Figure 3. TPC-2512 Dimensions (mm)

Typical System Configurations

With the LabVIEW Touch Panel Module, you have several options for

communication between the TPC-2512, NI USB DAQ devices, NI PACs,

and third-party programmable logic controllers (PLCs) including:

• NI-DAQmx

• Shared variables over Ethernet

• Modbus TCP/IP or Modbus ASCII over Ethernet or serial

• Native LabVIEW TCP/IP, UDP, or SMTP

Industrial Windows CE Touch Panel Computer

Figure 4. Shared-Variable Communication between NI PACs and a Touch Panel

Figure 5. Modbus TCP/IP or ASCII Communication between a Touch Panel Computer

and PLCs, RTU, or Modbus I/O

Figure 6. Standard TCP/IP Communication with Native LabVIEW TCP/IP VIs

With this wide range of communication options, you can select the best

communication method for your application. The LabVIEW shared

variable offers the easiest solution for communication over Ethernet

and shortens development time so you can build a powerful user

interface. For more advanced programming requirements, use the native

LabVIEW TCP/IP or UDP VIs to develop Ethernet-based communication or

add e-mailing capabilities with built-in LabVIEW SMTP e-mail VIs. For

connectivity to Modbus PLCs or RTU controllers, use the LabVIEW

Modbus Library to easily communicate between a TPC and a PLC through

the industry-standard Modbus protocol over Ethernet or serial.

12 in. Industrial Touch Panel Computer

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Ordering Information

NI TPC-2512 with Windows XP Embedded ..........................780541-01

Includes one Touch Panel Deployment License.

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Includes one Touch Panel Deployment License.

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