Filtration Learning System Setup
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8.14 Control console with operator unit TP700 Comfort
The control console is mounted on the front right of the profile plate. The 7″ operator unit TP700 Comfort
operates with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. The electrical connections with the operating device are
established through a flexible cable bushing. The power supply is provided via a 2-core cable from the
connection board to 24 V DC. The operator unit TP700 Comfort is connected to the controller, for example an
S7-1512C, using a network cable (6 m).
Figure 19: Control console with operator unit TP700 Comfort
8.15 EasyPort and FluidLab-PA closed-loop V5
In addition to control via PLC and operator unit, the Filtration Learning System includes an EasyPort, which is
permanently installed in the 19″ frame. With FluidLab-PA closed-loop V5, process data can be recorded and
evaluated step by step, or the fundamentals of control technology can be learned and developed. The
EasyPort is used to connect a PC to actual hardware.
Figure 20: EasyPort 19″ USB
Optionally, the binary control of the process with the digital technology module or the GRAFCET can be
created in combination with FluidSim.