Panelview outdoors

[dginbuffalo]

Hello- i need to put a panelview outside on the front of an enclosure and am wondering if anyone has used a good NEMA 4X window kit for an app like this? It will be outside in Northwest PA. Any suggestions on the best way to do this?

 

[bce123]

is a different HMI like red lion an Option?

 

[dginbuffalo]

Why- is Red Lion rated to be outdoors? i might be able to use it.

 

[mellis]

Which Panelview are you planning on using? The PanelviewPlus is already NEMA 4X, but it says "indoor only". I expect that is due to the operating temperature range being 0-55 degC. Outdoor temperatures will definitely get lower than that.

If you need to touch the screen or push function keys, you have to open the window anyway, that limits its utility.

 

[bce123]

http://www.redlion.net/Products/HumanMachineInterface/OperatorInterface/G308.html
nema 4x 1p66 rated

 

[bbopn]

Here's some covers for a PV+ I've used/seen. Is this what you're talking about?

-Bobby

 

[dginbuffalo]

Was looking to use the Automation Direct C-More 10" on this job. I planned on having a panel heater although that's really going to keep the electronics the back of the touchscreen warm...

 

[dginbuffalo]

Yes Bobby-that's what i've been looking at. 4X SS tho. Their as expensive as the whole enclosure themselves!

 

[bce123]

Yes Bobby-that's what i've been looking at. 4X SS tho. Their as expensive as the whole enclosure themselves!

I dislike these because when you open the door in the rain sleet or snow you expose a non nema 4x HMI to the elements

 

[bce123]

If you plan on going with the cover look at Saginaw http://www.saginawcontrol.com/part_info/SCE-HWK1212SS

 

[bbopn]

I can imagine if it's stainless steel. If the Control Cabinet isn't in a building that affords some shade from the sun, you might want to take into consideration what direction the HMI is facing. It's a real pain if it's mounted either pointing East or West. You have heck in reading the HMI and most generally the Window Kit will be opened and a card board shade or old tarp will be affixed to the frame. Like a old time camera, just so the operators can see the screen.

Here's a link to Hoffman's offerings:
http://www.hoffmanonline.com/stream_document.aspx?rRID=104555&pRID=6840

Yes Bobby-that's what i've been looking at. 4X SS tho. Their as expensive as the whole enclosure themselves!