What is the Vision Series?

The Vision Series is an innovative series of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controller) with built-in graphical operating panel or touch-panel, on-board or snap-in I/Os and powerful networking features.

The Vision series includes the Vision120™, Vision130™, Vision230™ ,Vision260™ , Vision280™ and Vision290™ OPLC™s, Vision350™,Vision530™, Vision570™,.

A Vision PLC contains a graphical LCD screen or graphical LCD touchscreen (model dependent), and full numeric keypad (a virtual keyboard in V290)
for easy man-machine communication. The screen displays user-defined operator instructions and dynamic system data. The operator uses the programmable keypad, the “touchable” images/texts and the virtual keyboard to enter
data into the system and to initiate functions.

What are its advantages?

User-Friendly Operator Interface

Unlike traditional ‘blind’ PLCs, a Vision PLC enables the operator to easily change program parameters via the HMI operating panel. The numeric keypad can be used to enter and modify variable application data--such as cutting length, timers, production quantities & part numbers.

The LCD screen display can be used to graphically monitor I/O status, timers, communication status, analog input and counter values.

A Configuration to Suit Any Application

A Vision system consists of a base unit including the PLC and Operator Panel, CANbus, RS232 communication ports, real-time clock, an optional Snap-In I/O module (encompassing a variety of features such as digital/analog on-board I/Os, shaft-encoders, PWM), and the ability to hook up additional I/O expansion modules to a single Vision controller (up to 128 I/O). A user can easily design a network of Vision and M90 controllers, each with its own I/Os, supporting thousands of I/Os in a distributed application.

Advanced features and communication options

All Vision models include 8 independent PID loops, a 120K smart database and other features that reduce hardware and save time. Communication options include Ethernet, GSM/SMS support, MODBUS (Master/Slave), modem access and easy access to external devices such as servos, printers, SCADA systems and bar-code readers.

Easy Programming

VisiLogic™ Ladder software provides a Windows environment for the creation of both the PLC Ladder control program and the graphical HMI operator interface. This saves you the time and effort of programming the HMI and PLC in 2 separate environments.

The Vision Package

The complete Vision package includes one OPLC™, the VisiLogic™ Ladder software, a program download cable, mounting hardware, and a printed user guide.