Lenze L-force series HMI EL 100 series human-machine interface

Lenze’s product brochure for the L-force series HMI EL 100 series human-machine interface was released in August 2011. The document revolves around the core information of the hardware configuration, software functions, communication capabilities, and applicable scenarios of this series of products, highlighting their Windows based capabilities ®  The compatibility, usability, and scalability of the CE operating system emphasize the product’s support for production process visualization and control in industrial automation scenarios, as well as seamless integration with the Lenz L-force automation family.

Product series and core hardware parameters

(1) Product Model and Classification

The EL 100 series includes 7 basic models, some of which support optional Soft PLC function (model suffix with “PLC”), covering different display sizes and performance requirements. The specific classifications are as follows:

Model Series Display Size Display Type Core Features

EL 103ECO/EL 103ECO PLC 3.5 “(8.9cm) TFT color (64k colors) compact, with the lowest power consumption (5.0W)

EL 105/EL 105 PLC 5.7 “(14.5cm) STN grayscale (16 colors) basic type, cost optimized

EL 106/EL 106 PLC 5.7 “(14.5cm) TFT color (64k color) replaces the color version of EL 105

EL 108/EL 108 PLC 6.4 “(16.3cm) graphic TFT color (64k colors) medium size, resolution 320×240 pixels

EL 110/EL 110 PLC 8.0 “(20.3cm) TFT color (64k colors) large size, resolution 640×480 pixels

EL 110s/EL 110s PLC 10.4 “(26.4cm) TFT color (64k colors) ultra large size, resolution 800×600 pixels

(2) Key hardware specifications

Range of hardware specification parameters

Supply voltage 24V DC (± 25%)

Power consumption 5.0W (EL 103ECO)~12.0W (EL 110/EL 110s)

Storage capacity Flash: standard model 32MB, PLC model 64MB; RAM: standard model 64MB, PLC model 128MB

Real time clock support, EL 103ECO buffer for 2 weeks, other models with backup battery (offline for 7 years at 25 ℃)

Touch screen resistive touch (standard on some models)

Communication interface standards: CAN, MPI, RS232; Expansion: Ethernet USB-A、USB-B

Software system and core functions

(1) Basic software configuration

Operating System: Windows ®  CE 5.0 (industrial standard system, compatible with typical PC functions)

Visualization software: VisiWinNET ®  Smart (customized for EL 100 series, supports quick project configuration)

Optional PLC function: Soft PLC (compliant with IEC 61131-3 standard, supporting six programming languages: IL, FBD, LD, ST, SFC, CFC)

(2) Core functional highlights

visualization function

Multi language switching: supports the selection and combination of all languages worldwide

Data management: alarm management (including alarm buffer), recipe editing, trend display (in line chart format)

Interface customization: supports bitmap import, static/dynamic icons, dynamic text, and password protection

Variable support: Directly receive control system and on-site device variables, import system variables such as time and display brightness

Number of tags: Supports 500-1000 power tags

Extension and programming functions

Script support: Integrated with Visual Basic.net scripting language, accessible NET Compact Framework and VisiWinNET ®  Class library, implementing complex functions such as file processing

User Management: Supports multi-user permission configuration to ensure operational security

Communication and remote maintenance

Local communication: Communicate with the main controller through CAN, MPI, RS232, and connect to peripherals such as PC, printer, keyboard, etc. via Ethernet and USB

Remote maintenance: Supports Ethernet/modem connection, integrates FTP server and remote desktop program, can remotely transfer projects and debug

PLC related functions (optional)

Data storage: Integrated with UPS, automatically stores variables to Flash disk in case of power failure or emergency shutdown, and restores defined state after restart

Variable management: Access all PLC variables through an integrated browser, without the need to repeatedly copy and hold variables to low-speed memory

Programming tool: paired with PLC Designer software, can work with VisiWinNET ®  Smart collaborative work achieves unified configuration of visualization and control logic

Product advantages and applicable scenarios

(1) Core advantages

Strong compatibility: Belongs to the Lenz L-force automation family, seamlessly integrates with components within the family, and has a unified interface

High usability: Project wizard assisted configuration, graphical user interface, support for multilingual help text, reducing operational barriers

Good scalability: Supports Soft PLC extension and script programming extension, with hardware models covering different size requirements

Convenient maintenance: The remote maintenance function is complete, and troubleshooting and program updates can be achieved through various methods

(2) Applicable scenarios

Suitable for operation control and process visualization of small and medium-sized industrial equipment, such as:

Single machine control and status monitoring of production line

Mechanical equipment parameter setting and fault alarm

Human Computer Interaction Interface for Small and Medium sized Automation Systems