BASE UNITS:

The nanoLine has base units come with various power and I/O combinations. A wide variety of options, including additional I/O, communications, operator panel and real-time-clock connect to the base unit.

EXPANSION I/O MODULE:

Up to three I/O expansion modules can be added in any combination of digital and analog. Mixing digital I/O types is also possible, for example combining an AC control with a DC I/O expansion module.

OPERATOR PANEL:

The Operator Panel on the nanoLine is an operator interface, permitting the program to interact with the operator. Using the Operator Panel, the operator can view the state of all I/O points, registers, timers, counters, program flags and system flags. The program also sends messages to the display to provide directions or ask for information. For easy parameter entry, nanoLine Operator Panel has numeric keys (0-9), which is unique to this product. Each of the 14 keys on the Operator Panel can also used within a flow chart for custom menu creation to control projects.
To enhance this unique capability, the backlit nanoLine Operator Panel may be installed directly into the base unit, used as a simple hot-swappable, hand-held device, or mounted through a panel creating an inexpensive IP67 operator panel.

When used as a simple hand-held device a single Operator Panel can be used with any number of nanoLine controllers. The hot-swappable display also offers additional security. The Operator Panel can be connected so project parameters can be set and then removed, preventing any further changes.

ETHERNET COMMUNICATION EXPANSION MODULE:

The nanoLine family supports a new level of connectivity in its product class. This connectivity enables customers to embed the nanoLine into systems, monitor these systems at a distance, or remotely control the nanoLine system.

With the installation of the Ethernet expansion module, the nanoLine control can function as a Modbus TCP Server. This enables all I/O points, registers, timers, counters, program flags and system flags to be read and written remotely and independently of the program. Password control to limit this capability is also available.

COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS MODULE:

The nanoLine family supports a new level of connectivity in its product class. This connectivity enables customers to embed the nanoLine into systems, monitor these systems at a distance, or remotely control the nanoLine system.

With the installation of the RS-232 option module, the nanoLine controller can function as a Modbus RTU Server. This enables all I/O points, registers, flags, timers, counters, and system flags to be read and written remotely and independently of the program.

One of the serial connectivity option modules is required to configure and program the nanoLine controller. Using the RS-232 or USB option module, the controller connects directly to a PC running nanoNavigator software.

 

REAL-TIME CLOCK:

A real-time clock option module can be added to the nanoLine controller for projects requiring time or date functions. Once the clock is configured, flow charts can compare time and dates to control execution. Time and dates can be checked to see if they are equal to, less than, or greater than another time or date. Day-of-week, day-of-month and day-of-year also can be tested to determine if they are even or odd, a feature often required in residential lawn irrigation systems. The date and time can be set using nanoNavigator or the Operator Panel.

Date formats supported:

• North American (month-day-year)
• European (day-month-year)
• International (year-month-day)

 

REMOTE MOUNTING FOR OPERATOR PANEL:

The remote mounting kit contains very thing needed to mount the Operator Panel through a cabinet door or wall. Once mounted the base unit and display are connected using the supplied 2ft (60cm) cable.

This kit may also be used to create a convenient hand-held operator panel.