IDEC HG4F, HG2F, HG3F, HG2S Basic Tutorial
OI Touchscreen
Basic Tutorial
This Tutorial describes the basic procedures for
programming a screen using WindO/I-NV2 software.
It is intended for users who are trying IDEC OI
Touchscreens for the first time and for those who
wish to master the fundamentals of WindO/I-NV2
software.
Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2
Installation
Chapter 3
Screen Creation
Chapter 4
Download
IDEC Touchscreen Family
Chapter 5
Operation Check
Chapter 6
Appendix
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Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter 3 - Screen Creation
1. Operator Interface Features ................................................3
Features .....................................................................3
Operator Interface Advantages ..................................4
2. WindO/I-NV2 Overview .......................................................5
Preparations ............................................................... 5
Operation Flow ...........................................................6
1. Software Installation ............................................................7
1. Sample Program ................................................................10
Part Names ..............................................................10
Available Devices and Parts Operation ....................11
2. Launching WindO/I-NV2 & Creating New Projects ............12
Starting WindO/I-NV2 ...............................................12
Creating a New Project ............................................12
3. Creating Screens ...............................................................14
[Operating Screen] ...................................................14
[Numerical Target Setting Screen] ...........................28
Saving ......................................................................33
Chapter 4 - Download
1. Downloading the Project ....................................................34
Chapter 5 - Verify Operation
1. Simulation Mode ................................................................36
Starting Simulation Mode .........................................36
Simulating .................................................................37
2. Debug Mode ......................................................................38
Start Debug Mode ....................................................38
Verify Operation with the Screen Monitor .................39
End Debugging Mode ...............................................41
Chapter 6 - Appendix
1. Tools and Functions ..........................................................42
Shortcut Keys ...........................................................42
Object List ................................................................42
Project List ................................................................43
System Requirements ..............................................44
Operator Interface Models ........................................44
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1 Operator Interface Features
Features
Design Tool Compatible With All IDEC OI Touchscreens
- Users can easily create screens and setup operations by using the design tool,
WindO/I-NV2 software.
Supports Multiple Languages
- The Operator Interface supports multiple languages, such as Japanese, Chinese (simplified and traditional Chinese characters), Korean, and European languages.
- Up to 16 types of display languages can be switched to during operation.
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Bright, Legible Display
- Brignt LCD
- Wide view angle
Connects to Peripheral Equipment
- RS232C/RS-485/RS-422
- Ethernet port
- CF card slot
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Conforms to International Standards
- Conforming to UL/c-UL standards, EN standards, and EU directives.
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*1: The type of interface available for the OI varies depending on the model.
(Refer to "Operator Interface Models" on page 44)
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Operator Interface Advantages
Conventional Control Panel
- Large size
- Complicated wiring
- Many components
- Adding and modifing
components is difficult
Operator Interface
- Small size
- Cable wiring is reduced
- Applicable to multiple items
(Easy to add and modify
components)
- Multifunction, flexibility in
expansion
Operate screens by touching
directly with a finger.
Enter data with a
numeric keypad.
Parts can be
placed anywhere.
Easily switch between
displayed screens.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
2 WindO/I-NV2 Overview
Preparations
Before creating a screen for the OITouchscreen using WindO/I-NV2 software, you will need
the following:
(1) WindO/I-NV2 Software
Part Number: HG9Y-ZSS2W
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(2) PC
(3)
(4) Operator Interface
If the OI Touchscreen will be configured to communicate with a host (ie. PLC), then you will
also need the following:
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To use a PC that does not have a COM
port, use a commercially available
USB-RS232C converter.
Part Number: FC4A-USB
Programming Cable for the
OI Touchscreen
Part Number: HG9Z-XCM1A
or FC2A-KC4C
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Example Part Number:
HG2F-SS22VCF
*1: For PC system requirements, refer to page 44 (back cover).
*2: To supply power to the Operator Interface, a 24 V DC power supply is required.
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(5) Programmable Controller
(PLC)
Example: MicroSmart
(6) Communication Cable
(between the MicroSmart & OI)
Example: FC4A-KC2CA
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Operation Flow
(1) Software
installation
Refer to Chapter 2 on page 7
Software
WindO/I-NV2
(3)Downloading the project
to the OI
Refer to Chapter 4 on page 34 Refer to Chapter 5 on page 36
(2)Creating a screen
on the PC
Refer to Chapter 3 on page 10
PC
(4)Simulation (operation
verification)
Cable
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Operator Interface
MicroSmart
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Chapter 2 Installation
1 Software Installation
This section describes the procedure for installing WindO/I-NV2 software.
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3.
Insert the WindO/I-NV2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
The WindO/I-NV2 setup program will automatically start.
If the setup program does not start:
1. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
2. Double-click NV2lande.exe in the CD drive.
Click the [WindO/I-NV2 Install] button.
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5.
Installation
Make sure that English is selected,
and click [OK].
InstallShield Wizard will start.
Click [Next].
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6.
7.
Review the contents of the license
agreement. If you accept the terms
of the agreement, click [Yes].
Enter User Name and Company
Name , and click [Next].
In this example, User and IDEC are
entered in User Name and Company
Name , respectively.
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9.
Click [Next].
Click [Next].
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10.
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Click [Next].
Review the settings and click
[Next].
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13.
Installation
Installation will start.
Click [Yes].
After installation is completed,
click [Finish].
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Chapter 3 Screen Creation
1 Sample Program
Using WindO/I-NV2 installed in Chapter 2, even beginners can easily create the following
screen:
Create a project to control & monitor a product ion line
Using a production line as the application, create a screen that functions as follows:
(1) Starting and stopping the production line using the [START] and [STOP]
buttons
(2) Indicate operation status of the production line with a Pilot Lamp
(3) Entering a target production quantity in Numerical Target , and display-
ing the target quantity in Target
(4) Pressing the [SET the results] button increments the value displayed in
Results by one.
[Operating Screen]
Text: Text to be displayed on
the screen
Rectangle
Pilot Lamp
- When the [START]
button is pressed,
the lamp is ON.
-When the [STOP]
button is pressed,
the lamp is OFF
[START] button
[STOP] button
[Numerical Target Setting Screen]
[SET UP] button:
switches the screen to [Numerical Target
Setting Screen].
Pressing this button
Target: A value entered in the numerical
input field is displayed.
Results: An actual result count is dis-
played.
[SET the results] button:
Pressing this button increments the
value displayed in [Results] by one.
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Numerical input: Pressing this field
displays a numeric input keypad.
[Back to the Operating Screen]
button:
the screen to [Operating Screen].
Pressing this button switches
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Available Devices and Parts Operation
Each part will be operated with the following devices:
[Q 0]: [START (or [STOP]) button and pilot lamp operation
1. Press the [START] button.
3. Pilot Lamp lights up.
2. Bit 1 is written in device
[Q 0].
Device
[Q 0]
Device
[Q 0]
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[D 10]: [INC the results] button and [Results] display
1. Press the [SET the results] button.
3. The value of device [D 10] is displayed.
2. The value of device [D 10]
is incremented by one.
Device
[D 10]
0 1
Device
[D 10]
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[D 20]: Numerical input field and [Target] display
1. Press the [SET UP] button.
3. The entered
value is written in
device [D 20].
Device
[D 20]
4. The value of device [D 20] is displayed.
2. Enter a numerical value.
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Device
[D 20]
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2 Launching WindO/I-NV2 & Creating a New Project
Starting WindO/I-NV2
1. Double-click the WindO/I-NV2
Launcher icon on the desktop.
2. Select HG1F/2F/2S/3F/4F .
3. Click [Yes]. WindO/I-NV2 will start.
Creating a New Project
4. Click the (New Project) icon.
5. Enter the file name of a project,
and click [Next].
Enter sample for File name .
6. Select the type and model of the
Operator Interface being used, and
click [Next].
Select HG2F for O/I Type , and select
HG2F-SS22V for Model .
HG2F-SS22VF
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7. Set the items in Select Host I/F
Driver , and click [Next].
Select IDEC for Manufacturer , and
OpenNet (FC3A), MicroSmart (FC4A/
FC5A) for Protocol .
MicroSmart
The Project Settings window will be displayed.
8. Click [OK].
The Project Settings window enables
common settings for all screens of a
project. However, you may keep the
same settings as shown in this window.
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If you wish to change the settings later,
select [Set up] > [Project Settings]
menu.
Creation of a new project is complete.
The Screen Properties window will be
displayed, and you can proceed to create a screen.
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Chapter 3 Screen Creation
3 Creating Screens
[Operating Screen]
Set Up
1. Enter [Title]. (optional)
In this example, select Base Screen for
[Screen Type], and enter 1 in [No.].
If you wish to change the above settings,
double-click the screen to display the
Screen Properties window.
2. Click [OK].
The [Operating Screen] setup is complete, and 1 Operating Screen Base
Screen is displayed.
Creating screen text
1. Click the (T ext) icon, and then
click on the screen where you
want the text to be.
The Properties of Text window is displayed.
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