| EZSeries Textpanel Feature Comparisons to Other Text panels |
| Sl No. |
Features |
EZAutomation
EZSeries Textpanel |
Automation Direct
C-More micro |
| 1. |
Number of Models |
7 Models  |
2 (with Touch & without Touch) Models  |
| 2. |
Communication Drivers |
Aromat Mewtocol COM, EZPLC, Allen-Bradley DF1 (PLC-5, SLC 5/03/04/05, MicroLogix 1000, 1200 and 1500), Allen-Bradley DH485, Control Technology Corp. (CTC) - CTC2600, 2700 and 5100 (CTC Binary), Idec Computer Link, Modicon MODBUS RTU, Yaskawa, Parker-Hannifan, Baldor, GE Fanuc SNPX (90/30, 90/70), All Mitsubishi FX Series (direct, multidrop), Omron Host Link (C200 and C500), Siemens S7 MPI Adapter series PLCs (S7 300/400), DirectLOGIC PLCs, Texas Instruments - TI5x5 Series, TI505, TI545-1102, TI545-1104 (Transparent Byte Protocol or Non-Intelligent Terminal Protocol) |
Direct Logic K-Sequence, Direct Logic DirectNet, Direct Logic Modbus, Modbus RTU |
| 3. |
Multiple Panel Communication Capability |
Yes, through EZ Multidrop |
NO |
| 4. |
Multi-color Annunciator LED Lamps |
3 on EZ-220P & EZ-220PV models, visible to 100 ft. |
No, only background color for entire screen can change |
| 5. |
No. of Messages / Screens |
256 Messages with 3 embedded variable in each message
|
Limited by Memory |
| 6. |
PLC Message LED indicator |
YES |
NO |
| 7. |
Configuration set-up |
Very EZ |
You Judge! |
| 8. |
Touch screen option |
Not available |
Yes for $50 adder |
| 9. |
Standard Display |
2 Line 20 Character LCD, 25% bigger than single line of C-more micro text characters , visible to 3 ft. |
128x64 pixel LCD with some graphics, visible to 3 ft. |
| 10. |
Standard Display Viweing angle |
Viewing angle 45 degrees, better than C-more Micro. See video for side by side comparison. |
narrow viewing angle of appx. 30 degrees, you have to be right on top of display |
| 11. |
Display Options |
High bright, high class blue fluorescent dispaly: readable to 10 ft., readable outdoors, great viewing angle of 60 degrees, for $100 adder |
Not available |
| 12. |
Depth of the Panel |
1.157" without removable power connector |
2.297" including power adaptor |
| 13. |
Numeric Keypad |
Available in EZ-220PV & EZ-220P |
Optional |
| 14. |
Function Keys |
5 Programmable function keys |
5 |
| 15. |
Built - In Power Supply |
YES |
No (External Module, Not required for DirectLogic PLCs) |
| 16. |
Ratings |
NEMA4, 4X |
NEMA 4, 4X |
| 17. |
Agency Approvals |
UL, cUL, CE |
UL, cUL, CE |
| 18. |
Programming Software |
$28 |
$25 for CD, Free from website |
| 19. |
Programming Cable |
$20 |
$35 |
| |
Price |
$229 (EZ220P, 2 Line 20 Char. LCD, Numeric Keypad, 3 Tri-color LED Annunciators) |
$267
(EA1-S3ML-N - $139,
EA-MG-BZ2 - $79,
EA-MG-SP1 - $49) |
