Connection concept with integrated connection point detection

The Mobile Panels enable you to operate the procedure directly on site. The connection concept supports you in setting up the plant.

Three different types of connection box are available:

• Connection Box, Compact
• Connection Box, Standard
• Connection Box, Advanced

Detailed information on the connection boxes can be found under "System components for Mobile Panels -> Connection box for Mobile Panels of the 2^nd Generation".

A connection box can be mounted, for example, at any operator station. The operator inserts the Mobile Panel in the required connection box and can then operate it at this location. The cable length required between panel and connection box is between 2 and 25 meters. On completion of the task, the panel can be detached from the connection box and operation can be continued from another operator station. The operator panel contains a maintenance-free stored energy feature so that the operator can continue working after reconnecting, without the need for rebooting. The buffering time is up to 5 minutes.

By setting an ID number in the connection box, the location of the Mobile Panel can be clearly identified. This enables location-specific functions to be initiated or programmed. For example, the appropriate operating screen for the operator station is then displayed automatically.

Illuminated emergency stop/stop button

The safety-oriented Mobile Panels have a unique illuminated emergency stop/stop button. This is configurable depending on the application and therefore has several advantages:

• On the one hand, the pushbutton can be configured as a red/yellow emergency stop button and, on the other hand, as a gray stop button.
• If the device is inactive, the illumination is switched off and the button is not recognizable as an emergency stop button.
• In the inactive state, a device with a configured emergency stop button can be positioned immediately adjacent to the system and does not have to be kept locked as otherwise required by a work instruction.

Evaluation of emergency stop/stop pushbutton and acknowledgment button

The safety-related control elements, emergency stop/stop pushbutton and acknowledgment button can be evaluated by means of various options:

• Software evaluation by means of PROFIsafe in conjunction with an F-PLC
• Hardware evaluation by means of fixed wiring in the connection box via safety inputs of a PLC or safety relay