backlighting. A monochrome (8 grey scale) display provides the best compromise for cost
effective graphic quality. The metal bezel offers a rugged flat design and an appealing look.

General Features

5.6 diagonal graphic display
Monochrome (8 grey scale) display with long-life
white LED backlight
¼ VGA (320x240 pixels) resolution
Resistive touch screen
Connection to industrial bus systems and
Ethernet (requires optional plug-in modules)
Large memory size (32 MB Flash) on
removable media
IP65 front panel protection


Highlights

The OP35 HMI is part of Ascons family of OP touch screen panels and supports the common
functionalities of Ascon OP operator panels:

Powerful and intuitive programming with
Ascon Designer software
Support of more than 130 communication
drivers for third party devices
Optional plug-in modules for connection to
industrial fieldbus systems (Profibus DP,
DeviceNet, Interbus, CanOpen) and
Ethernet (Modbus TCP/IP)
Dual-driver communication capability
Vector graphic capabilities including
support of multiple layers and object
transparency
Display data in numerical, text, bargraph
and graphic image formats
Dynamic graphic objects
Extended bitmaps library of industrial
objects for an easy representation of the
process
Multi-language support limited only by the
available memory
8 level password protection
Powerful macro editor to configure touch
screen operations
Data Acquisition and Trend represent-
tation. Trend data can be transferred to
host computer using Ethernet
connection (optional) or the Data
Exchanger tool using a serial
connection
Recipe Data Storage. Recipe data can
be transferred to host computer using
Ethernet connection (optional) or the
Data Exchanger tool using a serial
connection
Realtime and Historical Alarms/Events
list printable or transferable to host
computer using Ethernet connection
(optional) or the Data Exchanger tool
using a serial connection
Custom Reports can be printed to serial
printers
Ethernet or serial Client/Server or
Master/Slave connection to share data
between OP HMIs and to serve data
using the OPC Server technology
Ascon Corporation
OP35 Technical Brochure

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Technical data





This product is designed for installation in an industrial environment in compliance with the regulations:
- Emitted interference
EN 61000-6-4, 2001
- Noise immunity

EN 61000-6-2, 2001


Connections

















Display
Type
Resolution
Active display area
Colors
Rows/Columns
Scalable fonts
User definable characters
Contrast regulation

Monochrome LCD
320x240 pixels
121x91 mm (5.6 diagonal)
8 Grey scale
16x40
Included
256
Software with temperature
compensation
Memory
User memory
User memory expansion

32 MB internal Flash
Optional removable 32 MB
SSFDC memory card
Front panel
Touch screen
Function keys
System keys
User LEDs
System LEDs

Analog resistive
1
None
1
4
Interfaces
PC/Printer port
PLC port

Aux port (fieldbus and
Ethernet)
RS232 prog speed

Included
RS232, RS485, RS422, 20 mA
Current Loop
With optional modules

9600 38400 bps
Ratings
Power supply voltage
Current consumption
Fuse
Weight

18 30 VDC
Max 0.6 A at 24 VDC
Automatic
1.4 Kg (3 lbs)
Functionality
Vector graphics
Dual driver capability
Data Acquisition and Trends
Recipe memory
OP network
Number of Alarms
Number of Events
Password
Hardware Real Time Clock
Screen saver
Buzzer

Battery


Included
Included
Included
32 KB
Client/Server
1024
1024
Included
Battery backed
Included
Audible feedback for touch
screen
3 V 270 mA Lithium, non
rechargeable, user
replaceable model CR2430.
Replace with same
component or equivalent
compatible with operating
temperature of the product.
Environmental Conditions
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Operating and storage humidity
Protection class

0÷50 ºC (32 ÷ 122 ºF)
-20÷70 ºC (-4 ÷ 158 ºF)
5÷85 % RH non-condensing
IP65 (front panel)
Dimensions
Faceplate L x H
Cutout A x B
Mounting depth (type 0045)
Max panel thickness

187x147 mm (7.36x5.79)
176x136 mm (6.93x5.35)
79 mm (3.12)
5 mm (0.2)
Pin Description
1 Frame
Ground
2 RXD
3 TXD
4
+5 V output (max 100 mA)
5 GND
6 Channel
A-
7 Channel
B-
8 Reserved
9 Reserved
10 RTS
11 CTS
12 Reserved
13 Reserved
14 Channel
A+
15 Channel
B+
AUX

PLC

PC/PRNT

Ascon Corporation
OP35 Technical Brochure

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There are several dedicated LED indicators on the front panel of the unit. Functions are described in the
table below. A customizable legend strip is included.







LED
Color
Status Description
OFF
No hardware problem detected
BLINK Battery
low
red
SOLID Hardware
fault
OFF
No touch cell active

green
SOLID While any touch cell is active (visual feedback)
OFF Hardware
fault

green
SOLID Unit in operation
BLINK Communication
error

green
SOLID Communication
OK
OFF No
alarms
BLINK
Alarm requires acknowledgment

red
SOLID Alarm
active

green May be user controlled as LED number 65 using the
Macro Editor. Turns ON when recipe/event backup is
being performed.



The service area at the top of the panel also includes 2 buttons.


Button
Description

User programmable with the Keyboard Macro Editor. Not available in RDA.
Ascon Designer 5.08 SP7 or higher is required.

Reserved for future use









Subject to change without notice.
The information contained in this document is provided for informational purposes only. While efforts were made to verify the
accuracy of the information contained in this document, it is provided as is without warranty of any kind.

Ascon Corporation
1884 East Fabyan Parkway
Batavia, Illinois 60510
www.asconcorp.com

Phone (630) 482-2950

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