Maple Systems HMI5000 User Manual

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IF SERVICE IS REQUIRED

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The copyright of EasyBuilder-5000 and its related software belongs to Weintek Labs, Inc.

Package the unit in its original packaging container or, if unavailable, any suitable rigid container. If a substitute container is used, surround the unit with shock absorbing material; damage in shipment is not covered by the warranty. Include a letter with the unit describing the difficulty and designating a contact person. Send to the following address:

Maple Systems, Inc. 808 134th Street SW Suite 120 Everett, WA 98204-7333

WARRANTY

Maple Systems warrants each product to be free from electrical and mechanical defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of shipment. This warranty does not apply to defects in the Products caused by abuse, misuse, accident, casualty, alteration, negligence, repair not authorized by Maple Systems, use on current or voltages other than specified by Maple Systems, or application or installation not in accordance with published instruction manuals. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty either expressed or implied.

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Information furnished by Maple Systems, Inc., is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Maple Systems for the use of this information nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication, or otherwise, under any patent or patent rights of Maple Systems, Inc. Maple Systems retains the right to revise or change its products and documentation at any time without notice.

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If noncompliance is verified and is not due to customer abuse or the other exceptions described with product warranty, Maple Systems will, at its option, repair or replace the Product returned to it, freight prepaid, which fail to comply with the foregoing warranty, provided Maple Systems is notified of such noncompliance within the two-year warranty period.

APPLICATIONS ASSISTANCE

This manual is designed to provide the necessary information for trouble-free installation and operation of your new HMI. However, if you need assistance, please call Maple Systems at 425-745-3229 or visit our web site at http://www.maplesystems.com

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Table of Contents

WARRANTY .................................................................... ii

IF SERVICE IS REQUIRED ................................................ ii

APPLICATIONS ASSISTANCE ........................................... ii

Table of Contents .......................................................... iii

Chapter 1 – Introduction ................................................ 1

Welcome ....................................................................... 1

EZware-5000 Support .................................................... 1

HMI Models Supported.............................................. 1

PLCs Supported .......................................................... 1

About Your Documentation .......................................... 1

Conventions ............................................................... 1

What You Need ............................................................. 2

OIT/HMI Basics .............................................................. 3

Projects ...................................................................... 3

Backing Up Projects ................................................... 3

Objects ....................................................................... 3

Graphics Object.......................................................... 4

Windows .................................................................... 4

What is an HMI5000 Series? ......................................... 4

List of Features .............................................................. 5

Chapter 2 – HMI Local Setup ........................................... 7

Factory Configuration .................................................... 7

Calibrating the Touchscreen ...................................... 7

Getting into Local Setup ............................................ 7

Changing the System Settings .................................... 8

Viewing System Information .................................... 13

Connecting to COM1 and COM2 on Port B ..............24

Connecting multiple PLC/controllers serially using

daisy chaining ...........................................................25

Connecting one or more PLC/controllers via Ethernet

..................................................................................25

Troubleshooting .......................................................26

Chapter 4 – Creating a Sample Project .......................... 27

Starting EasyBuilder-5000 ............................................ 27

To start Project Manager and EasyBuilder-5000: ....27

Creating a Bargraph ..................................................... 27

To create Window 11: ..............................................27

To create a Function Key: .........................................29

To create a Bargraph: ...............................................32

To create a Set Word:...............................................35

To create a Bit Lamp:................................................39

To create a Set Bit: ...................................................42

Finishing Up ................................................................. 44

Saving your first project ...........................................44

Compiling your first project .....................................45

Simulating your first project .....................................45

Downloading your first project ................................47

Chapter 5 – Simulator Mode ......................................... 49

The Simulation Screen ................................................. 49

Simulating the HMI is done in on-line or off-line

mode. .......................................................................49

To use off-line simulation mode from EasyBuilder: .50

To use off-line simulation mode from Project

Manager ...................................................................50

Transferring Projects and Data from

USB/CompactFlash .................................................. 14

Chapter 3 – Connect the HMI to the PLC or Controller .. 16

Connecting to COM1 and COM3 on Port A.............. 20

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To use on-line simulation mode from Project

Manager ...................................................................50

To use EasySimulator ...............................................51

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Chapter 6 – Using EZware-5000 .................................... 52

Overview ..................................................................... 52

The Project Manager ................................................... 52

HMI IP, Password Settings ....................................... 53

Reboot HMI .............................................................. 53

Connection Setting .................................................. 53

Data/Event Log File Information .............................. 53

Editor Settings .......................................................... 53

EasyBuilder5000 ................................................. 53

Easy Converter .................................................. 101

EasyPrinter ........................................................ 106

Recipe/Extended Memory Editor ..................... 107

EasyAddressViewer........................................... 112

Build Download Data for CF/USB Disk .............. 112

Transfer Settings .................................................... 112

Download .......................................................... 112

Upload .............................................................. 112

Simulation Settings ................................................ 112

On-line Simulation ............................................ 112

Off-line Simulation ............................................ 113

Pass-through mode ................................................ 113

Chapter 7 – Creating Windows ................................... 116

Window Fundamentals ............................................. 116

Opening and Closing a Window ................................ 116

Creating a New Window ............................................ 117

Window Settings ....................................................... 119

Assigning a Window Name .................................... 119

Creating a Frame ....................................................122

Window Background ..............................................122

Deleting a Window ....................................................123

Using Base Windows ..................................................123

How to Display Base Windows ...............................123

Using a Function Key .........................................123

Using the PLC ....................................................124

Using the Common Window ..................................129

Displaying the common window above/below the

base window .....................................................130

Changing the Active Common Window ............132

Using the Fast Selection Window ...........................134

Using the Fast Selection Button ........................136

System Message Windows .....................................137

Chapter 8 – Creating and Using Databases and Languages

................................................................................... 139

Creating and Using the Tag Library ............................139

Importing and Exporting the Tag Library ...............140

Using the Tag Library ..............................................141

Creating the Label Library ..........................................142

Setting Different Fonts for Different Languages ....143

Importing and Exporting the Label Library .............144

Using the Label Library ...........................................145

Using Languages with the Label Library ............145

Chapter 9 – Using and Creating Keypads ..................... 147

How to Create a Keypad ............................................147

Displaying and Using a Keypad ...............................148

Assigning the Window Number ............................. 119

Assigning Size of Window ...................................... 120

Assigning a Position ............................................... 120

Monopoly Feature ................................................. 120

Assigning Underlay Windows ................................ 121

How to Display Underlay Windows .................. 121

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Chapter 10 – Bar Graphs, Meters, and Trends ............. 152

Creating Bar Graphs ...................................................152

Creating Meter Displays .............................................154

Creating Trend Displays and Data Sampling Objects .158

History Data Display ...................................................163

Chapter 11 – Capturing Alarms and Events ................. 168

Using Alarms .............................................................. 168

Monitoring Alarms with the Alarm (Event) Log ..... 168

Displaying Alarms using the Alarm Display Object 171

Displaying Alarms using the Alarm Bar Object ...... 173

Using Events .............................................................. 174

Monitoring Events with the Event Log Object ....... 174

Displaying Events Using the Event Display Object . 174

Chapter 12 – Security ................................................. 177

System Parameter Settings Security tab ................... 177

Object Security .......................................................... 179

User Restriction ..................................................... 179

Safety Control ........................................................ 180

Interlock ................................................................. 180

Sound ..................................................................... 181

Auto logout ................................................................ 182

Additional Security Features ..................................... 183

Project Password (MTP file) ................................... 183

Project Protection .................................................. 183

Disable Upload Function ........................................ 184

XOB Password ........................................................ 185

Decompiling Prohibited ......................................... 186

System Passwords .................................................. 187

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

Welcome

Welcome to the Maple Systems’ HMI5000 Series Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs). Using graphic HMIs has never been easier. This powerful family of graphic HMIs connects to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to provide the human-machine interface in industrial applications. The HMI5000 Series has several features not found in other graphic HMIs. This manual explains the programming and operation of the HMI5000 Series HMIs and how to implement the many available features using the EZware-5000 Configuration Software.

EZware-5000 Support

HMI Models Supported

For the latest list of HMI5000 Series models supported by EZware-5000, please visit our website at

www.maplesystems.com.

PLCs Supported

For the latest list of PLCs and controllers supported by the HMI5000 Series touchscreens, please visit our website.

About Your Documentation

Maple Systems provides many resources to allow you to get the most out of your HMI5000 Series touchscreen.

• This EZware5000 Series Programming Manual (shipped with EZware-5000 as a PDF file) describes the general operation and features of the HMI5000 Series using EZware-5000 configuration software.

• HMI5000 Series Installation Guide (shipped with the HMI) provides information on installing, powering, and connecting the HMI5000 Series to a PLC/Controller.

• Controller Information Sheets provide important information specific to each supported protocol (available on our website).

• EZware-5000 Online Help covers the operation of EZware-5000. Help is always available by clicking HelpTopics from the Help menu in EasyBuilder, or press F1 from any dialog.

For more information, please visit the Support Center section on our website at

http://www.maplesystems.com/support.htm. The Support Center provides links to manuals, FAQs, technical notes,

training videos, sample projects, controller information sheets, and controller cables.

Conventions

When using EZware-5000, there are usually several ways to perform a task. For example, if you want to copy a graphics object, you can:

• Click the Copy command on the Edit menu.

• Click the Copy button on the Standard toolbar.

• Press the CTRL + C keys on your computer.

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Icon

Meaning



Identifies a procedure.



Indicates a reference to additional information.



Indicates an important note.

Convention

Meaning

Bold

Characters that you must type exactly as they appear. For example, if you are directed to type a:\setup, you should type all the bold characters exactly as they are printed.

Italic

Placeholders for information you must provide. For example, if you are directed to type filename, you should type the actual name for a file instead of the word shown in italic type. Italics are also used to indicate a glossary term.

ALL CAPITALS

Directory names, file names, key names, and acronyms

KEY1+KEY2

A plus sign (+) between key names means to press and hold down the first key while you press the second key.

Click

Refers to clicking the primary mouse button (usually the left mouse button) once.

Double-click

Refers to quickly clicking the primary mouse button (usually the left mouse button) twice.

Right-click

Refers to clicking the secondary mouse button (usually the right mouse button) once. Rightclicking usually opens shortcut menus.

Configuration Software

EZware-5000

Configuration Cable1

7431-0104 (Ethernet Crossover cable for Ethernet-equipped models) 7431-0115 (USB download cable for USB Client-equipped models)

Personal Computer2

User Provided

Power Cable

6030-0009 2-conductor 18 AWG, shielded, no connectors

24VDC Power Supply

User Provided (or available from Maple Systems)

PLC

User Provided

Controller Information Sheet

Maple Systems provides Controller Information Sheets which contain important information specific to each PLC. Please locate the sheet that corresponds to your PLC on our website.

Communication Cable

Refer to our web site (www.maplesystems.com) for a list of available cables.

In most cases, we will describe each method when the task is first discussed. The menu method is then used whenever the task is used in later procedures. Other conventions used in this manual are listed in the following table.

The following table identifies symbols and margin icons.

What You Need

The following items are needed to configure and operate your HMI.

Allows you to connect the HMI directly to a PC Ethernet port or to a USB port to download/upload projects into the

HMI.

Computer requirements include a Pentium 1.7 GHz or higher processor, 512 MB RAM, 200 MB available Hard Disk Space, SVGA or higher resolution monitor, Keyboard and Mouse, available Ethernet port, USB 2.0 port for downloading project (depending on model), at least one RS232 port for online simulation, Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 operating system.

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OIT/HMI Basics

Operator Interface Terminals (OITs) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) provide much more versatility than traditional mechanical control panels. An OIT allows a plant floor operator to monitor current conditions of a control

system and, if necessary, to initiate a change in the operation of the system. OITs connect to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) typically through the PLC’s serial communications port. The OIT can be programmed to monitor and change current values stored in the data memory of the PLC.

OITs can have either text-based or graphics-based displays. A text-based OIT can display printable text characters but no graphics. Some text-based OITs can display text characters in various sizes. A graphics-based OIT can display printable text characters of varying fonts and sizes and graphics shapes such as icons, bitmaps, or pictures. Using pictures instead of words or characters often greatly simplifies the operation of the OIT, making the OIT much more intuitive to use.

Some OITs use touchscreen displays while others use a membrane-style keypad. Membrane-style keypads are best used in applications in which the keypad is likely to become dirty. Touchscreen displays are placed over the OIT screen thus providing much more flexibility than typical membrane-style keypads. Because of this, switches can be created on a touchscreen that appear only when needed.

The Maple Systems HMI5000 Series are graphics-based touchscreen OITs. The terms OIT and HMI can be used interchangeably, so we will use HMI in most cases. Now let’s define some terms that are used throughout the EasyBuilder-5000 Help files.

Projects

The HMI has two basic segments of internal memory. The code memory contains the information required by the HMI that controls how it operates such as the features supported and how it communicates to a PLC. The HMI programmer does not have the ability to change code memory. The project memory pertains to all the window screens created and any other features that the HMI programmer can create using the EZware-5000 configuration software. Therefore, the term project is used to designate the file that is sent to the HMI from the EZware-5000 software.

Backing Up Projects

We recommend that you frequently back up your projects to another folder or an external or network drive. In addition, when you have completed a project, archive it by running the compression utility (Tools > Compress/Uncompress), which bundles the project with the libraries that are associated with the project. This allows the project to be opened on another computer and retain all the shapes and pictures that are linked to the project. Refer to the Help menu for more information (Help > Help Topics > Contents > How Do I…Backup a Project?).

Objects

An object is any ‘thing’ that performs an action while the HMI is communicating to the PLC. In order to get the HMI to ‘do anything’, you must program the HMI with objects. Objects perform actions such as display text or graphics, write

a value to a PLC register, or display an alarm. Objects most often are graphics shapes that are to be displayed on the HMI screen. For example, a Text Object is used to display text on the HMI. But objects are also used to configure the HMI to perform some action. For example, a PLC Control Object tells the HMI to continuously monitor a PLC register that is used by the PLC to request a new window. Some objects can display a graphics shape on the HMI screen and perform some action. For example, a Toggle Switch Object creates a graphic object on the HMI that, when pressed, activates a bit in the PLC.

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LED Indicator

Purpose

PWR LED (yellow)

indicates if power is applied to the OIT

CPU LED (green)

indicates if the OIT is operating correctly

COM LED (red)

indicates communications activity on PLC port

Graphics Object

A Graphics Object is any text, icon, or picture that can be displayed on the HMI. Graphics objects are further defined by how they are composed or created. A Text Object is a graphics object that displays text on the HMI screen. A Bitmap Object is a graphics object that displays a bitmap on the HMI screen. Bitmaps are files stored in the HMI to display pictures. A Shape Object is a graphics object that displays a shape on the HMI screen. Shapes are also files stored in the HMI to display pictures. Shapes differ from bitmaps in that shapes are stored using a vector-based file format whereas bitmaps use a pixel-based file format. Each format has its advantages and disadvantages. For example, vector-based graphics can be resized without losing resolution, whereas bitmap graphics lose resolution as they are magnified. Finally, a Group Object is the most complex type of graphics object. It is a combination of other objects. Briefly, a group object consists of one or more objects that are ‘grouped’ together and stored as one object. A good example is a keypad, which is really a combination of several keys each designed to perform a specific task. When grouped together, a keypad can be stored as a group object for use in other projects or windows.

Windows

A window is a screen that can be displayed on the HMI. Windows can be full-sized to completely cover the HMI display or partially sized. Any partially sized window is usually referred to as a popup window. Windows can appear on the HMI display by a request from the PLC or by a press from the touchscreen. Windows can be configured to any size. Once a window is displayed, it can be moved around the HMI display or removed from the display. Windows can even overlap each other. Each window can display graphics objects and there is no limit to the number of graphics objects that can be placed on each window. The HMI5000 Series is capable of storing up to 1999 windows, but the actual limit is determined by the total amount of memory used for the application.

What is an HMI5000 Series?

The HMI5000 Series by Maple Systems are graphics operator interfaces designed to connect to PLCs in an industrial environment. The displays are covered with analog resistive touchscreens designed for harsh industrial environments. The touchscreens use the latest in touchscreen technology enabling the HMI programmer to create switches that are very fine in resolution. Unlike many other touchscreen HMIs on the market, the HMI5000 Series are not limited to a fixed number of cells in which switches can be created. The project can contain as many switches of varying sizes and shapes as desired, limited only by the total amount of memory available for the project.

Three LED indicators are provided on the face of the HMI5000 Series to provide instant feedback to the HMI operator of the current operating condition of the HMI.

The HMI5000 Series have three serial ports (except the HMI5043N/T and HMI5056N), which provide a connection to a PLC using RS-232 or RS-485 communications, and some models have an Ethernet connection for PLC communication and project upload and download. The serial ports also provide the ability to use the EZware-5000 configuration software in Pass-Through Mode, enabling the HMI programmer to test his project on the PLC through the HMI instead of downloading the project to the HMI.

The HMI5000 Series is powered using +24VDC. A reset switch is provided on the back of the HMI to reinitialize the HMI if an operational failure occurs. The HMI5000 Series is designed for industrial environments and carries a NEMA4/IP65 rating as well as CE compliance for noise immunity and emissions.

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Bit Lamp

Creates a graphic object to reflect the current status of a PLC bit.

Word Lamp

Creates a graphics object to reflect the current state of a multi-state PLC data register.

Set Bit

Creates a touchscreen graphics object that represents a two-state switch. When pressed it sets/resets a PLC bit.

Set Word

Creates a touchscreen graphic object that represents a multi-state switch. When pressed it can place a constant value in a PLC register or jog the value.

Toggle Switch

Creates a touchscreen graphic object that represents a two-state switch changing state (picture) based upon a PLC bit. When pressed, it can control another PLC bit.

Multi-State Switch

Creates a multi-state touchscreen graphic object that changes state (picture) according to the value in a PLC data register. When pressed, it sends a value(s) to another PLC register.

Option List

Displays a list of test items with the selected item being determined by the value in a register. Optionally, selecting an item can write the corresponding value to a register.

Slider Object

Creates a touchscreen graphic object that changes the state according to the position of a slider switch.

Function Key

Creates a touchscreen graphic object that changes windows, inputs data as part of a keypad, executes a macro, or prints the screen to a USB flash drive or printer.

Numeric Display

Displays a number stored in a PLC register.

Numeric Input

Displays a number stored in a PLC register. The number can be changed using a numeric keypad.

ASCII Display

Displays ASCII characters stored in a PLC register.

ASCII Input

Displays ASCII characters stored in a PLC register. Characters can be changed using an alphanumeric keypad.

Indirect Window

Displays any Window based on the value in a PLC word address.

Direct Window

Displays a specified Window based on a bit in a PLC register.

Moving Shape

Creates a multi-state graphic object, which changes state (picture) and position on the screen according to a value in a PLC register.

Animation

Creates a multi-state graphic object, which changes state (picture) on the screen according to a value in a PLC register. The positions on the screen are predefined.

Media Player

Displays a video file from a connected USB flash drive or SD card (X-models only).

List of Features

The next chapter will guide you through the creation of your first project. Before you proceed, you may w ish to read this brief list of some of the features offered in the EasyBuilder-5000 programming software.

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Video In

Input and play video on the HMI from an external source (X-models only).

Bar Graph

Creates a bar graph with alarm monitoring.

Meter Display

Creates a scale meter.

Trend Display

Creates a trend graph. Samples data in single or multiple 16-bit PLC registers and plots the data on a time graph.

History Data Display

Displays historical data in a tabular format.

Data Block Display

Displays the data stored in a series of registers as a line graph.

XY Plot

Creates an XY Plot of data stored in a series of registers.

Alarm Bar

Displays alarms detected by the Alarm (Event) Log Object on a single horizontal scrolling line.

Alarm Display

Display alarms detected by the Alarm (Event) Log Object in a table format.

Event Display

Displays messages detected in the Alarm (Event) Log and can acknowledge the message(s).

Alarm (Event) Log

Contains the data for detecting alarm conditions.

Data Transfer (Trigger-based)

Transfers data to the specified PLC registers based on a touch or PLC bit status. Backup

Copies recipe, event, or historical data to one of the USB flash drives or to a PC connected via Ethernet.

Timer

Controls an internal bit or PLC bit based on a timer; supports five different configurations.

PLC Control

Configures the HMI to monitor PLC data registers to display full window screens, execute a data transfer, control the backlight, play a sound, execute a macro, or print a screen.

Data Transfer (Time-based)

Transfers data to the specified PLC registers on a timed basis.

Data Sampling

Stores data for trending and archiving.

System Message

Customizes the content of system-generated messages.

Scheduler

Performs an action based upon a time schedule.

Drawing Tools

Includes Line, Arbitrary Line, Link Line, Arc, Ellipse/Circle, Pie, Rectangle, Polygon, Scale, Text, Picture, Shape.

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Open/close bar icon

Virtual keyboard icon

System info icon

Small keyboard icon

Large keyboard icon

System settings icon

Older Models

Newer Models

Chapter 2 – HMI Local Setup

Factory Configuration

Each HMI arrives from the factory with a demo project file that illustrates some of the most popular features of the HMI. For a first time user, it is worthwhile to navigate through the screens in the demo project and become familiar with the features and capabilities of the HMI and EZware-5000. Refer to the EasyBuilder-5000 Help file for more information about the features and operation of the HMI and EasyBuilder-5000.

The HMI also has a black reset push button and a four position DIP switch located through an access hole on the back of the enclosure. The reset switch can be used to reinitialize the HMI if the HMI malfunctions. DIP switch 1 puts the HMI into Touch Calibration mode. For normal operation, all of the DIP switches should be set to the OFF position.

This chapter describes how to use the HMI5000 Series’ local setup options. The local setup allows touchscreen calibration, transferring projects to and from the HMI, configuring the HMI’s IP settings, passwords, time and date, screen contrast, as well as managing the storage of recipe and history files. Additionally, memory and other system information can be viewed.

Calibrating the Touchscreen

The touchscreen of the HMI is fully calibrated before it leaves the factory so there is no need to adjust it. However, over time the touchscreen may need to be recalibrated.

To calibrate the touchscreen:

1. Turn DIP switch 1 ON.

2. Cycle power to the HMI (or press the reset button next to the DIP switches).

3. After the HMI displays a crosshair cursor, you are prompted to touch the cursor for:

Top left position Top right position

Center position

Bottom left position Bottom right position

4. You have the option to restore the system settings password to the default setting (111111). If you choose

Yes, a dialog box will inform you that the project will be erased in the HMI. You must type Yes to complete the operation. After performing this operation, you must reset the Upload, Download, and Upload (History)

Passwords in the System Settings Security tab. When you next download a project, check the Firmware and Font files checkboxes in the Download dialog. If you choose No or allow the option to timeout, the HMI will resume initializing and run the project.

 Screen calibration is accessed through the System Setup Toolbar on the HMI5104XH, HMI5121X, and HMI5150X

(see below).

Getting into Local Setup

Accessing the local setup menus requires a USB-mouse connected to the HMI (except the HMI5043N/T and HMI5056N). Using the mouse, point to the lower right-hand corner of the HMI. The open bar icon will appear. Click on the icon to call up the System Setup Toolbar (note this toolbar is on the HMI screen):

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Cancel

Close the System Settings dialog without saving any changes.

Apply

Save the current settings without closing the System Settings

Save the current settings and close the System Settings dialog.

Touch Panel Calibration

Older Models

Newer Models

The X-models (HMI5104XH, HMI5121X, and HMI5150X) have an additional icon in the System Setup Toolbar for Screen Calibration.

Changing the System Settings

To change the system settings on the HMI:

1. Open the System Setup Toolbar as described above, and click the System Settings icon.

2. A dialog will be displayed requesting the Local password. The default password is 111111.

 You may have to move windows around a bit to gain access to the virtual keyboard.

You may also have to click inside the password field again.

3. Once the correct password has been entered, the System Settings dialog is displayed. For all tabs, the Cancel,

Apply, and OK buttons are available.

4. Click on the Network tab to configure network settings. The Network dialog is displayed.

5. The Network tab allows configuration of the IP settings. The default setting is Obtain an IP Address

Automatically. Use this setting if the HMI will obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. If connected to a DHCP server, this dialog will display the IP settings obtained by the HMI. The IP fields are disabled and are not editable.

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6. If using a static IP address, use the IP Address get from below option. The IP fields are enabled. Enter the

appropriate settings for your network.

7. Click the Time/Date tab to configure time/date settings. The time/date dialog is displayed.

8. Configure appropriate time and date settings.

9. Click on the Security tab to display the security settings dialog. Here, you can select your system passwords.

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Local Password

The password required to enter local setup.

Upload Password

The password required to upload data from the HMI to a PC or memory module.

Download

The password required to download data to the HMI from a PC or memory module.

Upload (History) Password

The password required to upload history files from the HMI to a PC or memory module.

Clear Recipe

The HMI’s stored recipe data will be cleared when the Clear button is clicked.

Clear Eventlog

The HMI’s stored event log data will be cleared when the Clear button is clicked.

Clear Datalog

The HMI’s stored data log data will be cleared when the Clear button is clicked.

10. Configure your password settings.

11. The new password must be entered, and then entered again to confirm. As the password is entered into the

confirm field, an indicator will show if the two passwords match.

12. Click on the History tab to display the History dialog. This is where data stored in the HMI can be cleared.

 This will not clear data stored on an SD card or USB flash drive.

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13. Click on the HMI name tab to give the HMI a unique name. This name can be used to address the HMI for

downloading over Ethernet.

 Downloading by name is supported only on the HMI5070TH and HMI5100TH, with Firmware version 20091002 or later.

14. Click the Firmware setting tab to access the Upgrade firmware option and the Portrait Mode settings (for

models with the Portrait feature).

Upgrade Firmware: Click this button to upgrade the firmware in the HMI from a USB flash drive or SD card. Portrait Mode: Select the orientation of the display on the HMI when a project is configured for Portrait

Mode (selected when a new project is created).

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15. Click the VNC server setting tab to enable remote access using VNC (Virtual Network Computing).

Click Start VNC to enable the VNC server.

Click the VNC login password to enter the password used to login to the HMI with a remote VNC viewer. The default password is 111111.

Click Apply and then click OK to save the settings and exit the System Settings window.

 The VNC option is only available on Ethernet-equipped models.

16. Click on the Misc(ellaneous) tab to display the Backlight dialog. The Brightness control adjusts the brightness

of the HMI’s backlight. Use the mouse or touchscreen to roll the wheel. Rolling to the left decreases the brightness, rolling to the right increases the brightness.

 System tags “Backlight Up (LB9040),” “Backlight Down (LB9041),” and “Backlight Index (LW9040)” can be used to adjust the brightness at runtime.

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The Popup download window option allows you to turn on or off whether the Download dialog window appears on the screen when a USB flash drive is connected to the USB port on the HMI. The Restart after download/upload option causes the HMI to reboot after a download or upload from a USB flash drive or SD card, when selected.

17. Click on the CF Card tab to display the CF card dialog (only CF Card equipped models). The CF Card tab

displays information about the Compact Flash module. If no CF card is present, the dialog will show no card. Otherwise, volume data about the CF card is displayed.

The Eject button will cause the HMI to ignore the CF device. It will not actually eject the card from the HMI. If the Eject button is pressed, the CF card must be removed and re-inserted before the HMI will recognize it again. Note that USB devices are not displayed on this tab.

Viewing System Information

 To view system information:

1. Open the System Setup Toolbar as described above, and click the System Information icon. A dialog will be

displayed with two tabs.

2. Click on the Network tab to display the current IP settings.

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Download

Transfer data from the USB/CF to the HMI

Upload

Transfer data from the HMI to the USB/CF

Restart Project and exit

Close the dialog and restart the HMI

Cancel

Close the dialog without transferring

Time Remaining

The dialog will automatically close after 10 seconds if no selection is made; shows the time remaining

3. Click on the Version tab to display the current firmware information.

Transferring Projects and Data from USB/CompactFlash

When a USB or Compact Flash device is inserted into the HMI5000 Series, a dialog is displayed. The same dialog is displayed for transferring projects or data.

 Data is placed on the USB or CF device by EasyBuilder or Project Manager.

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Password

Enter the Download password.

Download project files

When checked, the HMI will check the specified folder for project data, and transfer it if it exists.

Download history files

When checked, the HMI will check the specified folder for history data, and transfer it if it exists (includes data log files, event log files, and recipe files).

Clear history files

When checked, clears all history files in the HMI (includes data log files, event log files, and recipe files).

When Download is selected, a dialog will appear requesting the Download password and what data to download.

If a USB flash drive is being used to upload or download a project, select the folder under the usbdisk folder (if the project was saved on the root of the USB drive) and then click OK. If the project is in a folder on the USB drive, select the folder just above the MT8000 folder.

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Chapter 3 – Connect the HMI to the PLC or Controller

The HMI5000 Series family of HMIs can connect to one, two, or more PLC/controllers. This is accomplished via two 9pin D-sub serial communications connectors (Port A and Port B) and one Ethernet port. Each PLC/Controller has its own wiring requirements. Maple Systems offers HMI-to-PLC/Controller communication cables for most PLC/Controllers that are built to any length and tested for high reliability. The HMI5000 Series family has three software controlled communications ports (COM1, COM2, and COM3) located on two physical connectors, designated as Port A and Port B (see Figures 1 and 2, below).

Figure 1: COM Ports – Rear View

Figure 2: COM Ports – Bottom View

The three software controlled ports are COM1, COM2, and COM3. Each software controlled communications port can only be selected for one communication type. Once a communication type is selected for one of these software controlled ports, that port cannot be used for another communication type. Each of these communication ports has between one and three communication types. COM1 can be RS232, RS485 4-Wire, or RS485 2-Wire. COM2 is strictly RS232. COM3 is either RS232 or RS485 2-Wire. COM1 cables are readily available for purchase from Maple Systems. COM2 and COM3 cables are custom-made according to wiring diagrams that can be found on Maple Systems' web site. Connecting multiple PLCs and controllers may require a splitter.

 The HMI5043N/T only has one serial port (DE9P Male) with only COM1 and COM3 available. The HMI5056N

has two serial ports but only COM1 available.

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Figure 3: COM Ports for the HMI5070NH/TH, HMI5100N/T, HMI5104TH/HMI5104XH/HMI5121X/HMI5150X

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Figure 4: COM Ports for the HMI5056N

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Figure 5: COM Port for the HMI5043N/T

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Connecting to COM1 and COM3 on Port A

Maple Systems HMI5000 Series family of HMIs is capable of connecting to multiple PLC/controllers. If you choose to take advantage of this feature, and one of your PLC/controllers uses either RS485-4 Wire or RS485-2 Wire communication, one of four splitters will be needed.

Scenario 1 – Two RS485 2 Wire PLC/Controllers, with COM1 configured for RS485-2 Wire and COM3 configured for RS485-2 Wire.

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Scenario 2 – One RS485 2 Wire PLC/Controller with COM3 configured for RS485-2 Wire and one RS485 4 Wire PLC/Controller with COM1 configured for RS485-4 Wire.

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Scenario 3 – One RS485 4 Wire PLC/Controller with COM1 configured for RS485-4 Wire and one RS232 PLC/Controller with COM3 configured for RS232.

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Scenario 4 – One RS485 2 Wire PLC/Controller with COM1 configured for RS485-2 Wire and one RS232 PLC/Controller with COM3 configured for RS232.

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Connecting to COM1 and COM2 on Port B

Two RS232 PLC/Controllers, with COM1 and COM2 configured for RS232.

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HMI5000 Series

RS-485

PLC PLC PLC PLC

Connecting multiple PLC/controllers serially using daisy chaining

The RS485 4-wire and RS485 2-wire communications ports of the HMI5000 Series family support multi-drop connections. A daisy-chain connection is made from the HMI to the first PLC/controller, and then from the first PLC/controller to the second and so on (see below). The network may need biasing resistors – refer to the PLC/controller documentation for more information.

Connecting one or more PLC/controllers via Ethernet

The HMI5000 Series (Ethernet-equipped models) have a single RJ45 Ethernet connector configured for 10BaseT and 100BaseT operation. This port is for both communicating with a PC for configuration purposes, as well as for communicating with supported Ethernet PLCs and protocols.

The connector is wired just like the RJ45 Ethernet connector on a PC. The Ethernet connection to a PLC/controller will vary with each PLC/controller. Some will require a straight-through connection, while others require a crossover connection. See Maple Systems' website for cable drawings of Ethernet cables.

To connect a single PLC/controller to an HMI:

1. Attach one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 connector on the HMI.

2. Attach the other end to the RJ45 connector on the PLC/controller.

A router or switch is required to connect multiple PLCs/controllers to a single HMI. In general, standard straightthrough type cables can be used when connecting to a PLC/controller through a router or switch. Some routers and switches may be auto-sensing. In this case, either type of cable may be used.

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Troubleshooting

The HMI must be connected to a PLC/controller in order for the project to run correctly in the HMI. If there is a

problem with communications between the HMI and PLC/controller, the “PLC no response” message (window 5) will

appear on the screen and objects addressing PLC registers will not appear on the screen. Here are some things to check if this occurs:

1. Make sure you have selected the correct communication protocol (driver) for the PLC you are using in the

System Parameters (Edit > System Parameters > Device Properties).

 The demo version of EasyBuilder-5000 will not download the driver to the HMI and will automatically generate a “PLC no response” error message.

2. Make sure the communication settings in the HMI (Edit > System Parameters > Device Properties) match the

communication settings in the PLC.

3. Make sure the communication cable is wired correctly for your application. Refer to the Controller Cable

Assembly drawings on our website for specific cabling information for your PLC/controller. (http://www.maplesystems.com/cables1023.htm).

4. Check the address formatting for objects that are reading from or writing to registers in the PLC. If the

objects cannot access specific registers in the PLC, they will not appear on the screen. Refer to the Controller Information Sheet for your particular PLC/controller for specific information about accessible registers in the PLC memory and the correct addressing format for the various registers. (http://www.maplesystems.com/products/prodbycon-bot.htm)

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Chapter 4 – Creating a Sample Project

Often the best way to learn about new software is to jump right in and begin using it. This chapter will step you through the process of creating a sample project that can be downloaded to your HMI. In this sample project, we will create a bargraph with a tank shape that will represent the level of the fluid in the tank, and create a pump with a pipeline connected to the tank to indicate when the pump is operating to increase or decrease the level in the tank.

Starting EasyBuilder-5000

Before you can create a sample project, you must start the configuration software. The EZware-5000 software has two main applications:

 EasyBuilder – used to create the project downloaded to the HMI.  Project Manager – used to place the HMI into different operating modes.

To start Project Manager and EasyBuilder-5000:

1. From the Windows Task Bar, click the Start button, select All Programs > Maple Systems > EZware-5000 >

Project Manager.

2. On the Project Manager dialog box, click EasyBuilder5000.

3. The Welcome to EasyBuilder5000 dialog box appears (if you have previously opened EasyBuilder-5000, click

File in the top menu bar and select New).

4. Select the HMI model that you intend to use with your project and whether you want to use the HMI in

Landscape or Portrait mode (if available for your model). Select the Use template checkbox to open the project with the default template for your selected model.

5. Click OK. The System Parameter Settings window opens next. Refer to the Help menu “How Do I… Set Up a

PLC or Controller in EasyBuilder?” to configure the devices in the Device List. You may also jump ahead to “Chapter 6 – Using EZware-5000” (System Parameter Settings on page 82). For now, we will not add any more devices to the Device List and we will use the default settings in the System Parameters. Click OK to accept the settings.

Creating a Bargraph

Window 10 is the default initial screen that EasyBuilder 5000 uses when a project is opened. Let’s create Window 11

to place the bargraph, and use a Function Key to change windows from window 10 to window 11.

To create Window 11:

1. From the Window menu, click Open Window. The Open Window dialog box appears.

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2. Click New… The Select Window Style dialog box appears.

3. Click Base Window. The Window Settings dialog box appears.

4. Type “Bargraph” in the Name field. The number 11 should already be in the Window No. field.

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5. Click the box for the Background color. The color palette box opens. Click on the white color box in the

lower-right corner. The color box will reflect the color that you have selected.

6. Click OK. Highlight Window 11: Bargraph in the Open Window list, then click the Open button. Window 11

now appears on your work area.

Now let’s create a function key to open Window 11 from the initial screen, Window 10.

To create a Function Key:

1. Click on Window 10 in the Windows Object List to open Window 10.

2. In the top menu bar in EasyBuilder 5000, click Objects > Button > Function Key (or select the Function Key

icon in the Object 1 Toolbar).

3. In the Function Key Properties General tab, select Change full-screen window and select 11. Bargraph in the

Window no.: box.

4. Click the Shape tab and select the Use Shape checkbox. Click the Shape Library button to open the Shape

Library window. Click the Select Lib. button in the upper-right corner and browse to the Arrows 1.plb file and click Open.

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5. Select shape number 7 and click OK. The Function Key Object’s Shape tab now shows a preview of how the

function key will appear on the screen. Click OK.

6. On the main screen of EasyBuilder you will see a white rectangle outline that is attached to your cursor in the

work area. This represents the function key just created. Click to place the function key in the middle of Window 10. You can click and drag on the control buttons around the Function Key Object to resize it.

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7. In the top menu bar in EasyBuilder 5000, click Draw > Text (or select the Text Tool icon in the Draw Toolbar).

In the New Text Object properties window, select Arial in the Font box and 16 pt in the Size box. Click the Color box and the color palette box opens. Click on the white color box in the lower-right corner. The color box will reflect the color that you have selected.

8. In the Content box at the bottom of the properties window, type To next window and click OK.

9. On the main screen of EasyBuilder you will see a white rectangle outline that is attached to your cursor in the

work area. Click to place the text just below the function key in the middle of Window 10. You can click and drag it to center it beneath the function key.

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Now let’s create a bargraph on Window 11. We will use the bargraph to indicate the level of a tank. We will create pushbuttons to increase or decrease the level of the tank by turning a pump on and off.

To open Window 11, select Window > Open Window and double-click Window 11 in the list. Alternatively, doubleclick on Window 11 in the Windows Option list on the left side of the EasyBuilder screen.

To create a Bargraph:

1. In the top menu bar in EasyBuilder 5000, click Objects > Bar Graph (or select the Bargraph icon in the Object

2 Toolbar).

2. In the Bar Graph Properties General tab, select LW0 for the Read address. Leave the numeric format set to

the default 16-bit unsigned.

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3. Click the Outline tab. In the Attribute section, select the following:

Type: Normal Direction: Up Zero: 0 (the register value represented when the bargraph is minimum) Span: 100 (the register value represented when the bargraph is maximum) Bar width ratio (%): 30

4. In the Bar color/style section, click the Transparent checkbox. Leave the Bar and Bar style colors at their

default blue.

5. Leave the Target indicator Enable box unchecked.

6. In the Alarm indicators section, select the following:

Low limit: 25 High limit: 85 Low color: yellow (the bargraph color is yellow when the register value is below 25) High color: red (the bargraph color is red when the register value is above 85)

7. Click the Shape tab. Leave the Use shape checkbox unchecked and click the Use picture checkbox.

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8. Click the Picture Library… button and select the Tanks1 library. If it does not appear in the Library list on the

left side of the Picture Library window, click the Select Lib… button and locate Tanks1.flb in the Library folder. Select it and click Open to add it to the list.

9. Select picture number 24 and click OK. This is the picture that will appear over the bargraph on the screen.

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10. Click OK to accept the properties settings. On the main screen of EasyBuilder you will see a white rectangle

outline that is attached to your cursor in the work area. Click to place the Bargraph Object in the middle of Window 11. You can click and drag it to adjust its position once you have placed it on the window.

Next we will create a pushbutton to raise the level of the tank and another one to lower the level of the tank. This will use the Set Word Object to increment and decrement the value in LW0, the register that the bargraph is monitoring.

To create a Set Word:

1. In the top menu bar in EasyBuilder 5000, click Objects > Button > Set Word (or select the Set Word icon in

the Object 1 Toolbar).

2. In the Set Word Object’s Properties General tab, you can enter a description of the object such as “Tank

Level Up.” Select LW for the Device Type and 0 for the Write address. Leave the numeric format set to the default 16-bit unsigned.

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3. In the Attribute section, select the following:

Set Style: Press and hold increment (JOG++) (this will cause the value in the register to increase while the button is pressed)

Inc. value: 1 Upper limit: 100 JOG delay: 0.5 second(s) JOG speed: 0.1 second(s)

4. Click the Shape tab. Click the Use Shape checkbox and click the Shape Library… button. Select the Arrows 1

library. If it does not appear in the Library list on the left side of the Shape Library window, click the Select Lib… button and locate Arrows 1.plb in the Library folder. Select it and click Open to add it to the list. Select shape number 6 and click OK.

11. A preview of the selected shape appears in the properties window.

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12. Click OK and place the Set Word Object below the bargraph on Window 11 in EasyBuilder. You can click and

drag it to adjust its position once you have placed it on the window.

13. Click on the screen to deselect the Set Word Object, then double-click on it to reopen the properties (or

right-click on it and select Attribute) and click the Profile tab (the Profile tab is not available when creating a new object). Set the Width and Height to 60 (pixels).

14. Click OK to accept the new profile settings.

15. Now we will create another Set Word Object to lower the level of the tank. Select the Set Word Object that

we just created and copy it (Edit > Copy or Ctrl+C on the keyboard).

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16. Paste the Set Word Object to the window (Edit > Paste or Ctrl+V) and drag it next to the other Set Word

Object.

17. Click on the screen to deselect it, then double-click on the new Set Word Object to open the Properties

window (or right-click on it and select Attributes).

18. In the Set Word Object’s Properties General tab, you can enter a description of the object such as Tank Level

Down. Select LW for the Device Type and 0 for the Write address. Leave the numeric format set to the default 16-bit unsigned.

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19. In the Attribute section, select the following:

Set Style: Press and hold decrement (JOG--) (this will cause the value in the register to decrease while the button is pressed)

Dec. value: 1 Bottom limit: 0 JOG delay: 0.5 second(s) JOG speed: 0.1 second(s)

20. Click the Shape tab. Click the Shape Library… button. Select the Arrows 1 library. Select shape number 8 and

click OK.

21. Click OK to accept the properties settings.

Next we will create a Bit Lamp Object to represent a pump and another to represent a pipe connecting the pump to the tank.

To create a Bit Lamp:

1. In the top menu bar in EasyBuilder-5000, click Objects > Lamp > Bit Lamp (or select the Bit Lamp icon in the

Object 1 Toolbar).

2. In the Bit Lamp Object’s Properties General tab, you can enter a description of the object such as Pump.

Select LB for the Device Type and 0 for the Write address.

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3. In the Blinking section, select None for the Mode.

4. Click the Shape tab and check the Use Picture checkbox (uncheck the Use Shape checkbox if it is selected).

5. Click the Picture Library… button and select Pumps1 in the Library list. If it does not appear in the Library list

on the left side of the Shape Library window, click the Select Lib… button and locate Pumps1.flb in the Library folder. Select it and click Open to add it to the list. Select shape number 5. Notice that it has four states associated with it. We will use the first two states, grey and green. Click OK and a preview of the pump will appear in the Properties window.

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6. Click OK and place the Bit Lamp Object to the left of the tank. You can click and drag it to adjust its position

once you have placed it on the window.

7. Click on the screen to deselect the Bit Lamp Object, then double-click on it to reopen the properties (or right-

click on it and select Attribute) and click the Profile tab. Set the Width and Height to 50 (pixels).

8. Click OK to accept the new Profile properties.

9. Copy and paste the Bit Lamp Object (pump) to the same window and open the Properties window. Leave the

read address set to LB0 and click the Shape tab.

10. Click the Picture Library… button and select the Pipes Blue library (use the Select Lib… button if it doesn’t

appear in the Library list). Select picture number 1 and click OK.

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11. Click the Profile tab and set the Width to 100 and the Height to 25 (pixels).

12. Click OK to accept the properties. Click to place the Bit Lamp Object between the pump and the tank. You

can click and drag it to adjust its position once you have placed it on the window.

Now we will create a Set Bit Object to turn the pump and pipe on and off whenever the Up or Down Arrows (Set Word Objects) are pressed.

To create a Set Bit:

1. In the top menu bar in EasyBuilder 5000, click Objects > Button > Set Bit (or select the Set Bit icon in the

Object 1 Toolbar).

2. In the Set Bit Object’s Properties General tab, you can enter a description of the object such as Pump On.

Select LB for the Device Type and 0 for the Write address. Select Momentary for the Set Style.

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3. Click the Shape tab and deselect the Use Shape checkbox. This will make the Set Bit invisible on the screen.

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4. Click OK and place the Set Bit Object on the window. It will appear as a square frame. Click on the screen to

deselect it, then double-click on it to reopen the properties (or right-click on it and select Attribute). Click the Profile tab and set the Width and Height to 65 (pixels). Click OK to accept the new Profile settings.

5. Move the Set Bit Object over the Arrow Up button.

6. Copy and paste the Set Bit Object and place the second one over the Arrow Down button. When the Up or

Down buttons are pressed, the pump and pipe will change states to indicate that they are on.

Finishing Up

There are still a few more steps to finish your first project. In this section, you will:

 save the project onto your computer hard drive  compile the project into a format that can be understood by the HMI  run the offline simulator to test the project  download the project to the HMI  verify that the HMI operates as expected  exit the EZware-5000 software

Saving your first project

1. From the File menu, click Save As. The Save As dialog box appears.

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2. Use the drop-down menus to locate the project folder in EZ5000.

3. In the File name text box, type Sample_Project.mtp.

4. Click Save. The file is saved onto your computer hard drive and the main screen of EasyBuilder reappears.

Compiling your first project

1. From the Tools menu, click Compile. The Compiling dialog box appears.

2. Click the Compile button. EasyBuilder will compile your project and display error results.

3. If no errors occur, click Close. The main screen of EasyBuilder reappears. If errors have occurred, repeat the

steps in the “Creating a Sample Project” section.

Simulating your first project

1. Click Tools in the top menu bar and select Off-line Simulation (Ctrl+T) or click the Off-line Simulation icon in

the Project Toolbar. The Simulation Window will appear on the screen.

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2. Click the arrow button to go to the next window.

3. Click and hold the arrow UP button to fill the tank. The pump turns green and the pipe starts blinking. The

bargraph is yellow when the tank begins to fill and turns blue when it fills more than 25%.

4. When the tank fills above 85% the bargraph turns red.

5. Click and hold the arrow DOWN button to lower the tank level.

6. Right-click in the simulation window and select Exit simulation.

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HMI Model

Ethernet Crossover Configuration

Cable P/N 7431-0104

USB Configuration Cable

P/N 7431-0115

HMI5043N, HMI5056N, HMI5070NH, HMI5100N

HMI5070TH, HMI5100T, HMI5104TH

HMI5043T, HMI5104XH, HMI5121X, HMI5150X

Downloading your first project

First, connect a +24 VDC power supply to the HMI. Refer to the HMI5000 Series Installation Guide for more information.

In order to download your project, you must first connect the HMI to your computer. There are two methods of downloading to the HMI, Ethernet or USB, depending on your model.

Configuration Wiring

Ethernet

It is necessary to determine the IP Address of the HMI. By default, the HMI is configured to get a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server. This setting can be changed, To determine or change the HMI’s IP address:

1. Plug a USB mouse into the HMI.

2. Connect the HMI to your computer using an Ethernet crossover cable (7431-0104).

3. Move the mouse pointer to the lower right corner of the HMI screen. A menu bar will appear. Click the

wrench icon on the menu bar.

4. On the Network tab of the System Settings dialog, the HMI’s IP address will be shown. If set for Auto Get IP

Address, the HMI’s current IP setup information is displayed but is not changeable. To change the IP address, select IP Address Get From Below and enter the data.

5. Once the IP Address has been established, the project can be downloaded. Select Tools > Download from

EasyBuilder’s menu (or click the Download icon).

6. Enter the HMI’s IP address and Download password. The default download password is 111111. The default

IP address is 192.168.0.201, Subnet 255.255.255.0, Gateway (none).

7. Make sure that the Ethernet, Firmware, and Reboot HMI After Download boxes are checked.

8. Click the Download button. If the HMI is properly connected to the PC, the status box on the download

dialog will update with messages indicating the progress of the transfer. The HMI itself will also display messages reflecting its status.

9. When the download is complete, the HMI will restart and will begin running your project. Click the Exit

button on the Download dialog.

USB

1. Make sure the USB driver has been installed on your computer. See the Help menu “How Do I…Install the

Maple Systems USB Driver” for more information.

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2. Connect the HMI to your computer using the USB configuration cable (PN 7431-0115).

3. Select Tools > Download from EasyBuilder’s menu (or click the Download icon).

4. Make sure that the USB, Firmware, and Reboot HMI After Download boxes are checked.

5. Click the Download button. If the HMI is properly connected to the PC, the status box on the download

dialog will update with messages indicating the progress of the transfer. The HMI itself will also display messages reflecting its status.

6. When the download is complete, the HMI will restart and begin running your project. Click the Exit button on

the Download dialog.

Note: When connecting two powered devices, a difference in potential can exist between the ground reference on each device. If there is a large difference in ground potential (voltage), making a connection via a USB cable can complete a ground loop that may damage the HMI and PC. The connectors on the Maple Systems USB

Configuration Cable (P/N 7431-0115) are electrically isolated to prevent a potentially damaging ground loop, and we recommend using this cable to connect the HMI to the PC. Maple Systems cannot be held responsible for any damage to the HMI, PLC, or PC due to improper wiring. Please refer to page 5 of the HMI5000 Series Installation Guide for

proper wiring instructions.

CONGRATULATIONS. You have completed your first EZware-5000 project. Select File > Exit to close EasyBuilder.

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Chapter 5 – Simulator Mode

As you saw from creating the sample project in the last chapter, downloading any changes you make to the HMI can take time. To decrease the amount of time required to download a project to the HMI, you can uncheck the Firmware option on EasyBuilder's download dialog once you have downloaded it once.

A better way of testing changes made to a project is to use the computer to simulate the operation of the HMI.

This chapter shows you how to dramatically save time when creating and testing a project by putting the computer into Simulation Mode. In Simulation Mode, the computer displays a screen that simulates what is seen when the HMI executes the project file. You can use the mouse on your computer to simulate the operation of the touchscreen on the HMI. Rather than waiting for the download to test each change you make to your project, you can now instantly switch to Simulation Mode to see if your project is working as expected.

You can enter Simulation Mode from EasyBuilder or from Project Manager.

The Simulation Screen

All modes of simulation use the same screen.

For our example, we are showing the sample project as it would appear after the “To next window” function key has been pressed. When the Simulation Mode screen first appears, it will always show the startup screen of the project. You can test any objects you have created which require touchscreen input by clicking on them. In this example, clicking on the increment key simulates the key as it is pressed on the touchscreen. Simulation Mode always uses the compiled version of the project that you have created (the *.xob file). Therefore, you must save and compile any changes you make to the project before you can simulate it.

Simulating the HMI is done in on-line or off-line mode.

On-line simulation is most useful when a project is near completion and you need to test the interaction of the project with the PLC. It is also very convenient when making minor changes to a project because these changes can be instantly checked for operation.

Off-line simulation does not require any connection to the HMI. Because of this, off-line simulation is most often used when starting a project. You can quickly test new ideas and create preliminary screens without the HMI.

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Off-line simulation is also great for demonstrating the operation of the HMI and becoming familiar with the operation of the HMI before it is installed. If you want to simulate the interaction with a PLC when off-line, it can be done by creating additional windows on the HMI which allow PLC data input.

To use off-line simulation mode from EasyBuilder:

1. If the project has been modified since the last time it was saved and compiled, or if it has not yet been

compiled, it must be saved and compiled before the simulator can start.

2. Select Tools > Off-line Simulation from the top menu bar (or click the Off-line Simulation icon in the Project

toolbar ).

3. The Simulation Mode screen will appear.

4. To end off-line simulation, right-click in the simulation screen and click Exit simulation.

Simulation mode can also be started from Project Manager. Project Manager requires only the compiled project file (*.xob). This can be useful in situations in which you want to demonstrate changes made to a project for a client without giving him access to your project file. It also allows you to rapidly switch from simulating one project to another without having to open, save, and compile each project.

To use off-line simulation mode from Project Manager

1. Start the Project Manager software.

2. Click Offline-Simulator. The Open Project box appears.

3. Click on the compiled project file that you wish to simulate.

4. Click Open. The simulation screen will appear.

5. To end off-line simulation, right click in the simulation screen and click Exit.

Online simulation requires a direct connection between the PC and the controller. It is not necessary to have the HMI connected.

The HMI’s COM1 RS232 connection is wired the same as a standard PC 9-pin serial connector. Therefore, the standard

Maple Systems’ COM1 RS232 cable for the selected PLC/controller can be used with online simulation. Connect the cable end marked "HMI" to the PC’s serial port, and connect the other end to the PLC/controller.

To use on-line simulation mode from EasyBuilder

1. If the project has been modified since the last time it was saved and compiled, or if it has not yet been

compiled, it must be saved and compiled before the simulator can start.

2. Select Tools > On-line Simulation from the top menu bar (or click the On-line Simulation icon in the Project

toolbar ).

3. The Simulation Mode screen will appear.

4. To end on-line simulation, right-click in the simulation screen and click Exit simulation.

To use on-line simulation mode from Project Manager

1. Start the Project Manager software.

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2. Click Online-Simulator. The Open Project dialog box appears.

3. Click on the compiled project file that you wish to simulate.

4. Click Open. The simulation screen appears.

5. To end on-line simulation, right click in the simulation screen and click Exit.

 The above method will work with a standard PC serial COM port, regardless of the COM number assigned to

the PC serial port. EasyBuilder supports RS232 communication on ports COM1 – COM9. COM4 and higher are intended for use with online simulation only, since the HMI itself only supports RS232 communication on COM1 – COM3.

 If simulating with RS422 or RS485 communication, the PC will require some mechanism to support

RS422/485. A communication card can be installed in the PC, a USB communications module can be used, or an external RS232-to-RS485 converter can be used. In any case, a standard Maple Systems cable may not work.

If simulating a project using Ethernet communications, an Ethernet cable between the PC and the PLC/controller is needed. Consult the PLC/controller documentation for details.

To use EasySimulator

Online or offline simulation can be initiated without having to open EasyBuilder-5000 or Project Manager by using EasySimulator. EasySimulator is located in the same folder as EasyBuilder and Project Manager (C:\MapleSystems\EZ5000\EasySimulator.exe). If you have installed the EZware-5000 Downloader, it is located at C:\MapleSystems\EZ5000Util\EasySimulator.exe.

When EasySimulator starts, it reads the file “XOB_POS.def,” which is also located in the same folder as EasySimulator.

This definition file determines whether to run offline or online simulation, the location of the com.exe and gui.exe files, and the location and name of the *.xob file to simulate. The following are the default settings for the XOB_POS.def file:

// mode – 0: offline, 1: online “0”

// directory containing com.exe and gui.exe “c:\MapleSystems\EZ5000Util

// xob file “c:\MapleSystems\EZ5000Util\HMI5056TDemo.xob”

Edit the XOB_POS.def file in a text editor such as Notepad. See Technical Note 5053, “Using EasySimulator” for more information.

Now that you are familiar with using simulation mode, the next chapter guides you through the fundamental operation of three primary segments of the EZware-5000 configuration software.

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Overview

The EZware-5000 software is composed of three separate applications that are accessible from the EZware-5000 folder: EasyBuilder, Project Manager, and EasyConverter. EasyBuilder is the application software used to create a project file. Project Manager is a utility application that puts the HMI into different operating modes. EasyConverter changes certain binary files created by the HMI into text files.

By the end of this chapter, you should be quite familiar with the operation of Project Manager and be able to maneuver around EasyBuilder easily.

 EasyBuilder 5000 includes extensive online help. From any dialog box within the software, click on the HELP

button, or press the computer's F1 key.

The Project Manager

The Project Manager utility sets the communications parameters that are used by the computer when communicating to the HMI. The utility can also be used to:

 Start EasyBuilder-5000.  Write project data to a CompactFlash

or USB device for transfer to an HMI.

 Download project data to the HMI

or upload project data from the HMI.

 Start a project simulation session.

To access Project Manager, click on the Windows Start button and select All Programs >Maple Systems > EZware-5000 > Project Manager.

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HMI IP, Password Settings

Settings Button

Click the Settings button to view the Download/Upload passwords (default 111111). These must match the Download/Upload passwords in the HMI’s System Settings Toolbar.

Reboot HMI

Connects to the HMI, checks password and resets the HMI in order to update system files.

Connection Setting

Select between Ethernet or USB cable (depending on model) for communication between the computer and HMI. When Ethernet is selected, enter the HMI IP address in the designated field.

Data/Event Log File Information

Click this button to list the data log files (*.dtl) and event log files (*.evt) in the HMI (HMI5043N/T, HMI5056N, HMI5070N/H, HMI5100N/T, and HMI5104TH only).

Editor Settings

EasyBuilder5000

Click this button to open the EasyBuilder-5000 software application for project creation and editing.

This section guides you in a basic understanding of the features and capabilities that EasyBuilder-5000 has to offer, from an overview of all the objects available in the software to enter and display data, to setting up the system parameters and selecting the target PLC. This information will be useful for understanding more advanced f eatures explained in later chapters.

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Objects Summary

EasyBuilder includes several active graphics objects that are used to represent data that is stored in the PLC or internal memory of the HMI. The data represented can be single bit coils, 16-bit, 32-bit, or 64-bit registers. The data can be represented as numbers, ASCII characters, or as graphic shapes or bitmap images. This section provides a summary of all the objects available in EasyBuilder-5000. Most of these objects are accessible by clicking Objects in the top menu in EasyBuilder, or by clicking on its icon in the Object 1 or Object 2 Toolbar.

Refer to the Help file (Help > Parts List) for more information relating to each object.

Bit Lamp

The Bit Lamp Object is used as an indicator to represent the ON or OFF status of a bit or coil in the PLC, or a bit in the HMI local memory (LB). If the bit is cleared (0, False), the State 0 Shape of the Bit Lamp will be displayed. If the bit is set (1, True), the State 1 Shape of the Bit Lamp will be displayed. The Bit Lamp can also blink in various ways.

Word Lamp

The Word Lamp Object is used as an indicator to represent the value in a PLC register, or the value in a register in the HMI local memory (LW). Creates a graphics object to reflect the current state of a multi-state PLC data register. It can display a different shape or picture depending on the value in the register. If the value is 0, the first shape is displayed, if the value is 1, the second shape is displayed, etc. A Word Lamp can display up to 256 different shapes and text strings, corresponding to register values of 0 – 255.

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Set Bit

The Set Bit Object is used as a button to toggle ON or OFF the state of a bit or coil in the PLC, or a bit in the HMI local memory (LB). There are a number of different options (Set Styles) available to operate the button including touch (On, Off, Toggle, Momentary), window open or closed, and backlight on or off.

Set Word

The Set Word Object is used as a button to change the value in a PLC register, or the value in a register in the HMI local memory (LW). There are a number of different options (Set Styles) available to operate the button including touch (Write a constant value, increment or decrement), window open or closed, backlight on or off, and periodic bounce or jog.

Toggle Switch

The Toggle Switch Object is a combination of the Bit Lamp and Set Bit objects. It is used as a button to toggle ON or OFF the state of a bit or coil (specified by the Write Address), and as an indicator to represent the ON or OFF status of a bit or coil (specified by the Read Address) in a PLC register or HMI local memory. It can be configured with various Switch Styles including Set On , Set Off, Toggle, or Momentary.

Multi-State Switch

The Multi-State Switch Object is a combination of the Word Lamp and Set Word objects. It is used as a button to change the value of a register (specified by the Write Address), and as an indicator to represent the value in a register (specified by the Read Address). A Multi-State Switch can display up to 256 different shapes and text strings, corresponding to register values of 0 – 255.

Option List

The Option List Object provides a way to display a list of names corresponding to values in a register (Monitor address). The Source of item data selection determines how the Option List operates.

Predefine: The Option List displays a list of items where the item displayed or selected (configured on the Mapping

tab) is determined by the value in a register. Optionally, selecting an item from the list can write its corresponding value to a register.

Dates of historical data: When data sampling (Data Sampling Object) or Alarms (Alarm/Event Log) are employed, the Option List can be used to list the dates corresponding to Historical data/event files for displaying in a Historical Trend Display, History Data Display, or History Event Display.

Item address: Custom text for the Option List can be stored in registers and changed or updated during runtime.

Control register: Set to 1 to update the item list. Control register + 1: Determines the number of items in the list. Item address: The starting address for the item list contents (ASCII or UNICODE).

Slider Object

The Slider Object is used as a control to change the value in a PLC register, or the value in a register in the HMI local memory (LW), based on the position of the slide control. Low and High limits can be configured based on constant values or on PLC/HMI register values, and the resolution of the slide control can be adjusted to accommodate the range of values in the register. The position of the Slider will change if the register value is changed by some other device.

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Function Key

The Function Key Object is used to change windows, popup a window, return to a previous window, close a window, or input data as part of a keypad. It can also be used to execute a macro or print the screen to a USB flash drive, SD card, or printer.

Numeric Display

The Numeric Display Object is used to display the current value in a register. The value can be displayed as BCD, Hex, Binary, or Decimal (signed or unsigned).

Numeric Input

The Numeric Input Object is used to display the current value in a register and to change the value in the register using a popup numeric keypad (or external keyboard). The value can be displayed as BCD, Hex, Binary, or Decimal (signed or unsigned). The Numeric Input has the option to read and write to different registers, to set a notification bit when a value is entered, and to set a notification bit on an invalid (out-of-range) entry.

ASCII Display

The ASCII Display Object is used to display the value in one or more registers as text (ASCII characters or Unicode characters). Up to 64 registers can be displayed.

ASCII Input

The ASCII Input Object is used to display the value in one or more registers as text (ASCII characters or Unicode characters) and to change the value in the register using a popup ASCII (alphanumeric) keypad or external keyboard. Up to 64 registers can be written to and displayed.

Indirect Window

The Indirect Window Object is used to display a window based on the value in a register (specified by the Read Address). The window whose number appears in the register is displayed within the frame of the Indirect Window. The Indirect Window Object should be the same size as the window(s) that are being displayed. If the Indirect Window is too small, some information may not display properly.

The window is displayed as long as the value in the register contains the window number. Set the value to zero (or to a window number that hasn’t been created) to clear the Indirect Window.

Direct Window

The Direct Window Object is used to display a window based on the state of a bit in a register (specified by the Read Address). The window being displayed is selected in the Attributes section of the Direct Window Object’s Properties and appears within the frame of the Direct Window. The Direct Window Object should be the same size as the window being displayed. If the Direct Window is too small, some information may not display properly.

The window can be triggered to display for bit ON or bit OFF. Toggle the bit to turn the window on and off (the window can be triggered to display with bit ON or OFF).

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Control Word address

0 = Stop playing 1 = Input Video 1 and display onscreen. 2 = Input Video 2 and display onscreen.

3 = Input Video 1 but don’t display onscreen (available for capture function). 4 = Input Video 2 but don’t display onscreen (available for capture function).

Control Word address + 1

0 > 1 transition toggles Pause/Play (register resets to 0 after each transition)

Moving Shape

The Moving Shape Object is used to move a shape or picture on the screen based on values in consecutive registers (specified by the Read Address). The value in the Read Address register determines the state of the object and can be used to change its appearance. The value in the next consecutive register(s) determines the position of the part (relative to the object’s initial position, in pixels). The position can be defined by X values, Y values, and XY values, where the Read Address + 1 = the X or Y position (for X axis only or Y axis only modes), or the Read Address + 1 = the X position and Read Address +2 = Y position (for X & Y axis mode). These addresses define the position relative to the upper-left corner of the shape. The Min/Max XY values in the Moving Shape object’s properties define the total area within which the object is allowed to move, regardless of the values in the controlling registers.

Animation

The Animation Object is used to move a shape or picture on the screen based on values in consecutive registers (specified by the Read Address). The value in the Read Address register determines the state of the object and can be used to change its appearance. The value in the next consecutive register (Read Address + 1) determines the preselected position of the part.

When the Animation Object is selected, the cursor changes to a crosshair (+). Left-click the mouse on each location where the object will appear. When all locations have been defined, right-click the mouse to finish drawing the object. There must be at least three positions defined. The first location is represented by a 0 in the register, the second location by a 1 in the register, and so on.

Media Player

The Media Player Object is used to play a media file on the HMI screen. The media file is stored on a USB flash drive or SD card connected to the HMI. Click the Preview tab to load the media file and view the file. If the file plays in the Preview tab, it will play in the simulator and the HMI. The media player supports the following formats: avi, flv, mov, mp3, mp4, mpg/mpeg, wav, wmv.

Specify the folder on the USB device where the media file(s) reside in the Folder name: field. The root folder is not

allowed; and only one level is supported. For example, an entry of “video” specifies the folder “video” on the USB device, and is allowed. An entry of “video\files” specifies the folder “files” under the folder “video,” and is not allowed.

Note: The Media Player is available only on the X series models.

Video In

The Video In Object is used to input and play video on the HMI from an external source. One of two video input channels can be selected either in the program or dynamically using a PLC register. The video inputs can be configured to accept NTSC or PAL video formats. A control function can be enabled that allows the value in a PLC register to control the video input.

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100% (1:1)

50% (1:2)

NTSC

720 x 480

360 x 240

PAL

720 x 576

360 x 288

Recommended Format and Resolution

A capture function allows capturing video images and storing them as *.jpg files on a USB flash drive or SD card. The video capture is triggered by a PLC or local bit (OFF > ON) and can be configured to capture video once per second for a period of time defined by the Record time. The time Before and time After define the time period (up to 10 seconds each) before and after the trigger during which the video capture takes place. A buffer memory stores 10 seconds of captured video when the capture function is enabled. The capture function continues uninterrupted even if the video is in Pause mode.

Note: The Video In Object is available only on the X series models. It is standard on the HMI5150X and optional on the HMI5104XH and HMI5121X.

Bar Graph

The Bar Graph Object is used to display register data in a bar graph display. It can be configured to have alarm indicators using different colors on the bar graph to provide a warning when the value in the register is approaching a maximum or minimum allowable value.

Meter Display

The Meter Display is used to display register data in an angular position on an analog-style meter. The scale (tick marks) can be adjusted around the circumference of the meter and the pointer style can be changed. Scale values can be assigned to the tick marks by assigning a span range (e.g., 0-100).

It can be configured to have alarm indicators using different color bars around the inside of the meter to provide a warning when the value in the register is approaching a maximum or minimum allowable value.

Trend Display

The Trend Display Object is used to display real-time or historical data collected by the Data Sample Object on a line graph. Up to 20 channels can be displayed on the graph with data collected from consecutive addresses, and with different colors assigned to each channel (pen).

The Y-axis scaling is configured on the Channel tab with the Zero and Span fields (this defines the bottom and the top of the Trend Display and should contain the range of values in the data sample). The X-axis scaling is configured on the General tab with the Distance between data samples section. There are two options: Pixel (number of pixels between samples) and Time (sets the width of the entire Trend Display in seconds).

In Real-time mode, data is displayed on the graph as it is generated. In History mode, data is plotted from data log files saved in memory. A new data log file is created each day and can be displayed in the Trend Display by changing the value in the History Control register. When the value in the History Control register is 0, the data for today is displayed on the trend. When the value is 1, the data from yesterday is displayed, etc.

See Chapter 10 for more information on “Creating Trend Displays and Data Sampling Objects.”

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Trigger Value

Control Function

Draws the plot for the selected channel, leaves existing data. Can display up to 32 plots for 1 channel, 16 plots for 2 channels, 8 plots for 4 channels, etc.

Clears the plot for the selected channel.

Clears the plot for the selected channel, then redraws the plot with the current data.

Control Word address

Draws/clears the plot

Control Word address + 1

Defines number of data points to plot (n = up to 1024)

Data storage start address

First data point to plot

Data storage start address + 1

Second data point to plot

Data storage start address + n + 1

Last data point to plot

History Data Display

The History Data Display Object is used to display historical data collected by the Data Sample Object in a table format. Up to 16 channels of data can be displayed from consecutive addresses, and can be any mix of data types (e.g., 16-bit unsigned, 16-bit signed, 32-bit float, etc.).

Note: The History files section in the Data Sampling Object must have a box checked (e.g., Save to HMI memory) and a Folder name defined in order for the data files to be stored and displayed in the History Data Display.

The History Control register is used to select the historical data file to display. When the value in the History Control register is 0, the data for today is displayed in the table. When the value is 1, the data from yesterday is displayed, etc.

Data Block Display

The Data Block Display Object is used to draw line graphs of the data contained in consecutive registers (up to 1024 consecutive registers). In addition, up to 12 individual sets of data can be displayed in the Data Block Display. The line graphs can display data in any supported format, but the data in each graph must be of the same format.

The Y-axis scaling is configured on the General tab with the Minimum and Maximum Limit fields (this defines the bottom and the top of the Data Block Display and should contain the range of data values). The X-axis scaling is configured on the Display Area tab in the Data Samples field (this defines the number of data samples to plot on a single screen).

The Control address specifies the address to use to control the selected channel (data set). Each channel has its own Control Word address. The following values can be written to the Control address to control the plot:

The HMI will write a 0 to the Control Word address after the operation is complete.

If Offset to start address is unchecked, the following addresses are used by the Data Block Display:

n = number of data samples

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Control Word address

Draws/clears the plot

Control Word address + 1

Defines number of data points to plot (n = up to 1024)

Control Word address + 2

First data point to plot

Control Word address + 3

Second data point to plot

Control Word address + n + 1

Last data point to plot

Direction

Result

Right

The origin is at the lower left. The X-axis moves to the right, the Y-axis moves up.

Left

The origin is at the lower right. The X-axis moves to the left, the Y-axis moves up.

The origin is at the lower left. The X-axis moves up, the Y-axis moves to the right.

Down

The origin is at the upper left. The X-axis moves down, the Y-axis moves to the right.

Trigger Value

Control Function

Draws the plot for the selected channel, leaves existing data. Can display up to 32 plots for 1 channel, 16 plots for 2 channels, 8 plots for 4 channels, etc.

Clears the plot for the selected channel.

Clears the plot for the selected channel, then redraws the plot with the current data.

The number of data points must be stored at [control word address + 1], and the data must be stored starting at [Data storage start address] before the control value is written to the Control Word address.

If Offset to start address is checked, the following consecutive addresses are used by the Data Block Display:

The number of data points must be stored at [control word address + 1], and the data must be stored starting at [control word address + 2] before the control value is written to the Control Word address.| n = number of data samples

XY Plot

The XY Plot Object is used to plot one series of values against another series of values on a line graph.

The direction of the plot is defined in the Direction field as follows:

The No. of channels field specifies the number of datasets to plot (up to 16 channels).

The Control Address specifies the address to use to control how the XY Plot operates. The following values can be written to the Control Address to control the plot:

The HMI will write a 0 to the Control Word address after the operation is complete.

The No. of data address field is automatically assigned to the next consecutive address after the Control Address. It must be loaded with the number of pairs of X-Y data to plot. This value must be set before a trigger value is written to the Control Address. Up to 1023 data points can be plotted per channel.

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Read address

X minimum

Read address + 1

X maximum

Read address + 2

Y minimum

Read address + 3

Y maximum

Read address + 4

X Data 1

Read address + 5

Y Data 1

Read address + 6

X Data 2

Read address + 7

Y Data 2

Read address + n + 4

X Data n

Read address + n + 5

Y Data n

X Read address

Y Read address

X Read address

X minimum

Y Read address

Y minimum

X Read address + 1

X maximum

Y Read address + 1

Y maximum

X Read address + 2

X Data 1

Y Read address + 2

Y Data 1

X Read address + 3

X Data 2

Y Read address + 3

Y Data 2

X Read address + 4

X Data 3

Y Read address + 4

Y Data 3

X Read address + n – 1

X Data n

Y Read address + n – 1

Y Data n

The Read address field is the starting address of the data to plot. Each channel has its own Read address. Normally, the X and Y data are read from two consecutive addresses beginning with the Read address. To have the XY Plot use separate addresses for X and Y data, check the Separated address for X and Y data checkbox. Separating the X and Y data addresses also allows the X and Y data to have different formats. The first Read address field defines the X-axis data and the second Read address field define the Y-axis data.

The X-axis and Y-axis scaling is configured in the Limits section on the General tab. The Low and High limits define the left-to-right range and the bottom-to-top range for the X-axis and Y-axis respectively.

If Dynamic limits is checked, the limits are read from registers determined by the Read address as follows:

With Separated address for X and Y data unchecked

n = number of data samples

With Separated address for X and Y data checked

n = number of data samples

The appearance of the plot is configured on the Display Area tab, including the frame and background color of the display, and the color and width of the plot line. The Maker area lets you configure how the data for each channel is plotted:

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Line: The data is plotted as a Line graph, with squares plotted at each data point. Point: The data is plotted as squares at each data point. X-axis projection: The data is plotted as a line graph (no squares). The plot is filled along the X-axis. Y-axis projection: The data is plotted as a line graph (no squares) with the X and Y data transposed. The plot is filled

along the Y-axis.

The Reference line section lets you configure up to four horizontal lines that can be drawn across the plot. Each line can be enabled separately, and can have a unique color and position. The position specified for each line is relative to the values entered in the Low Limit and High Limit fields. If the Limit from PLC box is checked, the reference lines are referenced to the values entered in the specified register addresses (low limit = value in register address; high limit = value in register address + 1).

Alarm Bar

The Alarm Bar Object is used to display alarms detected by the Alarm (Event) Log Object. It displays the alarm message for each current alarm in a single horizontal scrolling line across the Alarm Bar’s display. Only the most recent alarm appears in the Alarm Bar.

Alarm Display

The Alarm Display Object is used to display alarms detected by the Alarm (Event) Log Object. It displays the alarm message for each alarm in a table format arranged in chronological order. All current alarms are displayed in the Alarm Display and are removed from the list once the alarm condition is cleared.

An Alarm Acknowledge function can be enabled, which provides a Write address for the Alarm Display. Each alarm/event can be acknowledged by touching the message in the Alarm Display. A different color can be assigned for the Acknowledge status.

An Indirect Window can be configured to popup when the alarm/event is acknowledged to provide additional information to the operator on how to proceed. The Indirect Window should be placed on the same window as the

Alarm Display. The window number is configured in the Alarm (Event) Log’s Message tab (Write value for Event Display object) and is written into the Write address assigned in the Event Display.

Event Display

The Event Display Object is used to display alarms or events monitored by the Alarm (Event) Log Object. Events can be displayed in Real-time or History mode. In Real-time mode, each alarm/event can be acknowledged by touching the alarm/event in the Event Display. Different colors can be assigned for the Acknowledge and Return To Normal statuses.

Event Display. The window number is configured in the Alarm (Event) Log’s Message tab (Write value for Event Display object) and is written into the Write address assigned in the Event Display.

In History mode, alarm/events from previous days can be displayed. The Write address changes to History Control address, and the value in the History Control register determines which historical data is displayed. When the value in the History Control register is 0, the data for today is displayed in the Event Display. When the value is 1, the data from yesterday is displayed, when the value is 2, the data from two days ago is displayed, etc. Use the Option List configured for “Source of item data: Dates of historical data” to select the day by date.

Check Enable reading multiple histories to display events from more than one day at a time. There are two modes:

With Number of days selected, the value entered in the History control register determines the starting day (most recent, where 0 = today) and the value in the History control register + 1 determines the number of days of data

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Control address

0 = All events are displayed. 1 = Confirmed events are hidden. 2 = Returned to normal events are hidden. 3 = Confirmed and returned to normal events are hidden.

Control address + 1

1 = Users can delete selected events in real-time mode.

to display (including the starting day). If three days are selected, but only two event files are included within the three day period, only two event files will be displayed.

With Index of the last history selected, the value entered in the History control register determines the starting day (most recent, where 0 = today) and the value in the History control register + 1 is the number of event files to display. This setting is not dependent on the date and the Event Display will display the designated number of event files from most recent to oldest.

 The Event Display can display up to 4MB of historical data. If the combined file size of the selected historical data exceeds 4MB, the most recent data is displayed and the oldest data beyond 4MB is not displayed.

Select Enable event management to control which events to display or hide, and allow users to delete selected events.

Alarm (Event) Log

The Alarm (Event) Log Object is used to configure alarms and events. Select one of the History files checkboxes to save alarm/event files in HMI memory or to an SD card or USB flash drive. This is used when an Event Display is configured for History mode. The Preservation limit lets you limit the number of history files to save. A new file is created each day with the filename EL_yyyymmdd.evt where yyyy=year, mm=month, and dd=day. For example, the file for June 12, 2010 would be EL_20100612.evt.

Click the New button to create a new alarm/event. An alarm/event can be triggered by a bit or a word. The Notification field can be configured to set or clear a bit when the alarm is triggered.

The Message tab allows you to enter a message that will appear in the Alarm Bar, Alarm Display, or Event Display when the alarm/event is triggered. The Write value for Event Display object is used to enter a window number that is written to the Write address configured in the Event Display object. This window number is used by an Indirect Window configured to popup when an alarm/event is acknowledged.

For HMI5000 models with the audio line-out option, a sound can be played when the alarm/event is triggered. Click the Enable button and select a sound from the Sound Library.

The WATCH addresses can be used to display the data in up to four registers in messages. Click the Syntax button to see how to configure the message to display the data.

Data Transfer (Trigger-based)

The Data Transfer (Trigger-based) Object is used to transfer word-based data from the specified Source address(es) to the specified Destination address(es). This can be used to transfer data from one device to another.

The Source and Destination address fields define the starting addresses, and the No. of words field specifies how many consecutive addresses are transferred. The data transfer can be triggered by touch (Touch trigger mode) or by an external or internal bit (External trigger mode).

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Address

Function

Details

Trigger address

Operation code. Valid codes are 1, 2, 3, 4. The Trigger address is set to 0 by the HMI when the transfer is complete.

1. PLC to HMI: RW (recipe words)

2. PLC to HMI: LW (local words)

3. HMI to PLC: RW to PLC

4. HMI to PLC: LW to PLC

Backup

The Backup Object is used to copy recipe files (*.rcp), event files (*.evt), and data files (*.dtl) from the HMIs internal memory to a USB flash drive, SD card, or a PC connected via Ethernet.

When Historical event log or Historical data log is selected, the historical event logs or data logs can be saved in their native file formats (*.evt or *.dtl respectively) or in *.csv format. The range of history files can be selected and the backup can be triggered by touch (Touch trigger mode) or by an external or internal bit (External trigger mode).

When External trigger (word) is selected for the Trigger Mode, the following registers control the Backup, allowing the operator to define what files are backed up: Trigger address: When the value changes from 0 to 1, the backup is triggered. Trigger address + 1: Defines the start day for the backup. Trigger address + 2: Defines the range of days to backup (maximum 90 days).

When the backup process starts, local bit LB9039 is set. When the backup is complete, local bit LB9039 is reset.

Timer

The Timer Object is used to control an output bit based on the state of an input bit and a measurement bit that is controlled by a preset time. There are five different configurations or modes for the timer including On Delay, Off Delay, Pulse, Accumulated On Delay, and Accumulated Off Delay.

When placed on a base window, the timer object is active only when that window is showing on the HMI. When placed on the Common Window (Window 4), the timer object is active at all times, regardless of which window is displayed on the HMI.

PLC Control

The PLC Control Object is used to perform a number of background tasks. Click the New button to set up a control object. Click Type of control to open a drop-down box with the following options:

Change Window This causes the HMI to close the currently-displayed Base Window, and display the Base Window whose number is in the specified Trigger address.

The Change Window action occurs only when the HMI detects a change in the value of the specified Trigger Address. After the window is changed, the HMI will write the number of the newly-displayed window to (Trigger Address +1).

Write data to PLC (current base window) When the HMI initializes, and when the Base Window changes (for any reason), the number of the new Base Window is written to the PLC Register specified by the Trigger address.

General PLC Control Executes a data transfer of up to 32 words from the HMI to the PLC or from the PLC to the HMI when the value in the Trigger Address is set to a valid operation code. After the operation is complete, the HMI sets the value in the Trigger address to 0. A total of four values are needed to configure the General PLC Control attribute.

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Trigger address + 1

Number of words to transfer (32 words maximum)

The number of words to transfer from the PLC to the HMI or HMI to PLC.

Trigger address + 2

PLC Data Address Offset

The Address Offset (from the Trigger address + 4) at which the transfer of data to/from the PLC will start.

Trigger address + 3

HMI Data Address Offset

The Address Offset at which the transfer of data to/from the HMI will start.

Note: The HMI will transfer data to/from the Device Type specified by the Trigger address.

It is recommended that the data in (Trigger Addr + 1), (Trigger Addr +2), and (Trigger Addr +3) be set before writing the Operation Code to (Trigger Addr).

Backlight Control (Write Back) Allows the PLC to control the HMI’s backlight via the bit specified in the Trigger address. Once the requested operation has been performed, the HMI will reset the bit.

Note: The PLC Control Object may be configured with two Backlight Control (Write Back) items, with different bits for the On and Off control. The backlight can then be controlled directly from the PLC.

Backlight Control Operates the same as the Backlight Control (Write back) attribute described above, but the HMI will not reset the bit specified in the Trigger address.

Sound Control Plays the selected sound when the bit specified by the Trigger address matches the trigger mode conditions.

Execute Macro Program Executes the designated macro when triggered by the bit specified in the Trigger address. Note: Only available when a macro has been created in the project.

Screen Hardcopy Prints the specified window when the bit specified by the Trigger address matches the trigger mode conditions. The

Source window for print option provides the following selections:

Current base window: When the trigger occurs, the window currently displayed on the HMI is printed. Window no. from register: When the trigger occurs, the window number is read from the specified register; the

window is displayed and printed. Designate window no.: The window is selected from a list during project development. When the trigger occurs, this pre-selected window is displayed and printed.

The Printer field allows you to select the destination for the screen hardcopy: a printer attached to the HMI, one of the USB ports, or the Remote Printer Server.

Data Transfer (Time-based)

The Data Transfer (Time-based) Object is used to transfer bit-based or word-based data from the specified Source address(es) to the specified Destination address(es) at periodic intervals. The interval is adjustable from 0.5 to 25.5 seconds, in 0.1 second steps.

The Address type selects whether the data transferred is word or bit, and the No. of word/No. of bit field specifies how many consecutive addresses are transferred. The Source and Destination address fields define the starting addresses.

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Note: When transferring bits, bits can only be transferred to the local HMI’s internal memory. It is not possible to

transfer bits to a remote HMI or another PLC.

Data Sampling

The Data Sampling Object is used to create Data Logs. A Data Log gathers data that can be saved as History files to the HMIs internal memory, or to a compact flash, SD card, or USB drive (depending on the model). That data can then be displayed in a Trend Display or History Data Display in real-time or historical. The data can then be displayed in a Trend Display in real-time, and data files from previous days can also be displayed in History mode. The History Data Display can also display historical data in a table format.

The data files can also be transferred to a PC and saved in *.csv or *.xls format using the EasyConverter application (included with EZware-5000).

Note: Every 60 seconds, the HMI checks to see if the size of the updated data file exceeds 4000 bytes. If so, the data file is written to non-volatile memory.

Sampling can be configured to occur periodically (Time-based) with sampling intervals ranging from 0.1 second to 120 minutes, or it can be triggered by the state of a bit (Trigger-based). The Read address defines the starting address of the data samples and the Data Record area allows you to configure how many consecutive registers to sample.

The Data Format button opens a dialog to configure the format of a data log record. A record is a single line or group of lines of data. Different data formats can be used within the same record. When multiple items are configured in the same record, consecutive addresses are used beginning with the address specified in the Read address. The number of registers is determined by the number of items defined in the Data Format list and the size of each item (i.e., 16-bit or 32-bit). The first item is read from the specified Read address, the next item is read from the address after the Read Address, etc.

Note: When creating a Data Sample for use with a multi-pen Trend Object, use the Data Format button to configure the data for each of the trend's pens. Each additional item in the Data Format list will use the next consecutive address from the specified Read Address.

When logging data, one data file is created for each day. The data file has a file name of the form yyyymmdd.dtl, where yyyy is the four-digit year; mm is the two-digit month (01 for January, 12 for December); dd is the two digit date.

System Message

The System Message is used to customize the content of system-generated messages. Confirmation required: Message that is displayed when confirmation of an operation is required. Password required: Message that is displayed when the current security level prevents an operation. System error: Message that is displayed when the HMI experiences a critical internal error. Contact Maple Systems if

this message is displayed.

Scheduler

The Scheduler is used to change a bit or a word based on a time schedule. Each scheduled action can have a start time and an end time. Up to 32 items can be entered in the Scheduler list. Power-ON start/end action: Determines the action to perform when the HMI is turned ON. When checked: If the HMI is turned ON within the scheduled time range, the start action is performed immediately. If the HMI is turned ON outside of the scheduled time range, the end action is performed immediately (if enabled). When unchecked: If the HMI is turned ON within the scheduled time range but after the start time, the start action is not performed but the end action is performed (if enabled). If the HMI is turned ON outside of the scheduled time range, no action is performed.

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Address

Function

Details

Time setting address

Control

Set to 1 to load the Scheduler with the current time data. Do this each time the start and end times are updated in the registers.

Time setting address + 1

Status

Bit 0 is set when the time data has been properly loaded. Bit 1 is set when there has been an error in loading the time data.

Time setting address + 2

Action mode

Set Bit 0 to use end time. Clear Bit 0 and the Scheduler will not use end time.

Time setting address + 3

Start time (day)

Bits 0-6 determine day of the week the Start Action is executed. Bit 0=Sunday; Bit 6=Saturday.

Time setting address + 4

Start time (hour)

This register determines the hour the Start Action is executed. Range is 0-23.

Time setting address + 5

Start time (minute)

This register determines the minute the Start Action is executed. Range is 0-59.

Time setting address + 6

Start time (second)

This register determines the second the Start Action is executed. Range is 0-59.

Time setting address + 7

End time (day)

Bits 0-6 determine day of the week the End Action is executed. Bit 0=Sunday; Bit 6=Saturday. Note: If bit 0 of the Action Mode register is clear, the Scheduler will not execute the End Time action.

Action modes include Bit ON, Bit OFF, or Word write. Bit ON: Start action sets the Action address bit. End action clears the Action address bit. Bit OFF: Start action clears the Action address bit. End action sets the Action address bit. Word write value settings – Constant: Start action writes the Start value into the Action address register. End action writes the End value into the Action address register. Word write value settings – Address: Start action writes the value stored in the designated register into the Action address register. End action writes the value stored in the designated register+1 into the Action address register.

Note: The end action is only available when Enable termination action is checked on the Time Set tab.

Click the Time Set tab to configure the start and end times for the scheduled action. When Constant is selected, the action is configured to occur on the specified days at the specified times. Multiple days can be selected. If the start and end times need to span several days, select the Setting on individual day checkbox.

When Address is selected, the start and end times are determined by values in 11 consecutive registers beginning with the designated Time setting address as follows:

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Time setting address + 8

End time (hour)

This register determines the hour the End Action is executed. Range is 0-23.

Time setting address + 9

End time (minute)

This register determines the minute the End Action is executed. Range is 0-59.

Time setting address + 10

End time (seconds)

This register determines the second the End Action is executed. Range is 0-59.

Drawing Tools

Includes Line, Arbitrary Line, Link Line, Arc, Ellipse/Circle, Pie,Rectangle, Polygon, Scale, Text, Picture, Shape.

Refer to the Help file for instructions in using each individual drawing tool (Help > Parts List > By Function > Drawing Objects).

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Managing Projects

Like most Windows™ application software, EasyBuilder will open, save, close, and print files using the standard windows format.

Opening, Editing Projects

To create a new project

1. On the File menu, click New or click the New icon in the Standard toolbar. The EasyBuilder dialog box

appears.

2. Select the HMI model that you intend to use with your project and whether you want to use the HMI in

Landscape or Portrait mode (if available for your model). Select the Use template checkbox to open the project with the default template for your selected model.

3. Click OK. The System Parameter Settings window opens next. Refer to the Help menu “How Do I… Set Up a

PLC or Controller in EasyBuilder?” to configure the devices in the Device List. You may also jump ahead to “Chapter 6 – Using EZware-5000” (System Parameter Settings on page 83). Click OK to accept the settings.

To open an existing project

1. On the File menu, click Open or click the Open icon in the Standard toolbar. The Open dialog box appears.

2. Click on the project file you intend to open.

3. Click Open. The main screen of EasyBuilder appears with the initial screen of the project displayed.

To close a project:

1. On the File menu, click Close.

2. If changes have been made to the project file, EasyBuilder will ask you if you would like to save the project.

Then the main screen of EasyBuilder will remain but with no work area displayed. You must now use the Open or New commands to edit a project.

To save an existing project

1. On the File menu, click Save or click the Save icon in the Standard toolbar.

2. If the project already has a name, then the project will automatically be saved. If this is a new project, then

the Save As dialog box appears.

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3. Enter a file name and then click Save.

4. The main screen of EasyBuilder reappears.

To save a project using the compress feature:

The compress feature allows you to save a project in compressed format so that the project data takes less space on your hard drive. This utility also will save the graphics libraries associated with the project into the compressed file. This facilitates sending a copy of the project to another person who has EZware in order to open and download the project into an HMI. It is also the best way to archive and backup your projects when you have completed them.

 The compress feature doesn’t save the fonts used in the project. It is best to use common Windows True Type fonts (or the HMI True Type fonts) in your project so that if it is opened on another computer, EasyBuilder will have access to the same fonts.

1. From the Tools menu, select Compress/Uncompress.... The Compress dialog box appears.

2. In the Compress box under Source Name, select the project (*.mtp) file that you wish to compress. The file

must have a .mtp extension.

3. Click Compressing… to begin. The utility will compress the project file and all related graphics libraries into a

single file.

To extract a compressed project file:

1. From the Tools menu, select Compress/Uncompress.... The Compress dialog box appears.

2. In the Uncompress box under Source Name, select the project (*.cmp) file that you wish to uncompress.

3. Click Uncompressing… to begin. The utility will extract the project file and all graphics libraries from the

*.cmp file.

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Note: It is a good idea to backup your Library folder before uncompressing a *.cmp file because the uncompress utility will overwrite any existing library files with the same name. You also have the option not to overwrite existing files, and in most cases this is okay unless the project being uncompressed uses modified libraries with the same names as the standard libraries in the Library folder.

To exit EasyBuilder

On the File menu, click Exit or click on the standard windows Close icon in the upper right corner.

Display Options

EasyBuilder provides a Window Tree that can be used to easily maneuver between windows of a project. It also allows you to select any object that is on the window that is currently displayed.

To display/hide the Window Tree

1. On the View Menu, click Window Tree

Using the Window Tree to display window screens

1. At the top of the Window Tree, there is a drop-down box that allows you to select either Object List or

Window Preview. The Window Preview displays thumbnail views of each of the windows in the project.

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2. The Object List combines a list of all of the windows in a project, and all of the objects on each window, into

a single tree. Notice that the tree displays the title for each window next to the window number. This makes it easy to determine the windows that have been created for a project. An asterisk (*) next to a window indicates that the window is currently open.

3. To display an open window, click on the window number in the Window Tree. To display a window that is not

yet open, double-click on the window number. This will automatically open the window and display it.

4. To change any settings or close an open window, click on the window number to select it. Then right-click

anywhere inside the Window Treebar to display a popup dialog box. Select Close to close the window or Setting to change any of the window settings.

5. Finally, to create a new window click on any window number that is not currently used. Then, right-click

inside the Window Tree and select New.

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Using the Window Tree to change object attributes

1. On the Window Tree, click + adjacent to any window number. The tree will expand to list the objects on that

window, as shown:

2. The Object ID of each object will be listed. For example, TX_0 is Text Display #0, ND_0 is Numeric Display #0,

etc.

3. To highlight a particular object on the screen, click on the Object ID in the list. This allows the quick selection

of a particular object, especially on crowded screens or screens where objects may be overlapping.

4. To display the object’s attribute dialog box, double-click the Object ID in the Window Tree.

Using the grid function

One display option is to have the work area covered with grid lines. These grid markings can be helpful when trying to align objects that are created on the work area. If grid lines are selected, you can decide what size each grid is.

Turning the Grid on and off:

1. On the Option menu, click Grid/Snap.

2. Click the Display box or click the Grid icon in the Standard toolbar to turn the grid on and off.

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 If you still don’t see the grid after you have enabled it, make sure that the color of the grid doesn’t match the background color of the window currently displayed.

Changing the grid size and color:

1. On the Option menu, click Grid/Snap.

2. Select the X spacing and Y spacing for grid size.

 Spacing is measured in pixels.

3. Select the Grid color in the drop down menu.

If you enable the Grid on the work area, you may also take advantage of a useful feature called Snap. The Snap option causes all objects placed into the work area to fall along the boundaries set by the grid lines. The Snap option can help provide a more ordered appearance to graphics objects.

Using the snap option

1. The Grid option must be enabled.

2. On the Option menu, click Grid/Snap. The Grid/Snap Settings dialog box appears.

3. Click the Snap checkbox.

4. Click OK.

Finally, you will find that you can move objects by selecting them with the mouse cursor and dragging them to a new location. However, you may find it difficult to select an object without accidentally moving it just a little. At times this may be frustrating, so you may wish to disable the move feature using the mouse and only move an object by changing its X and Y position parameters in the Profile tab of the object’s attributes box. This is the intent of the Fix all objects feature.

To enable the fix objects command

1. On the Option menu, click Grid/Snap. The Grid/Snap Settings dialog box appears.

2. Click the Fix all objects checkbox.

3. Click OK. Movement by mouse cursor is now disabled.

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To zoom in on the selected window

1. Use the zoom pull-down menu in the Edit Toolbar. Zoom levels range from 50% to 200% in 25% increments.

2. On the View menu, select Zoom Level. Zoom levels range from 50% to 200% in 25% increments.

Another option is to display what are known as Object ID tags. Every time you create a new object in EasyBuilder, an Object ID tag is assigned to the new object. This is done for several reasons:

 Object ID tags are required by EasyBuilder to differentiate each object created.  If an error occurs during the compile process, EasyBuilder can refer to the window and object ID to indicate

the object that is causing problems.

To enable/disable Object ID tags

1. On the Option menu, click Function Property. The Function Properties dialog box appears.

2. Click the Display Object ID checkbox to display tags.

3. Click OK.

The Function Properties dialog also has the following options:

Display Common Window objects on Base Windows: When unchecked, objects on the Common Window will not appear on base windows in the EasyBuilder-5000 development screens. Objects on the Common Window will always appear on the base windows when the project is downloaded to the HMI. Check this to enable viewing the Common Window objects on the base windows in the development screens.

Using Function key to make shape library object: Allows shapes to be placed inside the area defined by a Function Key before being imported into a Shape library. This allows a shape to occupy any position inside a shape library cell. See “Help > How Do I…Add a New Shape or Picture into the Libraries?” for more information.

Automatic save and compile when download and simulate: This option causes EasyBuilder-5000 to automatically save and compile the project when a Simulation is started or prior to commencing a download to the HMI.

To change the state of the selected window

1. Click the State pull-down menu in the State Toolbar and select the State number you wish to display (0-255).

2. The objects will appear as they would in the selected state.

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Basic Editing Commands

To select a graphics object

1. On the Edit Menu, click Select or click the mouse cursor icon in the Draw Toolbar.

2. Click on the graphics object. This causes the text box to be selected, with small square blocks around the

edges indicating the boundaries of the object. Deselect the object by clicking somewhere else in the work area.

3. When a graphics object is selected, it can then be modified, copied, deleted, or moved to a new location.

To select multiple graphics objects

1. On the Edit Menu, click Select or click the mouse cursor icon in the Draw Toolbar.

2. Click and hold down the left mouse button at the upper left corner of the graphics objects you wish to

highlight.

3. Drag the mouse cursor to the lower right corner of the highlighted objects. Notice that a rectangle is formed

as you do this.

4. Release the mouse button. The rectangle outline changes to small clear square blocks around the perimeter

of the objects selected. Now both objects are selected.

 If you do not completely enclose any graphics objects you wish to highlight, then they will not be selected.

5. Alternatively, you may select objects by holding down the CTRL key while selecting each object until all

objects are selected.

6. When several graphics objects are selected, they can easily be moved, deleted or copied together.

To select next object

1. This option can be used to easily select an object that is underneath another object on the screen. To use this

option, you must first select the overlapping object.

2. On the Edit Menu, click Select Next Object or click on the Select Next Object icon on the Standard Toolbar.

You can also right-click on the top-most object on the screen. This will display a menu with a list of the overlapping objects on the bottom. Then check the object that you wish to access.

3. Once the object you are trying to access is selected, you can proceed to modify its attributes or delete it.

To select all objects

1. On the Edit Menu, click Select All Objects.

2. Small, clear, square blocks appear around the perimeter of all the objects on the window.

3. You can now easily move, delete or copy the entire window screen to a new window.

Using the Undo and Redo commands

1. The Undo command is used to cancel the last command or action that you made.

2. Press the DELETE key on your keyboard to delete the text box.

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3. From the Edit menu, click Undo or click the Undo icon from the Standard Toolbar. You can also press

CTRL+Z. The deleted text box reappears.

4. The Redo command is used to cancel the Undo command.

Using the Cut , Copy , and Paste commands

1. These commands are all selected from the Edit menu.

2. Select the graphics object or objects you wish to cut or copy.

3. Click Cut to copy and remove the graphics object(s) from the work area or click Copy to copy the graphics

object(s).

4. Objects cut or copied from one window can be pasted into other windows. Once the object has been

selected and cut or copied, open another window, then paste the object into that window.

5. The pasted object appears highlighted in the upper leftmost corner of the work area.

6. Move the object by clicking on the highlighted area and dragging it to the desired position.

Using the Multi-Copy command

The Multi-Copy command is used to make multiple copies of a single object on a screen. This is most useful when creating new keyboards or data tables. In addition to copying the object, this command will automatically assign new memory addresses to each object.

1. Select the object you wish to copy.

2. From the Edit menu, select Multi. Copy.... The Multi. Copy dialog box appears.

3. Modify the settings according to your requirements.

4. Click OK. The main screen of EasyBuilder is redisplayed with the Multi. Copy command executed.

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Multiple objects can be created according to these parameters:

Pitch vs. Interval: This setting affects how EasyBuilder places the copies of an object on the screen relative to each other. The Pitch setting will interpret the X Distance setting as the distance from the left side of an object to the left side of the next object and the Y Distance setting as the distance from the top of one object to the top of another object.

The Interval setting will interpret the X Distance setting as the distance from the right side of one object to the left side of the next object. The Y Distance setting is the distance from the bottom of one object to the top of the next object.

X, Horizontal Distance and Y, Vertical Distance: These settings determine the spacing (in pixels) between objects.

Quantity X and Quantity Y: These settings determine the number of copies to be made along the X axis (horizontal)

and the Y axis (vertical).

Left to right and Top to bottom: When Left to right is selected, objects are created and addressed in the X-axis first and then in the Y-axis. When Top to bottom is selected, objects are created and addressed in the Y-axis first and then in the X-axis.

Adjust Distance: This is the offset used when assigning a new address to each new copy. For example, if 1 is selected, then EasyBuilder will add one to the address for each new copy made.

Using the Window Copy command

The Window Copy command is used to copy a window from an existing project into the project that you are currently editing. This feature reduces time spent creating new projects since you can now use windows that you created for other similar projects.

1. From the Edit menu, select Window Process and click Window Copy.... The Window Copy dialog box

appears.

2. In the Source project box, specify the path to the project that contains the window screen(s) you wish to

copy. Use the Browse... button to navigate to the project if you are unsure of the location or name of the project file.

3. In the Source boxes, enter the numbers of the window screen(s) you wish to copy. They must be consecutive

windows. If you are only copying one window, put the same window number in both boxes.

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4. In the Destination box, enter the number of the window in the current project that you wish to copy the

selected window(s) to. If multiple windows are selected, they will be copied into consecutive windows beginning with the one designated in the Destination window.

5. Click OK. The EasyBuilder Destination window is redisplayed with the Window Copy command executed.

To delete a graphics object(s)

1. Select the object or objects you wish to delete.

2. Press the DELETE key or from the Edit menu, click Delete.

 You can restore the deleted object by using the Undo command.

To move a graphics object(s)

1. Select the object or objects you wish to move.

2. When you place the mouse cursor over a highlighted object, the cursor changes to a crosshair. This indicates

that you are able to move the selected object. Move the object by clicking on it and dragging the object to the proper position on the work area.

To resize a graphics object

1. Select the object to be resized.

2. To resize the object, move the mouse cursor over one of the small black squares. The cursor changes to a

double-arrow icon to indicate that it is in resizing mode.

3. Click and drag the mouse to resize the object.

4. Objects can also be resized by changing the width and height attributes in the Profile tab of the Attributes

dialog box (see below).

To change attributes of a graphics object

1. Select the object to be changed, then select Change Object Attributes from the Edit menu. You can also

double-click the object.

2. The object’s attribute dialog box is displayed. Object Attributes defines what the object is or how it behaves,

(i.e., size, position, color, etc.). Click OK to accept any changes made or Cancel to cancel any changes.

To view object attributes of multiple graphics objects on a window

1. There will be times when you may want to quickly determine what PLC data registers are tied to which

objects in a window. This can easily be done using the object attributes command.

2. On the Edit menu, click Select all objects.

3. From the Edit menu, click Change Object Attributes. The Object Attribute dialog box is displayed.

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4. All of the objects that use PLC data registers or the internal memory of the HMI are listed in this dialog box

according to their Object ID tag. Alongside each ID tag is the PLC or HMI memory identifier.

Grouping Objects

When creating graphics on a window, you may create a complex graphic that is actually composed of several simpler objects grouped together. Grouping objects together makes it easier to move or copy multiple objects at the same time.

To group objects

1. Select the objects to be grouped.

2. From the Edit > Group menu, click Group or click the Group icon from the Edit toolbar.

3. All objects within the group can now be copied, deleted, or moved by clicking on the group.

To ungroup objects

1. Select the objects to be ungrouped.

2. From the Edit > Group menu, click UnGroup or click the UnGroup icon from the Edit toolbar.

3. All objects within the group can now be copied, deleted, or moved separately.

Layering Objects

Graphics objects can be overlaid upon each other. When ‘layered’ the graphics object on the topmost layer will be completely seen. How much of the other graphics objects are seen depends on what is on top of them. The following layer commands help to position the overlaid objects exactly how you want them.

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Bottom Layer: Send the selected object to the bottom layer.

Previous Layer: Moves the selected object to the previous layer.

Next Layer: Moves the selected object to the next layer.

Normally, an object that is controlled by a PLC Register (i.e., a Word Lamp, Bit Lamp, Animation, etc.) is brought to the Top Layer when the value in the PLC Register changes. This behavior can be changed by the Object Layout option on the General tab of the System Parameters dialog. A setting of Control sets the behavior as outlined above. A setting of Nature (default setting) results in the object remaining at the layer assigned during development.

 The Object Layout setting is global and affects all PLC-controlled objects in the application.

Nudging Objects

Nudging is used to fine-tune the movement of objects in the work area of EasyBuilder. Using the nudge feature on a selected object will move that object in the specified direction either by one pixel or by the grid setting amount.

Use the nudge up , down , left , and right commands (Edit > Nudge or the Nudge icons in the Edit toolbar) to move objects on the window. This function is duplicated with the arrow keys on the keyboard.

Aligning Objects

The alignment tools can be used to quickly align two or more objects. Aligning justifies objects to the desired position of the last-selected object. The last selected object will have "handles" of a different color than the other selected objects.

Use the align left , align right , align top , align bottom , horizontal center , and vertical

center commands (Edit > Align or the Align icons in the Edit toolbar) to clean up the alignment of objects on the window.

Making Objects the Same Size

This feature is handy if you want to quickly make two or more objects the same size. Objects are sized to the size of the last-selected object. The last-selected object will have "handles" of a different color than the other selected objects. This is most often used when you are trying to overlap objects that must be the same size. To better illustrate, refer to the left side of Window_12 of the sample project:

To make objects the same width :

1. Select the objects you wish to make the same width.

2. From the Edit menu, select Make Same Size, then Width or click the Make Same Width icon from the Edit

toolbar.

To make objects the same height :

1. Select the objects you wish to make the same height.

2. From the Edit menu, select Make Same Size, then Height or click the Make Same Height icon from the Edit

toolbar.

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To make objects the same size :

1. Select the objects you wish to make the same size.

2. From the Edit menu, select Make Same Size, then Both or click the Make Same Size icon from the Edit

toolbar.

Making Objects the Same Color

This feature can be used to make two or more drawn objects the same color.

To make objects the same color

1. Select the objects that you wish to make the same color. EZware will choose the color of the last selected

object.

2. From the Edit menu, select Make Same Color. The selected objects will all change to the same color as the

last selected object.

Flipping, Rotating, and Locking Objects

These three commands allow you to quickly ‘flip’ or position an object in a new direction.

To flip objects vertically :

1. Select the object you wish to flip vertically.

2. From the Edit menu, select Flip/Rotate > Flip Vertical or click the Flip Vertical icon from the Edit toolbar.

To flip objects horizontally :

1. Select the object you wish to flip horizontally.

2. From the Edit menu, select Flip/Rotate > Flip Horizontal or click the Flip Horizontal icon from the Edit

toolbar.

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To rotate objects :

1. Select the object you wish to rotate.

2. From the Edit menu, select Flip/Rotate > Rotate 90 Degrees or click the Rotate icon from the Edit toolbar.

To lock an object :

Each object position and size can be locked by using the Pin button. When the object is locked, its position and size cannot be changed.

1. Select the object you wish to lock.

2. From the Edit menu, select Pinned or click the Pinned icon from the Edit toolbar.

3. To unlock the object, deselect Pinned from the Edit menu or click the Pinned icon once again in the Edit

toolbar.

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System Parameter Settings

The final section of this chapter shows all the settings or parameters that can be configured using EasyBuilder. From the Edit menu, select System Parameters. The System Parameter Settings dialog box appears. The dialog box has eight tabs: Device, Model, General, System Setting, Security, Font, Extended Memory, and Printer/Backup Server.

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To configure Device tab settings:

1. Click the New… button. The Device Properties dialog appears.

 You can “export” a project created for one PLC brand to a different PLC brand by loading the project file into EasyBuilder, then entering a different PLC type in this box. EasyBuilder will go through your entire project and attempt to change each reference to PLC data registers to a logical selection for the new PLC protocol; however, we strongly recommend that you review these changes to assure that they are satisfactory.

2. Make sure the PLC button is selected.

3. There are two choices for Location – either Local or Remote. Select Local if the PLC will be connected

directly to the HMI. Select Remote if the PLC will be connected to a remote HMI via Ethernet. If Remote is selected, then click the Settings button and configure the appropriate IP settings.

IP Address: Enter the IP address of the remote HMI. Port No.: Enter the TCP/IP port assigned to the remote HMI during its configuration (default is 8000). Click OK.

4. Click the PLC type drop-down box and select the appropriate driver for your PLC type.

5. There are five selections for PLC I/F:

RS-232 /RS-485 2W / RS-485 4W / Ethernet / USB Choose the PLC interface appropriate for your PLC model.

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6. Select the PLC station number for your PLC if appropriate (see Controller information Sheet for your PLC) and

then click Settings… The COM Port Settings dialog appears.

7. Select the appropriate COM port. This is the COM port used by the HMI.

8. Select Baud rate, Data bits, Parity and Stop bits. Use Maple Systems’ Controller Information Sheets or the

PLC manufacturer’s operations manual for information on the communications parameters required by the PLC. These parameters must match the PLC settings. Timeout adjusts the amount of time (in seconds) it takes for the PLC no response message to popup when communication is lost or disrupted between the HMI and PLC. Turn around delay adjusts the amount of time (in milliseconds) that the HMI waits after receiving a reply before sending the next request. Send ACK delay and the Parameter 1-3 settings are optional depending on the PLC type. Refer to the Controller Information Sheet for the PLC selected.

9. Click OK.

10. PLC default station no.: Defines the station number or unit ID number of the PLC, if applicable (e.g., Modbus

station number).

11. Default station no. use station no. variable: Enables using a Local Word (where LW10000-LW10015

corresponds to var0-var15) to define the station number. By using the var syntax in the address field (e.g., var0#100), the station number can be changed at runtime by changing the value in the corresponding Local Word.

12. Use broadcast command: When enabled, causes the HMI to not expect a response from the station number

specified by the Broadcast station no. field.

13. Interval of block pack (words): Determines how many words are read from the PLC in one communication

cycle. For more information on this feature, select Help> Help Topics in EasyBuilder-5000 and select Miscellaneous > Optimizing the Update Rate With PLC Block Pack.

14. Max. read-command size (words): The maximum data size to be read from a device at one time.

 The Interval of block pack (words) setting must be less than this setting.

15. Max. write-command size (words): The maximum data size to be written to a device at one time.

16. Click OK.

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To configure the Model tab settings:

1. HMI model: Select the HMI model that you are programming.

2. HMI station no.: When multiple HMIs are used, this selects the unique network address of the HMI. See

Controller Information Sheet for more information.

3. Port No: Assign a TCP/IP port so that another HMI can access this port. For more information, select Help >

Help Topics > How Do I…Setup TCP Port Forwarding With the HMI.

4. Clock Source: Select internal HMI RTC or External Device.

5. Printer Type: Select type of printer to be connected locally to the HMIs serial port or USB port.

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Auto Resizing Using the Model Tab

This tab can be used to automatically resize your project when changing to another HMI model with a different size touchscreen. The project and all objects and graphics will be proportionately resized automatically.

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To auto resize your project using the Model tab in the System Parameters dialog:

1. In the Model tab, select a different display size from the HMI model drop-down box and click OK.

2. The Resize popup windows/objects dialog appears.

3. Check all the resize options and then click OK. The project will automatically resize.

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To configure General tab settings:

1. Fast selection button: The Attribute: drop-down enables or disables the fast selection button, which is used

to open the Fast Selection window (window number 3). The Settings button sets the look of the button including shape and color. The Position drop-down sets the fast selection button on either the lower left or lower right portion of the display. When checked, the Hide button when HMI starts option causes the fast select button to be hidden when the HMI starts. Use Local Bit 9014 to control the Fast Select button. Clear the bit to show the button and set the bit to hide it.

2. Screen Saver: The Back light saver sets the number of minutes (none-255) of inactivity after which the

backlight is turned off. If the value None is selected, then the back light saver is disabled.

 The backlight is re-triggered when the screen is touched or when an alarm occurs (if the Enable back light when alarm occurs option is selected).

Screen Saver sets the number of minutes (none-255) of inactivity after which the screen saver is activated. If the value None is selected, then the screen saver is disabled.

Saver window no. designates the window that will be used as the screen saver.

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3. Options: The Startup window no. selects the window number that will be displayed every time the HMI is

started up. Window 10 is the default startup window.

The Common window determines if objects in the common window (window 4) are placed above or below the base window.

The Object layout drop-down determines the layout and display of objects by selecting either Control mode or Nature mode.

 Normally, an object that is controlled by a PLC Register (i.e., a Word Lamp, Bit Lamp, Animation, etc.) is brought to the Top Layer when the value in the PLC Register changes. This behavior can be changed by the Object layout option. A setting of Control sets the behavior as outlined above. A setting of Nature (default setting) will result in the object remaining at the layer assigned during development.

The Keyboard caret color drop-down allows you to set the color of the cursor.

The RW_A enabled checkbox enables an extra 64K of recipe storage memory.

4. Event: When the Use LW9450-9455 as time tags of event logs box is checked, the Time/Date stamp for

items in the Event Display will be taken from Local Words LW9450-9455. You can select the data format of the Time/Date stamp – BCD (binary-coded decimal) or BIN (16-bit signed decimal). If unchecked, the Time/Date stamp is taken from the selected clock (HMI RTC or External).

Extra No of events: N/A

5. Keyboard: Lists the windows that have been configured as keyboards.

Add: Opens a window list from which you can select an additional window to be available as a project keyboard.

Delete: Deletes the selected keyboard from the list.

6. Project protection (i series only): When checked, the HMI will compare the value in the Project key field to

the 32-bit unsigned value stored in HMI Local Words LW9046 and LW9047. If the value is different, the HMI will not run the project.  i series includes the HMI5043N, HMI5043T, HMI5056N, HMI5070NH, HMI5070TH, HMI5100N, HMI5100T, and HMI5104TH.

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To configure System Setting tab settings:

1. Startup language after redownloading the project: Select the language that the HMI is to use when

restarting after a download.

2. Execute init. MACRO when power on: When checked, the HMI will execute the selected macro on startup.

Available only when one or more macros exist in the project.

3. Auto logout: When checked, the HMI will automatically log out of security if no touchscreen activity is

detected during the specified interval. The time interval can range from 1 -256 minutes.

4. Hide system setting bar: When checked, the HMI will not display the button in the lower-right corner that

displays the System Setting toolbar. Local Bit LB9020 can be used to control the button. Set the bit to show the button and clear the bit to hide the button.

5. Hide mouse cursor: When checked, the HMI will not display the mouse cursor. Local Bit LB9018 can be used

to control the mouse cursor. Set the bit to hide the cursor and clear the bit to show the cursor.

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6. Disable buzzer: When checked, the HMI will not sound the buzzer (beep) when the screen is touched. Local

Bit LB9019 can be used to control the buzzer. Set the bit to disable the buzzer and clear the bit to enable the buzzer.

7. Prohibit remote HMI connecting this machine: When checked, the HMI will not allow connections from a

remote HMI. Local Bit LB9044 can be used to control remote connections. Set the bit to disallow remote connections, clear the bit to allow remote connections.

 This setting controls whether or not other HMIs can connect to this HMI. It does not affect how this HMI connects to other HMIs.

8. Disable upload function (effective after rebooting HMI): When checked, prevents the project from being

uploaded from the HMI (sets LB9033 ON). Reports “error: uploading /mt8000/001/mt8000.”

9. Prohibit password remote-read operation: When checked, a remote HMI cannot read from the local words

containing the Project and User password data (sets LB9053 ON).

10. Prohibit password remote-write operation: When checked, a remote HMI cannot write to the local words

containing the Project and User password data (sets LB9054 ON).

11. Use a disconnection icon on relative objects when PLC communication fails: When checked, any object that

cannot be resolved due to communication loss will be displayed with a special icon:

12. VNC server: Check Password from project to use the password entered in the Password box for a VNC client

to use to connect to the HMI’s internal VNC server (applies to Ethernet-equipped models only). When not checked, use the VNC password entered in the HMI’s System Settings VNC Server Setting tab.

 The VNC Server Password is stored in Local Words LW9530-9537.

13. LW protection: When checked, remote HMI(s) are prevented from writing to the range of Local Word

addresses specified in the LW range boxes.

14. RW protection: When checked, remote HMI(s) are prevented from writing to the range of Recipe Word

addresses specified in the RW range boxes.

15. EasyAccess server: Check Login EasyAccess server to enable EasyAccess in the HMI. See Technical Note

5082, “Using EasyAccess” for more information.

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To configure Security tab settings:

The Security tab is used to set up a table of users, user levels (access classes), and passwords. Up to 12 users can be individually enabled, and each has a unique password and combination of any six access classes (A-F). Only numbers are allowed for password.

When an object is created, it can be assigned an access class (A-F). When that object is activated (for example, a button is touched), the HMI compares the access classes allowed for the currently logged-in user to the access class specified for the object. If the access class of the object is within the classes allowed, the object’s action is executed.

The access class for an object is configured in the User restriction section of the Security tab for that object. So, for example, if you wish to set the access class for a set bit object, click on the Security tab of that object’s properties dialog, as shown below:

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Address

Description

Data Type

Notes

LB9050

Reset security level to 0 (no security)

Boolean

Set momentarily to trigger.

LB9060

Invalid password

Boolean

Set by the HMI when an invalid password is entered. Must be explicitly reset.

LB9061

Load new passwords

Boolean

Loads new passwords as defined byLW9500-9523

LW9219

User level

16-bit unsigned

Set to 1-12. Determines which password is used.

LW9220

Password

32-bit unsigned

Enter password into this address to change the security level

LW9222

Current access classes

16-bit binary

Indicates the Access Classes currently allowed. Bit 0 indicates Class A; Bit 5 indicates Class F.

The object can be configured to handle insufficient security in one of two ways:

 The object can be hidden while security is not sufficient.  The HMI can display the message defined as Message 1 in the System Message object.

There are a number of local HMI addresses that can be used with the security features.

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