ABB TP858 3BSE018138R1

Description

Product Description

The ABB TP858 3BSE018138R1 is a high-performance, color touchscreen operator panel designed for the ABB AC 500 PLC family and compatible with other ABB automation systems via standard protocols. This terminal serves as a versatile and robust Human-Machine Interface (HMI), offering an intuitive operator interface for machine-level control, visualization, and data handling. The TP858 features a 15-inch TFT display with analog resistive touch technology, providing excellent visibility and reliable operation in industrial settings. As a central component for operator interaction, the ABB 3BSE018138R1 TP858 enables sophisticated process graphics display, alarm management, recipe handling, and data logging, acting as the primary window into automated systems for plant personnel.

Product Parameters and Specifications

• Product Type: Industrial Operator Panel / HMI (Human-Machine Interface).
• Display: 15-inch TFT color LCD with analog resistive touchscreen.
• Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels (XGA).
• Processor & Memory: Equipped with a powerful industrial-grade processor, ample RAM, and flash memory for storing runtime projects, trends, and data logs.
• Communication Interfaces:
  • Primary: 1 x COM1 (RS-232/RS-485/RS-422) configurable.
  • Secondary: 1 x COM2 (RS-232/RS-485).
  • 1 x Ethernet port (10/100 Mbps).
  • 2 x USB ports (Type A) for project transfer, data backup, and peripheral connection (e.g., keyboard, printer).
• Operating System: Proprietary real-time operating system.
• Programming Software: Configured using ABB’s Automation Builder (PS501) with the integrated HMI Design component.
• Protection Rating: Front panel rated at IP65, providing robust protection against dust and water jets, making it suitable for installation directly on machine enclosures or in harsh environments.
• Power Supply: 24V DC.

Advantages and Features

1. Large Screen for Complex Visualizations: The ABB TP858 3BSE018138R1 provides a spacious 15-inch display, ideal for presenting detailed process mimics, multi-window displays, comprehensive alarm lists, and extensive trend graphs without cluttering the interface, enhancing operator situational awareness.
2. Seamless Integration with ABB AC 500 PLCs: The panel offers optimized, tag-based communication with AC 500 PM5xx series controllers within the Automation Builder engineering suite. This direct integration streamlines project development, reduces commissioning time, and ensures reliable data exchange.
3. Robust Industrial Construction: Built for demanding factory floor conditions with a high IP65 protection rating on the front, a durable metal housing, and a wide operating temperature range, ensuring reliable long-term performance.
4. Powerful Visualization and Data Handling Toolkit: The HMI Design software provides extensive libraries for creating animated graphics, multi-language support, advanced alarm and event logging with filtering, recipe management, and data logging to internal memory or USB drives.
5. Flexible Multi-Protocol Connectivity: While offering native integration with ABB PLCs, the TP858 supports standard industrial protocols like Modbus RTU/ASCII and Modbus TCP/IP, allowing it to interface with a wide range of third-party controllers, drives, and devices when needed.

Application Cases in Various Fields

• Packaging and Converting Machinery: Serves as the main operator station for complex machines like printing presses, flexible packaging lines, and cartoners, displaying intricate machine status diagrams, job parameters, and diagnostic information.
• Material Handling and Logistics: Used on large conveyor control systems and automated storage/retrieval systems (AS/RS) to provide system overviews, fault diagnostics, and manual control functions across a wide area.
• Water and Wastewater Treatment: Acts as a local/central operator interface for plant-wide SCADA systems, displaying process schematics, pump status, tank levels, and treatment data trends.
• Building Automation: Provides a central control and monitoring point for large HVAC systems, security, and energy management in commercial or institutional facilities.

Comparison with Competing Products

• vs. Smaller ABB Panels (e.g., TP854): The TP858 offers a significantly larger screen (15″ vs. 10.4″) and higher resolution, making it suitable for applications requiring more detailed information to be displayed simultaneously or for use from a greater viewing distance.
• vs. Generic Industrial HMIs (e.g., Siemens Comfort Panels): While generic HMIs offer broad compatibility, the ABB 3BSE018138R1 TP858 provides superior, native integration and tag-level synchronization with ABB AC 500 PLCs within the unified Automation Builder engineering environment, creating a more cohesive and efficiently engineered system.
• vs. PC-Based SCADA Clients: A PC offers maximum flexibility but is less rugged, more expensive for a dedicated station, and requires a Windows OS with associated licensing and maintenance. The TP858 is a cost-effective, purpose-built, and maintenance-free solution for dedicated machine or process control.

Selection Suggestions and Precautions

1. Assess Screen Size and Information Density: Choose the TP858 for applications that benefit from its large display, such as supervisory control of multiple processes, complex machinery with many status points, or situations where operators need to view detailed trends and schematics without excessive navigation.
2. Communication Path and Network Planning: Determine the primary communication method (direct serial to PLC or via Ethernet network). Plan the network topology and IP addressing for Ethernet connections. Ensure the selected PLC port and protocol match the HMI configuration.
3. Power Supply Quality and Backup: Use a stable, well-filtered 24V DC power source. Consider an external UPS for applications where brief power dips could interrupt operation. The terminal requires continuous external power for the real-time clock; there is no internal battery.
4. Project Backup and Management: Always maintain secure backups of the HMI project file (.hmi) outside the terminal. Utilize the USB ports for convenient project upload/download and for retrieving logged data files for analysis.
5. Environmental and Mounting Considerations: While the front is IP65, ensure the cabinet or panel provides adequate protection for its sides and rear. Provide sufficient space behind the unit for cable bending, connectors, and heat dissipation. The larger screen may generate more heat than smaller models.

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