Description
Application Scenarios
In a multi-station assembly line controlled by a Lenze 3231C controller, engineers faced a common layout conflict: the control cabinet was already densely packed with servo drives and power modules, leaving no space for an integrated display. Yet operators at each station needed real-time access to torque curves, positioning data, and alarm diagnostics.
The 5201-201 MP1000DVI resolves this by decoupling display from computation. Connected via DVI and USB cabling to the 3231C controller inside the cabinet, the panel can be mounted directly on the machine frame or an operator pedestal. Its DVI digital signal ensures the display remains clear without the ghosting or signal degradation common with analog VGA connections over extended cable runs . The IP65-rated front panel withstands shop-floor dust and washdown, allowing installation in environments where ordinary monitors would fail.
Parameter
| Main Parameters | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 5201-201 MP1000DVI |
| Manufacturer | Lenze |
| Product Category | Industrial Touchscreen Monitor Panel / HMI |
| Display Size | 10.4 inch TFT LCD |
| Resolution | 800 × 600 (SVGA) |
| Touch Type | Analog Resistive Touchscreen |
| Video Interface | DVI-I (digital video transmission) |
| Power Supply | 24 V DC, 65 W max |
| Protection Rating | IP65 (front panel) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +50°C (max ambient 50°C) |
| Mounting Method | Panel mount with screw clamp fixings |
| Compatibility | L-force Controller 3231C (requires firmware V3.18+) |
Parameter notes
- DVI-I interface: Provides fully digital signal transmission from the controller, eliminating analog-to-digital conversion losses and ensuring stable image quality.
- IP65 front panel: Dust-tight and protected against water jets, enabling direct mounting in industrial environments with washdown or airborne contaminants.
- Analog resistive touch: Supports operation with fingers, stylus, or gloves, accommodating diverse industrial operator preferences.
Technical Principles and Innovative Values
- Innovation Point 1: Full digital DVI signal path eliminates analog degradation. Unlike VGA-based panels that convert digital controller output to analog and back, the 5201-201 MP1000DVI maintains a pure digital connection. This architecture prevents signal attenuation, ghosting, and color shift over cable runs, delivering pixel-perfect visualization for motion tuning and diagnostic waveforms .
- Innovation Point 2: DVI/USB extender enables distributed installation. Standard DVI cables reliably transmit only about 5 meters. With an optional Lenze DVI/USB extender, the 5201-201 MP1000DVI can be placed up to 40 meters from the 3231C controller . This distance capability supports large machinery layouts where the control cabinet is far from the operator interface.
- Innovation Point 3: Separation architecture improves serviceability. Because the display is a passive monitor receiving signals from the controller, a panel failure requires replacing only the 5201-201 MP1000DVI unit—not the entire controller. The controller program and I/O wiring remain undisturbed, reducing repair time and preserving validated control logic.
