
Operating Instructions MT-xx6-A Preface
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1 Preface
These Operating Instructions contain all aspects relevant to explosion protection for the
MT-xx6-A operator interfaces (series 400 Panel PC and series 500 Thin Clients). They also
contain information on the connection and installation of these devices. Please also refer to
additional documentation included in the delivery, such as the examination certificate and the
hardware manual, which contain further important information.
These operating instructions contain a joint description of the product lines Panel PC and Thin
Clients. Any differences between the three product lines will be explicitly mentioned and dealt
with. As a rule, though, the information contained in these operating instructions applies to all
models of the MT-xx6-A series.
The MT-xx6-A operator interfaces with display sizes of 26 cm/10.4", 38 cm/15" and 48 cm/19"
will be available in Hardware Revision 3.
For the correct operation of all associated components please note, in addition to these
operating instructions, all other operating instructions enclosed in this delivery as well as
the operating instructions of the additional equipment to be connected.
Please also note that all certificates of the operator interfaces can be found in a separate
document !
2 Device function
The MT-xx6-A operator interfaces are explosion-proof equipment for installation in hazardous
areas and can be installed in zones 2 and 22 with outputs for zones 1 and 21.
All devices have a modular structure, which makes changes and maintenance easy.
2.1 MT-4x6-A (Series 400 Panel PC)
The MT-4x6-A Panel PC devices are robust Panel PCs for hazardous areas. With their pre-
installed Windows operating systems they are ready to run straight away.
As a standard, all Panel PCs are equipped with a touch screen and several interfaces and are
based on the powerful ATOM technology (1.6 GHz clock frequency), making them the most
powerful devices on the market.
2.2 MT-5x6-A (Series 500 Thin Clients)
The MT-5x6-A Remote HMIs of the 500 series can be integrated into modern networks as Thin
Clients or with a KVM box via KVM-over-IP, thus providing ideal and flexible access options with
central data administration.
The MT-5x6 operator interfaces, which are used for operation and visualization, are located in
the hazardous area, whereas the PC that is operated is located in the safe area. Each
ERP/MES network can be accessed from each Thin Client via the IP address.
The Thin Client system supports both modern technologies such as DVI and USB and older
technologies such as VGA and PS/2.