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The C-more EA9-RHMI includes a series of built-in System Setup Screens that allow
the user to view detailed information about the HMI; adjust certain features; configure
communications; test various functions of the HMI; backup and restore firmware, recipe, log
and project memory; clear memory and reset all values and conditions back to the original
factory defaults.
The four Main Menu selections are:
Information
The information tabs display details about the HMI model; the HMI’s
name; version information for the hardware, boot loader and firmware;
clock source, and beeper status. Other tabs display details on the
HMI’s internal memory and the status of any external memory devices.
Communication port details are available in this area, as well as an error log to help in
troubleshooting the system
Setting
This is the area for (1) making adjustments to the internal clock,
(2) setting the IP addresses (3) adjusting (calibrating) a connected touch
screen, (4) enabling or disabling the internal beep, and (5) enabling or
disabling a mouse pointer.
Test Menu
From this sub menu, the user can (1) test the a connected touch
screen, (2) test a connected display, (3) test the user LED (4) test the
communication ports, and (5) test both the internal beeper. A WAV
sound file is system provided for the audio output test.
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Memory
Select the Memory menu item to either backup or restore your project,
log data, recipe data and/or system memory. Selections can be made to
backup to optional SD card memory or USB pen drive memory. The
menu selections also give the user the ability to clear the memory, and
there is also a selection to reset all of the HMI settings back to the original factory defaults.
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Accessing the System Setup Screens
There are three ways to access the System Setup Screens in the EA9-RHMI.
1) On the HMI by moving the RUN/STOP switch to the STOP position
2) From a connected compatible touch screen using the Key Button Object
3) From the C-more Software and using the RHMI USB Remote utility
With no project loaded
To access the Main Menu of the HMI System Setup Screens prior to downloading a project,
move the RUN/STOP switch to the STOP position as shown below. If a display is attached
to the EA9-RHMI, the Main Menu will be displayed.
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To access the Main Menu of the EA9-RHMI System Setup Screens with a project loaded into
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If the RUN/STOP Switch is not accessible, a Key Button Object can be added to a screen
in the C-more HMI project to access the System Screens. See the C-more Programming
Software Help File Topic, “Key Button Object” for more information.
If the Key Button is used and no system screen password is enabled, the following
WARNING dialog box will appear on the connected screen:
• Pressing OK will display the system setup screen.
See the WARNING below!
System Screen Called
Activating System Screen will stop the
WARNING: This will STOP the PLC driver and therefore all communications between the EA9-RHMI
and PLC will cease. In addition, moving the RUN / STOP switch to the STOP position does not
display this warning. This is why it is strongly recommended that the password system tag “SYS
SYSTEMSCREENPW” be enabled to add a safeguard step in accessing the system setup screens. See
the next section for an overview of how to set the System Tags in the Event Manager Database.
Panel Run Mode.
Do you want to continue?
CancelOK
• Pressing Cancel will take you back to the project screen.
• Communication with the PLC is active while the
Warning is displayed.
• The dialog box will close if no action is taken for 60
seconds.
• The dialog box will not display if the HMI does not have
a project loaded.
• The dialog box will display after a valid password is
entered if the System Screen password is enabled.
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Using RHMI USB Remote
Another option for seeing the System Screens is through a PC connected by USB to the
EA9-RHMI.
In the C-more programming software, double click Panel Information in the Panel tab on the
navigation window as shown below or select Panel Information in the Panel menu.
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Select Enable Panel Operation. This allows the screens to be clicked with a mouse and
operated as if you were touching a touch screen connected to the HMI.
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If the HMI’s RUN/STOP Switch is in the RUN position, you can select STOP under Panel
Switch Position to see the System Screen. If the Switch is in the STOP position already, the
System Screen will already be displayed.
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Clicking the OK button will open the Main Menu as shown below. You can then proceed to
the other system setup screens.
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Password Protecting System Screen Access
NOTE: If the password system tag SYS SYSTEMSCREENPW is enabled, the Enter Security Code keypad shown
below will open. The procedure to enable the SYS SYSTEMSCREENPW is detailed below.
Entering the correct password will display the HMI Run Mode warning dialog described previously. PLC
communications continue while the keypad is displayed. The keypad will timeout after 60 seconds.
Enter Security Code
987
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321
CL0–
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Cancel
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Under the C-more Programming Software’s Navigation window, select the Function tab, then
double click on “Alarm Action” to display the Event Manager Database shown below:
Click on the Add button
to add an event to the
database that will be used
to enable the System
Screen Password.
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The Event Add dialog box will be displayed as shown.
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Use the Event Name: text box to document the event as “System Screen PW” for record
keeping This is optional.
In the Action box, click once on the displayed 01-Alarm under the Sequence List: so that
01-Alarm is highlighted. Then click the Delete Action button to remove the 01-Alarm.
Event Name:
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In the Action box, click on the Add Action... button. This will bring up the Add Action
dialog box as shown below:
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Enter a numeric value into the Value: box, such as “777”. This value becomes the Password
code to access the System Setup Screen’s Main Menu.
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the Event Manager Database. You now will see that the first event in the database is for the
System Screen Password and it is enabled.
Password Value – 777
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Main Menu
Information
SettingAdjust Clock
Test Menu
General/Memory/Ethernet/
Error
IP Address Setting
Adjust Touch Panel
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Beep
Mouse
Test Touch Panel
Test Display
Test User LED
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Restore
Clear Memory
Reset to Factory Default
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The Main Menu system setup screen is the top layer in
the menu structure.
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The General tab under the Information
menu provides detailed information about
The panel name is configured in the
programming software and saved with a
project.
The version identifications provide
information on the components and
firmware in the panel
Internal/External clock selection.
Status of the internal beeper.
The location of the current project.Built-in flash, SD1
HDMI connection to an external screen.
Only models with HDMI port
Press to return to the Main Menu screen.
Model Number
The default panel name is the model
number plus the lower three bytes
of the panel MAC address, i.e. EA9T8CL-0022C4.
Files reside in the C-more HMI’s
memory.
Configured in the C-more
Programming Software.
Configurable in the Setting Menu – Beeper shown on page 5-23 or in
the C-more Programming Software.
Connected, Not connected
Main Menu shown on previous
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1. Memory components - Status of each memory
component - SDRAM, MRAM and Built-in Flash
are internal memory components. When external
memory devices are installed in the panel they will be
included in this list : SD and USB.
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2. Resource Monitor - Selecting Resource Monitor
displays the CPU and runtime memory usage
percentage. This window will remain open after
exiting from the system screen. This allows for
monitoring the panel resources while the project
is running. Pressing the Error List button expands
the window to show the PLC communication error
list in real time. Press OK once to remove the Error
List. Press OK again to close the Resource Monitor
window.
3. Main Menu - Press to return to the Main Menu
screen - Main Menu shown previously
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The name of the device reporting the error.
RD: Read
WT: Write
The assigned address of the PLC that caused
the error.
The number of access bytes.
The error message is the same as the
message displayed in the upper left of the
C-more HMI’s connected display.
Device names are configured in the
programming software, Panel Manager
A list of Error Massages is shown in
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Press to clear all error messages. This
button is grayed out when there are no error
messages to display.
Press to go to the next page. This button is
grayed out when there is no error messages
on the next page.
Press to go to the previous page. This
button is grayed out when there is no error
messages on the previous page.
Press to return to the Main Menu screen.
Errors are also cleared with firmware is
updated on the panel. Errors are not cleared
on power cycle or project transfer.
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The Setting Menu is used to adjust the time & date,
adjust the contrast or brightness of the display, enter
the IP address settings, adjust (calibrate) the connected
touch screen, enable or disable the internal beep and
turn on and off the mouse cursor .
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Press to go to the Adjust Clock screen.
Press to go to the IP Address screen
Press to go to the Adjust Touch Panel screen.
Press to go to the Beep screen.
Press to go to the Mouse screen.
Press to return to the Main Menu screen.
The IP Address can also be set from
the programming software or by the
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1Select
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NOTE: The function buttons used to adjust the clock settings on the panel’s setup screen are disabled if an
External clock source is selected in the C-more programming software. The choice of an internal or external clock
source is available by selecting Clock Source in the C-more programming software under the Main Menu drop
down function Setup.
NOTE: The panel’s clock can also be adjusted from the C-more programming software. The Adjust Clock function
can be accessed in the software by selecting Adjust Clock under the Main Menu drop down function Panel or
selecting Adjust Clock under the Panel tab in the software’s Navigation window.
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Time: Each press of the Select button will
cycle thru the following settings.
1) No Selection to Hours
2) Hours to Minutes
3) Minutes to Seconds
4) Seconds back to Hours
Date: Each press of the Select button will
cycle thru the following settings.
1) Month to Day
2) Day to Year
3) Year back to Month
Press to increment the value by “1” with
each press.
Press to decrement the value by “1” with
each press.
Press to accept the changes.
Press to return to the Setting Menu screen
without accepting the changes.
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Setting – Adjust Touch Panel
A compatible touch screen can be attached to the EA9-RHMI through the USB Type A port.
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This procedure is used to calibrate a connected touch screen to ensure accuracy of the touch
areas. There are three points on the touch screen that the calibration is based around. The
adjustment relies on very narrow areas for the calibration points.
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1Start Calibration
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Press to begin the touch screen calibration
Press to return to the Setting Menu screen.
The touch screen calibration crosshairs will
appear individually in the order of point 3a
thru 3c respectively as each proceeding
crosshair is pressed.
Once all three points are touched,
select Accept, Redo or Cancel.
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This system setup screen function is used to enable or
disable the HMI’s internal beep function.
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NOTE: The project settings in the C-more programming software Panel Manager will override the HMI’s internal
setting upon initial download.
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Press to accept the changes.
Press to return to the Setting Menu screen
without accepting the changes.
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This system setup screen function is used to enable/
disable the arrow mouse cursor on the connected screen.
It may be valuable to display the mouse cursor, for
example, when an external USB keyboard is connected
to the panel. The mouse cursor is enabled by default
when the EA9-RHMI panel is the panel used for a
project.
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“DHCP” is enabled as the default when this
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IP Address
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Default Gateway
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system setup screen is first selected.
All of the other selections on this screen are
dimmed when “DHCP” is selected and are
not available.
The “Use the following IP Address” setting is
selected when its radio button is pressed.
Use the numerical keypad to assign the IP
address.
Select the field that needs to be assigned by
touching the entry value and use the keypad
to enter the desired address.
The keypad is used to enter the Address:
Use the numeric keys to enter the address,
e.g: 192.168.10.1
“CL” = Clear value entered
Opens Ethernet settings for optional
EA-ECOM if connected.
Press to accept the changes and return to the
Setting Menu screen.
Press to return to the Setting Menu screen
without accepting the changes.
Note: If an Ethernet cable is not
connected to the HMI from an
active Ethernet device, then the IP
Address will show as 0.0.0.0.
Each field can be independently
assigned.
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The Test Menu gives the user the ability to test the
operation of a connected touch screen, test the LCD
display, test the various communication ports, and also
test the internal beeper.
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2Test Display
3Test User LED
4Test Communication Port
5Test Beep/Sound
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Press to go to the Test Touch Panel screen.
Press to go to the Test Display screen.
Tests the user configurable LED on the front
of the panel.
Refer to the online help file for details on the
configuration of this LED.
Press to go to the Test Communication Port
screen.
Press to go to the Test Beep/Sound screen.
Press to return to the Main Menu screen.
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Using this test, normal or unusual
operation of the connected analog touch
screen can be determined.
Testing:
If an area of the touch screen is suspected
to be inoperable, touch that area of the
screen while in the Test Touch Panel
screen mode. The screen pixels should
turn black in that area. If the screen pixels
do not turn black when touched, then
the touch screen is defective or needs to
be calibrated. See Setting - Adjust Touch
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NOTE: The touch screen driver is designed to respond to a single touch. If it is touched at multiple points at the
same time, an unexpected object may be activated.
Touch to turn on pixels on the screen.
Press to return to the Test Menu screen.
Both the title bar (Test Touch Panel)
and Cancel button can be drawn
across to test the touch operation.
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There are two different test patterns that may be run on the display to allow the user to check
for display screen defects. If an attached touch screen is not touched or a connected mouse is
not clicked within 3 seconds of Test Pattern 1 being displayed, then Test Pattern 2 will be
displayed until the screen is touched or a connected mouse is clicked, otherwise Test Pattern
1 will remain until cancelled.
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Test Pattern 2 will follow the pattern as shown in the following chart with the color wiping
across the screen in the direction indicated by the arrows, then repeats:
Color1st Time2nd Time3rd Time4th Time
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Item No.FunctionDescriptionComments
Touch the Test Display
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Touch Anywhere
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(Test Pattern 2)
Test Results: If any pixels on the screen do not appear the same color as the surrounding
pixels, the screen may be defective.
2) Check Available Resolutions on External HDMI Display
This selection performs a check through the HDMI port and attempts to negotiate with a
connected display and determine all available resolutions.
NOTE: If the display is connected through a signal converter such as an HDMI-DVI converter, the negotiations may
not be sucessful and the available resolutions may not be correct.
Press the screen anywhere except the
Cancel button and the shown Test Pattern 1
remains.
Press to return to the Test Menu screen.
Touch the sceen anywhere during Test
Pattern 2 and return to the Test Menu
screen.
If the Test Display screen is not
touched, then in three seconds the
display will move to Test Pattern 2.
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RTS
RS-232 Loop-back Connector
Wiring Diagram
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Wiring Diagram
Test Menu – Test Communication Ports: Serial Ports
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of the serial communication ports, with the use of
a loop back connector and can also check the serial
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The loop back test may be performed
on Serial Port 1 or Serial Port 3. Each
tab shows diagrams to assist the user
in building the loop back connector.
The PLC must be configured for
the selected port in the C-more
programming software Panel
Manager and transferred to the HMI
before attempting the PLC Enquiry
test.
1Loop Back Test
2PLC Enquiry Test
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Serial Port 1
The loop back test checks the hardware
components of the selected port for proper
operation.
This function allows the ability to select any
PLC that that may be connected to the HMI
via a serial connection and checks to see if
the communications are working correctly.
Press to return to the Test Menu screen.
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Test Results
1.) Bytes Sent:
The number of bytes sent after a test is started.
2.) Receive Counts:
The number of bytes which are received after the test is started.
3.) Error Counts:
The number of bytes which have not been received after the test is started.
4.) RTS/CTS Test: Pass/Fail
RTS is turned on and if CTS receives the signal then the test shows “Pass,” otherwise the
test shows “Fail.”
NOTE: The test will continue to run until the Cancel button is pressed. If there are any error counts, check the loop
back connector.
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This function allows the ability to select any PLC that
may be connected to the HMI through the selected
serial comm port connection and checks to see if the
communications are working correctly.
NOTE: The communications protocol for the PLC
being selected must be configured the same as the
C-more HMI. The HMI’s PLC serial communications
are configured using the C-more Programming
Software’s Panel Manager.
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Test Menu – Test Communication Ports: Ethernet
The following test feature can be used to check the
operation of the Ethernet communication port by
indicating if an Ethernet link has been established
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This area displays information on whether
or not an Ethernet link has been established
1Ethernet Connected
2PLC Enquiry Test
3Cancel
Example of displayed message when the HMI’s Ethernet port
is not connected. Note that the address resets to 0.0.0.0
even if it has previously been entered.
for the HMI’s Ethernet comm port. Displays
panel’s IP address and shows whether it is
static or assigned by a DHCP server.
This function allows the ability to select
any PLC configured in the project that may
be connected to the HMI via an Ethernet
connection and checks to see if the
communications are working correctly.
Press to return to the Test Menu screen.
or not. It can also check the status of the Ethernet
communications to any connected PLC.
Base featured models (-R) do not include an Ethernet
port. Therefore, this check is not displayed on -R
models.
NOTE: The communications protocol for the PLC
being selected must be configured the same as the
C-more HMI. The HMI’s PLC serial communications
are configured using the C-more Programming
Software’s Panel Manager...
The PLC must be configured for
the selected port in the C-more
programming software Panel
Manager and transferred to the panel
before attempting the PLC Enquiry
test.
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This function allows the ability to select any PLC
configured in the project that may be connected to the
HMI through an Ethernet port connection and checks
to see if the communications are working correctly.
NOTE: The communications protocol for the PLC
being selected must be configured the same as the
C-more HMI. The HMI’s PLC serial communications
are configured using the C-more Programming
Software’s Panel Manager.
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Following are the steps that the Ethernet PLC Enquiry Test performs:
1) Ping the network 4 times for the PLC selected.
2) Four of the test read packets are sent to the selected PLC.
The test result will either be Pass or Fail. However, if the result of pinging the network shows
an error, the test is stopped.
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The internal Beeper can be tested from this system
setup screen whether the Beeper is enabled or disabled.
After the Beep Test button is pressed and released, the
Beeper will sound for 500 msec.
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The user’s project, Firmware and OS, log and recipes
files can be backed up to or restored from an SD
memory card or a USB memory device. From this menu
the user can also clear the project log files. The user also
has the ability to clear the memory within the C-more
HMI.
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Any USB 2.0 pen drive.
SD formats SD and SDHC are
supported. Capacity up to 32GB.
Backup project, Firmware and OS, log &
1Backup
2Restore
3Clear Memory
4Reset to Factory Default
5Main Menu
NOTE: The Project is RESTORED to the panel from an external memory device. A project can be TRANSFERRED
to an SD card or USB memory from the programming software to be RESTORED to a panel that is not connected
to the programming software. This file has the .eas9 extension NOT the .eap9 extension of a projects SAVED from
the software.
recipe files to the following memory devices:
USB port - Type A: USB pen drive
SD Card Slot: SD card
Restore project, Firmware and OS, log &
recipe files to the internal memory from one
of the following memory devices:
USB port - Type A: USB pen drive
SD Card Slot: SD card
Clear selected data files from the memory
of the following internal memory or external
memory devices:
Built-in FLASH Memory
USB port - Type A: USB pen drive
SD Card Slot: SD card
The HMI’s internal memory is set to the
original factory defaults.
Press to return to the Main Menu screen.
The backup data files are created and
copied to a folder on the memory device
named “EA_Memory Copy.”
The project file is named
StartupStorage.eas9
“Log” and “Recipe” folders with the
appropriate data files are also created on
the memory device.
A folder on the memory device named
“EA_Memory Copy” must exist
containing a file named “StartupStorage.
eas9”. The project data file is stored
in this file, and if the system data file
was backed up, it also will be stored in
this file. Any backed up log or recipe
data files will be located under the
appropriate “Log” or “Recipe” folders.
Can only clear project, log and recipe
data files of the Built-in FLASH memory.
Can clear entire contents or individual
data files of external memory devices.
Clears all project memory.
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Project Executed from SD Card Slot 1
If the Project Storage/Boot Location is set to Auto or SD1 in the C-more software Panel
Manager, and an SD memory card is located in the SD Card Slot 1 at the time a project is
transferred to the panel, the project will be stored on the SD card and the Internal Project
Memory will be cleared.
If Slot 1 contains an SD memory card with a project and the HMI’s power is cycled, then the
project file stored on the SD card is loaded into the HMI’s internal memory and executed.
Any project in the internal FLASH memory is cleared.
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WARNING: During power up with an SD memory card plugged into an SD card slot, do not remove the
memory card from the slot. Damage to the SD memory card and possibly the HMI may result.
WARNING: After a firmware update, the project files which are located in either the HMI’s internal
FLASH memory or an SD memory card plugged into an SD card slot are cleared. The programming
software will need to be used to transfer the project file back into the panel. If you wish to retain the
project on the SD memory card, power down the HMI and remove the SD card before performing a
firmware upgrade.
Increasing Project Memory Size using an SD memory card:
If a project is transferred to the panel with an SD memory card in SD slot 1, the Font and
Recipe data files are not included in the 82MB project size. Therefore using an SD memory
card can allow a project to be loaded that is larger than 82MB if the excessive size is caused by
Fonts and/or Recipe Sheets.
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The Memory - Backup selection allows you to backup
the panel’s Project, Log files, Recipe files or even
the Firmware files to either an SD memory card or
USB pen drive. The available memory devices will be
displayed with their total and free memory.
If the device is not available, it will be grayed out. The
Next button is grayed out until a device is selected.
The Cancel button can be pressed at any time to return
to the Memory Menu screen.
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This is an example of selecting a USB memory device to
write the backed up files to.
The selected device is highlighted. Pressing again
deselects it.
Even if there is only one available memory device, it still
needs to be highlighted in order to go to the next step.
Press the Next button to continue to Step 2.
Please read the explanation for the availability of SD1 under different conditions that follow:
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SD Card Slot1 Availability Explanation:
SD1 may be unavailable (grayed out) if there is no card
in SD Slot 1 or the card in SD slot 1 has the project
currently running on the panel stored on it.
The project will exist on SD1 if the SD card
was installed in SD1 when the project was
TRANSFERRED to the panel by the C-more
programming software.
If the panel is powered up or rebooted with an SD card
inserted into SD1 Slot, then the SD1 button’s Total
and Free memory will be displayed.
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NOTE: The following definitions are for the various file types that can be backed up:
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Project data – consists of the actual developed project data that is created in the C-more programming software
and includes all functionality, objects, screens, tag names, labels, comments, graphics, etc. Included in backup file
name StartupStorage.eas9.
Recipe data – consists of all the data values and labels that have been created for the various recipe sheets.
Includes all recipe sheets loaded to the panel. Only recipe sheets used in the project are loaded to the panel.
Firmware – consists of the operating system, firmware and run time files. Included in backup file name
StartupStorage.eas9.
Log data – consists of the Alarm Log, Message Log and Trend Data Logging files.
Select the data file(s) to be backed up by pressing the appropriate data file button. The
selection will be highlighted.
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Pressing the highlighted data file button again will
turn it off.
The Next >> button will stay grayed out until at least
one data file is selected.
Any file type not available will be grayed out.
The Next >> button is now enabled.
Pressing Cancel will return to the previous menu.
Press the Next button to continue.
NOTE: In the case of the Project and Firmware files, these can be Restored later to another panel.
Recipe files can be edited externally from the panel and then Restored to the panel.
The Log files are for viewing purposes only.
See Memory - Restore later in this chapter for instructions on Restoring the Project, Firmware and/or Recipe files to
a Panel.
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Backup Data Files Naming and Organization
The following graphic shows how the various data files are organized on the memory device
when doing a Backup and also the file naming convention that is used when viewed in
Windows® File Explorer on a PC.
Folders
Removable Disk (F:)
EA_MemoryCopy
StartupStorage.eas
EAS File
160 KB
Log
Alarm_080131.txt
Text Document
1 KB
Screen1.jpg
320 x 240
JPEG Image
Recipe
Steel.csv
Microsoft Office Excel Comma ...
1 KB
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Backup memory device
Project & Firmware
backup file
Log backup files
Recipe Sheet backup
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The next system setup screen allows the verification of
the data file selections. When the OK button is pressed,
the backup begins.
The user can return to the previous screen by pressing
the << Prev button.
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This message is displayed during the Backup copying
process. Press the Cancel button to abort the backup.
The following text is shown in the copying progress
message box:
Copy to USB Memory:
“Please do not Power Off and Remove USB”
Copy to SD1:
“Please do not Power Off and Remove SD”
WARNING: During the copying process do
not power off the HMI or remove the memory
device.
This message is displayed to indicate the Backup is
complete. Press the OK button to return to the previous
menu selection.
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Warning Messages
If the destination does not have enough space to store
the selected memory size, then the message shown here
will be displayed. Press the OK button to clear the
warning message.
The warning message will read “There is not enough
storage memory in %Device%.”
%Device% will show either “SD1” or “USB.”
This warning message will be displayed if the backup
Memory device fails or is removed during the backup.
Press the OK button to clear the warning message.
The warning message will read “Backup Failed.
“%Device% cannot be found.”
%Device% will show either “SD1” or “USB.”
Refer to Chapter 8: Troubleshooting for additional
help.
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message will be displayed. Press the OK button to clear
the warning message.
The warning message will read “Backup Failed.”
Refer to Chapter 8: Troubleshooting for additional
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The Memory - Restore function is used to:
1.) Restore a project previously backed up on an SD
card or USB pen drive memory device to the same
panel. See Memory - Backup previously in this
chapter.
2.) Copy a project from one panel to another panel
using a memory device to physically transport the data
files.
3.) Restore a project into the panel that was
transferred to an “External Memory Device” using the
C-more Programming Software.
4.) Restore Recipe Sheet(s) previously backed up to a
memory device or copied to the memory device using
a PC.
The available memory devices will be displayed
showing the total and free available memory for that
device. If the device is not available, it will be grayed
out. The Next button is grayed out until a device is
selected.
The Cancel button can be pressed at any time to
return to the Memory Menu screen.
This is an example of a USB memory device selected
to be the source for restoring the data file(s).
The selected device is highlighted. Pressing again
deselects it.
Even if there is only one available memory device, it
needs to be highlighted in order to go to the next step.
Press the Next button to continue to Step 2.
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in Step 1 of the Backup setup screen, then try a different device to determine if the memory device is defective or if
there is a possible problem with the memory device connection. It may not be compatible with the panel. Some USB
pen drives are not USB 2.0 compatible and will not work with C-more HMIs. Some USB pen drives may take several
minutes before they are recognized by the panel.
SD cards must be formatted using the SD formatter provided by SDcard.org
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Please read the explanation for the availability of SD1 under different conditions as shown on
this page and the next.
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SD1 Availability Explanation:
SD1 may be unavailable (grayed out) if there is no
card in SD Slot 1 or the card in SD slot 1 has the
project currently running on the panel stored on it.
The project will exist on SD1 if the SD card
was installed in SD1 when the project was
TRANSFERRED to the panel by the C-more
programming software.
If the panel is powered up or rebooted with an SD
card inserted into SD1 Slot, then the SD1 button’s
Total and Free memory will be displayed.
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Project data – consists of the actual developed project data that is created in the C-more programming software
and includes all functionality, objects, screens, tag names, labels, comments, graphics, etc. Included in backup file
name StartupStorage.eas9.
Recipe data – consists of all the data values and labels that have been created for the various recipe sheets.
Includes all recipe sheets loaded to the panel. Only recipe sheets used in the project are loaded to the panel.
Firmware – consists of the operating system, firmware and run time files. Included in backup file name
StartupStorage.eas9.
Log data – consists of the Alarm Log, Message Log and Trend Data Logging files.
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Select the data file(s) to be restored by pressing the
appropriate data file button. The selection will be
highlighted. The data file can be either the Project, Firmware and/or Recipe files. The selected data is
restored to the internal built-in memory if there is no
SD card inserted into the SD1 slot.
Pressing the highlighted data file again will turn it off.
The Next >> button will stay grayed out until at least
one data file is selected.
Any file type not available will be grayed out.
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This is an example of a file selected to restore.
The selected file is highlighted.
The Next >> button is now enabled.
Pressing Cancel will return to the previous menu.
Press the Next button to continue.
NOTE: The following definitions are for the various file types that can be restored:
Project data – consists of the actual developed project data that is created in the C-more programming software
and includes all functionality, objects, screens, tag names, labels, comments, graphics, etc. Included in backup file
name StartupStorage.eas9.
Recipe data – consists of all the data values and labels that have been created for the various recipe sheets.
Includes all recipe sheets loaded to the panel. Only recipe sheets used in the project are loaded to the panel.
Firmware – consists of the operating system, firmware and run time files. Included in backup file name
StartupStorage.eas9.
Log data – consists of the Alarm Log, Message Log and Trend Data Logging files.
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The data selected to restore is checked. If the data is
good, then the OK button can be pressed to start the
restore.
If there is a problem with the data, the OK button
will remain grayed out and the user can return to the
previous screen by pressing the << Prev button.
The problem could be caused by a corrupted data file.
See Chapter 8: Troubleshooting for additional help.
This message is displayed during the Restore process.
Press the Cancel button to abort the backup.
The following text is shown in the copying progress
message box:
Copy to USB Memory:
“Please do not Power Off and Remove USB”
Copy to SD1:
“Please do not Power Off and Remove SD card”
WARNING: During the copying process. Do
not power off the HMI or remove the memory
device.
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is complete. Press the OK button to return to the
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Warning Messages:
If the system memory does not have enough space to
restore the selected memory size, then the message
shown here will be displayed. Press the OK button to
clear the warning message.
The warning message will read “Not enough Memory
Space in System Memory.”
The Project size must be less than 40 MB.
This warning message will be displayed if the restore
Memory device fails or is removed during the backup.
Press the OK button to clear the warning message.
The warning message will read “Restore Failed.
“%Device% cannot be found.”
%Device% will show show “SD1” or “USB.”
Try using a different device with known good data in
the same connector or using the device that is causing
the error in a different connector.
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For any other reason the restore fails, then this
warning message will be displayed. Press the OK
button to clear the warning message.
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This function is used to clear individually selected
data files, or all data files, within the panel’s Built-in Memory or any installed memory device such as a
USB pen drive or an SD card.
Select the memory device to clear. If the device is not
available, it will be grayed out.
The Next button is grayed out until a device is
selected.
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The selected device is highlighted. Pressing again
deselects it.
When there are more than two available backup
devices, the one selected will be highlighted. If
another is selected, then the highlight will change to
the last one pressed. Only one device can be selected
at a time.
Press the Next button to continue.
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Select the data file(s) to be cleared.
This is an example of an SD card or USB memory
that was selected in Clear Memory - Step-1.
The selected file will be highlighted. Pressing again
deselects it.
The Next >> button will stay grayed out until file(s)
are selected.
Selecting Clear All will erase all files located on the
memory device.
This is an example of USB Memory that was selected
in Clear Memory - Step-1.
Notice the ability to select either the Project file, Log
files, Recipe files, or the System files.
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NOTE: Firmware files cannot be cleared from internal memory.
This is an example of the Project data file being
selected for clearing.
The selected memory area is highlighted. Pressing
again deselects it.
The Next >> button is now enabled.
Pressing Cancel will deselect the file(s).
Press the Next button to continue.
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The data file(s)selected to clear are checked. If the
data file is good, then the OK button can be pressed
to start the clear procedure.
If there is a problem with the data file, the OK button
will remain grayed out and the user can return to the
previous screen by pressing the << Prev button.
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Press the OK button to continue.
This message is displayed during the clearing process.
Press the Cancel button to abort the clearing.
The following text is shown in the clearing progress
message box:
Clearing Built-in Memory:
“Please do not Power Off”
Clearing USB Memory:
“Please do not Power Off or Remove USB”
Clearing SD1
“Please do not Power Off or Remove SD”
WARNING: During the clearing process, do not power off the HMI or remove the memory device.
The following message is displayed when the clearing
process is complete:
“%Device% cleared”
%Device% will show either “SD1,” “SD2,” or “USB.”
Press the OK button to return to the Memory Menu
screen.
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clearing.
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The selected device is highlighted.
The Next >> button is now enabled.
Pressing Cancel will deselect the Clear All.
NOTE: If Clear All is selected, all files will be erased from the memory device, even those not related to the C-more
HMI.
The data file(s)selected to clear are verified. If the data
file is good, then the OK button can be pressed to
start the clear procedure.
If there is a problem with the data file, the OK button
will remain grayed out and the user can return to the
previous screen by pressing the << Prev button.
Press the OK button to continue.
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The warning message shown here will be displayed to
give the user the opportunity to decide if they want to
proceed or not.
Press the OK button to continue.
The Clear All process will start with a warning
message as seen in the first example and continue until
a message saying the device is cleared or a warning
message as shown on the next page appears.
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The warning message shown here will be displayed if
the clearing process fails.
“Clear Failed.”
Press the OK button to return to the Clear Memory
screen and try again.
If the selected memory still fails to clear, then refer to
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting for additional help.
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Memory – Reset to Factory Default
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device using the Memory Backup function before resetting to factory defaults.
After pressing the Reset to Factory Default button
from the Memory Menu, the message box shown
will be displayed.
Resetting to the Factory Defaults produces the
following actions:
1.) The project file is cleared.
2.) The log, recipe & WAV files are cleared.
4.) The IP address is set to DHCP.
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The message shown here is displayed once the Factory
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memory.
Press OK to continue.
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