Graphic Operator Interface

Affordable Operator Panels with Text and Graphics

What features do you want in your text operator panel?  

We've worked with thousands of customers who have used operator interfaces in all types of applications for nearly 25 years. During that time, our customers have told us what they need to make their operator interfaces function the way they want, and we responded. Enter the Blue Series -operator interface terminals that gives our customers exactly what they need to get the job done. Here's why the Blue Series is the perfect text panel to work in your PLC or controller-based system…

It's Affordable
  With a list price that is much lower than most graphic operator interface terminals - just $179 -- the Blue Series is loaded with high-value features that make it even more affordable, because we believe the operator interface shouldn't be the most expensive component of an application. Other features that make the BLU300M affordable:
  OEM quantity discounts
  Free technical support & applications assistance
  Free comprehensive product documentation
  Affordable programming software

It's Rugged & Reliable

  All of our products are built to be reliable, and the Blue Series is no exception. We stand behind the reliability of the Silver Series with special features you may not find with the competition:
  Full, two-year warranty
  CE Rating
  UL Listing
  Immediate availability & prompt shipping

It Has A Versatile Display

  The BLU300M's 3" monochrome display is remarkably versatile. That's because the unique features of the BLU300M allow you to combine text and graphics to create displays that effectively communicate and display data, including:
  Onscreen labels for function keys
  Up to 10 lines of text in a variety of fonts and sizes
  Text and graphics on the same screen
  Onscreen navigation icons
  Simulate animation of processes using multiple screens and/or multi-state objects

It Has Graphics

  Ready to begin enhancing your text messages in ways you didn't imagine were possible? Take a look at all of the ways the Blue Series' graphic features lift your operator interface to a new level of communication using bitmaps, meters, lamps and more:
     
    Analog Meters
    Display PLC registers graphically with analog meters.
    Signed and unsigned formats
    Fully customizable
    User defined min/max values, number of digits, major & minor tick marks, font size.
       
  Bar Graphs
  Prefer graphs to meters? No problem. The Blue Series has a wide variety of fully customizable bar graphs.
  Configure to move in different directions- Up, Down, Left, and Right.
  Custom scaling for size, direction, major/minor ticks, and labels.
  Combine with bitmaps such as tanks to show level.
  Bit Lamps
  Visually represent the status of PLC registers or coils using bit lamps.
  Continuous PLC monitoring.
  Predefined or custom lamps
  Up to 255 object states
  Use bitmaps or labels
   

 

Bitmaps

  Pictures provide a space-saving and meaningful way to represent data.
  Libraries contain over 500 of the most commonly used industrial symbols.
  Create new bitmaps in drawing tools and store in libraries.
  Import bitmaps from other programs - such as Microsoft Paint - and store in libraries.

Fonts

Emphasize key labels and information by changing font. The Blue Series has TrueType® fonts, allowing you use of many of the fonts on your computer.
International characters
Font sizing
Font formatting
It Is Easy to Use  
  From the intuitive BlueLeaf configuration software to support for most major brand PLCs and controllers, the Blue Series has the features that make it easy to fit seamlessly into your application.

PLC Support

The Blue Series has seamless support for most major brand PLCs and motion controllers, including...
Allen-Bradley
Modbus
Koyo
GE, Siemens, and many more
Connect to two PLCs that use the same communications driver
Function Keys
Five function keys plus shift function give you 10-key input with key customization. Keys can be configured for local or global function. Key functions include:
Push ON/OFF
Force ON/OFF
Momentary
Numeric Input
Jog
Screen Jump
   
 

Screens

 

Store up to 259 graphics-intensive or text screens.

  Place unlimited objects per screen
  Call screen by pressing function key or program PLC to trigger screen
  Screens can display graphics or text.
     

   
 
Alarms
Monitor alarm conditions occurring in the controller on the Blue Series HMI:
Alarm status LED
Alarm buzzer
Dynamic messages with blink or scroll function
   

The Text Operator Panel Designed To Meet Your Needs

 

 

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