QSI Offers New Version of the QTERM-G55 Rugged Graphic Operator Interface Terminal with Emergency Stop (E-Stop) Switch
QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface terminals, announces the availability of an Emergency Stop (E-stop) switch option on the popular QTERM-G55 human-machine interface (HMI) terminal. The QTERM-G55 with E-stop switch is a rugged, handheld HMI terminal using graphics and a keypad to interface with the user. It is the newest addition to QSIs family of award-winning Qlarity graphic terminals and is now available.
Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) July 20, 2005 -- QSI Corporation, manufacturer of
rugged operator interface terminals, announces the availability of an Emergency
Stop (E-stop) switch option on the popular QTERM-G55 human-machine interface
(HMI) terminal. The QTERM-G55 with E-stop switch is a rugged, handheld HMI
terminal using graphics and a keypad to interface with the user. It is the
newest addition to QSIs family of award-winning Qlarity graphic terminals and
is now available.
E-stop switches are used primarily in industrial
robotics and automation applications; the intent is to provide fail-safe control
to immediately shut down equipment operation when operator safety is threatened.
The E-stop option for QSIs QTERM-G55 provides the following
features/benefits:
-The two-pole (four-wire) normally closed switch meets
United States and European requirements for machine safety.
-The placement of
the switch above the terminal display allows easy access without hindering
normal terminal operation.
-The rugged switch and terminal housing can
withstand one meter drops onto concrete.
The E-stop version of the
terminal can be equipped with one EIA-232, -422 or -485 serial ports, Ethernet
10Base-T or a Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af) interface. The QTERM-G55 has a
320x240 pixel, color LCD display measuring 96 mm (3.8") diagonal. (optional
grayscale display available) and is viewable in most lighting conditions. Other
industrial-grade features include 24-key or 40-key membrane / steel snap dome
keypad with LEDs; 2 Mbytes flash / 16 Mbytes SDRAM; programmable speaker and
real-time clock. The QTERM-G55 operator interface is ruggedized for use in harsh
industrial environments (NEMA-12, CE certified housing). The terminal has an
overmolded rubber boot, providing a superior seal, around an ABS polycarbonate
plastic case. Terminal housing is available in blue, black or gray. The
QTERM-G55 can be customized to be a part of your product with a custom key
legend and company logo.
The QTERM-G55 operator interface uses an
object-based graphic terminal programming language called Qlarity (pronounced
Clarity). Designing a simple control panel interface or a complete stand-alone
application has never been easier. The ability to use pre-defined objects, edit
existing objects or author your own objects provides flexibility to the novice
and expert alike. Qlarity Foundry, a PC-based design tool, provides a Windowsİ
environment for screen creation, application simulation, debugging and
downloading to the QTERM-G55.
Graphic images of the QTERM-G55 with E-stop
can be downloaded from http://press.qsicorp.com. A QTERM-G55 data sheet can be
downloaded at http://www.qsicorp.com/pdfs/data_sheets/qterm-g55-ds.pdf. For
more information contact QSI Corporation at 801-466-8770, Fax 801-466-8792, Web
www.qsicorp.com or www.qlarity.com.
About
QSI Corporation
Established in 1983, QSI Corporation is a manufacturer of
rugged handheld, panel-mount and pedestal-mount terminals for industrial OEMs
and commercial vehicle systems integrators. QSIs human machine interface (HMI)
and mobile data terminal (MDT) products include character and graphic terminals
that are programmable, customizable, CE certified, and NEMA 4/12/13 rated.
Numerous interfaces are available, including EIA-232, EIA-422, EIA-485, J1708,
Ethernet and Power-over-Ethernet. Custom or semi-custom terminals withstand high
levels of shock, vibration, humidity, and other environmental parameters. All
QSI Corporation products are manufactured in the USA at the company's
headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information, contact QSI
Corporation at 801-466-8770.
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