Is the ecomatDisplay 4.3" approved for use with on highway machines?

Yes, all device variants have E1 approval from the Federal Motor Transport Authority.

Can I create just one version of my application program for both USB and Ethernet variant?

Both device variants can be loaded with the same CODESYS application. The same applies to the backup and re-store function.

Are the devices suitable for outdoor use?

Like all ecomat displays, the 4.3" versions are also suitable for outdoor use. They have protection class IP65 / IP67, a high temperature range and are resistant to vibrations. In addition, the devices have a high UV resistance, so that nothing stands in the way of outdoor use.

Do you need special software tools to parameterize the devices?

The parameters can be set without special tools via the setup menu in the device (e.g. IP address). Programming can be done via CODESYS 3.5 or QT. The software can be downloaded free of charge from ifm.com.

Do you need special licenses to use all functions (e.g. OPC UA, Ethernet/IP) on the device?

All licenses for communication and CODESYS are pre-installed on the devices by default.

Is there a special memory area where data must be stored?

No, the memory area of the device can be used freely - including creating a folder structure and much more.

What must be considered with regard to assembly?

The device can be mounted to standard RAM mounts or flush mounted using the panel mount bracket.

Does the device have onboard I/O’s?

No, IO modules are required to control I/Os, such as the ioControl modules CR2040 or CR2050 .

Is it possible to connect Analogue or Ethernet cameras to the device?

Showing a camera image is not possible. If a camera connection is required, other ecomat displays such as the CR1151 can be used.

Can the touch screen also be operated in the rain or with gloves?

The touch screen of the 4.3” ecomatDisplay is optimised for rain and can be operated without any problems even when the surface is wet. There is also an extra mode for improved recognition of inputs with gloves, which makes it easy to operate the touch screen with (work) gloves.

How is the version without keys and without touch operated?

The fully-fledged, integrated web visualisation allows creating an independent second visualisation for control and operation on smartphones or tablets. The ecomatPanel can also be integrated into the application.

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ecomatDisplay 4,3"

The new generation: the compact 4.3” ecomatDisplay

16.7 million colours, a high-resolution display with optical bonding and a powerful processor, all packed into a compact, robust housing: this is the new 4.3” ecomatDisplay. The HMI not only offers a brilliant image quality, but also impresses with its brightness and wide viewing angle. This ensures that the machine operator can easily see the displayed contents from almost any position. Programming with CODESYS 3.5 provides the user with all important features such as trend, trace, alarm manager, user manager and web visualisation. The Linux-based operating system also enables customisation, such as individualised visualisation with QT.

Like all robust HMIs of the ecomatDisplay family, the 4.3-inch version is perfectly equipped for use in harsh environments. Permanent vibrations, water or dust cannot harm it. Besides, the display features the increased EMC resistance for which ifm is renowned and has E1 type approval, so that nothing prevents its use in road traffic.
In short, the 4.3” ecomatDisplay sets new standards in the field of compact, robust HMIs!

The 4.3” ecomatDisplay in detail

Product benefits

High-resolution
16.7 million colours, 1,000 cd/m² in brightness and a high-resolution display with optical bonding ensure optimum readability even in strong sunlight.

Robust
Heat, cold, water, ice, dust or vibrations cannot harm the 4.3” ecomatDisplay. With its robust housing made of die-cast aluminium, glass-fibre reinforced plastic and thermally hardened glass, the compact HMI masters every challenge.

Powerful
A powerful dual-core 1.4 GHz processor, 4 GB memory and 1 GB DDR4 RAM leave nothing to be desired.

Communicative
Whether CAN, CANopen, J1939, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, OPC UA, Ethernet protocols TCP/UDP, network variables via Ethernet or USB: the ecomatDisplay overcomes any communication barrier.

Energy-saving
With a low energy consumption of only 5 (Ethernet version) to 8 watts (USB version), the compact ecomatDisplay is ideally equipped for the future and also ideally suited for small AGVs or electric vehicles with small batteries.

Flexible and modular
Regardless of whether a version with a touch screen or keys is required - all compact HMIs can be loaded with the same firmware and application. This means that the devices can be flexibly selected and used according to requirements without any additional software or programming work.

System overview

High-performance communication technology at the heart of the mobile machine

With a powerful dual-core 1.4 GHz processor and low energy consumption of only 5 to 8 watts, the 4.3” ecomatDisplay is ideally equipped for the future. However, it is not only powerful, but also has real communication skills. All common real-time protocols such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA and CANopen Master/Device are supported - both as a server and as a client. In addition, protocols such as SAE J1939, Ethernet (TCP/UDP), MQTT and network variables via Ethernet or USB are fully integrated. The USB version also offers the option of using Ethernet functions via an adapter.
The ecomatDisplay always offers the right way and the right language to communicate with the mobile machine.
The 4.3” ecomatDisplay is also unbeatable in terms of operability - a version with RGB keypad (16.7 million colours) and a version with capacitive touch screen leave nothing to be desired.

4.3” ecomatDisplay application examples

Does not need to shy away from any technical comparison: the 4.3” ecomatDisplay

	4.3” ecomatDisplay	Typical small, robust HMI
Controller / PLC
Processor	ARM dual core, 64 bits, 1.4 GHz CPU	ARM single core 400 MHz
Memory and RAM	4 GB, 1 GB DDR4	8 MB, 288 KB SDRAM
Ethernet communication protocol	TCP/IP, UDP, Modbus TCP server and client, Ethernet/IP
CAN communication protocol	CAN, CANopen, J1939	CAN, J1939
Built-in ports	1 CAN, 1 Ethernet or 1 USB port	CAN only
Possibility to connect an Ethernet adapter to the USB port		(additional costs)
I/Os
Installation	external I/O modules for field installation	I/Os are part of the display installed in the cockpit
Type of I/O	CANopen technology	Analogue or binary I/O
Number of I/Os	16 configurable inputs, 16 configurable outputs or mixed modules	4 configurable inputs, 3 configurable digital outputs
Sensor diagnostics and remote parameter adjustment
Installation	M12 plug-and-play, no wiring harness, time-saving	Large number of pins, labour-intensive, complex troubleshooting
HMI display
Size and resolution	4.3“, 800 x 480 resolution	3.5”, 320 x 240 resolution
Colours	24 bits, 16 million colours	18 bits, only 264k colours
Touch version	Yes, PCAP with glove and water mode
Brightness	1000 cd/m²	400 cd/m²
Backlight brightness control	0–100 %, freely programmable	Static full brightness
Display rotation	Mounted / rotated in 90° steps
Keypad
RGB background colours	24 bits, 16.7 million colours, freely programmable	Static only 1 colour
Navigation keys	Cursor function (up, down, left, right, enter) with tactile feedback	5 function keys
Properties
Retain variables	8 kB
RTC clock	Yes, battery buffered up to 15 years
Software
Programming software	CODESYS 3.5 or QT	CODESYS 3.5
Multi-language support and recipe/batch management
Trending and alarming
User management with password protection
Web visualisation
Set-up menu	Set-up and recovery menu on the device	Via separate PC software tool
Mechanical properties
Power consumption	5–8 W	12 W
Protection rating and mounting	IP65 / IP67, RAM or panel mounting	IP67, panel mounting
Housing and front glass	Die-cast aluminium front, glass-fibre reinforced plastic back panel, thermally hardened glass	Plastic

Flexible thanks to embedded Linux

Codesys 3.5
• Predefined and simple libraries
• Ready-made template projects save time
Plug-and-work
Simple and fast data exchange using standard PC programs such as Putty and WinSCP (e.g. of log files)
Adaptability through firmware update
Function extension and customisation possible, e.g. by using QT or CODESYS on the same hardware
Communicative
Modbus server/client, CAN, CANopen, J1939, Ethernet protocols TCP/UDP, EthernetIP, OPC UA, network variables via Ethernet or USB interface (optional)

The new generation: the compact 4.3” ecomatDisplay

The 4.3” ecomatDisplay in detail

Product benefits

System overview

High-performance communication technology at the heart of the mobile machine

4.3” ecomatDisplay application examples

Does not need to shy away from any technical comparison: the 4.3” ecomatDisplay

Flexible thanks to embedded Linux

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