Why EZ5 is a much better choice than CM5, learn more:
CM5 10” does not fit in the same hole pattern as EA9 10” and it is 20% smaller. EA9 programs written before May 9, 2022 (Firmware 6.72 or earlier) cannot be converted to CM5.
Screens have to be redesigned as CM5 has a different aspect ratio. Many text objects get cut in half due to shorter height of the screen.
There is No direct replacement for EA9 8”, EA9 12” and EA9 15”. For 12" and 15" EA9s, recommended CM5s don't even fit in to the same holes.
C-More EA9-T10CL
External - 12.52”x9.53”x2.25”
Cut-Out - 11.9” x 8.91
EZTouch EZ3/EZ5 EZ3-T10C
External - 13.58”x10.59”x2.86”
Cut-Out - 11.91” x 8.9”
C-More Touchpanels were a copy of EZTouch HMIs as held by a Chicago Jury in 2010. Hence EZTouch EZ3 or EZ5 mounting dimensions are the same as C-More.
CM5 Boot up time is too Slow and It’s memory is too limited.
(Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) Pentagon is well aware of the threat of spy chips inside any automation controls manufactured in China.
Current CM5 price is not sustainable.
ADC claims that CM5 is made in Japan. It will go up in price if Made in Japan.
If so this price is not sustainable as Japanese Manufacturing Labor Rate of $35/hr., same as US, is 16 times higher than China’s Labor Rate of $2/hr.
We believe CM5 is Made in China and only transshipped to Japan. This issue is being taken up in Washington D.C.
Why EZ3 is a much better direct drop-in replacement for EA9?
- EA9 C-More Made in China was a copy of EZTouch with the same mechanical dimensions and similar programming software. Hence EZ3 is a much better direct drop-in replacement as experienced by 100’s of customers.
- EZ3 is Made in America and has no supply chain or tariff issues.
- EZ3 has stable price and same day delivery.
- EZ3 soon will have much brighter screen and higher resolution than EA9.
- EZ3 has a complete line of 6”, 8”, 10’, 12” and 15” full size screens.
- EZ3 boot up time is 3 times faster than CM5 alternative offered by AutomationDirect.
- EZAutoomtion offers FREE program conversion in <3 days for select customers (check with the Factory).
EZ3 is a direct drop in replacement for EA9
| EA9 Part# | Price | Cutout | CM5 Part # | Comments | Cutout | EZ3 Part # | EZ3 cutout | EZ3 Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA9T8CL | 1524 | 9x7 | CM5T10W | No direct | 9x7 | EZ3T8CEE | 9x7 | 1321 |
| EA9-T10CL | 1718 | 12x9 | CM5T12W | CM5 12" | 12x9 | EZ3T10CEE | 12x9 | 1724 |
| EA9-T10WCL | 1096 | 9x7 | CM5T10W | Actually 8" | 9x7 | EZ3T8CEE | 9x7 | 1321 |
| EA9-T10WCL | 1096 | 9x7 | CM5T10W | Actually 8" | 9x7 | EZ3T10CEEW Coming Soon |
9x7 | 999 |
| EA9-T12CL | 1479 | 13.5x11 | CM5T12W | Actually 10" | 12x9 | EZ3T12CEE | 12x9 | 1954 |
| EA9-T15CL | 2684 | 15x11 | CM5T15W | No direct | 15.5x 10.5 | EZ3T15CEE | 15x11 | 2874 |
EZ5 is also a direct drop in replacement for EA9 saving 11.6 – 28.7% in costs even without taking into account coming tariffs.
| CM5 Part # | Cutout | Screen Size | CM5 Current $ | EZ5 Part # | EZ5 cutout | Screen Size | EZ5 $ | % Savings from Current Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM5T7W | 6.07x3.38 = 20.52 sq in | 479 | EZ5T7CE | 6.49x3.9 = 25.31 sq in, 23% bigger | 459 | 4.3% | ||
| CM5T10W | 9x7 | 8.77x4.93 = 43.24 sq in | 769 | EZ5T8CE | 9x7 | 689 | 11.6% | |
| CM5T10W | 9x7 | 8.77x4.93 = 43.24 sq in | 769 | EZ5T10CE | 12x9 | 8.31x6.22 = 51.7 sq in 19.5% Bigger | 799 | 3.9% |
| CM5T10W | 9x7 | 8.77x4.93 = 43.24 sq in | 769 | EZ5T10CEW Coming Soon |
9x7 | 8.77x4.93 = 43.24 sq in | 599 | 28.4% Cost Savings! |
| CM5T12W | 12x9 | 10.28x6.43 = 66.1 sq in | 1029 | EZ5T10CE | 12x9 | 8.31x6.22 = 51.7 sq in slightly smaller | 799 | 28.8% Cost Savings! |
| CM5T12W | 12x9 | 10.28x6.43 = 66.1 sq in | 1029 | EZ5T12CE | 12x9 | 9.68x7.26 = 70.28 sq in 6.3% Bigger | 999 | 3.0% |
| CM5T15W | 15.5x10.5 | 13.65x7.62 = 104 sq in | 1609 | EZ5T15CE | 15x11 | 12.02x9.01 = 108.3 sq in 4% Bigger | 1499 | 7.3% |
Additional Unique Features:
Patented HMI On-Line Edit to change or edit screen objects live on the fly without turning the machine off. Great Feature to avoid having to replace the entire HMI if only a repeat button that’s in constant use goes out.
MiniWiFi addition will prevent floor production interruptions, make edits 50ft away. C-More takes 20-60 minutes for edits.
OEM Utility – For those OEMs or SIs particular about protecting their IP, they could upgrade their HMIs in the field through use of an OEM Utility, which when connected to the HMI upgrades the project without needing programming software. The end user does not see the project file developed by the OEM or SI
Unique Visibility tag prevents objets from cluttering. All EZTouch HMis have an extremely innovative Visibility tag on all objects. Object appears on the screen only if the visibility tag is true. Along with EZTouch’s feature of overlapping objects, visibility tag is a great space saver on the screen.
Dual PLC Drivers with automatic tag conversion. All EZ3 and EZ7 HMIs have the capability to simultaneously talk to two PLC networks. For example, Ethernet I/P on one side and Modbus RTU on the other side communicating to a motor drive. Tags are automatically converted. This allows the two networks to communicate to each other through EZTouch.
Real Time Remote Data Monitoring and Data Acquistion saving OEM field service trips. Instead of having to send field service engineers out to customers sometimes 1000’s of miles away, this feature in EZ3 allows Remote Monitoring & Troubleshooting of customer’s machine/process.
On-Screen Recipe Edit - All EZTouch HMIs feature an on-screen recipe edit where you can edit the recipe on the HMI itself without needing to connect to a laptop with programming software.