I have an APC910 with an SDL graphics interface before me. An Automation Panel 900, equipped with an SDL receiver, is connected to the APC910. The SDL receiver is implemented as an Automation Panel Link card.
Now, I must replace the APC910, ideally with an APC4100. The panel with the SDL receiver remains unchanged.
Problem: The APC4100 does not support SDL; it supports only SDL4.
Are SDL4 cards available for an Automation Panel 900?
Are there other methods to operate an Automation Panel 900 with an SDL receiver on an APC4100 in SDL mode?
Do you have any further ideas to resolve this issue?
Welcome to the Community! It looks like this post got buried so I wanted to take a crack at it. Just as a disclaimer, when ordering new hardware, I recommend reaching out to your local sales representative as they’re well versed in hardware sizing and know your particular situation.
Are SDL4 cards available for an Automation Panel 900?
Could an SDL4 converter like 5COSD4.1000-00 be utilized in this scenario?
The 5COSD4.1000-00 is actually for the other way around. In order for this to make sense, the PC would an SDL or DVI output and the panel would have an SDL4 receiver. This allows you to convert the signal without getting a new PC.
Are there other methods to operate an Automation Panel 900 with an SDL receiver on an APC4100 in SDL mode?
Do you have any further ideas to resolve this issue?
This is where I think your local B&R representative would be a good resource, but my recommendation would be to just replace the SDL receiver on the panel with an SDL4 one.
Another option is a converter from displayport to DVI. But take into account that this will not allow you to use a single touch panel afaik.
There is no SDL4 interface option for all AP900 series screens. F.e. the older AP920 series has a slide-in display link but this is only available up to SDL3 as the panel is obsolete.
I can now provide feedback that, after reviewing the technical capabilities, we cannot connect the Automation Panel 900 to an APC4100 via SDL4 or SDL. The Automation Panel 900 does not support an SDL4 slide-in card. Conversely, the APC4100 does not support SDL.
We have also considered converter options. However, as previously mentioned, they are designed for the reverse direction that I require. Additionally, the limited cable lengths of the DVI and USB lines in the SDL4/DVI converters are impractical for me.
In summary, we have concluded that we will use an APC3100 instead of the originally planned APC4100, allowing us to operate the Automation Panel 900 in SDL mode. This does not align with our original approach but appears to be a practical alternative.