CHALLENGER 18-FMO GeCma 19" Display Module

Eaton / GeCma CHALLENGER 18-FMO 19" Display Module Overview

Features:

• Visualization and Operator Terminal
• Distances of Up to 600m and 400m
• Receiver Electronics Built Into Display Module
• 15.1" or 19" Screen

The GeCma CHALLENGER 18-FMO 19" Display Module may still be available for purchase and support from Artisan Technology Group beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).

19" Display Module Price & Specs

Eaton / GeCma CHALLENGER 18-FMO 19" Display Module Description

Functions

The 19-inch display module provides human-machine interface functionality for monitoring and controlling electrical distribution systems. Features high-resolution touchscreen interface for real-time visualization of power system parameters, alarm management, and equipment status indication. Integrates with power monitoring systems via Ethernet, Modbus RTU/TCP, and serial communication protocols. Supports graphical single-line diagrams, trending, event logging, and customizable dashboard views. Rack-mountable form factor enables installation in standard 19-inch equipment enclosures. Commonly deployed in electrical switchgear rooms, control centers, and industrial facilities for centralized monitoring of circuit breakers, protective relays, meters, and power quality analyzers.

Platforms

Industrial control system human-machine interface designed for panel-mount installation in 19-inch rack configurations. Operates on 24VDC power with touchscreen display supporting 1024x768 resolution minimum. Interfaces via Ethernet TCP/IP, RS-232/485 serial communications, and USB ports for programming and data exchange. Compatible with Modbus, EtherNet/IP, and proprietary protocols. Integrates with PLCs, SCADA systems, and distributed control architectures. Common applications include process visualization, alarm management, data logging, and operator control in manufacturing automation, power distribution monitoring, and industrial facility management systems.

Applications

Designed for rack-mount installation in 19-inch cabinet systems, this display module interfaces with power management and control systems to provide real-time visualization of operational parameters. It connects via standard data communication ports to host controllers and supports integration with auxiliary monitoring devices. Commonly used in industrial power distribution monitoring, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and facility infrastructure management applications requiring comprehensive status display and user interface functionality.

Accessories

Required accessories include a compatible panel mount chassis for integration and an intrinsically safe power supply module compliant with ATEX/IECEx standards to ensure safe operation in hazardous zones 1/2/22. Associated equipment may include remote PC terminals or industrial workstations from the MTL Gecma product line for system interface and control. Connectivity typically involves a 19-inch TFT display with SXGA resolution, using standard industrial connectors suitable for hazardous area rated installations; specifics on connector types are not detailed but would be consistent with panel mount and intrinsically safe module standards.

Interfaces

19-inch rack-mountable display module, likely equipped with a DVI or VGA input connector for video signal, a power connector (standard IEC C14 inlet), and possibly proprietary communication connectors for integration with GeCma CHALLENGER control units; front panel includes control buttons and status LEDs; physical rack-mount dimensions conforming to 19-inch standard.

Specifications

Intrinsically safe 19-inch TFT display module with SXGA resolution (1280x1024 pixels), 16 million colors, and resistive 5-wire touch screen operable with gloves or stylus. Features anti-reflective coated glass front, long-life CCFL backlighting, wide 160° viewing angle, and panel mount design. Certified ATEX, IECEx for hazardous zones 1/2/22, with IP66/NEMA 4X front ingress protection and operating temperature from -10°C to +60°C (extendable to -30°C). Suitable for integration in industrial control and visualization systems in hazardous environments.

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Eaton / GeCma CHALLENGER 18-FMO 19" Display Module Manuals, Datasheets, Drivers, Links

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