QuickPanel Jr

[lwalker]

Oh - I agree totally.
But if I did have a mouse like that handy - it would be interesting to try it none-the-less.
And if we git to where we can't make it fire up, it would be something to try too.


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Ox

Amazon.com: Logitech PS/2 Optical Wheel Mouse (Not USB): Computers & Accessories

 

[thermite]

What's the thinking behind this?
Is it to reduce wear/damage on the screen from frequent use or just that buttons are easier to hit?

Both. Plus easier to train-up on, harder to FUBAR for the less-trained, cheaper to stock spares for and faster to replace for less downtime.

Conceptually, it has been that way since sailing ships got too big to drag up a beach, let alone for submarines, neither of which which were ever NOT complicated and with bad outcomes, a person got it wrong.

 

[bridgedog]

Dang was that a
thermite sighting?

 

[Ox]

Must have logged in on a different 'putor?


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[Miguels244]

also, for frequently used controls - we generally make a manual pushbutton, the touch screen should only be used for setup. It should be easy to find out what bit is being set with the push on the touch screen and map an input on the Omron to set the same bit.

Yep...buttons are good.
Jogging a machine when you have to look at a screen...what could go wrong.

For people interested in HMI design there is a draft standard.
ISA 101.
The 4 Things You Need to Know about ISA 11 HMI Standard

 

[Ox]

FWIW - we were able to finish the run.

Not replacing the screen right away as we seldom run this machine, but noting what we will be needing to doo so before taking any new orders for it.

Just thanking God that we were able to finish the run and have a warning before complete failure!


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[Miguels244]

Goood deal, don't forget to spend the money to bring it up to date.

 

[Ox]

What?


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[Miguels244]

What?


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Ox

I'm glad you got it working.
But bring it up to date befor you need it again.

I have been on a plane with an obsolete controller.
You don't want to pay for that.