Start with your HMI
Power Supply
24 VDC: 3.5″ 4.3″ 7.0″ 10.2″ 15.6″
12 VDC: 3.5″ 4.3″ 7.0″
- + DC 24V
- – DC 0V
- Ground/GND
Mounting Cut-Out
4.3″: 141×84 mm
5.0″: 157×95 mm
7.0″: 192×138 mm
10.2″: 259×201 mm
15.6″: 383 x 246 mm
Note: The HMI must fit into the cut-out without forcing it
Use the HMI framework to place it
USB Ports
USB-A
Used to connect:
- USB-HMI-ACE cable (with amplifier) to ACE PLC Mini-USB port (if RS232/485 port is not available)
- Note: there is no need to power the amplifier (jack plug)
- or a USB stick for other functions
Note: 3.5″ version has no USB-A port
USB-B
Used only to download or upload a HMI project with HMI-Tool software
Error: The “USB-A” and “USB-B” markings on the HMI plastic case may be swapped
Note: Use our USB isolator if you want to connect your PC to the HMI or ACE PLC in an industrial environment to avoid problems with potential differences between the 2 USB devices
RS232/485 Ports
Supports a wide range of protocols
External view of HMI Sub-D9 male connector
| Pin | RS- 232 |
RS- 422 |
RS- 485 |
| 2 | RX | ||
| 3 | TX | ||
| 4 | |||
| 5 | GND | ||
| 6 | RX- | ||
| 7 | RX+ | ||
| 8 | TX- | B- | |
| 9 | TX+ | A- |
- Use 1 shielded twisted pair for RS485 [A+]&[ B-]
- Use 2 shielded twisted pairs for RS232 [RX]&[GND] and [TX]&[GND]
CBL-SC1 RS232 HMI cable (optional)
For ACE PLCs (Modbus RTU) or other RS232 PLCs/Devices.
Colors of the wires:
- Red = HMI Pin 2 = HMI RX (to the TX pin of the ACE PLC)
- White = HMI Pin 3 = HMI TX (to the RX pin of the ACE PLC)
- Green = HMI Pin 5 = HMI GND = (to the GND pin of the ACE PLC)
ACE PLC RS232 small connector
Connection side with CBL-SC1 cable colours
RX, TX and GND
Note: For RS485: A+, B- and GND
Ethernet RJ45 port
For HMIs with Ethernet RJ-45 port!
Supports a wide range of protocols
Used to connect:
- HMI-Tool software for download or upload a HMI project
- ACE gateways, HMIs or any PLCs/Ethernet devices
DIP switch on back of HMI
Note: * It is also possible to access “Parameter settings” on the HMI screen via a “Function Button” in the HMI-Tool
| DIP | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Normal operation | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF |
| Version information |
OFF | ON | OFF | OFF | OFF |
| Parameter settings * (Clock, IP,…) | ON | OFF | ON | OFF | OFF |
| Touch calibration | ON | OFF | ON | OFF | OFF |
Start with HMI-Tool Software
You can find HMI-Tool on this support website. Download it, install it and connect the PC to the HMI USB-B port
Open a new project
Select the screen size, then the model, the link interface and the protocol (By default Modbus for ACE PLCs)
HMI-Tool with ACE PLC (Modbus device)
Link is COMx (RS232/485) or USB for ACE PLC
Note: All ACE have a USB port but not necessarily a COM port
Note: For USB it is advisable to use the USB-HMI-ACE to avoid communication errors
Protocol is Modbus RTU Master
Bit switch/button
Select Bit switch, chose Function Invert and enter 0x0 for Write Address
Note: With 0x0, you write a Bit to address 0 of the Bit register
Confirm and draw your button on the screen
Numerical input
Select Numerical input and enter 4×0 for Write Address
Note: With 4×0, you write a Word to address 0 of the Word register
Confirm and draw your input field on the screen
Download your project to the HMI
Note: If you have an error, please, reinstall the Windows driver