Description
Product Overview
The Eaton XVS-440-10MPI-1-1U is a 10.4-inch industrial human-machine interface designed for machine visualization and PLC-based operator control. It belongs to the XV400/XVS400 family and combines a color TFT display with an infrared touch interface. Its VGA resolution of 640 × 480 pixels provides an operator display for process values, equipment status, alarms, and machine commands. The metal enclosure and panel-mount design make it suitable for installation in industrial control cabinets and machine operator stations.
Communication is a central feature of this model. The panel provides Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, an RS-232 interface, and a PROFIBUS/MPI interface. The PROFIBUS/MPI connection supports communication with compatible PLC systems, while the Ethernet and serial interfaces provide additional connectivity options according to the installed communication licenses and project configuration. Two USB Host ports and one USB Device port support peripheral connection and engineering tasks. The panel uses Windows CE and requires a compatible CompactFlash card for its operating system and application storage.
For maintenance teams, the Eaton XVS-440-10MPI-1-1U is primarily relevant to legacy machine support and HMI replacement. Its original application may depend on Galileo or EPAM visualization software, installed licenses, CompactFlash contents, and PLC communication settings. The platform also supports optional user-installed PLC functionality through the appropriate license. Before replacing an existing unit, verify the full order code, touch technology, memory-card arrangement, software version, communication licenses, and PLC driver. Eaton’s published datasheet uses the XVS-440-10MPI-1-10 designation for catalog number 139973, so the exact suffix on the replacement unit should be confirmed rather than assumed equivalent.
Product Introduction (Non-Templated)
Legacy HMI replacement can become a software migration problem when the original project depends on a specific operating system, memory card, or communication license. The XVS-440-10MPI-1-1U combines a 10.4-inch infrared-touch display with Ethernet, RS-232, and PROFIBUS/MPI connectivity for established PLC installations.
Before removing the original panel, preserve its CompactFlash contents and application files. Also confirm the exact model suffix: the Eaton datasheet lists a closely related -1-10 version, while the requested -1-1U designation appears in separate equipment records.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Model | -10MPI-1-1U |
| Manufacturer | Eaton / Micro Innovation |
| Product Family | XV400 / XVS400 |
| Catalog Reference | 139973 applies to the documented -10MPI-1-10 version |
| Product Type | HMI-PLC operator panel |
| Display Type | 10.4-inch color TFT |
| Resolution | 640 × 480 pixels |
| Visible Display Area | 211 × 158 mm |
| Display Colors | 256 or 65,536, selectable |
| Contrast Ratio | Approximately 350:1 |
| Brightness | Approximately 350 cd/m² |
| Backlight | LED, software dimmable |
| Backlight Life | Approximately 50,000 hours |
| Touch Technology | Infrared touch |
| Ethernet | 1 × 10/100Base-TX |
| Serial Interface | 1 × RS-232 |
| PLC Communication | 1 × PROFIBUS/MPI |
| USB Host | 2 × USB Host |
| USB Device | 1 × USB Device |
| Storage | 2 CompactFlash card slots |
| Operating System | Windows CE; license required |
| PLC Function | Optional, requires appropriate license |
| Nominal Supply | 24 VDC |
| Permitted Supply Range | 20.4–28.8 VDC |
| Maximum Power Dissipation | 24 W |
| Front Protection | IP65 |
| Rear Protection | IP20 |
| Mounting | Flush / panel mounting |
| Housing | Metal enclosure |
| Operating Temperature | Confirm against the exact hardware revision |
| Weight | Approximately 3.7 kg in published XVS400 family data |
The main technical values are drawn from Eaton’s published -10MPI-1-10 datasheet and XVS400 catalog. They should be treated as family/configuration references until the -1-1U nameplate is verified.
XVS-440-10MPI-1-1U
Related Products
The following models belong to the Eaton / Micro Innovation XV400 HMI range. They are related references, not guaranteed direct replacements.
- -57MPI-1-10 – 5.7-inch infrared-touch XVS400 HMI with MPI communication.
- XVS-430-57MPI-1-10 – 5.7-inch resistive-touch version.
- XVS-430-10MPI-1-10 – 10.4-inch resistive-touch version with MPI connectivity.
- -12MPI-1-10 – 12.1-inch infrared-touch model with higher display resolution.
- XVS-430-12MPI-1-10 – 12.1-inch resistive-touch model.
- XV-442-57CQB-1-10 – Related Eaton XV400 operator panel configuration.
- XV-430-12TSB-1-10 – Related XV400 HMI model.
The XVS400 catalog documents the screen-size and touch-technology variations. Confirm cutout dimensions, touch type, project compatibility, and communication licensing before selecting an alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the Eaton -10MPI-1-1U used for?
It is an industrial HMI-PLC operator panel used to display machine information and provide operator access to PLC-controlled equipment. Typical functions include process visualization, alarm display, parameter entry, and machine operation.
Q2: Does the -10MPI-1-1U support Siemens MPI communication?
The product documentation identifies PROFIBUS/MPI as a built-in communication interface. Actual PLC communication depends on the selected driver, installed license, PLC model, and project configuration.
Q3: Is the touchscreen infrared or resistive?
The designation identifies the infrared-touch version in the product family. The XVS-430 variants use resistive touch technology. Verify the physical front panel before ordering a replacement.
Q4: Can I hot-swap this HMI while the machine is running?
Do not assume live replacement is permitted. Follow the machine’s electrical isolation procedure and ensure that the PLC and controlled equipment are in a safe state before disconnecting the 24 VDC supply or communication cables.
Q5: Can I transfer an existing project to a replacement ?
Potentially, but compatibility depends on the visualization software, Windows CE version, CompactFlash contents, installed licenses, and communication drivers. Back up the original memory card and project before replacement. Test the application and PLC communications before returning the machine to service.
: Does the support firmware v3.1?
The exact firmware compatibility cannot be established from the model number alone. Check the installed Windows CE image, visualization software version, and PLC runtime or communication licenses. Do not assume compatibility with a firmware version used by another XV400 variant.
Q7: What should I verify before purchasing this model?
Confirm the complete nameplate designation, especially the final suffix. Check the infrared-touch front panel, 640 × 480 display, Ethernet and MPI interfaces, CompactFlash slots, power requirements, and physical mounting dimensions. Request a powered display test and confirmation that the communication ports function.
Procurement note: The main identification risk is the suffix discrepancy between and Eaton’s documented (catalog 139973). Treat them as related configurations, not automatically interchangeable. Verify the original nameplate and rear connector layout before approving a replacement.
