UniOP eTOP10B-0050 Touch Screen Control Panel

UniOP eTOP10B-0050 is a professional-grade, color touchscreen Human-Machine Interface (HMI) produced by Exor.

It is designed for industrial automation where clear data visualization and high reliability are required in a compact footprint.

1. Introduction

The UniOP eTOP10B-0050 features a high-quality 5.6-inch TFT color display.

Unlike the monochrome or basic STN versions in the same series, the “10B” variant is known for its ability to render up to 64.000 colors,

providing a significantly more realistic and intuitive interface for machine operators.

It serves as the primary control point for PLCs, allowing for real-time monitoring and process adjustment.

2. Technical Parameter Table

3. Product Advantages and Features

Superior Visual Clarity: Support for 64K colors enables high-fidelity icons, complex gradients, and clearer trend graphs compared to standard HMIs.

Extensive Protocol Support: Compatible with over 130 communication drivers, allowing it to talk to almost any PLC brand (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, etc.).

Modular Expandability: Features an “Aux” port that can house modules for Ethernet, Profibus DP, DeviceNet, and CANopen.

Video Input Capability: Unique to the eTOP10B model, it supports a video input module (DX port) for direct camera monitoring on the HMI screen.

Dual-Driver Communication: Capable of communicating with two different types of controllers simultaneously.

4. Application Cases

Complex Machine Control: Used in CNC machines or multi-axis systems where color-coded status indicators improve safety.

Process Visualization: Ideal for chemical or pharmaceutical plants where color-coded piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) are necessary.

Remote Monitoring: With an optional Ethernet module, it is used for data acquisition and trend presentation to host computers.

Quality Control: Utilizing the video input feature to display a live feed of the production line directly on the operator panel.

5. Installation and Maintenance

Mounting: The unit requires a panel cutout of 176 x 136 mm. Use the provided mounting clips to maintain the IP65 seal against the cabinet door.

Environmental: Operates between 0°C and +45°C. Ensure adequate ventilation in the cabinet to prevent the CCFL backlight from overheating.

Battery Maintenance: Uses a CR2430 3V Lithium battery for the Real-Time Clock (RTC) and data retention. This should be replaced every 3–5 years.

Screen Care: The resistive overlay is durable (>1 million operations) but should only be touched with fingers or a specialized HMI stylus—never use sharp objects.

6. Other Models in the Same Series

eTOP11EB: Similar size but uses an STN display with only 256 colors (lower contrast).

eTOP05-0045: A smaller, more basic monochrome or grayscale variant.

eTOP20B-0045: A larger version for applications requiring more “screen real estate” for variables.

eTOP10C: A variant often used interchangeably but with different hardware revisions.

7. Unique Product Description

The UniOP eTOP10B-0050 is the “vivid professional” of the legacy eTOP family. While other panels of its era were limited to basic colors and text,

the 10B brought 64K color depth and video integration to the factory floor.

It is a robust bridge between older serial-based automation and the modern need for rich, visual data,

making it a highly sought-after component for both maintenance and system upgrades.