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WARNING!
Programmable control devices such as EZSeries Text Panels are not fail-safe devices and as such
must not be used for stand-alone protection in any application. Unless proper safeguards are used,
unwanted start-ups could result in equipment damage or personal injury . The operator must be made
aware of this hazard and appropriate precautions must be taken.
In addition, consideration must be given to the use of an emergency stop function that is independent
of the programmable controller.
The diagrams and examples in this user manual are included for illustrative purposes only. The
manufacturer cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the diagrams and
examples.
CAUTION
Do not press the EZSeries Text Panel pushbuttons with any sharp objects. This practice may damage the unit beyond repair.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: Introduction/Installation
Introduction to the EZSeries Text Panel ........................................... 2
What you need to get started ................................................................. 3
Need HELP? .......................................................................................... 3
EZSeries Text Panel Setup .............................................................. 4
SETUP Mode ......................................................................................... 4
Installing EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software ......................... 5
Installation Screens ................................................................................ 6
CHAPTER 2: What’s Inside
Create a Multi-Panel Project using EZSeries Text Panel ..................... 8
Programming Software ........................................................................... 8
Right Click Menu .................................................................................... 13
Confi gure Panel PLC System Address Dialog Box ................................ 16
Message Edit Dialog Box ....................................................................... 17
Changes to Memory Mapping/PLC Data Registers ............................... 18
CHAPTER 3: Main Menu Items - Reference
Welcome Screen .................................................................................... 20
Main Confi guration Screen ..................................................................... 21
Main Menu Items .................................................................................... 23
File Menu ........................................................................................ 23
Panel Menu ..................................................................................... 27
View Menu ...................................................................................... 34
Port Menu ....................................................................................... 34
Window Menu ................................................................................. 34
Help Menu ....................................................................................... 35
Help Topics ............................................................................................. 35
About EZSeries Text Panel.................................................................... 35
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Introduction/Installation
In this chapter....
— Introduction
— What you need to get started
— Need Help?
— EZSeries Text Panel Setup
— Installing EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software
— Installation Sceens
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Introduction to the EZSeries Text Panel
This manual provides information about getting started with EZSeries
Text Panel Programming Software. Hardware installation and panel
programming are covered in depth in the EZ-Text Panel User Manuals
( EZ-TEXT-M-E for the EZ-220, EZ-220V, EZ-220L, EZ-420, EZ-220P,
EZ-220PV, EZ-TEXT-SP-M-E for the EZ-SP model).
The EZSeries Text Panels provide a hu man-machine interface to your
PLC automation system. The panels provide features such as 5 userdefi ned pushbuttons with LED indicators, annunciator lamps, numeric
keypad, arrow adjust buttons, LCD message display, numeric LED set
point display , and a built-in menu system. The panels communicate with
a PLC using either RS-232C or RS-422A/485A serial communication.
The panels allow you to confi gure up to 256 20-character text strings ( 16-
character for the EZ-SP Set Point Panel) confi gured as PLC Messages
and Local Messages. Local Messages are internal panel messages that
the operator can scroll in a menu tree hierarchy. PLC Messages are
displayed when prompted from the PLC program. A PLC Message LED
illuminates whenever a PLC Message is being displayed. Either message
type can have up to three embedded data variables, one of which can be
edited by using the arrow adjust buttons or numeric keypad.
Some of the panels have sealed membrane function pushbuttons
that allow you to trigger PLC actions with the push of a button. These
pushbuttons are used for input signals to the PLC.
The LCD display window supports one (EZ-SP), two, or four message
lines that can display 16 to 20 characters each. The messages are
programmed using the EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software.
The message control type may be either static—text displays that have
NO embedded data, dynamic —text messages that include embedded
data (READ access only), or interactive —text messages that allow
the operator to enter data, or change values that are stored in the PLC
registers (READ/WRITE access).
The EZSeries Text Panel is available in a variety of
models to suit your application.
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What you need to get started
Hardware
• EZSeries Text Panel (Models EZ-220, EZ-220V, EZ-220P, EZ220PV, EZ-220L, EZ-420, or EZ-SP)
• 24 Volt DC Power Supply (FA-24PS recommended)
• RS-232C Programming Cable (P/N EZTEXT-PGMCBL)
• RS-232C or RS-422A PLC Cable
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• PC requirements:
— IBM or compatible PC (486 or better) with a mouse
and separate serial port
— VGA display with at least 800 x 600 resolution (1024 x 768
recommended)
— Standard Windows 95/98 (Second Edition)/NT4.0/2000
requirements
— CD ROM Drive
• EZSeries Text Panel User Manual for your type panel
— EZ-TEXT-M-E or the EZTEXT-SP-M-E
Software
• EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software
®
Need HELP?
Onscreen HELP
One of the most important features of the EZSeries Text Panel
Programming Software is the availability of context sensitive onscreen
help. T o access the Help windows, simply press the F1 function key while
on the topic where you need help. For example, if you need help while
working with panel confi guration, hit the F1 function key when that dialog
box is open and a pop-up HELP window will be displayed.
PLC HELP
If you need help with the PLC to EZSeries T ext Panel Interface, consult the
EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software Help. Each PLC Driver has
a Help T opic that lists the error messages and provides an explanation for
each. Also provided are PLC to EZSeries Text Panel wiring diagrams.
Technical Support
Although most questions can be answered with EZSeries T ext Panel HELP
or the manuals, if you are still having diffi culty with a particular aspect
of installation or system design, technical support is available at 1-877-
774-EASY, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to Midnight CST, or F AX us at
1-877-774-EASY. Visit our website at www.EZAutomation.net.
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EZSeries Text Panel Setup
SETUP Mode
In order to download the program to the
EZSeries Text Panel using the EZSeries Text
Panel Programming Software, you must be in
the Setup Mode. Setup Mode is also where
you will adjust the display contrast of the
EZSeries T ext Panel. If connected to multiple panels using the EZMultiplexer,
you must set the Mode Switch on the front panel of the EZ Multiplexer into
Program Mode. The EZSeries Text Panel will start up in the RUN Mode. T o access
the SETUP Mode, follow these steps:
1. Press the UP Arrow Pushbutton and hold while simultaneously pressing
the DOWN Arrow Pushbutton to enter the SETUP Mode.
2. At any time you may press the Escape (esc) button to go back to RUN
Mode. You will be taken back to the start of the Local Message menu
(cursor will be placed at the root level when you return from setup).
SETUP MODE
DRV. REV.:
Adjust Display Contrast
You may only adjust the Display Contrast when in Setup Mode. To adjust the
display contrast use the UP and DOWN arrows to increase or decrease the
contrast.
Internal Software and Hardware Revisions
While in SETUP Mode the Panel Hardware Revision, Driver Revision, Boot
Revision, and Exec (Firmware) Revision numbers will display on the panel.
Preparing for Confi guration
If you prepare and plan ahead of time, your use of the EZSeries Text Panel
Programming software will be successful. Below are a few important steps to
take to prepare to program your application.
•
of the EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software
Prepare your personal computer and ensure proper installation
• Know your operator interface requirements. Determine the
type of EZSeries Text Panel and the number of EZSeries Text
Panels required by your application
• Know your PLC type and available resources, such as,
programming tools, CPU capabilities, user memory, etc.
• Verify type of communications port, as well as protocol used.
• Determine the CPU link(s) available for connecting an EZSeries Text
Panel Enhanced Panel(RS-232/RS-422, baud rate, parity, stop bits.
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• Determine how the pushbuttons, LEDs, PLC Messages, and Local
Messages will be assigned in your panels with respect to your
machine or process.
• To prepare your application, use the application worksheets
provided in appendix A of the EZSeries Text Panel User Manuals.
The example worksheets will help you understand how the EZSeries
Text Panel program is confi gured. Blank worksheets can be used in
planning, implementing, and using your EZSeries Text Panels.
Installing EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software
EZSeries Text Panels are confi gured with software running on an IBM or
compatible personal computer. This software is available through EZAutomation
(P/N EZ-TEXTEDIT-E). The software is used to download your confi guration
before connecting the panel and communicating with a PLC. Help Topics are
provided to help you confi gure your panel. You design and confi gure your
EZSeries Text Panel program off-line and save it to disk. The program may
then be transferred to the EZSeries Text Panel. To install EZSeries Text Panel
Programming Software, perform the following steps:
• Place the CD into your CD ROM Drive. The install
program should launch automatically. If it does not,
perform the following steps:
— From Windows click on the Start Button, and
then click on Run from the menu. The Run
dialog box will pop up.
— At the prompt type D:\ (or your CD Drive)
\setup.exe or click on the Browse Button and
fi nd the Setup.exe fi le for EZSeries Text Panel
Programming Software.
— Click on the OK button to begin the
installation. The EZSeries Text Panel Programming
Software Installation Screen will appear.
• Follow the onscreen prompts to load the software.
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Installation Screens
EZSeries Text Panel
Programming
Software Icon
This icon will appear
on your desktop after
installation.
This is the fi nal installation screen. Here
you select the destination folder where
your software program will be installed.
The default destination location is C:\
Program Files\EZSeries. If you wish to
select another destination, click on the
Browse button.
To complete the installation, click
on Next> button. That’s all there is
to it! The EZSeries Text Panel Icon
shown above will appear on your
desktop. Simply click on it to open the
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In this chapter....
— Create a Multi-Panel System
— Right Click Menu for Multi-Panel System
— Changes to Panel System PLC Address Dialog Box
— Changes to Message Edit Dialog Box
— Changes to Memory Mapping/PLC Data Registers
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Create a Multi-Panel Project using EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software
With the programming software installed, connect the EZ Multiplexer to
your PC using the P/N EZTEXT-PGMCBL cable. Set the MODE Switch on
the front panel of the Multiplexer to PROGRAM (ON). Connect from 1 to 5
EZSeries T ext Panels to the COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, and/or COM5
ports on the front panel of the EZ Multiplexer using cable P/N EZ-MUL TICBL. Apply 24 VDC to the EZSeries T ext Panels and EZ Multiplexer power
connectors. Click on the EZSeries T ext Panel Programming Software icon
to start the program.
1. From the Welcome screen, click on the New System button.
2. The Create Project window will appear. Type in the name of
your project in the File name fi eld. Click on Save. (If you don’t
want your project saved to the default “Project” folder, navigate
to the directory and/or folder where you want it to reside.)
Click here to open
this window
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