Panasonic WHS1 Series Programmable Display User Manual

Panasonic WHS1 Series Programmable Display

Product Information

The PROGRAMMABLE DISPLAY WHS1 Series is a user-friendly display unit designed to be connected to industrial control devices such as PLCs. It comes with safety precautions and guidelines to ensure the user’s safety and prevent accidents during operation.

Specifications

• Product Name: PROGRAMMABLE DISPLAY WHS1 Series
• Model: WHS1
• Part Number: WUME-WHS1-04
• Year: 2024
• Website: industry.panasonic.com.

Safety Precautions

WARNING

• Do not use the programmable display to control safety features or critical operations of equipment or systems.
• Avoid using the product in areas with inflammable gas or exposing it to excessive heat or open flames.

CAUTION

• Follow specified values to prevent excessive heat or smoke generation.
• Avoid dismantling or remodelling the product, and do not touch terminals while electricity is on to prevent electric shock.
• Use external devices for emergency stop and interlock circuits, and ensure secure wire connections.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Read the User’s Manual thoroughly before using the product.
2. Ensure the product is connected to an industrial control device like a PLC.
3. Do not operate safety features or critical operations through the programmable display.
4. Avoid using in hazardous environments or exposure to extreme conditions.
5. Handle touch switches with care to prevent damage or personal injury.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Q: Can I use the programmable display in areas with inflammable gas?
  A: No, it is advised not to use the product in areas with inflammable gas as it could lead to an explosion.

• Q: What should I do if there is a loose connection?
  A: Ensure all wires and connectors are securely connected to prevent excessive heat or smoke generation due to loose connections.

Safety Precautions

• Observe the following notices to ensure personal safety or to prevent accidents.
• To ensure that you use this product correctly, read this User’s Manual thoroughly before use. Make sure that you fully understand the product and information on safety.
• This manual uses two safety flags to indicate different levels of danger.

WARNING
If critical situations that could lead to user’s death or serious injury are assumed by mishandling of the product:

• Always take precautions to ensure the overall safety of your system, so that the whole system remains safe in the event of failure of this product or other external factor.
• DO NOT USE THE PROGRAMMABLE DISPLAY TO CONTROL SAFETY FEATURES OR OTHER CRITICAL OPERATIONS OF EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEMS. A COMMUNICATION ERROR (FOR ANY REASON) MIGHT PREVENT SUCH SAFETY FEATURES OR CRITICAL OPERATIONS FROM FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
• Do not use this product in areas with inflammable gas. It could lead to an explosion.
• Exposing this product to excessive heat or open flames could cause damage to the electronic parts.

CAUTION
If critical situations that could lead to user injury or only property damage are assumed by mishandling of the product.

• To prevent excessive exothermic heat or smoke generation, use this product at values less than the maximum of the characteristics and performance that are assured in these specifications.
• Do not dismantle or remodel the product. It could cause excessive exothermic heat or smoke generation.
• Do not touch the terminal while turning on electricity. It could lead to an electric shock.
• Use the external devices to function the emergency stop and interlock circuit.
• Connect the wires or connectors securely.
• The loose connection could cause excessive exothermic heat or smoke generation.
• Do not allow foreign matters such as liquid, flammable materials, or metals to go into the inside of the product. It could cause excessive exothermic heat or smoke generation.
• Do not undertake construction (such as connection and disconnection) while the power supply is on. It could lead to an electric shock.
• The control force of the touch switches should be less than the specification of the product.
• Failure to do so could lead to damage to the product or a personal injury.
• These touch switches operate using an analog resistance membrane. Do not press more than one point on the screen at a time. Doing so might operate a switch located in the middle of the points pressed if one exists, and could lead to damage to the facility or an accident.
• Only pinch-in and pinch-out are supported.
• The product is a programmable display unit designed to be connected to an industrial control device such as a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller).

Copyright/Trademarks

• This manual and its contents are copyrighted.
• You may not copy this manual in whole or part, without written consent of Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
• Ethernet is a registered trademark of FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp. and Xerox Corporation in the United States.
• All other company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Information Security Precautions

When using this product you might receive damage as listed below.

1. Information leakage or outflow through this product
2. Fraudulent operation of this product by a malicious third party
3. Obstructing or stopping this product by a malicious third-party

Sufficient measures, including the following measures, should be taken at your own risk to prevent such damages.

Data storage
Do not store personal information on this product.

Password

• Please be sure to change the password since it is set to the default value at the time of purchase.
• Do not use the default password.
• Manage your password responsibly and do not forget it. If you forget the internal password, reset the unit to factory defaults.
• Do not tell your password to others or write down your password since security risks can occur if the password becomes known to a third party.
• Please make sure that your password is at least 8 characters long and contains a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols so that a third party cannot guess your password.
• Do not use the same password as your username. Do not use the same password as the one you are using elsewhere.
• Please change your password regularly

Networks

• Use this product on a network where safety is secured by using a firewall.
• When using this product on a system where a PC is connected, make sure that checking and cleaning of infection by computer viruses or malicious programs is performed periodically.
• It can use unencrypted communications. (FTP, HTTP, SMTP, PLC communications, etc.).
• Please make sure that a third party cannot easily connect to the network used by this product.
• Use HTTPS when accessing this product through a web browser.
• Also, be sure to close all browsers after accessing it.
• Do disable the functions of the services you don’t use. (SNMP, NTP, VNC, DHCP, Corvina Cloud, etc.)
• Be sure to log out when you have completed the necessary setup operations.
• Do not install this product or cables in a place where they can be easily destroyed or altered.
• SNMP is assumed to be used for testing purposes. It should be disabled during operation.
• Furthermore, it is recommended that the product be used in an environment that has a VPN (Virtual Private Network) or leased line network.

Transfer/Disposal/Repair
If the product is to be disposed of, transferred, repaired, or otherwise transferred to a third party, important information may also be recorded on the product and the external recording media used. At the customer’s risk, please handle it with care, such as erasing it.

Installation
On the back of the unit, some interfaces affect its operation, such as power supply, external storage media, and communication connectors. Please make sure to install the unit in a manner that does not allow unauthorized parties to touch it.

Exemption
The Company shall not be responsible for any information security problems or damages that may occur to you if you fail to comply with the above precautions in using this product.

Safety Guide

• The manual contains safety standards that must be respected for personal safety and to avoid damage.
• Indications of attention are divided into two levels of severity:

CAUTION:
indicates a failure to observe safety rules and that deficiency may cause damage.

Note:
indicates a failure to observe safety rules and that deficiency may cause defects to the equipment or inconsistencies.

Introduction

Thank you for buying a Panasonic product. Before you use the product, please carefully read the installation instructions and the user’s manual, and understand their contents in detail to use the product properly.

Types of Manual

• There are different types of user manuals for the WHS1 series, as listed below. Please refer to a relevant manual for the unit and purpose of your use.
• The manuals can be downloaded on our download centre: https://industry.panasonic.com/global/en/downloads/?tab=manual.

User’s Manual (Hardware)

| WUME-WHS1
Tool Software xAscender Studio| xAscender Studio User’s Manual (Basic)| WUME- XASCEN-BAS
xAscender Studio

User’s Manual (Communication)

| WUME-XASCEN-COM

Note
The screen creation software: “Terminal GTWIN” and IP address Search Tool: “Configurator WD” are not supported.

Before You Start

Usage conditions

• Ambient temperatures: 0 to +50 °C
• Ambient humidity should be 5 to 85% RH (at +25 °C and non-condensing.)
• Usable altitude: 2000 m above sea level or lower
• For use in pollution degree 2 environment
• Do not use it in the following environments.
  • Direct sunlight, wind and rain. (This product is not designed for outdoor use.)
  • Inflammable or corrosive gas.
  • Excessive airborne dust, metal particles or saline matter.
  • Benzine, paint thinner, alcohol or other organic solvents or strong alkaline solutions such as ammonia or caustic soda.
  • Direct vibration, shock or places always exposed to drop of water.
  • This unit is warranted by IP66, and IP20 for panel mounting, however, this applies to initial values and evaluated by us.
  • Influence from power transmission lines, high voltage equipment, power cables, power equipment, radio transmitters, or any other equipment that would generate high switching surges. (100 mm or more)
• The vents in the panel casing must not be obstructed.

Static electricity

• Do not touch connector pins directly to prevent static electricity from causing damage.
• Always rid yourself of any static electricity before handling this product.
• If excessive static electricity is applied to the panel surface, the LCD panel may be damaged.

Power Supply

• Twist the wires of the power supply.
• The unit has sufficient noise immunity against the noise generated on the power line.
• However, it is recommended to take measures for reducing noise such as using an isolating transformer before supplying the power. It is recommended to take measures such as installing a ferrite core.
• Allocate an independent wiring for each power supplying line, PLC etc. and operating device.
• If using a power supply without a protective circuit, power should be supplied through a protective element such as a fuse. Directly applying an abnormal voltage to the unit may cause damage to the internal circuit.
• Transient protection shall be provided that is set at a level not exceeding 140 % of the peak rated voltage value at the supply terminals to the equipment.
• DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE CIRCUIT IS LIVE

Selection of wires
Use a wire of which temperature rating is 105 °C or more.

Touch switches

• Always operate the touch switches with your fingers. As the touch switches may be damaged due to excessive load or shock (caused when being operated with any tools), the touch switches should be operated within the specified control force. Also, if the touch switches are pressed like kneading, the electrode may be worn out exceptionally, and cause the malfunction. Operate with a single touch of a switch.
• The touch position may shift due to aging variation. If the touch position has shifted, please adjust it.

LCD panel

• Do not drop or have a strong impact on the programmable display unit as glass is used for the LCD panel.
• The liquid in the LCD panel is a hazardous substance. If the LCD panel is broken, do not put the leaked crystalline liquid into your mouse. Should it get into your mouse, immediately gargle, and consult a doctor. If it adheres to your skin or clothes, wash it away with soap.
• On the LCD panel, bright spots ( points always lit) or black spots (points always unlit) may appear, or uneven brightness, flickers or crosstalk (appearance of unintended shades in the area no graphic or part is arranged) may occur depending on the operating conditions.
• Note that these phenomena are resulted from the basic characteristics of LCD panels not defects or failures of the product.
• The equipment must be cleaned only with a soft cloth. Do not use solvents.

Scratch protection sheet
A sheet is affixed to the touch panel to protect it from scratches when shipping. Please remove it before using the HMI.

Cautions on handling a USB memory

• Do not remove the USB memory while the power is on.*
  • Communication may be stopped. It is necessary to restart the power supply to recover.
• The data saved in the USB memory may be lost in the following cases. We assume no responsibility whatsoever for the loss of saved data.
  1. When a user or third party uses the USB memory incorrectly.
  2. When the USB memory was affected by any static electricity or electrical noise.
  3. When the USB memory was removed or the power supply of the HMI unit was turned off while data was being read, written or deleted to/from the USB memory.
• It is recommended to save important data in another media for backup.

System Configuration

WHS1 Standard Model Main Unit

Model No.| Display| Touch switch| Front cover| Power Supply| communication| USB
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Ethernet| Serial
AWHS1R043| 4.3-inch wide TFT| Resistive film type|

Black

|

24V DC

|

1ch

| 1ch

RS-232C/RS-422/RS-485

※software configurable

|

1ch

Host Controller

AWHS1R070| 7.0 inch wide TFT
AWHS1R101| 10.1 inch wide TFT

Screen Creating Tool
This software is used for creating screens and making various settings.

Tool Software xAscender Studio

|

Windows 10

Windows 11

|

1GB or more

| It is installed at the same time you install xAscender Suite.

You can download it from our website. (https://industry.panasonic.com/global/en/downloads/?tab=software) (Member registration is necessary, free of charge.)

(Notes)
xAscender cannot start normally due to the computer management software used as a security measure. In that case, try starting xAscender with administrator privileges. In addition, exclude from the monitoring target by setting the whitelist etc. in the management software.

Remote monitoring Tool
This software is used as a remote monitoring tool.

Tool Software xAscender Client

|

Windows 10

Windows 11

|

―

| It is installed at the same time you install xAscender Suite.

(Notes)
xAscender cannot start normally due to the computer management software used as a security measure. In that case, try starting xAscender with administrator privileges. In addition, exclude from the monitoring target by setting the whitelist etc. in the management software.

Names and Functions of Parts

AWHS1R043, AWHS1R070, AWHS1R101

Wiring the Power Supply
The power supply terminal block is shown in the figure below.

Suitable wires

Notes

• If the power supply is incorrect, the internal electronic components may be damaged.
• Ensure that the power supply has enough power capacity for the operation of the equipment.
• Please use the SELV (Safety Extra-Low Voltage) and LIM (Limited Energy Circuit) power supply.
• When removing the wire’s insulation, be careful not to scratch the core wire.
• Do not twist the wires to connect them.
• Do not solder the wires to connect them. The solder may break due to vibration.
• After wiring, make sure stress is not applied to the wire. In the terminal block socket construction, if the wire is fastened upon counter-clockwise rotation of the screw, the connection is faulty. Disconnect the wire, check the terminal hole, and then re-connect the wire.
• The unit must always be grounded to earth with a 1.5mmsq wire size minimum.
• The power supply circuit may be floating or grounded. In the latter case, connect to ground the power source common as shown in the figure (see below) with a dashed line.
• When using the floating power scheme, note that the HMI devices internally connect the power common to ground with a 1MΩ resistor in parallel with a 4,7nF capacitor.
• The power supply must have double or reinforced insulation.
• The suggested wiring for the power supply is shown in the figure.
• All the electronic devices in the control system must be properly grounded.

Grounding
Use dedicated grounding:

• Make the grounding point as close as possible to the GT and keep the distance of the grounding wire short.
• Sharing the ground with another device may have an adverse effect. Therefore, be sure that grounding is dedicated.

Notes

• Conversely, depending on your environment, grounding may cause a problem.
• Since the power line of the HMI unit is connected to functional earth via electronic parts, the electronic parts may become damaged if there is an abnormal potential between the power line and the physical ground.

Serial Port

• The serial port is used to communicate with the PLC or with another type of controller. Standards available for the signals in the PLC port connector are RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485. The serial port is software programmable.
• Make sure you select the appropriate interface in the programming software.
• To operate in RS485 pins 3-4 and 7-8 must be connected externally.

To connect to the serial port, use a commercially available D-Sub 9-pin male connector.

Wiring Example of Serial Port

• Use a loose wire for the connection on the PLC side.
• It can be used in combination with our PLC equipped with an adaptive interface.

RS-232C Communication

RS-422 Communication

RS-485 Communication

Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port has two LED indicators for status. Please see the description below.

Installation

Installation Environment
To meet the front panel protection classifications, proper installation procedure must be followed:

• the borders of the cutout must be flat
• screwed up with each fixing screw until the plastic bezel corner get in contact with the panel.
• the cutout for the panel must be of the dimensions indicated in this manual.

The IP66 is guaranteed only if:

• max deviation from the plane surface to the cut-out: ≦ 0.5 mm
• the thickness of the case where is mounted the equipment: from 1.5 mm to 6 mm
• max surface roughness where the gasket is applied: ≦ 120 μm
  • A: WHS1 Standard Model
  • B: Installation cut-out

Notes

• The equipment is not intended for continuous exposure to direct sunlight.
• The equipment is not intended for installation in contact with corrosive chemical compounds.
• Do not use tools of any kind (screwdrivers, etc.) to operate the touch screen of the panel.
• The vents in the panel casing must not be obstructed.

Installation Method

• Place the fixing brackets contained in the fixing kit.
• Tightening torque: 0.75N･m or screw each fixing screw until the bezel corner gets in contact with the panel.

Specifications

General Specifications

Item

| Specifications
---|---
AWHS1R043| AWHS1R070| AWHS1R101
Rated Voltage| 24V DC
Operating voltage range| 10 to 32V DC
Current rating (at 24VDC)| 0.25A or less| 0.3A or less| 0.38A or less
Ambient temperature| 0 to +50℃ *In vertical installation conditions
Ambient humidity| 5 to 85% RH (at +25℃, non-condensing)
Storage temperature| -20 to +70℃
Storage humidity| 5 to 85%RH (at +25℃, non-condensing)
Vibration resistance| 5 to 9 Hz, 3.5-mm single amplitude

9 to 150 Hz, Acceleration 9.8m/s2 (1 G)

Shock resistance| ±490m/s2 (50 G), 11ms

3 times in the X, Y, and Z directions

Protective construction (Note)| Front panel: IP66 (Initial value, evaluated by us)

Rear: IP20

Pollution degree environment| 2
Weight| Approx.0.4kg| Approx.0.6kg| Approx.1kg

(Note) Refer to the 3. Installation.

Performance Specifications

Display (Note 1)

| Display Unit| TFT color LCD

4.3 inch wide

| TFT color LCD

7.0 inch wide

| TFT color LCD

10.1 inch wide

Resolution| 480X272, WQVGA| 800X480, WVGA| 1024X600,
Colours| 65,536 colours
Backlight| White LED
Backlight brightness| 200cd/m2 (typ.)
Dimming| Yes

Can be adjusted on the menu screen, xAscender Studio settings. (There are some minor variations in the backlight brightness.)

Backlight lifetime| 20,000 hours or more    (Note 2)

Touch switch

| Touch switch| Analog touch switch (resistive film type)
Touch switch operating| 1.5 N or less
Life| 1 million times or more (Note 3)

Memory space

| RAM| 512MB
Memory| 4GB
Project memory| 240MB
User memory| 512MB

RTC/Backup

| Accuracy RTC| ±100ppm or less (at +25℃) (Note 4)
Function| Clock / Calendar
Period| 48h with supercapacitor backup (at +25℃) (Note 5)
Other| Buzzer| Yes

Note:

• (Note 1) On the LCD panel, bright spots ( points always lit) or black spots (points always unlit) may appear, or the uneven brightness, flickers or crosstalk (appearance of unintended shades in the area no graphic or part is arranged) may occur depending on the operating conditions. Note that these phenomena are resulted from the basic characteristics of LCD panel not defects or failures of the product.
• (Note 2) Time of continuous operation until the brightness of the backlight reaches 50% of the rated value when the surrounding air temperature is +25°C
• (Note 3) The touch position may shift due to aging variation. If the touch position has shifted greatly, please adjust it.
• (Note 4) At +25°C: less than 260 seconds per month
• (Note 5) Must be charged for 48 hours. When the battery is fully charged, it ensures a period of 48 hours of data backup.

Function Specifications

Displayable fonts

| Fixed Font
True Font
Fonts installed in Windows (Note 2)
Number of registerable screens (pages) (Note 1)| Max. 1000

Registerable screen number

| Pages: 1000
Dialog: 50
Template: 50

Types of widget

| Basic (text and numerical value)
Button
Meter
Switch
Light
Media
Icon
Custom
etc.

Main functions

| Trends
Reports
Alarms
Scheduler
Database
Data Transfers
Recipe
Keypads
Web Server
etc. *Refer to xAscender Studio User’s Manual (Basic).

Through function

| Communication between our PLC and a computer is available by connecting the computer to the Ethernet port and the PLC to the COM port.

• (Note 1) Number of registerable screens (pages) varies depending on the registration contents.
• (Note 2) A license (permission to use) is required to add the font.

Interface

Serial Port

■  Serial Port

Item

| Specifications
RS-232C type| RS422 / RS485 type

Communication standard

| Conforms to RS-232C (Insulation type)| Conforms to RS-422 /RS-485 (Non insulation type)
Port number| 1CH *software configurable

Conditions for communication with external devices

|

Baud rate (bits/s)

| 1200/2400/4800/9600/

19200/38400/57600/115200

(Note 1)

| 1200/2400/4800/9600/

19200/38400/57600/115200

(Note 1)

Data bits (bits)| 7/8| 7/8
Parity| none/even/odd| none/even/odd
Stop bit (bit)| 1/2| 1/2
Transmission distance (Total length)| Max. 15m

(Baud rate: 19,200 bps)

| Max. 500m (Baud rate: 115,2 kbps)
Terminal resistance value| －| No Termination (Note 2)
Protocol| Refer to xAscender Studio User’s Manual (Communication).
Connector| D-sub 9 Pin (Female)

• (Note 1) Depends on PLC.
  Please check with the actual devices when some commercial devices with RS485 interface are connected. The number of connected devices, transmission distance, and transmission speed may be different according to using transmission line.

• (Note 2) When connected to the termination, it is recommended that a 120Ω, 1/2W or better termination resistor be connected between the communication lines.

Ethernet Port

■  Ethernet Port

Item| Specifications
Port number| 1CH
Connection method| WAN
Interface| 100BASE-TX / 10BASET
Baud rate (Note 1)| 100Mbps / 10Mbps
Connecter shape| RJ-45 (Note 2)
Cable total length| 100m (500m when using a repeater) (Note 3)
Communication cable| UTP cable (Category 5)
Number of simultaneous connections| Max. 4
communication method| Full-duplex / Half-duplex
communication protocol| TCP/IP, UDP
DNS| Name server support
DHCP| Correspondence of automatic IP address acquisition
FTP server/client| Server function: Transfer file

Client function: Transfer data and file

HTTP server/client| Server function: Customer web Client function: Web browser
SNTP| Correspondence of Time setting function
Protocol| Refer to xAscender Studio User’s Manual (Communication).

• (Note 1) Switching between different speeds is done automatically by the auto-negotiation function.
• (Note 2) Be careful not to apply excessive static electricity to the metal parts of the connector.
• (Note 3) The maximum length of the cable is 100m by the standards, but depending on the operating environment, a ferrite core may be installed to reduce noise. May be required. It is also recommended that the hub be installed near the control panel and that it be used at 10 meters or less.

■  USB Port

Item| Specifications
Port number| 1CH
Communication standard| High-Speed USB 2.0 (Host Controller )
Connector shape| USB Type A
Transmission speed| 480 Mbps (High Speed)
Maximum current| Max. 500mA

• (Note 1) Take care of handling the connector so as not to add excessive static electricity on the metal part of the connector.
• (Note 2) The format of the external memory should be in FAT32 or FAT. The maximum number of files inside external memory depends on the type of formatting.
  • FAT32 max 65535 files
  • FAT max 512 files
• (Note 3) Do not remove the USB memory while the power is on.*
  • Communication may be stopped. It is necessary to restart the power supply to recover.

Dimensions

Model No.| A| B|
---|---|---|---
AWHS1R043| 136| 96
AWHS1R070| 176| 136
AWHS1R101| 271| 186

Model No.| L| H| D| T
AWHS1R043| 147| 107| 29| 5
AWHS1R070| 187| 147| 29| 5
AWHS1R101| 282| 197| 28| 6

Installation Dimensions Drawing

AWHS1R043

AWHS1R070

AWHS1R101

System Settings

• For more information, refer to the xAscender Studio User’s Manual (Basic).
• The products must be programmed with the software xAscender Studio.
• When the product is first started, the following image will be displayed.
• You need to install the xAscender HMI Runtime.
• The installation is done simultaneously with the transfer of the application project created by xAscender Studio.
• There are two options to transfer an xAscender Studio application project to an HMI device:
• Ethernet: Connect the HMI device to the computer with an Ethernet. From xAscender Studio select the menu “Run” > “Download to target”. You may have to ensure that the proper firewall policy has been configured in the computer to allow xAscender Studio to access the network.
• USB: Create an Update Package using xAscender Studio and copy it from the USB memory to this product.

Update System Components
The system components of the device can update locally using a USB memory key or remotely via a web browser. To update system components enter System Settings in Config OS mode via tap-tap procedure on HMI or open the web browser to https:///machine_config and select the “Management” section.

Expand the component to update and select [Update]
On the opened dialogue, click [Browse Image], then select the “xxx-mainos- xxx.tar.gz” file. Click then on [Browse MD5] and select the “xxx-mainos- xxx.tar.gz.md5” file.

At the end of the component update, restart HMI and leave it starting normally.

• The products have a system settings interface to allow the configuration of system options.
• The user interface of System Settings is based on HTML pages accessible from the HMI screen or remotely using a Web browser Chrome v44 or higher using port 443.
• To connect enter the address https://IP/machine_config where IP is the IP address of the HMI device. The default username is “admin”, the default password is “admin”. Use the navigation menu on the left side of the screen to browse through the available options.

The right side shows related information and settings. Depending on the size of the HMI screen, both the menu and content of the selected item may be shown on the screen at the same time or not.

System Settings has two modes of operation:

• User Mode: xAscender HMI Runtime is running or the HMI device is in “factory default” status.
• System Mode: xAscender HMI Runtime is not running or the HMI device has a software failure. System Mode includes all options available in User Mode and additionally includes commands dedicated to system upgrade and recovery not available when running in User Mode.

Activation of System Settings in User Mode:

• xAscender HMI Runtime not running: Press the “System Setting” button on the HMI screen
• xAscender HMI Runtime running: Recall the context menu and select “System Settings”. To recall the context menu click and hold any unused area of the touchscreen for a few seconds. The default hold time is 2 seconds.

Activation of Systems Settings in System Mode:

• Normal operation:

  • If xAscender HMI Runtime is not running:
    Press the “System Setting” button on the HMI screen to enter System Settings in User Mode. Select “Restart” -> “Config OS” to reboot in System Mode.

  • If xAscender HMI Runtime is running:
    Recall the context menu and select “System Settings”. To recall the context menu click and hold any unused area of the touchscreen for a few seconds. The default hold time is 2 seconds to enter in System Settings in User Mode. Select “Restart” -> “Config OS” to reboot in System Mode.

• Recovery operation:

  • If the panel is not responsive:
    Use the so-called “tap-tap” procedure. This procedure consists of tapping the surface of the touchscreen during the device power-up phase. The tapping frequency must be high. You have to start tapping the touchscreen as soon as power has been applied to the device.

  • When the sequence has been recognized, the system shows the message:
    “TAP-TAP DETECTED”. At this point, release the touch to boot in User Mode without running xAscender HMI Runtime or press and hold for a few seconds (selecting “RESTART: CONFIG OS”) to boot in System Mode.

System Settings includes options for the basic settings of the device.

time, backlight on time).
Logs| Enable persistent log for BSP and allow exporting it.
Date & Time| Change the device date and time, including time zone and NTP Server.
Network| Configure the IP Address of Network interfaces and the network settings like DNS, Gateway, DHCP, and Hostname.
Services| Enable/disable services. Examples of services are Cloud Services and SNMP Server.
Plugins| Not supported.
Management| Update components (Main OS, Config OS, Boot Loader), check for partition consistency, update the splash screen, and information about usage and size of partitions. Main OS and Config OS updates are supported only in system mode.
Display| Adjust the display brightness, configure automatic backlight turnoff and select HMI orientation (90°, 180°, 270° and 360°).
Fonts| Display the supported fonts. Import custom fonts.
Authentication| Configure passwords for the administrator (“admin”) and the standard user (“user”). The administrator has full access to System Settings. Standard user has some

limitations.

Restart| The main OS restarts by default, and “Config OS” restarts in system mode directly on the panel.
EXIT| Exit from the System Setting tool.

Revision History

Manual no.

| Date.|

Record of Changes

---|---|---
WUME-WHS1-01| Sep.2020| 1st edition
WUME-WHS1-02| Sep. 2022| 2nd edition:

• Described methods to connect to the Ethernet ports. Corrected the manual code.
• Corrected companies that have the registered trademark for Ethernet.

WUME-WHS1-03| Nov. 2023| 3rd edition:
Installation dimensions drawing is shown.
WUME-WHS1-04| Apr. 2024| 4th edition:

• Change in Corporate name
• EU Directive applicable standard delete

Order Placement Recommendations and Considerations

The Products and Specifications listed in this document are subject to change (including specifications, manufacturing facility and discontinuing the Products) as occasioned by the improvements of Products. Consequently, when you place orders for these Products, Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. asks you to contact one of our customer service representatives and check that the details listed in the document are commensurate with the most up-to-date information.

Safety precautions
Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. is consistently striving to improve quality and reliability. However, the fact remains that electrical components and devices generally cause failures at a given statistical probability. Furthermore, their durability varies with use environments or use conditions. In this respect, check for actual electrical components and devices under actual conditions before use. Continued usage in a state of degraded condition may cause the deteriorated insulation. Thus, it may result in abnormal heat, smoke or fire. Carry out safety design and periodic maintenance including redundancy design, design for fire spread prevention, and design for malfunction prevention so that no accidents resulting in injury or death, fire accidents, or social damage will be caused as a result of failure of the Products or ending life of the Products.

The Products are designed and manufactured for the industrial indoor environment use. Make sure standards, laws and regulations in case the Products are incorporated to machinery, system, apparatus, and so forth. About the mentioned above, confirm the conformity of the Products by yourself.

Do not use the Products for the application which breakdown or malfunction of Products may cause damage to the body or property.

1. usage intended to protect the body and ensure the security of life
2. application in which the performance degradation or quality problems, such as breakdown, of the Products may directly result in damage to the body or property

It is not allowed the use of Products by incorporating into machinery and systems indicated below because the conformity, performance, and quality of Products are not guaranteed under such usage.

1. transport machinery (cars, trains, boats ships, etc.)
2. control equipment for transportation
3. disaster-prevention equipment/security equipment
4. control equipment for electric power generation
5. nuclear control system
6. aircraft equipment, aerospace equipment, and submarine repeater
7. burning appliances
8. military devices
9. medical devices（except for general controls）
10. machinery and systems which especially require a high level of reliability and safety

Acceptance inspection
In connection with the Products you have purchased from us or with the Products delivered to your premises, please perform an acceptance inspection with all due speed and, in connection with the handling of our Products both before and during the acceptance inspection, please give full consideration to the control and preservation of our Products.

Warranty period
Unless otherwise stipulated by both parties, the warranty period of our Products is three years after the purchase by you or after their delivery to the location specified by you. The consumable items such as battery, relay, filter and other supplemental materials are excluded from the warranty.

Scope of warranty
If Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. confirms any failures or defects of the Products by reasons solely attributable to Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. during the warranty period, Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. shall supply the replacements of the Products, parts or replace and/or repair the defective portion by free of charge at the location where the Products were purchased or delivered to your premises as soon as possible.

However, the following failures and defects are not covered by warranty and we are not responsible for such failures and defects.

1. When the failure or defect was caused by a specification, standard, handling method, etc. which was specified by you.
2. When the failure or defect was caused after purchase or delivery to your premises by an alteration in construction, performance, specification, etc. which did not involve us.
3. When the failure or defect was caused by a phenomenon that could not be predicted by the technology at purchasing or contracted time.
4. When the use of our Products deviated from the scope of the conditions and environment outlined in the instruction manual and specifications.
5. When, after our Products were incorporated into your products or equipment for use, damage resulted which could have been avoided if your products or equipment had been equipped with the functions, construction, etc. the provision of which is accepted practice in the industry.
6. When the failure or defect was caused by a natural disaster or other force majeure.
7. When the equipment is damaged due to corrosion caused by corrosive gases etc. in the surroundings.

The above terms and conditions shall not cover any induced damages by the failure or defects of the Products, and not cover your production items which are produced or fabricated by using the Products. In any case, our responsibility for compensation is limited to the amount paid for the Products.

Scope of service

• The cost of delivered Products does not include the cost of dispatching an engineer, etc.
• In case any such service is needed, contact our sales representative.

Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd.

Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd.

• 1006, Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka 571-8506, Japan
• https://industry.panasonic.com/

Please visit our website for inquiries and about our sales network. © Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2020-2024.

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