the display and surrounding front cover with a soft cloth and mild
detergent.
• Replacing the battery incorrectly may result in explosion. Only use batteries
recommended by the supplier. During the warranty period, the battery needs
to be replaced by an authorized Beijer Electronics service center.

1.7.1 Cleaning the Display

We recommend using a dry, clean cloth to wipe off dust regularly. Use alcohol or
ammonia-based cleaning agent for cleaning only when necessary. When other
solvents or cleaning agents are used, be sure to follow manufacturers’ instructions.
The agent should be applied to a clean cloth and should not be sprayed directly
onto the panel surface. After cleaning the agent should be removed.
Ammonia based glass cleaners (typically 5-10% ammonia) or 75% alcohol can be
used to clean the surface of PCAP and resistive touch panels.
When you clean the surface of your touch panel, please follow these steps:
1. Apply cleaning agent (alcohol, bleach, or glass cleaner) to a clean cloth. Make
sure the cloth is well saturated.
2. Wipe touch panel in a “Z” motion on the touch panel surface.
3. Dry the panel thoroughly with a dry cloth, removing as much of the cleaning
solution as possible.
4. Do not mix bleach and ammonia because this will produce a dangerous
chemical reaction.
5. Please do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the touch panel surface.

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Note:
• Cleaning solutions containing bleach, alcohol, and ammonia are corrosive to
touch panel surface coatings and ITO film. So, you should not leave the solution on
the touch panel surface for more than 2 minutes. Make sure to remove all residue
when finished cleaning.
• Do not use sharp tools to clean the surface of the touchscreen.
• Do not use air guns, water jets, or steam, to clean the surface of touchscreens as
they may damage touchscreen functionality.
• If condiments, food, or drinks are spilled on the surface of the touchscreen, please
remove them immediately.
• Ensure moisture does not seep through the cable connection area from the edges
during cleaning.

1.8 Dismantling and Scrapping

• The operator panel or parts thereof shall be recycled according to local
regulations.
• The following components contain substances that might be hazardous to
health and the environment: lithium battery, electrolytic capacitor, and
display.

1.9 Appearance of Air in Touch Screen

The layer structure of the touch screen contains air. In rare cases, the appearance
of bubbles can arise. This is purely cosmetic and does not affect the functionality
of the operator panel. The appearance can occur under certain environmental
conditions such as temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure.

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 Naming Convention

2 Naming Convention
The name of each panel is based on its properties according to the table below.

Genera-
X2 family Size (inches) tion/Version Variant
base 4 v2 SC Soft Control
pro 5 SM Soft Motion
marine (= with 7 HB High Brightness
BL) 10 HP High Performance
control (= with 12 BL Black
SC)
15 12V 12 Volt
motion (= with
21 SL Sealed
SM)
RO Rugged Only
extreme
CO Certification Only
web

Examples:
• X2 base 5 v2
• X2 pro 7
• X2 control 10
• X2 marine 12 SC
• X2 marine 15 HB SC
• X2 extreme 7 12V*
• X2 extreme 12 HP SC*
• X2 extreme 7 SL HP*
• X2 extreme 12 SL HP SC*
• X2 extreme 7 CO*
• X2 extreme 12 SL HP RO

Note:
Not all combinations are available.

Note:
* indicates variants including IECEx\ATEX and C1D2 accreditation.

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3 Installation
3.1 Space Requirements
• Maximum installation plate thickness: 7 mm .
The following drawings show the space requirements in millimeters when
installing the operator panel. The drawings are only illustrative and may be out of
proportion.

100 mm

50 mm 100 mm
194 mm 50 mm

100 mm
45 mm

292 mm

3.2 Installation Process

The following is needed:
• A Phillips/slot screwdriver
Do the following:
1. Unpack and check the delivery. If damage is found, notify the supplier.

Note:
Place the operator panel on a stable surface during installation.
Dropping the operator panel or letting it fall may cause damage.

2. To cut a correct opening for the operator panel, use the cut out dimensions
in the outline drawing. A separate cut out drawing is available for download
from the Beijer Electronics web site. For more information, see sections
Operator Panel Drawings and Technical Data.

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3. Make sure that the mounting surface of the cutout is smooth and cleaned from
any burrs or debris.
4. Install the operator panel into the cutout.
5. Secure the operator panel in position, using all the fastening holes and the
provided brackets and screws.

x 4 or 8

Tighten the screws to 0.5 - 1.0 Nm.

6. In cases where the front panel seal (IP54 or greater, NEMA-4X) is critical,
use a torque wrench to ensure all screws are torqued within the specification
above.

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7. Connect the cables in the specified order, according to the drawing and steps
below.

Caution:
• The operator panel must be brought to ambient temperature before it is started
up. If condensation forms, ensure that the operator panel is dry before connecting
it to the power outlet.
• Ensure that the operator panel and the controller system have the same electrical
grounding (reference voltage level), otherwise errors in communication may
occur.
• Ensure that the voltage and polarity of the power source is correct.
• Separate high voltage cables from signal and supply cables.
• Shielded communication cables are recommended.

B Power

Controller

RS232/
RS422/
RS485
24V DC
24V DC
C

Ethernet
The image is illustrative only and may differ slightly from the actual panel.

– Connect cable A.
– Connect cable B, using 14-20 AWG (2.08–0.52 mm2), 180–220 N-cm
torque.
– Connect cable C.
– Connect cable D. The recommended cross-section of the cable is 1.5
mm2.
8. Carefully remove the protective film over the operator panel display, take care
to avoid static electricity that could damage the panel.

3.2.1 Connections to the Controller

For information about the cables to be used when connecting the operator panel to
the controller, please refer to the help file for the driver in question.

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3.2.2 Other Connections and Peripherals

Cables, peripheral equipment and accessories must be suitable for the application
and its environment. For further details or recommendations, please refer to the
supplier.

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4 Technical Data
Parameter X2 pro 10 - B2
Front panel, W × H × D 292 × 194 × 7 mm
Cut out dimensions, 275 × 177 mm
W×H
Mounting depth 45 mm (145 mm including clearance)
Standalone mounting VESA 75 × 75 Note: Maximum screw length for VESA
mounting is 4mm. Usage of longer screws may lead to
damage.
Front panel seal IP 65
Rear panel seal IP 20
Touch screen Polyester on glass, ITO film, resistive
material
Frame overlay Autoflex EBA 180L
Touch screen 1 million finger touch operations
operations
Reverse side Powder-coated aluminum
material
Frame material Powder-coated aluminum
Weight 1.65 kg
CPU i.MX 6DualLite
Dual ARM Cortex-A9 Core
1.0 GHz
512 kB L2 cache
Serial ports Standard D-sub (9 Pin, female)
COM1: RS-232 with RTS/CTS
COM2: RS-422/RS-485
COM3: RS-485
1×RS-232 Rx/Tx with RTS/CTS and 1×RS-422 or 2×RS-485 or
1x CAN 2.0B .
Ethernet LAN A 10/100 Mbit Base-T (shielded RJ45 with LEDs)
Ethernet LAN B 10/100 Mbit Base-T (shielded RJ45 with LEDs)
USB 2 × USB Host 2.0, max output current 500 mA
Supports up to USB 2.0 High Speed
External storage 1 × SD card
media
Flash memory 1.5 GB SSD (eMMC)
(application
memory)
Memory RAM 1 GB DDR3
NVRAM N/A
LED 1 × Multi color
Real time clock Yes
Battery BR 2032 lithium battery
replaceable

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 Technical Data

Parameter X2 pro 10 - B2
Power consumption 21.6 W
at rated voltage
Fuse Internal DC fuse, 4 AT, 5 × 20 mm
Power supply +24 V DC (18–32 V DC)
CE: The power supply must conform with the requirements
according to EN/IEC 60950 and EN/IEC 61558-2-4.
UL and cUL: The power supply must conform with the
requirements for class 2 power supplies.
Display TFT-LCD with LED backlight
1024 × 600 pixels, 262k colors
Active area of display 10.1” diagonal
Pixel errors Class I (ISO 9241-307)
Backlight brightness 500 Cd/m2
Backlight lifetime 50,000 hours
Operating -10°C to +60°C
temperature
Storage temperature -20°C to +70°C
Relative humidity in 5% – 85% non-condensation
operation
Vibration 1g, according to EN/IEC 60068-2-6, Test Fc
Mechanical shock 15g, half-sine, 11ms according to EN/IEC60068-2-27
Approvals and CE / FCC / KCC
certifications Information is available on www.beijerelectronics.com
UL approval Information is available on http://www.beijerelectron-
ics.com and/or https://UL.com
Marine certificates Information is available on www.beijerelectronics.com

4.1 Compass Safe Distance

Variant Condition Standard Steering
Compass Compass
X2 pro 10 Non-energized 40 cm 20 cm
Non-energized after 75 cm 40 cm
magnetization
Energized and operating 40 cm 20 cm

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5 Chemical Resistance
5.1 Metal Casing
The frame and casing material is powder-coated aluminum. This powder paint
withstands exposure to the following chemicals without visible change:

Acetic acid 10% Phosphoric acid 4%

Citric acid 10% Phosphoric acid 10%
Diesel Sea water
Distilled water Sodium chloride 2%
Edible oil Sodium chloride 20%
Fuel oil Sulphuric acid 20%
Hydrogen peroxide 3% Tap water

The powder paint shows limited resistance to the following chemicals at room
temperature:

Butanol Nitric acid 3%

Hydrochloric acid 5% Nitric acid 10%
Isopropyl alcohol Phosphoric acid 43%
Sodium hypochlorite 10% Turpentine

Note:
If exposure to any of the above chemicals is demanded, it is recommended to first test
the chemical in a hidden spot of the metal casing.

The powder paint shows little or no resistance to the following chemicals at room
temperature:

Acetic acid, conc. Methyl-ethyl ketone Toluene

Acetone Nitric acid 30% Trichlorethylene
Ammonia 5% Phenol Xylene
Ammonia, conc. Sodium hydroxide 5% 97 octane unleaded petrol
Ethyl acetate Sodium hydroxide 30% 98 octane leaded petrol

5.2 Touch Screen and Overlay Material

5.2.1 Protective Film
Autoflex EBA 180L covers the overlay surrounding the screen.

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Solvent Resistance
The protective film withstands exposure of more than 24 hours duration under
DIN 42 115 Part 2 to the following chemicals without visible change:

Acetonitrile Diesel Petroleum spirit(1)

Ajax / Vim in solution Downy / Lenor(1) Phosphoric acid (<30%)
Alkalicarbonate
Ethanol Potassium ferricyanide
solution(1)
Ammonia (<40%)(1) Glycerine Potassium hydroxide (<30%)
Acetic acid (<50%) Glycol Pure Turpentine
Ariel powder in
Gumption(1) SBP 60/95(1)
solution(1)
Bleach(1) Hydrochloric acid (<36%) Sulfuric acid (<10%)
Castor oil Linseed oil Tomato ketchup
Caustic soda (<40%)(1) Methanol Trichloroacetic acid (<50%)
Cutting oil Nitric acid (<10%) White Spirit
Cyclohexanol Paraffin oil Windex(1)
Diacetone alcohol Persil powder in solution(1) Wisk
(1) Extremely faint glossing of the texture was noted.

The Autoflex protective film withstands DIN 42 115 Part 2 exposure of up to 1

hour duration to glacial acetic acid without visible change.
The Autoflex protective film is not resistant to high pressure steam at over 100
°C or the following chemicals:

Concentrated mineral acids Benzyl alcohol

Concentrated caustic solution Methylene chloride

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5.2.2 Touch Screen Surface

The touch screen surface on the operator panel withstands exposure to the
following solvents without visible change:

Solvents Time
Acetone 10 minutes
Isopropanol 10 minutes
Toluene 5 hours

The touch screen surface on the operator panel is made of polyester with a hard
coat to resist scratches and withstand exposure to many solvents without visible
change.

5.2.3 Touch Screen Protector

For harsh environments and exposure to outdoor conditions, it is recommended
to use a protective film to guard the touch screen from damage. This optional part
can be ordered from Beijer Electronics.

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6 Operator Panel Drawings

6.1 Connectors

1 2 3 4 5

Pos. Connector Description

1 Power supply +24 V DC (18–32 V DC)
2 USB USB Host 2.0, max output current 500 mA
3 LAN A 10/100 Base-T (shielded RJ45)
4 LAN B 10/100 Base-T (shielded RJ45)
5 COM Serial communication port

6.1.1 Communication Ports

Serial port, 9-pin female
Pin
COM 1 COM 2 COM 3 CAN 1
RS-422 Tx+
1 - - CAN 1-H
RS-485 Tx+/Rx+
2 RS-232 RxD - - -
3 RS-232 TxD - - -
RS-485
4 - RS-422 Rx+ -
Tx+/Rx+
5 GND GND GND GND
RS-422 Tx-
6 - - CAN 1-L
RS-485 Tx-/Rx-
7 RS-232 RTS - - -
8 RS-232 CTS - - -

9 - RS-422 Rx- RS-485 Tx-/Rx- -

The connector supports up to three independent communication channels and

can be configured for RS-232 and RS-422 or 2xRS-485 or 1x CAN.

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Note:
In order to utilize two communication ports, the Y-split cable CAB109 must be used.
In order to utilize three communication ports the split cable CAB150 must be used.
To use RS-232 and RS-422, use CAB 109.
To use RS-232 and RS-485, use CAB 150.

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6.2 X2 pro 10 - B2 Outline

194

8
292
45

maxi mum mater i al

thi ckness 7 mm

"Di gi tal I O" not i ncl uded wi th X2 pr o

176

9 273 9

Note:
A Step CAD file is available on the web site www.beijerelectronics.com

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7 Additional Installation Tips

When experiencing communication problems in noisy environments or when
operating close to temperature limits, the following recommendations are to be
noticed.

7.1 Grounding the operator panel

Door Mounting plate in the cabinet

Operator panel 3

Power supply
1

24 V DC
Ferrite core 5

4
5350

The mounting clamps of the operator panel do not provide a secure grounding
connection between the panel and the device cabinet, see 1 in drawing above.
1. Connect a wire, that is sized correctly according to local electrical codes,
between the quick-connect terminal connector on the operator panel and the
chassis of the panel, see 2 in drawing above.
2. Connect a wire or grounding braid, that is sized correctly according to local
electrical codes, between the chassis of the operator panel and the closest
grounding point on the door, see 3 in drawing above.
3. Connect a strong but short grounding braid between the door and the device
cabinet, see 4 in drawing above.
4. Twist the cables onto the 24 V DC feed, see 5 in drawing above.
2 turns around the ferrite core provide 4 times the suppression of 1 turn.
3 turns around the ferrite core provide 9 times the suppression of 1 turn.
Connect a wire or grounding braid, that is sized correctly according to local
electrical codes, between the chassis of the operator panel and the closest
grounding point.

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Note:
The grounding wires should be short and the conductor should have a large area.
A long, thin grounding wire has a very high impedance (resistance) at high frequencies
and does not guide disturbances to the ground.
Multi-wire conductors are better than single wire conductors with the same area.
A braided conductor wire with the same area is even better. The best is a short, thick
grounding braid.

7.2 Ethernet Connection in the

Operator Panel
Industrial Ethernet

RJ45

RJ45
1
RJ45

RJ45

Operator panel

RJ45
2

Operator panel
3
RJ45

4 Short and Operator panel

Shielded 1-1
2-2
unshielded
3-3
RJ45
8-8

Operator panel
5
RJ45
0.1 μF
250 V

In some industrial units for Ethernet, the RJ45 contact’s shield is connected to the
chassis via a capacitor, see 1 in drawing above.
The operator panel’s Ethernet shield is directly connected to the chassis, see 2 in
drawing above.
1. Check whether the other Ethernet unit has its shield directly grounded or
grounded via a capacitor.

Note:
In many cases, connecting the shielded Ethernet cabling to the chassis at both ends is
inappropriate. Hum or grounding loops can occur. Unshielded cabling may even result
in fewer communication errors.

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A good solution may be to use a shielded Ethernet cable, but to connect the shield
at one end only.
One option is to break the shield, see 3 in drawing above.
A more elegant method is to expand the shielded Ethernet cabling with a piece of
unshielded Ethernet cable, see 4 in drawing above.
The shield can be grounded via an external 0.1 μF/250 V film capacitor, see 5 in
drawing above. This connects the HF transients to ground.

7.3 To Achieve Better EMC Protection

• Initially, use the original cabling from Beijer Electronics primarily.
• Place the 24 V DC and communications cabling in one cable trunk/cable duct
and 230/380 V AC in another. If the cables need to be crossed, cross them at
90° only. Avoid combining the cabling for stronger 24 V DC outputs with
the communication cabling.
• Use shielded cables for RS-232 communication.
• Use twisted pair and shielded cabling for RS-422 and RS-485.
• Use the cabling intended for the bus type; Ethernet, Profibus, CC-Link,
CAN, Device Net etc.
• Install and connect according to applicable specifications for the relevant bus
standard.
• Use shielded cabling for Ethernet, preferably with foil and a braided shield.
• D-sub covers should be shielded, and the shield should be connected to the
cover 360° where the cable enters.
• Connect the shield at both ends.
Shielded cable
0.1 μF/250 V
Ground plane 1 Ground plane 2

Not same potential

Ground plate Ground plate in another building

With longer distances, there is a risk that the ground potential may be different. In
that case, the shield should only be connected at one end. A good alternative is to
connect the other end of the shield to the ground via a 0.1 μF/250 V film capacitor.
Both ends are then connected to the ground in terms of HF, but only connected to
the ground at one end in terms of LF, thus avoiding the 50/60 Hz grounding loops.
Metal cabinet Metal cabinet
Terminal or connector Terminal or connector
Short distance

Cable clamp
in steel

EMC cable gland Plastic cable gland

Shielded cable Shielded cable

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1. Use an EMC cable gland or regular plastic cable gland, remove the outer jacket
and connect the shield to the installation plate with a 360° metal cable clamp.
2. Place the 24 V DC and communications cabling in one cable trunk/cable duct
and 230/380 V AC in another. If the cables need to be crossed, cross them at
90° only. Avoid combining the cabling for stronger 24 V DC outputs with
the communication cabling.
Ferrite cores that are snapped onto the shielded cabling may remove minor
disturbances. Large ferrite pieces that are snapped onto unshielded cabling and
where the wires go 2-4 times around the cores are approximately 5-25 times more
efficient.

7.4 Ambient Temperature

The maximum ambient temperature for the operator panel is provided in the
specifications. The ambient temperature refers to the temperature in the device
cabinet which cools the operator panel’s electronics.
Top
50 °C inside
Operator Power
panel

Power

Axial fan
30 °C outside Middle 120 x 120 mm
45 °C inside
Airflow
Power

Bottom
40 °C inside

In most cases, the ambient temperature for the operator panel is significantly
higher than the device cabinet’s ambient temperature.
If the cabinet is tall and there are a number of heat-generating devices, the
temperature at the top of the cabinet is considerably higher than the temperature
increase that would be expected. All electronics are sensitive to heat. The lifespan
of an electrolytic capacitor is cut in half with an 8-10 °C increase in temperature. A
15-20 °C temperature increase results in a quarter of the lifespan etc.
Rittal has a good program for estimating the anticipated average temperature in
the cabinet as well as a large program for controlling the temperature in the device
cabinet.
An enamel-coated steel cabinet has a radiant heat value of 5.5 W/m2 per degrees C.
Installing a fan inside the cabinet evens out the temperature, while moving air
provides considerably better cooling than still air.
Install the fan so that it sits in a cooler area and blows cold air against the operator
panel. If the fan is mounted at the top and sucks warm air upwards, the ambient
temperature of the fan becomes higher, resulting in a shorter lifespan.

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An approximate value of the net power consumption for the operator panel can
be calculated by multiplying the supply voltage with the current drawn by the
operator panel. This is assuming that all supplied power is transformed to heat.

Note:
Please ensure that the temperature will not exceed the maximum ambient operating
temperature in the enclosure. This can be influenced by other heat generating devices.

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7.5 Safety
Power supply
230 V AC to 24 V DC
+24 V Operator panel

1 0V

4
Power supply
230 V AC to 24 V DC
+24 V Operator panel

2 0V

Distance?

Power supply
230 V AC to 24 V DC
+24 V Operator panel

3 0V

4
Small controller with expansion unit
COM1 Ch0

Ch1

COM100 Ch100
230 V AC
Ch101

5355

If a power supply that meets safety standards is used and only powers the operator
panel, there is no problem. See 1 in drawing above.
However, if a 24 V unit that also powers other units is used, there is reason to be
cautious, see 2 in drawing above. The operator panel does not have insulation
that meets safety requirements in the event of a potential short circuit between
230 V AC and 24 V DC. It is assumed that the 24 V power supply is secure, for
example, SELV according to EN 60950 (protection against electric shock) and
UL 950.

Note:
Here is an example that explains why a secure 24 V DC power supply can be ruined by
mixing 24 V relay contacts with 230 V AC relay contacts in a smaller controller. Check
that the clearances and creepage distances between 24 V DC and 230 V AC fulfill
EN 60950 or UL 950. If not, input a separate 24 V unit into the operator panel.

If there is a substantial distance between the relay contacts for 24 V DC and

230 V AC, it is OK to use the same 24 V devices for all feeds. See 3 in drawing
above.
Connect 0 V on the 24 V power supply to the ground, see 4 in drawing above. This
offers three advantages:
• Safety is increased. The 24 V power supply is not live in the event of a faulty
connection or short circuit between 0 V (24 V) and 230 V phase.
• Transients on the 24 V feed are connected to the ground.
• No risk that the 24 V feed is at a high level in relationship to the ground. This
is not unusual since there is high static electricity.

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7.6 Galvanic Isolation

The operator panel has galvanic isolation against the 24 V DC power supply but no
galvanic isolation between the communication ports for RS-232, RS-422, RS-485,
CAN and USB. Only the Ethernet connection has galvanic isolation.

Operator panel Modular controller Printer

Power CPU COM COM2
*
RS422 RS232 USB
* * *
* *
*
PC PC
*
Different ground potential *
* = Internal 0 V (GND) connection

When a PC is connected to the operator panel, the internal 0 V (GND) of the

panel is connected to the protective ground via the PC.
A number of USB devices can have the shield connected together with the
protective ground. Here, the 0 V (GND) of the operator panel is connected to the
protective ground when, for example, a USB memory stick, keyboard, or similar
device is plugged in.
If a number of units are connected that have a 0 V and a ground connection, and
these are connected to various grounding points, there is a substantial risk of
problems. Grounding currents go through communication cables, the rear plate
of the controller, internally in the operator panel, and can cause errors.

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Use external units to improve communication and achieve galvanic isolation.

Westermo has good industry-standard insulators that are also insulated from the
24 V DC feed.

Note:
It is very important to make sure that the 24 V feed in the external insulation unit is not
connected to one of the communication outlets. If it does not have 100% insulation
against the 24 V feed, disturbances and grounding currents from the 0 V on the 24 V
side disrupt the communication.
Using this type of unit solves one problem but creates a larger problem! A substandard
installation may work now, but problems may arise when other devices are connected.

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7.7 Cable and Bus Termination RS-485

• If maximum transfer distance and maximum transfer speed is needed,
shielded and twisted pair cable should be used. The mutual capacitance
may not exceed 52.5 pF/m, and the cable area should be at least 0.25 mm2
(AWG24).
• 0 V, the reference voltage for communication should be included in
the cabling. With two-way communication use two pairs; one pair for
communication and one pair for 0 V.
• The shield must be grounded at one end. The other end is usually grounded,
but with longer distances or when there is a difference in the ground potential,
the shield should be connected to the ground via 0.1 μF/250 V film capacitor
to prevent ground current in the braided shield. A number of manufacturers
recommend that the shield be grounded at each node. Various manufacturers
have different systems for bus termination.
Depending on the recipients’ design, the bus wires may be on the same level or
require pull-up or pull-down to ensure that no faulty signals are detected when the
bus is in resting mode (all transmitters are disconnected).

7.8 CAN Interface

7.8.1 Cable Recommendations
• Use shielded, twisted pair cable to improve noise immunity and to reduce
radiated emissions.
Characteristic impedance: 120 Ohm (typical)
Propagation delay: 5 ns/m
Mutual capacitance: 40 pF/m (typical, wire to wire)
• Recommended cable cross section:
Bus length 0-40 m: 0.25-0.34 mm² (AWG23, AWG22), 70 mOhm/m
Bus length 40-300 m: 0.34-0.6 mm² (AWG22, AWG 20), < 60 mOhm/m
Bus length 300-600 m: 0.5-0.6 mm² (AWG20), < 40 mOhm/m
Bus length 600-1000 m: 0.75-0.8 mm² (AWG18), < 26 mOhm/m
• GND should be included in the cabling to provide a reliable reference
Ground for each CAN node (potential equalization). Use two wire pairs; one
pair for communication and one pair for GND. Do not use the cable shield to
connect GND.

7.8.2 Termination
• To achieve the best signal integrity, noise immunity and reliable bus
performance, the CAN network must be terminated at its two most distant
CAN nodes with 118 Ohm... 130 Ohm resistors. The recommended resistor
value is 120 Ohm/1%/0.25W on each end.
• Place the termination resistor near the CAN bus connector (as close as
possible).
• This product has no integrated termination resistors. They must be added
externally.

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7.8.3 Restrictions and Recommendations

• This product supports a maximum bit rate of 500 kBit/s. At this bit rate,
the cable length is limited to 50 m.
• The maximum supported bit rate depends on bus load, bus topology, number
of nodes, bus termination, propagation delay of each CAN node and the bus
length.
• Do not connect more than 32 nodes to one CAN network without using a
repeater.
• If the bus length exceeds about 200 m, it is recommended to use CAN nodes
with built-in galvanic isolation.
• If the bus length exceeds 1000 m, a CAN bus repeater should be used.
• For additional information refer to the driver documentation for Free CAN
and Can Open in the iX Developer software.

7.9 USB Memory stick

The USB port is of 2.0 standard. Even though USB 3.0 may work well, we
recommend to use USB memory sticks dedicated for USB 2.0.

7.10 Image Sticking

When utilizing TFT LCD HMI panels in applications where a fixed or partially
fixed image remains displayed on the screen for extended periods of time,
users may experience a phenomenon referred to by the LCD industry as Image
Sticking. Image sticking, sometimes also called “image retention” or “ghosting, is a
phenomenon where a faint outline of a previously displayed image remains visible
on the screen when the image is changed.
Image sticking can be caused by:
• Static images
• No screensaver
• Sharp contrast transition (e.g. black/white)
• High ambient temperatures
How Image sticking can be avoided or reduced:
• Use the screensaver functionality (see SW manual).
• Changing constantly between static and dynamic images.
• Avoid excessive brightness differences between foreground and background
elements.
• Use colors with similar brightness.
• Use complementary colors in follow-up images.

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