iX HMI solution
The world's most graphic HMI solution. Truly open.
Contents of course
General HW-overview
DEMO-application
iX Developer Development
iX Developer Runtime
Handling of: − Screens − Objects HMI Controls Media Controls Windows Controls
− Controllers − Recipes − Alarms − Security − Data loggers/trends loggers/trends − Scripting − …
Exercises
Beijer Electronics’ ambition
We want to provide our customers a brand new ne w product experience: − Based on modern SW technologies
Future proof, lasting for many years ahead
− Including modern component based architecture
High quality - high flexibility
− Enabling different hardware runtime platforms
Runtime on our iX Panel and iX Panel Pro as well as on PC’s No compromises, fully utilizing the resources of the platform
− Offering backwards compatibility
Protect the investments our customer has made in their applications
− With a truly open systems architecture conforming conforming to standards
Utilize third party or user developed components
Take advantage of the mainstream wave, don’t reinvent the wheel
And that’s what we have today…
iX — The world's most graphic HMI solution. Truly open.
iX is the innovative HMI solution allowing you to express your ideas with a strong combination of state-of-the-art graphics and solid HMI functionality. Enjoy the experience of smarter design and engineering tools, and a truly open platform. Key messages: − State-of-the-art State-of-the-art graphics − Solid HMI functionality − Smarter design and engineering tools − Truly open platform
State-of-the-art State-of-the-art graphics
Expressing your ideas and adding value to your business
State-of-the-art State-of-the-art graphics
When we say state-of-the-art state-of-the-art graphics, graphics, we mean: −Vector-based graphics
Crystal clear graphics independent of size or rotation angle. No jagged edges o r inconsistent color transitions as in overscaled or rotated bitmap images
−Component library
Ready made components perfect for industrial applications
−Navigation controls −Graphical effects
−Windows media objects
Enhancement of graphical appearance with drop shadows, bevels, opacity
Up-to-date control with thumbnails and scrollable rolling, etc.
−Popup screen
Powerful HMI solutions incorporating other media via Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and PDF viewer
Multi-window environment with more screens active in the same window
−Screen carousel −Dynamics and dynamic objects
Draws the attention of an operator to interact with an ongoing process by controlling properties e.g. position, size, color and visibility of objects with data
−Drawing objects
Basic drawing functionality with lines, rectangles, circles and poly lines to create background graphics
Fancy iPod style navigation
−Button styles
The button style function allows customization of button shapes providing an almost unlimited range of button designs
Solid HMI functionality
Solid, familiar HMI functionality in an appealing and user-friendly format
Solid HMI functionality
When we say solid, familiar HMI functionality, we mean: − Alarm management management
Manage alarms and notify operators via screen, printer, SMS or e-mail of events that require action
−Recipes
Multiple languages
Create multiple-language usability for user-friendly international applications
−System tags Create recipe libraries containing different sets of parameters and re-use large sets of parameters
Access to internal information from both hardware and software such as user identification, available RAM etc.
−Trends
Visual representation of historical or real time events in a process supports the understanding of a process or performance of a machine
−Internal variables
Calculates values without the need for representation in the controller
−Data logging
Time or event based data logging for documentation or other purposes
−Index addressing
Control the register from which an object is to collect data
−Scheduler
Automate control of events at specific predefined calendar date and times, for example start and stop motors or other equipment
− Audit trail
Essential process tracking, user identification linked to time and place of interactions or events
Documents and traces all relations between variables, functions, pictures, recipes, etc.
−Remote access
Access and operate iX applications from a PC. Useful when performing remote customer support and troubleshooting
−Runtime database viewer
−Security
−Cross reference
Create a security system with different authorizations
View data from trends, recipes, alarms, etc. or other data base in a runtime database viewer.
Smarter design and engineering tools
Time saving design and engineering Time tools help you create professional HMI solutions with the look and feel you want
Smarter design and engineering tools
When we say smarter design and engineering tools, we mean: −User-friendly environment
Create and configure HMI solutions in a streamlined user-friendly Windows environment with ribbon tabs, tool tips and an intuitive work approach.
−Templates
Offers increased brand consistency with uniform corporate screens and objects. Time saving design, reuse and maintenance contribute to design efficiency.
−Quick styles
−Object browser
Rearrange the stacking order of objects on a screen, as well as lock/unlock and hide/unhide objects
−Multiple objects editing
Predefined graphical styles as classic, vintage, etc. for basic styling
Select a group of objects, and edit common properties such as background color, font, security settings, tag, etc. for all selected objects simultaneously
Off- and online line simulation with or without live data from controllers provides safe and reliable testing
Copy object properties from one object to another
Multiple actions
Properties of screens or objects can easily be viewed or edited in the property grid
−Simulation
Manage screens and relations with respect to project navigation with an overview of all screens in a project
−Format painter tools
−Property grid
Easy styling of objects and screens with pre- or user defined quick styles
−Styles
−Navigation manager
Configure a series of commands to be executed by a single trigger e.g. by pressing a button
−Tag conditions/actions conditions/actions
Control a command like e.g. go to screen, load recipe, etc. based on the value or value range of a tag
… smarter design and engineering tools
When we say smarter design and engineering tools, we mean: −Multiple displays
Work with as large a desktop surface as possible by using multiple screens
−Debugging via MS
Activate the link and the debugger automatically starts up with the relevant source files loaded
−Expressions
Extract a bit from a tag, add a dynamic offset or gain, and use the value for a specific object action.
− Auto Translate
Use Google Translate or MS Bing Translator to perform auto translation within the design tool
−Import/Export
Incorporate or exchange tag lists, alarm definitions, multi languages in Excel data sheet format
−Import tags
Import and incorporate tag lists directly from e.g. Mitsubishi Electric, Siemens, Beckhoff and CoDeSys programming software
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Truly open platform
Truly open with a choice of runtime platform, multi controller applications, enhanced functionality and connectivity
Truly open platform
When we say truly open platform, we mean: −Choice of hardware platform
From compact iX panels to industrial PCs
−Multi controller applications
One tag can be connected to several controllers, allowing the same HMI application running against different PLC’s
−C# scripting
−Import of .net controls
−OPC
iX provides you with an open platform solution that is compatible with all major automation systems.
−SQL connectivity
iX supports the SQL industry standard letting you enjoy quick and easy storage, retrieval and management of data in relational database management systems.
−Controller data exchange
Real-time exchange of data between controllers regardless of the brand
Enhanced functionality with C# script to customize or enrich objects functionality
iX utilizes Microsofts .NET Framework, a software technology compatible with a number of Microsoft Windows operating systems.
−3. party components components
Import predefined, ready-made third party graphical components from the Internet or order the components you need from t he suppliers of your choice.
Product position
SCADA systems
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iX Panel Pro & iX Panel Pro nautic
iX Panels
iX Runtime
Traditional HMI
Functionality / Performance
A powerful range of software, panels and IPCs
iX Panel − Keypad: 5.7", 6.5", 10.4“ − Touchscreen3.5", Touchscreen3.5", 5.7", 6.5", 10.4", 15.0"
iX Panel Pro − 12", 15", 17", 19", 19" with stainless steel front, Box PC version
iX Panel Pro nautic − 15", 17", 19", Box PC version
iX Developer and Runtime versions − iX Developer, iX Developer update, iX Developer demo − iX Runtime 250 tags, iX Runtime 2000 tags, iX Runtime 4000 tags
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Alfa Laval sharpens the competitive edge with IX
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References
Alfa Laval, Denmark
CAT (Caterpillar), USA
Marwood Metal Fabrication, Canada
Volvo, Sweden
iX Panels 3,5” – 15.0”
iX Panel T40 3,5” TFT 320 x 240
iX Panel T60 5.7” TFT 320 x 240
iX Panel T70 6,5” TFT 640 x 480
iX Panel T100 10.4” TFT 800 x 600
iX Panel K60
iX Panel K70
iX Panel K100
5.7” TFT 320 x 240
6,5” TFT 640 x 480
10.4” TFT 800 x 600
iX Panel T150 15.0” TFT 1024 x 768
iX panel is designed for connectivity Expansion possibilities e.g. Profibus module Ethernet
Compact Flash slot (iX Panel T70 and larger )
RS232 RS422/485
USB Host
Serial communication possibilities
Standard RS232 serial communication port
Combined RS422/485 communication port
Ethernet communication communication possibilities possi bilities
Built-in 10/100Mbit twisted pair Ethernet, shielded RJ45
USB communication possibilities USB Host port
USB version 1.1 (1.1 and 2.0 are fully compatible with each other)
Transfer speed: 12Mbit/s
Direct connection of: − PC type keyboard (US English) − Mouse/trackball − Printer − USB hub (up to 127 USB devices) − USB Flash memory disk
USB Device port built-in for future use
Compact flash slot
Standard off-the shelf memory card (industrial grade compliant cards are recommended)
One external CF slot for: − Storage of pdf-files, movies and local http-pages
One internal CF slot for: − Operator panel memory expansion
Further expansion slots Expansion port
Makes it possible to add expansion of other communication protocols and external devices
Extra mounting depth about 25 mm
The following expansion modules are available: − EM-Profibus DP − EM-MPI − EM-CAN (J1939)
Expansion port
IPC – iX Panel Pro
iX Panel Pro T120 PM 12” TFT 800 x 600
iX Panel Pro T150 PM iX Panel Pro T150 C2D 15” TFT 1024 x 768
iX Panel Pro T190 PM iX Panel Pro T190 C2D 19” TFT 1280 x 1024
iX Panel Pro T170 PM iX Panel Pro T170 C2D 17” TFT 1024 x 768
iX Panel Pro T190 C2D BOX
iX – system requirements
Create a new project
Start iX Developer
Intuitive interface with everything you need − Create New Project − Import old Information designer project − List of recent projects − Sample application tab − Help − Browse for old projects
Create a new project
Select the desired HW-platform (iX Panel or PC)
Create a new project
Select Controller − The DEMO driver is chosen as default, easy to change later − Also possible to connect to an OPC-server (localhost or remote)
Create a new project
Finally, select where the application should be stored
iX Developer – Customizable User interface
iX Developer – Project explorer
The project explorer
The Project Explorer shows all screens and functions included in the application: −Screens −Tags − Alarms −Security −Data loggers −Recipes −Script Modules −Function keys −Scheduler − Audit trail
iX DEVELOPER - RIBBON MENU
Ribbon menu
Microsoft explains it: − The Ribbon is designed to help you quickly find the commands that you need to complete a task. Commands are organized in logical groups, which are collected together under tabs. Each tab relates to a type of activity, such as writing or laying out a page. To reduce clutter, some tabs are shown only when needed.
Ribbons menu is also designed to: − Make more use of your wide screen − Make use of multiple screens
Ribbon menu – Home/Project tabs
Home tab: − Paste/copy/cut − HMI and Windows objects − Visual styles (color, font etc.) − Tag, security groups and visibility − Name of the object
Project tab: − Validate, Run, Simulate and Transfer an application − Border style − Keyboard configuration
Ribbon menu – System/Insert tabs
System tab: − Time zone − Key Beep (iX Panel) − Backlight settings (iX Panel) − COM1 RS422/RS485 (iX Panel) − FTP & VNC (iX Panel)
Insert tab: − Add Screen, Recipe, Data Logger, Scheduler, Scheduler, Text Library, Alarm Distributor Distributor Server, Function keys, keys, LEDS or ScriptModule to the application
Ribbon menu – View/Dynamics tabs
View tab: − Configures if Output, PropertyGrid, Error List, Project Explorer, Component Library and Navigation Explorer should be displayed or not
Dynamics tab: − The controls under the Dynamics tab are used to change the color, position, visibility etc. of an object, where the change is dependant on a tag value.
Ribbon menu – General/Actions tabs
General tab: - Individual settings for the different objects . The settings are used to configure e.g a text object or an analog numeric
Actions tab: - Actions can be triggered in various ways. The Actions tab controls are are used to define actions actions for objects and Function keys
iX Developer – Property grid
The property grid
A complete overview of all configured properties of an object −Text − Alignment −Font −IsEnabled −Top −Etc.
Context sensitive −If multiple objects are selected only common properties are are shown
The most important properties are available in the ribbon menu as well
iX Developer – Component library
The component library
Save and re-use components at other locations in the project or in other projects −Groups −Objects −Scripts
Also contains predefined symbols that can be used in the application
Possible to zoom in/zoom out to get a good overview of the objects
iX Developer – Customizable user interface
iX Developer – No clutter
Object Browser
An overview of all objects included in a screen can be displayed in the Object Browser.
It is easy to bring objects that may have been obscured by other objects up front, by using the arrows at the top left.
Clicking the buttons at the right side of each object enables simply hiding/showing and locking/unlocking locking/unlocking objects.
Navigation manager
The Navigation Manager provides an overview of all screens in the current application
New screens can be added directly in the Navigation Manager. Manager. − Click (and hold) on a screen and drag the mouse pointer to an empty location in the Navigation Manager area.
Navigation manager – Zoom/pan
The Navigation Overview tool provides an overview of all screens included in the project, with zooming facilities.
Zoom in/out
The following methods can be used to zoom in to or out from the desktop area: − The Zoom drop-down list − The Zoom Slider − The Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons − Put the mouse pointer anywhere in the screen and use the scroll wheel
Zoom level: 25% - 800%
Change properties on several objects
It’s possible to change properties on several objects at the same time (for an example: Background color, font, security settings, tag)
Select several objects
Change the desired properties
All object will be updated with the new (common) property property
Format Painter
The Format Painter control is used to copy formatted properties from one object to another. This is useful to create a uniform appearance for the objects on a screen. To apply formatting to another object: − Click on an object with the desired format and font properties. − Select the Format Painter control. The mouse pointer changes to a paintbrush. − Point to the object to format. − The format properties from the first object is applied to the selected object. Format and font properties can be copied between objects objects with different types, types, for example example a Rectangle and an Ellipse.
Create series
Right click on an object and select Create Series
An array of objects will be added to the screen
Show tag info
It is possible to show tag connections for objects and shapes in a screen. Right-click on an empty area of the current screen and select Show Info from Info from the context menu to show the tags. The shortcut command for Show Info is Info is CTRL + D.
Default appearance
It is possible to select a style to be used as the default style next time the same kind of object is added. Right-click on an object to display the context menu, and select Save Default, to use the current appearance of the object as the default style. To make existing objects adopt the default style, select Load Default. To return to normal mode, select Clear Default.
Graphical effects
Drop shadow – all objects supported
Opacity – all object supported
Rounded rectangle – Rectangle support − only available for PC applications so far
Detailed gradient and color settings
Colors (e.g. Start/End Color) and Drop Shadow (e.g. Opacity and Size) can be configured in detail
Quick styles
The Quick Styles control contains a number of preset visual object color schemes that can be applied to screen objects The predefined graphical styles make it possible to achieve a uniform appearance on items like meters and trends
Modify quick styles
It’s possible to modify the quick styles (the new quick styles will be possible to access in all applications -> not application specific)
Controllers
Possible to use unlimited number of controllers
iX Panel – no tag limit
EPC/PC – 250, 2000, 4000 tags
OPC Client
Demo driver (default driver) − M0 - M99 − D0 - D99 − C0 - C4 (Counters, up/cyclic) − M100 - M104 (Pulse)
New tag list structure
Globals tags, not tightly connected to controller
Tag that is not connected to a controller will be an internal tag
Columns in the tag list can be switched on/off (scaling, (scaling, data exchange, others) for less complexity Imports/export of global tag list as well as individual controller import/export
Multi controller application
A tag can be connected to more than one controller simultaneously
The user can change driver/controller in run-time
Allows for having the same HMI-application HMI- application running against different PLC’s
Multi controller application
Perfect for machine builders that have one application running against different PLC P LC system
Only one application to maintain -> saves a lot of time/reduces number of mistakes
Possible to select both in design-time and run-time which PLC that should be used
Controller data exchange
Allows for real-time data exchange between controllers, even of different brands
Selectable per tag
Exchange can be triggered on event or time
Internal variables – Initial value/Non-volatile value/Non-volatile
It’s possible to define intial values for internal variables An internal variable can be configured to be non-volatile, non -volatile, the values are then stored in a compact sql database
Tag conditions
One or multiple actions can be executed when the value of a specific tag is changed
System tags
Access to iX internal data like available RAM, current user, current screen, …
Handled as normal tags -> - > can be used on screens, logged, scripted,…
Filter tags
A Filter can be used if the programmer wants to find some specific tags
Cross reference
The Cross Reference tool provides an overview of where a specific tag is used in the current project. All occurrences of the tag in the current project are listed. Double-clicking on an occurrence in the list automatically brings you to the object or function where the tag is used. The cross reference tool can be displayed by clicking the button on the Tags tab, by right-clicking on a tag in the tags list, or from the View ribbon.
Tag import
Import/export supports both excel (*.xls) and text files (*.txt)
Improved tag import when using import modules
Treeview with good structure (arrays and structs) makes it easy to import the necessary tags
Tag import – import module
Import and incorporate tag lists directly from e.g. Mitsubishi Electric, Siemens, Beckhoff and CoDeSys programming softwares. Select individual tags, arrays or structs that should be imported to the application
Configure a controller
Click on the Driver-button Driver-button in order to open the driver’s properties In the driver properties it’s possible to configure the controller: − Driver specific settings (e.g Clock register) − Stations − COM-port − Etc.
All drivers have a help file, it contains information about addressing, cables, trouble shooting etc.
Simulator
A test of the project can be executed directly. Save the project and select Project/Run. This will perform a Validation and start a simulation (if the project can be built).
A new window will be opened, acting as the operator panel
Run -> Online simulation
Simulate -> No communication with PLC
Static objects
Background graphics
Actions can be triggered from the majority of the objects − Line − Rectangle − Ellipse − Polyline − Picture − User-defined grouped objects
Dynamic objects
Clock Object
Button
Analog numeric
Text object
Slider
Circular Meter
Linear Meter
MultiPicture
Trend
Dynamic object styles
Styles, general styles that change the look of an application − 5 Different styles included in iX 1.20. − Configurable with different fonts and colors to give unique look for your application
Slider
Circular Meter
Linear Meter
Trend
Button
Digital clock
The digital clock displays date, time and/or day of week.
Possible to configure/adjust the object: − Date And Time − Date − Time − Show Day of Week − Show Seconds
Button
The Button tool is used to draw a button with a text/symbol. The button can via Actions or Script be set up to perform a specific task in run-time. The displayed text can show a tag value, that can be set from the Dynamics tab using the General control.
Button – general settings
Alignment of text
Possible to display a Symbol inside of the button
The button is stylable
The text is configurable (it can be multiline)
Possible to make the button transparent
Button styles
Button styles was introduced in iX Developer 1.20 − Default, Black, Classic, Chrome, Eclipse, Vintage, Glossy
Button shapes
The shape of the buttons can be modified using either the Property Grid or the Appearance property
Button - actions
The button can be configured to execute an action when the operator presses/clicks presses/clicks on the button
Multiple actions
It’s possible to execute multiple actions at the same time (without scripting)
Exercise 1 – Menu
Create a menu that will be used to access all screens in the application (use the button object)
Add a Clock Object to the header of the screen
Rectangles with rounded corners gives a nice touch to the screen
Background screen
Possible to create a common background background for several screens
The background screen can contain both dynamic and static objects
Background screen
It’s possible to have several layers of background screens (e.g footer and header)
Easy to configure: − Select a screen − Open the Home Ribbon and select the desired background screen
Screen templates
The installation of iX Developer includes a number of screen templates with basic functionality. It is also possible to save your own screens as screen templates, by right-clicking on the current screen and selecting Save Screen as Template.
Popup screen
A screen can easily be configured to act as a popup screen
Click on a screen and then select the General ribbon
Possible to configure the size of the popup and the starting (x,y)-position
The Popup can be Modal/Non Modal
It’s also possible to configure the title of the popup
Popup screen
By clicking on the Modify Screen Size/Position button it’s possible to resize and move the popup
Popup screen
It’s possible to define where the screen should be placed/opened (x, y)
This is also possible to script
Slider
Object that changes the value of an analog signal
Support different styles/skins
Slider – General settings
Enable/disable Scale and Transparency
Min/max value
Number of Major and Minor ticks
Style (Simple, Classic, Black, …)
Linear meter
Object that displays the value of an analog signal
Support different styles/skins
Linear meter – General settings
Enable/disable Scale and Transparency
Min/max value
Number of Major and Minor ticks
Style (Simple, Classic, Black, …)
Circular meter
Object that displays the value of an analog signal
Supports different styles/skins
Circular meter – General settings
Enable/disable Scale and Transparency
Min/max value
Number of Major and Minor ticks
Style (Simple, Classic, Black, …)
Start/End Angle
Circular meter – Region settings
It’s possible to define Low, Medium and High regions.
To disable a region set the Min/Max to 0
Analog numeric
Read/write numerical/ASCII values − Integer − Decimal − Binary − Hex − String (ASCII)
Analog numeric – General settings
Data/Security
Display format
Visibility
Size and position
Alignment
Validation
Prefix/Suffix
Exercise 2 – Objects.
Add a new screen to the application
Select a background screen
Add a Linear meter and Slider to the screen
Add a Circular meter and an Analog numeric to the screen
Add an Ellipse object to the screen and control the background color with a dynamic signal
Picture object
Picture object can be: − Static
MultiPicture object can be: − Digital (two states/symbols) states/symbols) − Analog (several (several states/symbols) states/symbols)
Symbol object – General settings
Configure Symbols are used when you want to create a digital/multiple digital/multiple symbol object
An Action can be triggered when pressing/clicking on the text
Text object
Text object can be: − Static − Digital (two states/texts) states/texts) − Analog (several (several states/texts) states/texts)
Text object – General settings
Possible to have multiline
Configure Texts is used when you want to create a digital/multiple text object
An Action can be triggered when pressing/clicking on the text
Exercise 3 – Digital objects
Add a new screen to the application
Select a background screen
Create a few MultiPicture-objects
Add a multiple text object to the screen
Historical trend
Object that illustrates values in a time based graph
Logs data in a certain (configurable) time interval
Support for bit, 16-bit and 32-bit presentation formats
Can view historical data while the panel still log data in the background
The object supports different styles/skins
Trend legend available
The object is possible to control via dynamics − Scales − Scaling − Control visibility of curves
Historical trend – General settings
Number of Logged Rows
Enable/disable Scale,Transparency Scale,Transparency and Grid
Style (Simple, Classic, Black, …)
Min/max value
Number of Major and Minor ticks
Historical trend – Add curves
Click on the Edit Curves button
Add curves and connect them to a tag
It’s possible to configure both Color and Thickness of the curve
Each curve can be scaled (e.g 0 – 4000 -> 0 – 100)
Historical trend – History mode
Actions are used to either Enter, Leave or Toggle Historical mode
It’s also possible to show a dialog where a start/end time can be defined
Historical trend – Trend legend
An action is used to show the trend legend From the legend it’s possible to control which curves that should be visible. It also displays the current value from the cursor
Data logger
The same function as the Trend but with no object
Each logger can be configured to store all or only changed samples
Support for bit, 16-bit and 32-bit presentation formats
Data logger
Data Loggers are added from the Insert Ribbon In the Home Ribbon it’s possible to configure which tags that should be logged
Data logger – General settings
Possible to configure − Log interval/event − Log changes only − Number of logged rows
Data logger – General settings
Actions can be triggered when: − Log item values changed − Log values updated
Database viewer
New object – database viewer
Displays content from compact sql databases (*.sdf) in runtime
Exercise 4 - Trend
Add a new screen to the application
Select a background screen
Add a Trend Object to the screen and create 4 curves
Add buttons so that it’s possible to enter/leave History mode
Add a button that shows the trend legend window
Alarm handling
Alarm handling in the terminal − Alarm events are are stored in a database (compact SQL) SQL) − Alarms can be presented in an Alarm Alarm Viewer − Support for both analog and digital signals − Alarm texts can can be dynamic showing tags tags values in the text − When the database has reached the configured limit (e.g 100 rows) the oldest inactive alarm will be deleted and replaced with the most recent alarm − Alarms can be divided in different groups, makes it easier to to organize the alarms − Alarms can trigger actions
Alarm Groups
Alarm handling in the terminal − Alarms are divided in groups − Possible to acknowledge all alarms in a specific group remotely − Possible to configure unique colors for each alarm group (active, inactive and acknowledged)
Alarm items
Alarm handling in the terminal − The alarms are configured in the “Alarm Items”-tab Items”-tab − Both digital and analog alarms are supported − Alarms can be acknowledged acknowledged from the PLC using the Remote Acknowledge Acknowledge signal
Alarm items
The alarm text can be dynamic
Alarm info event
Each alarm item can be assigned to an AlarmInfoEvent
Click on the ”…”-button ”…” -button in Action column
Alarm info event
Connect the desired action to the Alarm Info Event When the Operator clicks on the Info button in the Alarm Viewer the action will be executed
Alarm server – General settings
Tags that allows you to: − Acknowledge Alarms remotely remotely − Clear the alarm list from the PLC − Enable/Disable the Alarm server
Alarm server – Action settings
Different actions can be triggered when alarms are: − Acknowledged Acknowledged − Active − Inactive − Normal − …
Alarm import/export
Possible to import/export alarm items
Supports both text (*.txt) and excel files (*.xls)
Alarm viewer
Alarms are presented in an Alarm Viewer with the alarm texts from the Alarm server The Alarm Viewer is possible to customize, for an example: − Select which buttons that should be visible − Select which columns that should be displayed − Which alarm groups that should be presented in the viewer
Exercise 5 – Alarms
Add a new screen to the application
Select a background screen
Add a few alarms to the alarm server
Connect an Info Screen to at least one of the alarms
Add an Alarm Viewer to the screen, also add objects that makes it possible to trigger the alarms
Alarm Distribution
The Alarm Distributor Server makes it possible to send alarm notification via printer, SMS or e-mail. e -mail. The function can be enabled internally in a project, or in another panel/EPC that acts as a server towards several connected clients
Printout SMS E-mail
Alarm Distribution - Configuration
A route defines a number of filtering rules for distribution of alarms. Multiple routes makes it possible to send different kinds of notifications to various receivers.
Alarm Distribution - Address book
Click on the Address Book button to enter names, e-mail addresses and/or phone numbers of the persons that are to be available for selection for distributed alarm messages
Alarm Distribution – Receiver selection
Click on the Receiver Selection button to set up receivers of each alarm distribution route; via e-mail, SMS or Printer (or all)
Alarm Distribution - Scheduler
Scheduling of each alarm distribution route can be configured on the Scheduler tab. Only alarms that occur between the start and stop times will be distributed. Example: One route per production shift (day, evening, night)
Alarm server – Enable distribution
To enable sending alarms to printer, or via SMS or e-mail, e -mail, the Alarm Distributor Server is used. In addition to the settings below, the Enable Distribution option for the alarm groups or alarm items also has to be checked.
Security
Protect objects, screens, recipes etc. against unauthorized use Users can be divided in different security groups (e.g Administrator and Operator) A User can be a member of several security groups
Security – Configure groups
Open the Security Manager property page
Groups are declared in the Groups tab
It’s possible to add/delete security groups as well as configuring which users that should belong to which group
Security – Configure users
Open the Security Manager property page
Users are declared in the Users tab
It’s possible to add/delete users and assign security groups A user can be a member of several groups
Security - Settings
Possible to configure if an “Access denied” message should be displayed if an operator tries to access an object without the necessary authority Also possible to configure if objects should be e.g hidden
Security – Login/logout.
Configure buttons with Login or Logout actions
Security – Add, edit and remove users in runtime
The Action “Show Users Dialog” allows an administrator to add, edit and remove users in run time.
Security – Import/Export users in runtime
It’s possible to export the current user list as well as importing a new list
Security – Object.
Right click on an object and select the Security level required for changing status of the object (also possible to configure in the Home ribbon):
Exercise 6 – Security.
Add a few different security groups/users to the application
Add a new screen to the application
Select a background screen
Connect a few objects to different security groups
Hide a few objects if the user is not logged in
Add buttons that makes it possible to login, logout and export/import users
Audit trail
The Audit Trail function makes it possible to track operator actions. It’s possible to define which actions and tags that should be logged to the Audit Trail. The Audit trail is stored in a separate database, and the information can be displayed using the Audit Trail Viewer.
Audit trail - Configuration
FDA or Cyclic buffering strategy
Select the size of the database
Possible to select which actions that should be logged
Actions on tags can be logged by selecting Log to Audit Trail in the Tags configuration window.
Audit trail - Configuration
In the tag grid it’s possible to select which tags that should be logged to the database It’s also possible to map texts to different value ranges for the tag (e.g 0 = ”Motor Off”, 1 = ”Motor On”)
Audit trail - Configuration
The texts can be either static or dynamic (based on the tag’s new value)
Audit trail viewer - Configuration
Possible to define which columns that should be displayed in the object as well as the width of each column
Exercise 7 – Audit trail.
Add AuditTrail to the application
Enable “Log to Audit Trail” for the controller tags
Add a new screen to the application
Select a background screen
Add an Audit Trail Viewer object to the screen
Media objects
Media Player
PDF Viewer
Internet Browser
PDF Viewer.
Pdf files can be displayed in runtime using the PDF viewer object. The viewer can be connected to a default PDF-file. It’s possible to add additional PDF:s in the project files folder
Media Player.
Media files can be added to the media player object, which allows starting and stopping the files in runtime The following file formats are supported − AVI − MPG − WMV
Web Browser.
Web pages can be displayed using the web browser. It is possible to allow showing certain defined web pages only, or a local htm/html file Possibilites: − Internet − Local websites − VNC − Network Camera streaming − …
Possibilities with Web browser (PC runtime)
Exercise 8 – Media objects
Add a new screen to the application
Select a background screen
Create a Popup Screen with a Media Player object
Add a Script so that the Media Player starts playing the file when the screen is Opened
C# Script
Script language is C#, Full .NET framework is supported in PC/EPC-applications and Compact .Net framework in EXTER-applications MSDN contains a lot of .NET related information − http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/67ef8sbd(VS.80).aspx
Screen script
Controller script
Alarm server script
Script module − Global Script − Possible to execute from other scripts
The scripts can be debugged with a standard tool from Microsoft (Microsoft CLR Debugger). This software is free of charge!
Reuse code – Component library
Script code can be dragged/dropped between the Component library and the script editor. This way you can build nice script libraries that can be re -used in other applications
Event driven programming
All scripts in iX are executed when a certain event is fired, for an example − ValueChange − ScreenOpened − AlarmAcknowledge AlarmAcknowledge − Click − …
An event can be fired when a user/operator executes an action (e.g Click on a button) Events can also be fired when external events occurs. For an example when characters are received on the serial port
iX events
Change view to Script
All objects/events are available in the list
iX events
A delegate method is added automatically when double clicking on an event (when the text is bold a method is assigned to the event)
The code inside of this method will be executed when the user clicks on the button
Script module
Script module − Global Script − Possible to execute from other scripts − Possible to re-use scripts − Easier to maintain
Script module
Why is it easier to maintain a function in the Script module compared to copy/paste code?
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If the developer needs to modify the code he has to find all places where the code has been duplicated, in this case 6 places In a big application it’s likely that he will forget to modify the code in all places where it’s being used -> Unexpected behavior
Script module
Why is it easier to maintain a function in the Script module compared to copy/paste code?
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In this case the developer only needs n eeds to modify the function in the script module. This saves both time and reduces the likeliness of introducing bugs
Script – Code snippet
The Script Editor supports Code snippets. Press CTRL+K+X and select which function that should be added:
Access to iX objects
In order to access iX objects (e.g Tags, Tags, Recipe, Security) start with the keyword Globals Example:
Script – Example 1
Write a value to a tag and change the text of a button
Script – Example 2
Script that shows a message box with a Yes/No question:
Script – Example 3
Arithmetic operations
Service = MaxHours - ActualHours
Script – Example 4
Function for sending E-mails
Script – Example 5.
Save/load text to a text file
Debug application with Visual Studio 2010
Microsoft Visual Studio Express 2010 can be used to debug scripts. It’s available free of charge from microsoft’s website. Add the path to visual studio. Then you y ou only need to click on the debug button, this means that Visual studio will start automatically preloaded with all source files.
Exercise 9 – Scripting
Add a new screen to the application
Select a background screen
Add an Analog Numeric to the screen 1. Add a button to the screen, screen, when the user clicks clicks on the button a value value should be written to the tag connected to the Analog Numeric 2. Add a MessageBox MessageBox with a Confirm question
Add a TextBox object and a button to the screen 1.Show 1. Show a MessageBox with the text from the TextBox 2.Save 2. Save the text to a text-file on your hard drive
Recipe management
Save Analog and Digital signal values to the operator panel memory with a simple operation Recipe management enables the operator to quickly and easily change the parameter settings when switching from one product to another in the production
Recipe management
Recipes are added from the Insert Ribbon In the Tag Configuration tab it’s possible to configure which tags/parameters that should be used in the recipe A recipe can consist of maximum 256 parameters
Recipe management
Default recipes/values are added in the Runtime Data tab
Recipe management – Load/Save/Delete recipes
Use buttons with action Load/Save/Delete Recipe It’s also possible to save/load recipes from a script:
Exercise 10 – Recipes
Add a Recipe to the Application
Add a few recipe items
Add a new screen to the application
Select a background screen
Add buttons that makes it possible to load, save and delete the recipes
Multiple language support
iX Developer supports multilingual applications Translation of texts and system texts can be performed directly in the application, or via export to a text file to be translated in other software Both system texts and user texts can be translated
Add languages
Click on MuliLanguage in the Project Explorer Change Tab to Languages and click on the Add button in order to add languages to the application
Translate texts
Each language has a column where texts can be translated directly in iX
It’s also possible to export the texts to a text file and send it to a translator
Auto translation
iX Developer includes a translation tool that uses Google Translate or Microsoft Bing Translator to offer quick translations of user-defined or system texts free of charge.
Change language in designtime
It’s possible to change language in design time − Select the desired language in the Home ribbon menu
Change language in runtime
It’s possible to change the language in run time in two different ways − Using Actions
− Internal variable/PLC tag (each language is connected to an index (Default language = 0))
Function keys
It’s possible to execute actions when function keys are pressed (using either key panels (K60, K70 or K100) or touch panels with an external keyboard connected)
Exercise 11 – Function keys
Connect a keyboard to the iX panel (or run the application in the simulator)
Add a few different function key actions
Test the application
Scheduler
Scheduler service can be added from the Insert ribbon − With the Scheduler you can set and reset digital signals relative the clock in the operator panel − Signal, period, start time and duration are configured for each Scheduler event
PLC M10
Lamp
Scheduler
Scheduler service can be added from the Insert ribbon − Name: Symbolic name for the event − Period: E.g once, every hour, every day, every month − Start date/time: The date date and time for the first start of the interval. If a period is set the defined tag will be set again after the specified time. − Duration: The length of the interval − Stop date/time: The date and time to reset the defined tag to „0‟. This value is used when “Stop Time Enable” is checked
Dynamics
The controls under the Dynamics tab are used to change the color, position, and visibility of an object, where the change is dependant on a tag value.
The properties are not the same for all objects
The properties that can be changed with dynamics are: − Move − Size − Fill color − Outline color − Visible − Blink − General properties (dependent of the selected object type)
Dynamics - Move
The dynamic signal ”Move” changes the location of an object. The change is based on a tag value. To move an object vertically when a tag value changes: − Connect a tag − Move the ”ghost object” in the screen to its final position. The coordinates for the object is updated. − Press OK to save and close the Move Dynamics Editor.
Dynamics - Size
The dynamic signal ”Size” changes the size of an object. The change is based on a tag value. To change the size of an object when a tag value changes: − Connect a tag − Resize the ”ghost object” in the screen. The coordinates for the object is updated. − Press OK to save and close the Resize Dynamics Editor.
Dynamics – Fill color
The dynamic signal ”Fill color” changes the background color of an object. The change is based on a tag value. To change the color of an object when a tag value changes: − Connect a tag − Add colors for different intervals − Press OK to save and close the Fill Color Dynamics Editor
Dynamics – Outline color
The dynamic signal ”Outline Color” changes the frame color of an object. The change is based on a tag value. To change the frame color of an object when a tag value changes: − Connect a tag − Add colors for different intervals − Press OK to save and close the Outline Color Dynamics Editor.
Dynamics – Blink
A dynamic blink function has been implemented in 1.20
It’s possible to control the interval and when the object should blink using tags
Dynamics - Visible
The control in the Visible group determines if an object appears in the screen or not. The visibility control is based on a tag value. Select the tag that should control visibility. The object will be invisible on the screen when the tag value is zero.
Dynamics – General dynamics
Text − Text in for example Button and Text object can be based on values in tags
Foreground/Font Color − Foreground color color can be based on values in tags. For an example a button foreground color is the color of the button text
IsEnabled − Access to objects can can be restricted on values in tags. This can for example example be used used to disable a button
Offset/gain calculation
The presented value = Tag’s value x Gain + Offset
Tag’s value = (Panel value-Offset)/Gain value -Offset)/Gain
Temp: 25° C
D0 = 1000
25° C
Offset/gain calculation
Offset and Gain are configured in the Tags configuration grid. Don’t forget to change the tags data type to float (otherwise the scaled value will be rounded up/down).
Index registers
Display value = the value in Register (the Object’s address + the value in the Index register)
If the value in indexRegister = 2 then the analog numeric (connected to D0 and Index register 1) will present the value in D2
Importing an Information Designer application
It’s possible to import an Information Designer application (EXTER) and convert it to an iX-application
Importing an Information Designer application
Select the project that should be imported as well as where the converted application should be stored During the import, a log file of unsupported objects and functions is created. It can be saved to disk for future reference.
Convert & resize applications
It’s possible to convert applications from PC < -> iX Panel as well as changing the resolution
Special controls
Two PC only Special controls are included − Screen Carousel
Navigation list box
Special controls – Screen Carousel
Screen Carousel − High impact object that gives a very nice look for screen navigation − Rotating animation for screen selection − Easy to configure
Number of visible objects Total number of objects Quick connect to e xisting screens Drop shadow
Special controls – Navigation ListBox
Navigation List box − Easy menu creation − Scroll animation for screen selection − Touch friendly interface − Easy to configure
With or without text Background color with gradients Corner rounding
Text library
With the text library function, text tables can be created, where values are linked to texts.
Possible Possible to have gaps between values/texts
Possible Possible to import/export text library items
Expressions
The Expressions functionality is used when connecting an object to a tag and the purpose is not to use the tag value as it is Expressions enable the user to e.g. extract a bit from an int, add a dynamic offset or gain, and then to use this value for a specific object
