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The dimensions of the North American i Series Operator Panel are either 520 mm or 400 mm wide by 180
mm high by 90 mm deep. If the Connection Unit bracket is removed, the depth is 50 mm. Panel devices
project up to 25 mm from the front of the panel.
The Operator Panel is designed to be used with the 72 Data Input / 56 Data Output Connection Unit (see
Section 3 of this manual). A convenient mounting bracket for the Connection Unit is provided on the back of
the Operator Panel. The Connection Unit (A02B-2002-0470) is ordered separately. It attaches to the CNC
via the high-speed I/O Link and provides a convenient attachment for up to three Manual Pulse Generators.
Note
For i Series controls, it may be possible to connect the MPGs to multiple locations
within the machine tool. Select the location on the I/O Link closest to the CNC, and
connect all MPGs to that unit. This will be the only active MPG circuit.
The pushbuttons on the Operator Panel use 44 of the 56 matrix-type inputs. The rotary switches use 12 of
the 16 discrete-type 24V inputs. The remaining 12 outputs, 12 matrix inputs, and 4 discrete 24VDC inputs
are available on connector PL2 for customer use.
Note
The Memory Protect Key Switch is included with the North American i Series
Operator Panel, however, the protection must be defined in the ladder logic.
All supplied panel devices are wired, except for the Emergency Stop (E-STOP) pushbutton. It is the
machine tool builder’s responsibility to wire the E-STOP pushbutton in order to satisfy safety requirements
for each application and location. For more information on E-STOP wiring and signals, refer to the
Hardware and Function Connection Manuals for the CNC control to be used. The E-STOP pushbutton
contacts are equipped with screw terminals to provide for easy termination of wiring by the machine tool
builder. Use of crimp-on terminals or ferrules is recommended to protect stranded wire from being
damaged by over-tightening the screw terminals.
The Operator Panel is connected to a 24VDC power supply fused for a maximum of 8 Amps. A Power
Cable Set 44C742962-G01 may be ordered to connect the system. The Power Cable Set provides one
meter of wire between the panel and the power supply, 250 mm from the panel to the Connection Unit (the
length required when a mounting bracket is used), and one meter from the Connection Unit to the i Series
Control. ON and OFF pushbuttons are provided to switch the 24VDC output for the CNC and other
machine devices. (Refer to the wiring diagrams on Pages 1-13, 1-14, 1-15, and 1-18.)
CAUTION
The North American Operator Panel may be used with controls other than
the i Series CNCs; however, the ON/OFF pushbuttons may require a
different configuration.
In addition, the MPG interface circuits on the Connection Unit will not be
functional with CNCs other than the i Series CNCs.
Ribbon cables are included to connect the Operator Panel to the Connection Unit when a mounting bracket
is used. If the mounting bracket is not used, a one-meter set of Ribbon Cables 44C739032-G01 can be
ordered.