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Default Configuration

Each display is supplied pre-configured as a 0 to 10V d.c. 

single-ended combined analogue and digital voltmeter. 

Connection should be made via the screw terminals as follows:
 1  IN2 

No connection

  2 

IN1 

Connect to 0 to 10V d.c. signal voltage

  3 

0V 

Connect to 0V

  4 

V+ 

Connect to 4 to 30V d.c. supply voltage

Please consult the Applications section of the appropriate data 

sheet for further details of wiring schemes, cautions, etc.

USB connection

Each display features a mini-B USB type connector. By 

connecting your display to a PC’s USB port, you can select a 

configuration and customise this to your needs. It can then be 

downloaded to your display for use in your application.

Download and Install PanelPilot

1) Visit www.panelpilot.com/downloads/ and click on the

  “Download Software” button to begin download.

2) When prompted (above left), click “Run” to begin download  

  and installation.

3) When presented with a Security Warning (above right), click 

 ‘Run’.

Dual-In-Line IDC

The DIL IDC socket provides an alternative connection method 

to the screw-terminals. It also includes provision for future 

expansion using data buses and alarm outputs. Visit www.pan-

elpilot.com for information on which features are currently 

supported. The pin-out is as follows:

Mounting

Your display can be mounted in a panel up to 3mm deep. We 

recommend using the silicone seal provided for panels of 2mm 

or less. Please consult the Mounting section of the appropriate 

data sheet for exact cut-outs and mounting methods for your 

display. 

Further Information

Visit www.panelpilot.com for further information on the 

PanelPilot platform and to download a datasheet for your 

particular display which includes specific information about pin

configurations, wiring instructions and mounting method.

4) At the InstallShield Wizard for PanelPilot screen (shown 

  above left), click ‘Next’.

5) When prompted choose destination folder (or accept 

  default) and select ‘Next’ (above right).

6) Click ‘Install’ to begin installation process (above left).   

  When prompted, click ‘Continue Anyway’ (above right).

7) When installation is complete click ‘Finish’ to quit installer. 

  You can begin using the PanelPilot software by clicking on 

  the desktop icon (shown above).

B I A

Quick Start Guide

Your fastest route to a graphics display

PanelPilot

A

Not fitted on all

display models

N/C

PWM OUT

DAC2

DAC1

SPI-SLCK

SPI-MISO

I²C-SCL

ALM1

0V

IN1

N/C

SPI CS3

3.6V OUT

0V

SPI-MOSI

SPI-CS2

I²C-SDA

ALM2

V+

IN2

Copyright Lascar Electronics Ltd. 2010

Issue 1  27/05/2010

PanelPilot

Summary of Contents for PanelPilot

Page 1: ...Quick Start Guide Your fastest route to a graphics display PanelPilot ...

Page 2: ...rt guide provides the basic information on the use of your product Getting to know your display All PanelPilot compatible displays share the following features TFT touch screen Screw terminal connections Mini B USB type connector DIL connector Back plate Mounting bezel ...

Page 3: ... reasons the meter should be isolated from both the supply and signal voltages before connecting the USB B I A Basic User Pre configured display no software install Connect to application using screw terminals Mount in panel Intermediate User Advanced User Use software to configure and customise display Connect to application using screw terminals Mount in panel Use software to configure and custo...

Page 4: ... data sheet for further details of wiring schemes cautions etc USB connection Each display features a mini B USB type connector By connecting your display to a PC s USB port you can select a configuration and customise this to your needs It can then be downloaded to your display for use in your application Download and Install PanelPilot 1 Visit www panelpilot com downloads and click on the Downlo...

Page 5: ...older or accept default and select Next above right 6 Click Install to begin installation process above left When prompted click Continue Anyway above right 7 When installation is complete click Finish to quit installer You can begin using the PanelPilot software by clicking on the desktop icon shown above PanelPilot ...

Page 6: ...els of 2mm or less Please consult the Mounting section of the appropriate data sheet for exact cut outs and mounting methods for your display Further Information Visit www panelpilot com for further information on the PanelPilot platform and to download a datasheet for your particular display which includes specific information about pin configurations wiring instructions and mounting method B I A...

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