UniOP BKDR-16 High-Reliability Monochrome Operator Interface

UniOP BKDR-16: High-Reliability Monochrome Operator Interface

The UniOP BKDR-16 is a robust, keyboard-based HMI (Human Machine Interface) designed for industrial monitoring and control.

Part of the legacy UniOP “BK” series by EXOR, this model is renowned for its high-contrast monochrome display and tactile keypad, making it ideal for environments where touchscreens may be impractical due to gloves, debris, or extreme lighting.

Technical Parameter Table

Product Advantages and Features

Tactile Reliability: Features a membrane keypad with mechanical “click” feedback, ensuring accurate data entry even in vibration-heavy environments.

Sunlight Readability: The monochrome LCD offers superior contrast compared to older STN color screens, remaining legible under direct industrial lighting.

Extensive Driver Library: Supports over 130 communication protocols, allowing it to interface with PLCs from Siemens, Rockwell, ABB, and Schneider.

Customizable Interface: Includes 10 user-definable LEDs and slide-in legends for function keys, allowing for clear operator labeling.

Industrial Durability: Rated for temperatures up to +50°C and protected by a rugged IP65-rated front faceplate.

Unique Product Description

The UniOP BKDR-16 is the “Old Guard” of industrial interfaces. While modern tablets prioritize aesthetics, the BKDR-16 is built for longevity and muscle memory.

Its unique 37-key layout allows operators to navigate complex menus without looking at the screen, a critical advantage in safety-sensitive applications.

It is particularly valued in the marine and heavy-machinery sectors for its ability to function perfectly in the presence of oil, water, and chemical spray that would typically disable a modern capacitive touchscreen.

Application Cases

Marine Automation: Monitoring engine parameters and bilge levels on commercial vessels where salt air and vibration are constant.

Metal Processing: Controlling CNC machinery where operators frequently wear heavy protective gloves.

Legacy System Retrofits: Serving as a direct replacement for discontinued operator panels in automated warehouses.

Packaging Lines: Managing high-speed counting and recipe selection where tactile buttons prevent accidental “double-taps.”

Installation and Maintenance

BKDR-16

Installation

Panel Cutout: Prepare a cutout of approximately $292 \times 202$ mm.

Sealing: Ensure the perimeter gasket is clean and intact to maintain the IP65 seal against the cabinet door.

Communication: Use the “PLC Port” for primary controller connection. If using RS-485. ensure proper termination resistors are set.

Maintenance

Battery Replacement: Uses a CR2430 3V Lithium battery for the Hardware Real-Time Clock (RTC). This is user-replaceable by removing the rear cover.

Firmware: Use UniOP Designer software to back up existing projects before attempting any hardware repairs.

Screen Care: Clean the membrane overlay with a damp cloth; avoid using organic solvents that could cloud the LCD window.

Other Models in the Same Series

Model    Display Feature    Interface

BKDC-16    STN Color 5.6″    Keypad

BKDL-16    Electroluminescent (EL)    High-visibility Monochrome

BKDR-16T    Monochrome LCD    Touchscreen + Keypad

MKDR-16    Compact ¼ VGA    16 Function Keys

Technical Data

Display    BKDR-16 Monochrome  LCD 5.6”

Graphical resolution  320×240

Keyboard   37 keys (14 function keys + numeric keypad)

User LED   10

Power supply    24 VDC

Program Memory  512 KB Flash EPROM (64 KB reserved for protocol)

Expandable to 1 MB

Communication ports  1 RS-232 port (PC/Printer)

1 RS-232. RS-485. CL 20 mA PLC (-0045)

Aux Port   YES

Alarms    1024

Alarm info page  YES

Number of variables per page Unlimited

Page size   32 rows

Macro Editor   YES

Hardware Clock/Calendar YES

Historical event list  256

Recipes    16 KB

UniNET Network  SERVER / CLIENT

Password   YES

Printer    YES