What's New? Overview Communications User Interface Multi-Language Programming Data Logging Web Server Integrated Protocol Conversion Specifications

What's New With the TS8000?

The TS8000 has now been updated with DSI8000 software version 345. This new build brings many new features and enhancements to the power and functionality of the TS8000 HMI. Upgrading to this new version is easily accomplished with the TS8000. If your PC is connected to the Internet, just launch your current version of DSI8000. Once active, select Help from the menu bar, and select Check For Updates from the pull-down list. DSI8000 will then check for an update and will prompt you for installation if one is found.

Several new TS8000 series products have been recently introduced. Fieldbus option cards are now available for: IEEE 1394 Firewire, CANopen, DeviceNet, and PROFIBUS DP. In addition, the TS8000 is compatible with WAGO I/O Systems and provides a remote I/O solution that can be controlled by the HMI over Ethernet and CANopen networks.

Additionally, we are introducing a series of protective clear film overlays for use in harsh environments. Available for all four sizes of TS8000, the overlays are packaged in bundles of 10. By use of a pre-applied low-tack adhesive, application of the overlay is a snap!

Recently, Parker SSD Drives has announced new OEM brand-label options on the TS8000 series. Units can be ordered with custom three color overlays to suit individual customer needs. For more information, call a member of the Parker SSD Drives sales team. Minimum order quantities do apply for OEM configurations.

The TS8000 is available in a wide array of popular sizes and configurations: 3” Monochrome Pushbutton, 6” Color STN Touchscreen, 8” Color DSTN Touchscreen, and 10.4” Color TFT Touchscreen, for easy enclosure or operator console mounting.

Communication Features

* Other drivers include: Animatics, EZ Automation, Festo, Giddings & Lewis, Hitachi, Honeywell, IDEC, KlocknerMoeller, Toshiba, Yokogawa and more.

Optional Fieldbus Compatibility

Each TS8000 HMI comes standard with a Fieldbus Option Card slot. This allows the user to integrate to one of several popular Fieldbus networks, such as, IEEE 1394 Firewire, Link2, CANopen, DeviceNet*, and Profibus DP* .

In keeping current with popular Fieldbus topologies, the TS8000 gives the user both flexibility and cutting-edge compatibility in integration.

* The DeviceNet and Profibus DP option cards are slave devices only –external 3rd party masters are required for these topologies.

	8000/FA/00 -IEEE 1394 Firewire 400Mbps 1394A and 800Mbps 1394B CAT-5 Ports Fully compatible with all AC890 Firewire systems Allows remote programming and monitoring of 890’s 63 nodes / 100 meters (1394B).
	8000/LK/00 - Link2 Fiberoptic 2.7Mbps Fiberopticports Fully compatible with all Link2 systems Allows remote programming and monitoring of Link 3000 nodes / 60 meters.
	8000/CB/00 - CANopenMaster Supports data speeds up to 1Mbps Multi-master capable SDO DS-402 implementation 127 nodes / 1000 meters.
	8000/DN/00 - DeviceNet Slave Supports data speeds up to 500kbps Fully compatible with all ODVA DeviceNet master nodes Polled I/O capable EDS based implementation 64 nodes / 500 meters.
	232FIELDBUS8000/PB/00 - Profibus DP Slave Supports data speeds up to 12Mbps Fully compatible with all Profibus DP master nodes Standard GSD based implementation 127 nodes / 100 meters.

Hardware Compatibility List

* All SSD Drives hardware for DeviceNet and Profibus DP are slave devices only – external 3rdparty masters are required for these topologies.

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Overview

SSD Drives has introduced TS8000 - a new family of web-enabled graphic operator interface stations poised to revolutionize machine control.

TS8000 provides a user-friendly, powerful graphical HMI touchscreen and much more. With over 30 popular PLC drivers supported, built-in Ethernet, and direct communications with all SSD Drives products, TS8000 has a handle on all your drives system control needs.

TS8000 is available in 4 popular sizes: 3”, 6”, 8” and 10.4” for easy enclosure or console mounting.
 

WEB-ENABLED graphic operator interface stations

On-board comms support for over 30 popular PLC Drivers Powerful graphic displays	Direct Communications with all SSD Drive products Built-in Ethernet Remote monitoring and control
Programming Tools are FREE on the TS8000...no extra charges! Other High-end Touchpanel and SCADA systems may come with only a very basic configuration software tool, requiring you to purchase or license a costly graphic design tool programming package, often with rates linked to the number of tags used. TS8000 includes DSI8000, a powerful graphic design and configuration software tool, complete with PRE-ENGINEERED TEMPLATES that make HMI design a snap!

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Communications

DSI8000 leverages the enhanced communications power of the TS8000 HMIs. Each HMI comes standard with 2 RS-232 ports, an RS-422/485 port, a 10/100BT Ethernet port, a USB programming port, and an expansion slot for optional Fieldbus communications cards. Flexible programming allows for multiple ports to be active simultaneously. DSI8000 comes standard with communications drivers for all current SSD Drives proudcts, such as the 590+ DC Drive, 650v and 690+ AC Drives, 631/635/637 Servo Drives, Link2 products, and the new 890 Drive system. Additionally, device drivers for most common PLC’s are included as well.

Standard Support For SSD Products

• EIBisync Drivers (590+, 650v, 690+)
• RTNx Drivers (890, Link Products)
• Servo Drivers (63x Family)
• RS-485 (Drive TechBox)
• Ethernet (Drive TechBox, Link Rack Card)

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Each TS8000 features 5 comm ports, ready to accomodate many of today's most popular protocol devices. In addition, a COMMS EXPANSION MODULE slot provides for additional Fieldbus options, including the fiber-optic SSD LINK techbox, enabling the TS8000 to provide its powerful HMI display graphics to SSD LINK systems, with a wider choice of display sizes.
Graphical User Interface
	Central to DSI8000 is a powerful graphical display editor. The display editor contains many common drawing tools to aid in screen development. In addition, DSI8000 provides a pre-defined symbol library with over 4000 industrial control objects. Easy To Program User Interface Uses standard HMI drawing tools Objects link to a common tag database Built in symbol library of common industrial objects Object scripting enhances development power and flexibility

Enhanced Program Editor

DSI8000 offers a built in C-based program editor to further enhance application development. Use of the program editor allows the developer to create more intricate custom applications that process and pass data to and from the user interface screens and the tag database. By using a C-based structure, the user can take advantage of a common syntax and programming structure.

Built In “C-Based” Scripting Language

Allows developer to use high level programming constructs
Enhances application functionality
Programming power allows TS8000 to “bridge the gap”
between touch panels and PC based SCADA systems.

Tag Database

DSI8000 incorporates an advanced tag database that allows user to organize and individually customize communications data. Data tags are configurable for: communications mapping, data format, color and text definitions, multiple alarm points, and event triggers. Properties set up in the database are accessible throughout the DSI8000 development tool. This is a central philosophy of DSI8000’s advanced design environment.

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Built-in Multi-Language Programming

Unicode* Support for:

• Japanese
• Korean
• Chinese (Simplified and Trad.)

*(Unicode support requires Windows language packs to be installed)

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Software Programming Tool

SSD Drive’s extraordinary DSI8000 Software – included with every TS8000 – provides a multitude of exclusive functions. Its sophistication also makes all the leading edge capability of the TS8000 manageable, with user-friendly drag and drop data mapping. DSI8000 works with all TS8000 HMIs. Initial set-up of DSI8000 is very easy and virtually self-explanatory.

Flexible and easy to use software
...included with the TS8000

Fast and easy configuration and programming

DSI8000 is a powerful set of icon-based, configuration, display, control, and data logging tools uniquely designed to take full advantage of the TS8000 series architecture. Most applications can be quickly set up using the step-by-step process to configure communications protocols, define data tags, and create a user-friendly interface.

A full complement of drag and drop graphical symbols yield professional results in record time. Advanced features such as programming, data logging, and configuring the TS8000’s internal web server are intuitive and easily enabled.

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Built-In Data Logger

The TS8000 offers both real-time trending, as well as historical data logging for process application enhancement. Logged files are stored in a common .CSV (comma separated variable) format to the optional CompactFlash card. Trending and logging functions are configured using DSI8000 in a simple and easy to use manner. In addition, this stored data is also accessible over the Web, by using a standard browser, such as Internet Explorer.

Built in CompactFlash Support

With the addition of a commonly-available CompactFlash card, memory is expanded and data can be permanently stored. CompactFlash provides an easy method to clone, restore, and
upgrade applications.

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Built-In Web Server

The DSI8000 web server is capable of providing remote access to the TS8000 in several different ways. You can use DSI8000 to automatically generate lists of tags - each formatted according to the tag’s properties. You can also create a custom web site, using a third party HTML editor such as Microsoft FrontPage, with code that instructs DSI8000 to insert live tag values for realtime monitoring. In addition, you can also enable DSI8000’s Virtual Panel, a unique access and control feature, which allows a web browser to both view and control the TS8000’s display in realtime. Quickly create detailed Web pages with manufacturing data Provides remote access and control of the HMI unit Allows manufacturing personnel to monitor production data

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Integrated Protocol Conversion

No more gateways! Perhaps the best feature of the TS8000 is that it provides a bridge between devices that are not capable of communicating directly with each other. TS8000 achieves a low cost method integration of existing hardware and automation components.

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Specifications

The following specifications pertain to the TS8000 series HMI. SSD Drives retains the right to modify specifications at any time, without prior notice.

Power Requirements:
+24vdc (+/- 20%) @ 9.5W max (TS8003), 14W max (TS8006), 24W max (TS8008), 33W max (TS8010) - must use Class 2 or SELV rated power supply
Power connection is available via removable 3-position terminal block. Note: The TS8000’s 0v common is not connected to the unit’s chassis.
Battery:
Lithium CR2025 “button” cell. Typical lifetime of 10 years.
Keypad:
TS8003: 8 user assignable keys, 5 navigation keys, 12 numeric keys, 4 dedicated keys, and 3 soft keys. TS8006: 5 keys for on-screen menus. TS8008: 7 keys for on-screen menus. TS8010: 8 keys for on-screen menus.
Touchscreen:
Resistive Analog Type (TS8006, TS8008, TS8010).
Memory:
User: 4Mb (TS8003, TS8006) or 8Mb (TS8008, TS8010) onboard non-volatile flash memory.
Memory Card: CompactFlash Type II slot for Type I and Type II CF cards.
Communications:
USB Port: Adheres to USB 1.1 specification. Device only using Type B connection.
Serial Ports: Format and baud rates are individually programmable up to 115.2kb.

• PGM Port: RS-232 port via RJ-12.
• COMMS Ports: RS-232 port via RJ-12. RS-422/485 port via RJ-45.
• DH485 TxEn: Transmit Enable; open collector, Voh = 15vdc, Vol = 0.5vdc @ 25mA max.

Ethernet Port: 10/100 Base-T. RJ-45 jack is wired as a NIC.
Environmental Conditions:
Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 50 deg C.
Storage Temperature Range: -20 to 70 deg C. (TS8003, TS8006) or 80 deg C. (TS8008, TS8010)
Operating and Storage Humidity: 80% maximum relative humidity (non-condensing) from
0 to 50 deg C.
Altitude: Up to 2000 meters.
Construction:
Steel rear metal enclosure with NEMA 4X / IP66 aluminum front plate when correctly fitted with the provided gasket. Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2.
Mounting Requirements:
Maximum panel thickness is 0.25 inch (6.3 mm). For NEMA 4X / IP66 sealing, a steel panel with a minimum thickness of 0.125 inch (3.17 mm) is recommended. Refer to “TS8000 Getting Started” guide (HA421056U001) for cut-out specifications.
Weight:
TS8003: 1.96 lbs (0.89 kg). TS8006: 3.00 lbs (1.36 kg). TS8008: 3.84 lbs (1.74 kg). TS8010: 5.53 lbs (2.51 kg).