Eaton Cutler-Hammer PanelMate 500 Series Getting Started User Manual

Also see for 500: Quick start guide Installation and user manual

Overview of the PanelMate 500 1-5In online operation, the operator responds to prompts on a page which may cause the nextpage to be displayed. The linked pages form a complete machine control system whichcan guide the operator through all five components of machine operation:StartupRunChangeTroubleshootingShutdownThere is a sixth type of “page” which can be configured, which is called the System Page.This page permits the assignment of functionality to 8 membrane keys and either 4 or 8(depending on which model) built-in tri-color LEDs, to support pushbutton functions andalarm annunciation. These function assignments are active for the membrane keys andLEDs at all times in online operation, no matter which of the 5 onscreen pages isdisplayed.The Virtual Mentor Guided Operator Capability is available with online models 542VMand 542LM, to permit the operator station to perform “autopilot-like” functions.Virtual Mentor* adds extensive built-in decisionmaking tools* can simplify the operator’s choices* can guide operators through sequences* can vastly simplify diagnostics* can perform actions without operator or PLC initiation* further reduces PLC programmingThese features can greatly ease tasks and decisionmaking for the operator. Virtual Mentorcan be used to create very focused, “context-sensitive” startup or diagnostic sequenceswhich present limited choices to the operator. Virtual Mentor can also perform internalcalculations and transmit data back to the PLC without operator intervention.