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Data Collection Terminal/Keypad


Low Cost, High Performance

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This compact keypad terminal, with panel mount, desk-top, and wall-mount configurations, backlit display and sealing to IP65 standard, has been engineered for machine monitoring, data collection and general operator interfacing applications in a wide variety of environments.

The RS232 model is a simple ASCII device with selectable Baud Rate from 300 to 38400 and RTS/CTS or XON/XOFF handshaking.

The RS485 version provides robust optically isolated MultiDrop networking where up to 64 devices can be addressed with a single twisted pair cable up to 1Km distance at up to 115 KBaud. Barcode scanners and swipe readers etc. can be connected via the auxiliary RS232 port. There is an optional MultiDrop System Unit to simplify interfacing to the host system.

The I/O option adds 2 relay outputs and 4 opto-isolated digital inputs. Status and count values can be read for all digital inputs. Inputs can count at up to 250 Hz and the debounce value is individually presettable. Count values for inputs 1 and 2 can be stored in the event of power failure.

No-Cost customised keyboards in full colour
The ELX is ideal when it comes to changing key legends or adding logos or photographic images to the front panel - the manufacturing digital print technology delivers high quality, full colour customer key layouts, included in the price if specified at the time of ordering.
Just modify the standard CorelDraw ™ graphic file which is supplied with the Starter Kit .User defined key assignments can be downloaded via the RS232 port to replace the standard keyboard assignments.

Quick Start Kits include manual, cables, power supply, keyboard configuration software, terminal emulators and program examples.

Dimensions
4 x M4 Studs
17mm long behind panel

Mounting Details Fixing Centres
118 mm Horizontal
112 mm Vertical

Panel Cut-out
106 mm Horizontal
146 mm Vertical

Depth Behind Panel
35mm (52mm incl terminals)
Panel Mount


Desk-Top Version

Dimensions 134w x 190 x 55(rear), 34(front) mm.
Wall Mount Enclosure
The ELX wall mount enclosure comprises 2 sections with an O ring seal to preserve IP65 sealing. The ELX fits to the front part permitting the rear section to be installed separately. The material is ABS. Can also be fitted with MagCard or BarSlot card swipe reader.
Dimensions 136w x 182 x 82 mm


Specifications
Power Supply            Unregulated 12 to 30v dc, 3 watts max or regulated 5vdc +/- 5%.
Display   4 lines x 20 characters with backlighting, character height 4.75mm (Backlight can be disabled).
Keyboard   25 key tactile sealed. Customisable.
Communications   RS232 Port :
300-38400 baud. 8,N,1 or 7,E,2, RTS/CTS or XON/XOFF handshaking.
Bidirectional in RS232 version. Receive-only (with terminating character or time-out ) in RS485 MultiDrop version
RS485 MultiDrop Port :
2 or 4 wire RS485 - 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115000 baud, up to 63 addresses. Opto-isolated.
Connections   Pluggable screw terminals
I/O Options   4 Opto-isolated inputs. 4.5v to 30vdc = ON.
All inputs are also configured as counters (there are separate commands to read status and counter values). (Operating frequency 0 to 250 Hz, count range 32bit). Can be reset or stored on power loss. Debounce settable from 1mS to 1000 mS. Count on rising or falling edge.
2 Relay Outputs Normally open contacts rated 2A (Max 50v).
Temperature   0 to 55 deg C (-20 to 80 deg C Storage)
Humidity   20% to 95% RH non-condensing
Desk-Top Version Protection   IP65
Panel Mount Version Protection   Front - IP65 (Behind panel protection is IP20)
Wall Mount Protection   IP65
Certification   CE


Order Codes
ELX 232            Panel mount RS232 version
ELX 232IO   as ELX 232 + 4 digital inputs + 2 relay outputs
ELX 485   Panel mount MultiDrop RS485 with aux RS232 Port
ELX 485IO   as ELX 485 + 4 digital inputs + 2 relay outputs
WMX   Wall Mount Enclosure
ELD 232   Desk-top RS232 version
ELD 232IO   as ELD 232 + 4 digital inputs + 2 relay outputs
ELD 485   Desk-top MultiDrop RS485 with aux RS232 Port
ELD 485IO   as ELD 485 + 4 digital inputs + 2 relay outputs
ELX-STK1   RS232 Starter Kit
ELX-STK2   RS485 Starter Kit (Includes MultiDrop System Unit)
485MSU   RS485 MultiDrop System Unit
MC1   "Magic" RS232 to RS485 converter
Specifications subject to change without notice


Contact:
DataLink Communications
Cloghaun, Kilchreest, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland
Email: sales@datalinkcom.net     Tel: +353-91-840838     Fax: +353-91-840839