Omron CX-Supervisor, CX-Supervisor 3.1 User Manual

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CX-Supervisor

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Cat No. W10E-EN-01

User Manual

Software Release 3.1

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Table of Contents

Notice................................................................................................1

Trademarks and copyrights..................................................................................................................1

Copyright..............................................................................................................................................1

SECTION 1

Graphics Editor..............................................................................17

1-1 About the Graphics Editor..................................................................................................................17

1-2 Palette Bar .........................................................................................................................................17

1-2-1 Foreground Colour and Background Colour.........................................................................18

1-2-2 Custom Colours....................................................................................................................18

1-2-3 Line Style..............................................................................................................................19

1-2-4 Fill Pattern Palette...................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .............................................. ... ... ....................19

1-3 Graphic Object bar.............................................................................................................................19

1-4 Control Bar.............................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... .......................................... ..........................19

1-4-1 Object Identification ..............................................................................................................20

1-4-2 Raise Up One ................................................................ ... ... .................................................21

1-4-3 Lower Down One................................. .................................................................................21

1-4-4 Rotate ...................................................................................................................................21

1-4-5 Horizontal Mirror ............................................................... ... ... ... ...........................................22

1-4-6 Vertical Mirror........................................................................................................................22

1-4-7 Transparency On/Off ............................................................................................................22

1-5 Status Bar ..........................................................................................................................................23

1-6 Text Bar............... .... .......................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..............................................................23

1-6-1 Font Name............................................................................................................................24

1-6-2 Font Size...............................................................................................................................24

1-6-3 Text Bold On/Off...................................................................................................................25

1-6-4 Text Italic On/Off...................................................................................................................25

1-6-5 Text Underline On/Off...........................................................................................................25

1-6-6 Text Left Aligned...................................................................................................................25

1-6-7 Text Centred.........................................................................................................................25

1-6-8 Text Right Aligned.................................................................................................................25

1-7 Grid ....................................................................................................................................................25

1-8 Tip of the Day.....................................................................................................................................25

SECTION 2

Pages...............................................................................................27

2-1 Creating a Page .................................................................................................................................27

2-2 Amending a Page............. .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ........................................................................................27

2-3 Defining the Properties of a Page ......................................................................................................28

2-4 Printing a Page...................................................................................................................................29

2-4-1 Print Setup............................................................................................................................29

2-4-2 Print Preview.........................................................................................................................30

2-4-3 Printing..................................................................................................................................30

2-5 Saving a Page to a Project.................................................................................................................31

2-5-1 Save Page As.......................................................................................................................32

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2-5-2 Closing a Page ..................................................................................................................... 32

2-6 CX-Supervisor Preferences............................................................................................................... 32

2-6-1 Startup Preferences........... ... ... .... ... ... ............................................. ... .... ............................... 32

2-6-2 Editing Preferences.............................................................................................................. 32

2-6-3 General Preferences ............................................................................................................ 33

SECTION 3

Points..............................................................................................35

3-1 What is a Point?................................................................................................................................. 35

3-2 About the Point Editor.............. .... ... ................................................................................................... 35

3-3 Viewing Points in the Point Editor...................................................................................................... 35

3-3-1 Filtering the Points in the View by Group ............................................................................. 36

3-3-2 Filtering the Points in the View by Point Type ...................................................................... 36

3-3-3 Sorting the Points in the View by I/O Type........................................................................... 36

3-3-4 Sorting the Points in the View............................................................................................... 36

3-3-5 Changing the Viewing Mode................................................................................................. 36

3-3-6 Summary of Point Information..............................................................................................36

3-3-7 Drag and Drop of Points onto Control Objects ..................................................................... 37

3-4 Creating a Point................................................................................................................................. 38

3-4-1 General Attributes................................................................................................................. 38

3-4-2 Point Type ............................................................................................................................ 38

3-4-3 Point Attributes ..................................................................................................................... 38

3-4-4 I/O Type................................................................................................................................ 39

3-4-5 Memory Attributes ................................................................................................................ 40

3-4-6 I/O Update Rate.................................................................................................................... 40

3-4-7 I/O Attributes......................................................................................................................... 40

3-4-8 PLC Attributes ...................................................... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ................................... 41

3-4-9 Data Transfer Actions When Opening a PLC....................................................................... 42

3-4-10 Conversion Attributes ........................................................................................................... 42

3-4-11 Advanced Point Settings ......................................................................................................42

3-5 Amending an Existing Point............................................................................................................... 43

3-6 Deleting an Existing Point.................................................................................................................. 43

3-7 Quick creation of many points............................................................................................................ 44

3-8 Runtime Point Maintenance.. ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ............................................. ... ... ...................... 45

3-9 Optimisation of PLC Communications ............................................................................................... 45

3-9-1 Creation of an "Array" Point.................................................................................................. 45

3-10 Point Import........................................................................................................................................ 46

3-11 System Points.................................................................................................................................... 46

3-11-1 Time Points.............. ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ............................................. .... ... ............... 46

3-11-2 Date Points........................................................................................................................... 47

3-11-3 Internal Points....................................................................................................................... 47

3-11-4 Display Points.......................... .... ... ............................................. ... ... .... ............................... 48

3-11-5 Mouse Points........................ ... .... ... ...................................................................................... 48

3-11-6 Alarm Points................................................................... ... .... ............................................... 49

3-11-7 Error Logger Points ........................................................ ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ......... 49

3-11-8 PLC Communications Points................................................................................................ 49

3-11-9 Security Points...................................................................................................................... 50

3-12 Printing Points.................................................................................................................................... 50

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3-12-1 Print Setup............................................................................................................................50

3-12-2 Print Preview.........................................................................................................................50

3-12-3 Printing..................................................................................................................................50

3-13 Embedding Point Values in Text .......................................................................................................50

3-13-1 Using Format specifiers.......................... ... ... .... ............................................. ... ... ... .... ... .......51

SECTION 4

Objects............................................................................................53

4-1 Objects...............................................................................................................................................53

4-2 Editing Objects...................................................................................................................................53

4-2-1 Re-sizing...............................................................................................................................53

4-2-2 Re-shaping............................................................................................................................53

4-2-3 Wizards.................................................................................................................................53

4-3 Creating and Editing Graphic Objects................................................................................................54

4-3-1 Arc.........................................................................................................................................54

4-3-2 Block Text.............................................................................................................................54

4-3-3 Ellipse ...................................................................................................................................54

4-3-4 Line.......................................................................................................................................54

4-3-5 Polygon.................................................................................................................................54

4-3-6 Polyline .................................................................................................................................55

4-3-7 Rectangle..............................................................................................................................55

4-3-8 Round Rectangle................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..............................................55

4-3-9 Text.......................................................................................................................................55

4-4 Creating and Editing Control Objects.................................................................................................55

4-4-1 Alarm Object.........................................................................................................................55

4-4-2 Bar Chart...............................................................................................................................57

4-4-3 Pictures.................................................................................................................................58

4-4-4 Linear Gauge........................................................................................................................60

4-4-5 Pushbutton............................................................................................................................61

4-4-6 Rotary Gauge........................................................................................................................61

4-4-7 Scatter Graph........................................................................................................................62

4-4-8 Slider.....................................................................................................................................64

4-4-9 Toggle Button........................................................................................................................65

4-4-10 Trend Graph..........................................................................................................................66

4-4-11 Web Browser Object.............................................................................................................68

4-5 Manipulating Objects..........................................................................................................................68

4-5-1 Select....................................................................................................................................68

4-5-2 Move.....................................................................................................................................69

4-5-3 Cut ........................................................................................................................................69

4-5-4 Copy ....................................... ................ ................ ................ ................ ..............................69

4-5-5 Paste.....................................................................................................................................69

4-5-6 Delete....................................................................................................................................69

4-5-7 Undo .....................................................................................................................................69

4-5-8 Mirror Image..........................................................................................................................70

4-5-9 Orientation ............................................................................................................................70

4-5-10 Transparency........................................................................................................................70

4-5-11 Group....................................................................................................................................70

4-5-12 Raise and Lower..... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ............................................. .... ... ....................................70

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4-5-13 Alignment.............................................................................................................................. 70

4-5-14 Zoom .................................................................................................................................... 72

4-6 Point Substitution............................................................................................................................... 72

4-6-1 Example................................................................................................................................ 72

4-7 Applying Tooltips................................................................................................................................ 73

4-8 Using the Floating Menu.................................................................................................................... 74

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ActiveX Objects..............................................................................75

5-1 Overview............................................................................................................................................ 75

5-2 Inserting a new object........................................................................................................................ 75

5-3 Editing Properties at Design Time ..................................................................................................... 75

5-4 Reading and Writing Properties at Runtime....................................................................................... 76

5-5 Calling Methods at Runtime............................................................................................................... 77

5-6 Responding to Events........................................................................................................................ 77

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Projects...........................................................................................79

6-1 Overview............................................................................................................................................ 79

6-2 Runtime Editions... ... ... .... ... ... ............................................................................................................. 79

6-3 Creating a Project.............................................................................................................................. 80

6-4 Amending a Project............................................................................................................................ 80

6-5 Saving a Project.... ... ... .......................................... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ...................................................... 80

6-6 Printing a Project................................................................................................................................ 80

6-7 Device Configuration....................................... ... ............................................. .... ... ............................ 81

6-7-1 Creating a PLC Connection..................................................................................................81

6-7-2 Modifying a PLC Connection................................................................................................83

6-7-3 Removing a PLC Connection .............................................................................................. 83

6-7-4 Accessing PLC Connection in Runtime................................................................................ 84

6-8 Fins Gateway Option ......................................................................................................................... 85

6-9 Trajexia Devices ............. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ............................................................................................. 86

6-10 Settings.............................................................................................................................................. 89

6-10-1 General Settings................................................................................................................... 89

6-10-2 Runtime Settings .................................................................................................................. 90

6-11 Runtime Security...... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ............................................. ... .... ............................................... 98

6-11-1 Configured Users.................................................................................................................. 98

6-11-2 Linking CX-Supervisor Users With Windows Users ........................................................... 100

6-11-3 Menu Option Access Levels............................................................................................... 100

6-11-4 Exit Level............................................................................................................................ 101

6-12 Compiling and Running a Project .................................................................................................... 101

6-12-1 Building a Project................................................................................................................ 101

6-12-2 Running a Project............................................................................................................... 101

6-13 Running a Project with CX-Simulator............................................................................................... 102

6-13-1 Requirements and Limitations............................................................................................ 102

6-14 Save Runtime As ............................................................................................................................. 102

6-15 Create Runtime Install Disk ............................................................................................................. 103

6-16 Project Information........................................................................................................................... 103

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6-17 Alias Definitions....................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ...................................................................................104

6-18 Find ..................................................................................................................................................104

6-19 Output Window.................................................................................................................................105

6-20 Navigating Projects with the Workspac e................................................. .........................................105

6-21 Project Editor....................................................................................................................................106

6-21-1 About the Project Editor......................................................................................................106

6-21-2 Viewing the Contents of a Project.......................................................................................106

6-21-3 Opening a Page via the Project Editor................................................................................107

6-21-4 Adding Pages to a Project ..................................................................................................107

6-21-5 Removing Pages From a Project........................................................................................107

6-21-6 Linking Pages in a Project ..................................................................................................107

6-21-7 Selecting Pages for Display on Run ................................................. ... ... .... ... ... ..................107

6-21-8 Changing the View Mode....................................................................................................107

6-21-9 Viewing Project Details.......................................................................................................107

6-21-10 Multiple Selection................................................................................................................108

6-22 Printing from the Project Editor ........................................................................................................108

6-22-1 Print Setup..........................................................................................................................108

6-22-2 Print Preview.......................................................................................................................108

6-22-3 Printing................................................................................................................................108

6-23 Navigating Pages using Workbook mode ................................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..108

6-24 Using Full Screen mode...................................................................................................................108

SECTION 7

Graphics Library ..........................................................................109

7-1 Overview ..........................................................................................................................................109

7-2 Graphics Library...............................................................................................................................109

7-2-1 Create Library.....................................................................................................................109

7-2-2 Opening a Library ................................................................ ... ... .... ... ..................................109

7-2-3 Modify Library . ... .... ... ... ... .............................................. ... ... ...............................................110

7-2-4 Delete Library......................................................................................................................110

7-3 Manipulating Objects........................................................................................................................110

7-3-1 Add Object..........................................................................................................................110

7-3-2 Modify Library Element................................. .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ........................111

7-3-3 Delete Object ......................................................................................................................111

7-3-4 Using a Graphic Library Object in the Graphics Editor .......................................................111

7-3-5 Point Substitution....................................................... .... ... ... ... ............................................112

7-3-6 Default Graphic Library Objects .................................... ................................................ ..... 112

7-3-7 Conversion to Individual Page Objects...............................................................................112

7-3-8 Sharing Graphic Libraries...................................................................................................112

7-4 Printing the Graphics Library............................................................................................................112

7-4-1 Print Preview.......................................................................................................................112

7-4-2 Printing................................................................................................................................113

SECTION 8

Alarms...........................................................................................115

8-1 What is an Alarm?......................... .... ... ... .........................................................................................115

8-2 Alarm Settings............... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ........................115

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8-3 Viewing the Contents of the Alarm Database.................................................................................. 116

8-4 Creating a New Alarm...................................................................................................................... 117

8-4-1 Alarm Header Information .................................................................................................. 118

8-4-2 Alarm Type ................. .......................................... .... ... ... ... .... ... .......................................... 119

8-5 Updating an Existing Alarm.............................................................................................................. 121

8-6 Copying an Existing Alarm Definition............................................................................................... 121

8-7 Deleting an Existing Alarm............................................................................................................... 122

8-8 Printing Alarms................................................................................................................................. 122

8-8-1 Print Setup.......................................................................................................................... 122

8-8-2 Print Preview ...................................................................................................................... 122

8-8-3 Printing ............................................................................................................................... 122

8-9 Alarm Reporting In Runtime............................................................................................................. 122

8-9-1 Alarm Acknowledge........................... ... ... .... ... ... ............................................. .... ... ... ... ... . ... 123

8-9-2 Current Alarms ................................................................................................................... 123

8-9-3 Alarm History..................................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ....................... 124

SECTION 9

Animation .....................................................................................125

9-1 Associating Points with Actions and Events .................................................................................... 125

9-2 Animation Editor............................................................................................................................... 125

9-2-1 View Mode.......................................................................................................................... 127

9-2-2 Project ................................................................................................................................ 127

9-2-3 Page................................................................................................................................... 127

9-2-4 Objects ............................................................................................................................... 128

9-2-5 Printing the Animation Editor..............................................................................................130

9-3 Runtime Actions....... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .............................................. ... ... ....................................... 130

9-3-1 Script .................................................................................................................................. 130

9-3-2 Aliases................................................................................................................................ 132

9-3-3 Execution Attributes............................................................................................................ 132

9-3-4 Script Code......................................................................................................................... 133

9-3-5 Script Completion ............................................................................................................... 135

9-3-6 Horizontal Move.................................................................................................................. 135

9-3-7 Vertical Move......................................................................................................................136

9-3-8 Resize Width .................................................................................. ... .... ... ... ....................... 136

9-3-9 Resize Height ............. .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .......................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ............. 137

9-3-10 Horizontal Percentage Fill .................................................................................................. 138

9-3-11 Vertical Percentage Fill....................................................................................................... 139

9-3-12 Display Page ..................................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... .......................................... 139

9-3-13 Close Page......................................................................................................................... 140

9-3-14 Blink.................................................................................................................................... 141

9-3-15 Colour Change (Analogue)................................................................................................. 141

9-3-16 Colour Change (Digital)...................................................................................................... 142

9-3-17 Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................... 143

9-3-18 Rotate................................................................................................................................. 144

9-3-19 Visibility............................................................................................................................... 144

9-3-20 Display Value (Digital) ................. ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .............................................. ... ... .......... 145

9-3-21 Display Value (Analogue).................................................. .... ... ... ... ... ................................. 146

9-3-22 Display Value (Text) ................................................................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ................ 146

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9-3-23 Edit Point Value (Digital).....................................................................................................147

9-3-24 Edit Point Value (Analogue)................................................................................................148

9-3-25 Edit Point Value (Text)........................................................................................................150

9-3-26 Common Colour Palette......................................................................................................151

SECTION 10

Recipes .........................................................................................153

10-1 What is a Recipe? ............................................................................................................................153

10-2 Recipe Components.........................................................................................................................153

10-3 Viewing Recipes in the Recipe Editor ..............................................................................................153

10-4 Creating a New Recipe ....................................................................................................................154

10-4-1 Recipe Configuration Attributes..........................................................................................155

10-4-2 Recipe Ingredients..............................................................................................................155

10-4-3 Recipe Validation................................................................................................................156

10-5 Updating an Existing Recipe............................................................................................................157

10-6 Copying an Existing Recipe Definition .............................................................................................158

10-7 Deleting an Existing Recipe.............................................................................................................159

10-8 Recipe Security Levels.....................................................................................................................159

10-9 Printing Recipes...............................................................................................................................159

10-9-1 Print Preview.......................................................................................................................159

10-9-2 Printing................................................................................................................................159

10-10 Using Recipes in Runtime................................................. ... ... .... ... ..................................................160

10-10-1 Recipe Viewer.....................................................................................................................160

10-10-2 Downloading a Recipe........................................................................................................162

10-10-3 Uploading a Recipe.............................................................................................................163

SECTION 11

Data Logging................................................................................165

11-1 What is Data Logging.......................................................................................................................165

11-2 Data Log Edit or ................................................. ... ... ... .......................................... .... ... .....................165

11-2-1 Configuring Data Sets and Logging Settings................................................. ... ... ...............165

11-2-2 Adding/Editing Data Set Properties ....................................................................................166

11-2-3 Editing Item Properties........................................................................................................167

11-2-4 Editing Items .......................................................................................................................168

11-3 Data Logging at Ru ntime .................................................................................................................169

11-3-1 File Management................................................................................................................169

11-3-2 Data Records......................................................................................................................171

11-4 Data Log View er Component (v2.0 and v1.8) ................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..172

11-4-1 Invoking the Data Log Viewer.............................................................................................172

11-4-2 Viewing Logged Files..........................................................................................................172

11-4-3 Data Log Viewer 1.8 ...........................................................................................................173

11-5 Remote Data Log Viewer .................................................................................................................175

11-6 Data Log Export Facilities ................................................................................................................175

11-6-1 Exporting Data via the Export Dialog...... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..175

11-6-2 Generation of Comma Separated (CSV) Files....................................................................175

11-6-3 Single Selections ................................................................................................................176

11-6-4 Multiple Selections..............................................................................................................176

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11-6-5 Generation of Text Files ..................................................................................................... 177

11-7 Data Logging ................................................................................................................................... 177

11-7-1 Add Database Link Dialog..................................................................................................177

11-7-2 Add Field Link Dialog.......................................................................................................... 178

SECTION 12

Databases.....................................................................................181

12-1 Database Connection Editor............................................................................................................ 181

12-2 Configuring a Connection ................................................................................................................ 182

12-2-1 Add/Modify Database connection dialog box .................................................................... 182

12-2-2 Testing Connections in the Development Environment...................................................... 183

12-2-3 Database Errors ................................................ ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .......... 183

12-2-4 Database Connection String dialog box ............................................................................. 183

12-2-5 Creating a Data Source Name file ..................................................................................... 185

12-2-6 Creating a Read/Write connection to an Excel file ............................................................. 186

12-2-7 Creating a Read/Write connection to CSV/Text file............................................................ 187

12-3 Configuring Recordsets ................................................................................................................... 187

12-3-1 Name.................................................................................................................................. 187

12-3-2 Recordset Type .............. ... ... ... ........................................................................................... 187

12-3-3 Source................................................................................................................................ 188

12-3-4 Lock.................................................................................................................................... 188

12-4 Configuring Field Associations......................................................................................................... 189

12-4-1 Name.................................................................................................................................. 189

12-4-2 Point ................................................................................................................................... 189

12-4-3 Field.................................................................................................................................... 189

12-4-4 Field Property........................................................................ ... ... ... .................................... 189

12-5 Configuring Parameter Associations................................................................................................ 190

12-5-1 Name.................................................................................................................................. 191

12-5-2 Index................................................................................................................................... 191

12-5-3 Data Type........................................................................................................................... 191

12-5-4 Use point to hold parameter value...................................................................................... 191

12-5-5 Point ................................................................................................................................... 191

12-5-6 Value .................................................................................................................................. 191

12-6 Configuring Schemas....................................................................................................................... 192

12-6-1 Name.................................................................................................................................. 192

12-6-2 Point ................................................................................................................................... 192

12-6-3 Type.................................................................................................................................... 192

12-6-4 Criteria................................................................................................................................ 192

12-6-5 Filter.................................................................................................................................... 192

12-6-6 Read on Connection.................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ............................................. ....... 192

12-6-7 Preview............................................................................................................................... 192

12-6-8 Database Schema Types .................. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ....................................... 193

12-7 Using Transactions .......................................................................................................................... 195

12-7-1 Nested Transactions...........................................................................................................196

12-8 Saving Recordsets as XML...... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ............................................. ............. 196

12-9 Datashaping..................................................................................................................................... 197

12-10 Examples ......................................................................................................................................... 198

12-10-1 Simple Relation Hierarchy example: .................................................................................. 198

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12-10-2 Compound Relation Hierarc hy example:............................................................................198

12-10-3 Hierarchy with Aggregate example:....................................................................................198

12-10-4 Group Hierarchy example: .................................................................................................198

12-10-5 Group Hierarchy with Aggregate example: ........................................................................198

12-10-6 Multiple Groupings example: .............................................................................................199

12-10-7 Grand Total example: .........................................................................................................199

12-10-8 Grouped Parent Related to Grouped Child example: ........................................................199

SECTION 13

CFR (Title 21 Part 11) Functionality ........................................201

13-1 Overview..........................................................................................................................................201

13-2 Supported Databases ......................................................................................................................201

13-3 CX-Supervisor Runtime User and Audit Trail UserID ......................................................................201

13-4 Creating / Running a CFR Application (Microsoft Access)...............................................................202

13-4-1 CFR Test Application..........................................................................................................202

13-4-2 Configuring Points for Audit.............................. ... ... ... ............................................. .... ... .....203

13-4-3 Default Audit Trail Configuration.......................................................... ...............................203

13-4-4 Default Connection String...................................................................................................204

13-4-5 Logged In User ... .... ............................................. ... ... ............................................. ............205

13-4-6 Starting and Stopping an Audit Trail...................................................................................205

13-4-7 Running the CFR Test Application and Logging to an Access Database...........................205

13-4-8 Viewing the Audit Trail Database........................................................................................206

13-4-9 Audit Trail Configuration Settings – Alarms Errors and Events ..........................................207

13-4-10 Configuring Alarms for Audit Trail Records.........................................................................207

13-4-11 Generating Errors and Events in Audit Trail Records.........................................................209

13-4-12 Running the CFR Test Application to Generate Alarm Error and Event Records...............209

13-4-13 Viewing the Alarm Error and Events Data Tables...............................................................210

13-5 Logging Audit Trails to an SQL Database........................................................................................210

13-5-1 SQL Server Database Prerequisites...................................................................................211

13-5-2 Creating an SQL Server Test Project .................................................................................211

13-5-3 Connection String for an SQL Database.............................................................................212

13-5-4 Running an SQL Server Test Project..................................................................................213

13-5-5 Viewing Audit Trail Records in an SQL Server Test Project...............................................213

13-6 Further Settings and Configuration ..................................................................................................213

13-6-1 Database File Location.......................................................................................................214

13-6-2 Microsoft Access Database File Management....................................................................214

13-6-3 Audit Trail Notes ............................................................... ... ... ... .........................................215

13-6-4 SQL Statements..................................................................................................................216

13-7 How to Access Information from a CFR Database ..........................................................................217

13-7-1 Using CX-Supervisor ........................................................ ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ...............217

13-7-2 Using Microsoft Excel ............................................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ........218

13-8 Limitations ........................................................................................................................................221

SECTION 14

Standard Web Pages ...................................................................223

14-1 Overview..........................................................................................................................................223

14-2 Access..............................................................................................................................................223

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14-3 Pages............................................................................................................................................... 223

14-4 Configuration.................................................................................................................................... 224

14-5 Default Port...................................................................................................................................... 224

14-6 DCOM Settings................................................................................................................................ 224

14-7 Error Pages........................ ... ... .............................................. ... ... .................................................... 224

14-8 Limitations........................................................................................................................................ 224

SECTION 15

Multilingual Features ..................................................................225

15-1 Development Features............. .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ............................................. ... .... ................ 225

15-2 Runtime Language Features .......................................................... .... ... .......................................... 226

15-2-1 Setting the Default Language............................................................................................. 226

15-3 Runtime Multilingual Features ........................................................ .... ... .......................................... 227

15-3-1 Changing Language at Runtime......................................................................................... 227

15-3-2 User Defined Text............................................................................................................... 228

15-4 Translating User Defined Text with the Translation Tool.................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... 228

15-5 Translating User Defined Text Manually.......................................................................................... 230

15-6 Configuring Windows for Language Support ................................................................................... 231

15-6-1 Windows XP ....................................................................................................................... 231

15-6-2 Windows 2000.................................................................................................................... 231

15-6-3 Loading Old Projects .......................................................................................................... 232

15-7 Data Log Viewer .............................................................................................................................. 233

15-8 Standard Web Pages....................................................................................................................... 233

15-9 Adding Unsupported Runtime Languages....................................................................................... 233

15-10 Popup Keyboard Layout .................................................................................................................. 234

SECTION 16

Application Analysis / Performance Monitor ............................235

16-1 Application Analysis......................................................................................................................... 235

16-1-1 Data Analysed .................................................................................................................... 236

16-2 Performance Monitor ....................................................................................................................... 239

SECTION 17

Using CX-Supervisor as an OPC Client.....................................243

17-1 An Overview of OPC........................................................................................................................ 243

17-1-1 A Brief History of OPC Data Access............ ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... 243

17-1-2 Other OPC Specifications................................................................................................... 244

17-1-3 Key Technologies used by OPC.............. .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... 245

17-2 Using CX-Supervisor with OPC Servers.......................................................................................... 247

17-3 Using with Omron's CX-Server OPC ............................................................................................... 251

SECTION 18

Connecting to a remote CX-Supervisor application.................253

18-1 Two Tier, Client - Server or Master - Slave...................................................................................... 253

18-2 Peer to Peer..................................................................................................................................... 253

18-3 Distributed Server .............. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ............................................. .................... 254

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18-4 Redundant Server ................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .............................................. ... ... ..................254

18-5 Creating a CX-Supervisor Server application ..................................................................................255

18-6 Creating a CX-Supervisor Client application....................................................................................255

SECTION 19

Connecting to Omron Industrial Components..........................259

19-1 Adding a Point Linked to a Parameter .............................................................................................259

SECTION 20

Best Practices ..............................................................................263

20-1 Design..............................................................................................................................................263

20-1-1 Design your page layouts and navigation flow..................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..263

20-1-2 Use Logical Point names instead of physical addresses....................................................263

20-2 Performance.....................................................................................................................................264

20-2-1 Organise the PLC memory properly ................................................................. ... ... .... ... ... ..264

20-3 Points ...............................................................................................................................................266

20-4 Drawing ............................................................................................................................................267

20-5 Scripts ..............................................................................................................................................268

20-6 Data Logging........................................................................................ ... .... ... ... ... .... ........................269

Appendix A

Configuring a PC for Remote Connection.................................271

A.1 Configuring a Client PC running Windows XP Service Pack 2........................................................271

A.2 Configuring a Client PC running Windows XP.................................................................................271

A.3 Configuring a Client PC running Windows NT or 2000....................................................................271

A.4 Configuring a Server PC running Windows XP Service Pack 2.......................................................272

A.5 Configuring a Server PC running Windows XP................................................................................272

A.6 Configuring a Server PC running Windows NT or 2000...................................................................272

Appendix B

Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................275

Appendix C

Troubleshooting...........................................................................299

C.1 How to diagnose problems...............................................................................................................299

C.2 Point Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................299

C.3 PLC Data Monitor................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ...................................................................................299

C.4 CX-Supervisor Performance monitor ......... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ..................................299

C.4.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................300

C.4.2 Summary.............................................................................................................................300

C.4.3 CPU Time........................ .... .......................................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ..................................300

C.4.4 Network...............................................................................................................................300

C.4.5 PLC.....................................................................................................................................300

C.5 Diagnostics dialog box .................. .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ............................................. ... ..................301

C.6 Scripting errors................. .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .......................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ........................302

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C.6.1 VBScript Syntax errors.......................................................................................... ... ... .......302

C.6.2 CX-Supervisor Syntax errors.......... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ............................................. ... ... ... .... 302

C.6.3 Runtime errors.................................................................................................................... 303

C.6.4 Design errors...................................................................................................................... 303

C.7 PLC Maintenance dialog box........................................................................................................... 303

C.8 Database errors............................................................................................................................... 303

C.9 How to create steps to reproduce...... ... .... ... ... ................................................................................. 303

C.10 Information necessary to send to Support....................................................................................... 304

Appendix D

CX-Server Error Codes................................................................305

Appendix E

Using with the Omron DyaloX ....................................................307

E.1 General Use..................................................................................................................................... 307

E.1.1 Installing CX-Supervisor..................................................................................................... 307

E.1.2 Communication Settings.... ... ... .... ... ............................................. ... ... .................................308

Appendix F

Obsolete Features........................................................................309

F.1 Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT........................................................................................ 309

F.2 Configuring a OPC/DCOM Client PC running Windows 98 or Me................................................... 309

F.3 Configuring a DCOM / OPC Server PC running Windows 98 or Me ............................................... 310

F.3.1 Windows 95........................................................................................................................ 310

F.3.2 System Points..................................................................................................................... 311

F.4 DDE ................................................................................................................................................. 311

F.4.1 DDE Client Points............................................................................................................... 311

F.4.2 DDE Server Points ............................................................................................................. 312

F.4.3 DDE Array Points ............................................................................................................... 313

F.5 OLE Automation................................. ... .... ... ... ................................................................................. 317

F.6 OLE Overview. ... ... ... ... .... ................................................................................................................. 317

F.7 Object Packager .............................................................................................................................. 318

F.7.1 Creating an Object From New............................................................................................ 318

F.7.2 Creating an Object From a File .......................................................................................... 320

F.7.3 Activating an Object............................................................................................................ 321

F.7.4 Converting a Package Object............................................................................................. 322

Appendix G

Glossary of Terms .......................................................................323

Revision history...........................................................................331

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About the Graphics Editor SECTION 1 Graphics Editor

SECTION 1

Graphics Editor

This chapter describes the Graphics Editor and the various tools and controls available. It also provides instructions for using these tools and controls and is supported with suitable screen displays.

1-1 About the Graphics Editor

The Graphics Editor enables a variety of objects to be created on a page. Supported objects are:

• Graphical objects.

• Control objects.

• ActiveX objects.

Graphical objects are geometric shapes, for example ellipses and polygons, but also include Text objects. Control objects allow information to be displayed and entered in clear way through the use of Wizards. Examples of control objects include buttons and Trend Graphs. ActiveX objects or controls are from sources external to CX-Supervisor.

Refer to chapter 4, Objects for further information regarding control objects and bitmap objects. Refer to chapter 5 for further information on ActiveX Objects.

The tools are contained on the Control Bar and the Palette Bar. The palettes allow all similar types of tool to be kept together. The various tools and tool bars are discussed in the following chapters. Status and help information is presented in a Status Bar located at the bottom of the main CX-Supervisor window.

1-2 Palette Bar

The Palette Bar contains the tools to apply colour and style options to the graphic objects placed on CX-Supervisor pages.

The Palette can be removed or re-display ed at any time by selecting Palette from the View menu.

A tick next to the name indicates the Palette is currently displayed. CXSupervisor saves the settings when it is exited and restores them when it is next run.

Each of the buttons on the palette is discussed in more detail in the following paragraphs.

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1-2-1 Foreground Colour and Background Colour

To create an object in a particular colour: before selecting the object's tool from the Graphic Object bar, first select the colour by clicking one of the colour buttons to drop down the colour picker.

To apply a colour to a previously created object, select the object on the page and select a colour using the same method as before.

1-2-2 Custom Colours

The colour picker displays 48 common colours along with a further 16 userdefined, custom colours. A colour can be chosen from the common colours or the Other button can used to create a custom colour. Clicking OK on the Custom Colour dialog box will apply the current colour to the selected Graphic Object. Clicking Add to Custom Colours will add the current colour to the custom colours list for easy re-use later.

An example of the Custom Colour dialog box is shown below:

Note: It is not strictly necessary to select a colour for an object before creating it,

however if no colour selection is made, the object retains the same colour as the last object.

Note: Colour may only be applied to some graphic objects. It cannot be applied to

embedded objects or bitmap graphics.

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1-2-3 Line Style

To create an object with a particular line style: before selecting the object from the Tool Palette, first select the line style by clicking on line style button to drop down the Line Style picker.

To apply a line style to a previously created object, select the object on the page and click on the appropriate line in the Line Style Palette.

1-2-4 Fill Pattern Palette

To create an object with a particular fill pattern: before selecting the object's tool from the Tool Palette, first select the fill pattern by clicking on Fill Pattern button to drop down the Fill Pattern picker.

To apply a fill pattern to a previously created object, select the object on the page and click in the appropriate square in the Fill Pattern Palette.

1-3 Graphic Object bar

The Graphic Object bar contains the tools to create the graphic objects, which can be placed on pages within CX-Supervisor.

In general terms, the operation of the Graphic Object bar is simple. With a page active the Graphic Object bar is active, and operation involves merely clicking on the desired tool to select it, and then clicking and dragging to the appropriate point in the page. This is not the case with the text, polygon or polyline tools, however the operation of these tools is fully discussed in chapter 4, Objects.

Moving the mouse pointer over any of the tools causes CX-Supervisor to display a tooltip to describe the tool.

By default, the cursor returns to Selection mode (an arrow) after drawing an object. If you would prefer it to remain in its current state, clear the Return to select mode checkbox in the Editing Preferences dialog box, which is found on the CX-Supervisor file menu.

For further details concerning the tools contained within the Graphic Object bar refer to chapter 4, Objects.

1-4 Control Bar

CX-Supervisor provides a Control Bar containing formatting and object manipulation tools. The Control Bar can be activated or de activated from the View menu. To activate the Control Bar, select Control Bar from the View menu; CX-Supervisor places a check mark next to it signifying its active

Note: It is not strictly necessary to select a line style for an object before creating it,

however if no line style selection is made, the object retains the default style of thin solid.

Note: Line styles may only be applied to some graphic objects. They cannot be

applied to text, embedded objects, controls or bitmap graphics.

Note: It is not strictly necessary to select a fill pattern for an object before creating it,

however if no fill pattern selection is made, the object retains the default of no pattern.

Note: Fill patterns may only be applied to solid graphic objects. They cannot be

applied to unfilled graphic objects, text objects, embedded objects, controls or bitmap graphics.

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status. To de activate it, repeat the procedure (the check mark is removed), and the Control Bar is no longer displayed. The various tools on the control bar allow the properties of objects to be modified.

A control may be activated with more than one object selected to change a particular attribute of all of the selected objects, e.g. when all graphical object s on a page are selected and the Rotate button is pushed in and the desired angle specified, all selected objects are rotated.

An illustration of the Control Bar is as follows:

The Control Bar may vary slightly from this according to the display resolution currently in use - the number of buttons displayed depends on the available space - at higher resolutions more buttons are displayed.

The Control Bar can be removed from the display at any time by selecting Control Bar from the View menu.

A tick next to the name indicates that it is currently displayed. CX-Supervisor saves the settings when it is exited and restores them when it is next run.

The specific operation of the controls on the Control Bar is described in the following paragraphs.

1-4-1 Object Identification

When an object is created, CX-Supervisor gives it a unique identifier. This identifier consists of the object type and a sequential number (starting at 1). For example, a text object could have an identifier of TEXT_1; a polygon object could have an identifier of POLYGON_3 etc. The Object Identification field displays a list of all current objects on a page.

The identification of an object can be changed by clicking on the entry in the Object Identification control, typing over the entry and pressing <Return>. A confirmation box is provided to double check the operation, click the OK button to proceed with the name change or the Cancel button to abort the operation.

It can at times be difficult to select a particular object if it is mostly obscured by other graphic objects. The Object Identification control allows an object to be selected by simply selecting its name from the presented list. click the arrow button to display the list and select the desired object. On selection the object is highlighted.

The following illustration shows the Object Identification control in de-selected state:

The following illustration shows the Object Identification control in selected state:

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1-4-2 Raise Up One

The button allows an object which forms part of an overlapping group of objects to be moved nearer the top of the group, one layer at a time. With an object selected, clicking the button once moves the object up one layer. This continues until the object is at the top. Clicking the button with the object at the top of a group has no effect.

The following example illustrates the state of a group of two objects before and after clicking the Raise Up One button with the black round rect an gle selected:

1-4-3 Lower Down One

The button allows an object which forms part of an overlapping group of objects to be moved nearer the bottom of the group, one layer at a time. With an object selected, clicking the button once moves the object down one layer. This continues until the object is at the bottom. Clicking the button with the object at the bottom of a group has no effect.

The following example illustrates the state of a group of two objects before and after clicking the Lower Down One button with the grey polygon selected:

1-4-4 Rotate

The button allows graphical and bitmap objects to be rotated. With an object selected, clicking the button once opens the Rotate dialog box. Set the desired angle and click the OK button to rotate the object.

The following example illustrates the state of an object before and after clicking the Rotate button and defining a 10 rotation with the object selected:

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1-4-5 Horizontal Mirror

The button allows graphical and bitmap objects to be mirrored in the horizontal plane. With an object selected, clicking the button once "flips" the object producing a vertical mirror image.

The following example illustrates the state of an object before and after clicking the Mirror Horizontal button with the object selected:

1-4-6 Vertical Mirror

The button allows graphical and bitmap objects to be mirrored in the vertical plane. With an object selected, clicking the button once "flips" the object producing a vertical mirror image.

The following example illustrates the state of an object before and after clicking the Mirror Vertical button with the object selected:

1-4-7 Transparency On/Off

The button changes an object from solid to outline and from outline to solid. With an object selected, click the button and the object toggles from solid to outline (or vice versa).

The following example illustrates the state of an object before and after clicking the Transparency button with the object selected:

1-4-7-1 Set Transparent Colour

The button allows the optional transparent colour of picture object s with .bmp and .gif file types to be set.

By clicking the Set Transparent Colour button and then clicking on a colour on the image you can select the colour that will appear transparent.

The following example illustrates the effect of using the transparency colour in conjunction with the transparency mode to remove the unwanted parts of the image:

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Status Bar SECTION 1 Graphics Editor

1-5 Status Bar

CX-Supervisor provides help and s tatus information in a Status Bar located at the bottom of the main window.

The Status Bar has two main active areas: the Help Message area , and the Cursor Co ordinates area.

The Help Message area is used by CX-Supervisor to display helpful information concerning menu selections and controls. It is located at the left hand end of the Status Bar, and can display messages similar to the following:

The Cursor Co ordinates area provides position information for the current location of the mouse pointer as it tracks around the active page within the CXSupervisor window. If an object on a page is selected, the status area displays the co-ordinates of the location of that object. An example of the system status area is shown below:

The first two display panels show the current x and y co ordinates of the mouse pointer within the currently active page. As the mouse pointer leaves the confines of a page and moves into the client area of the main CXSupervisor window, the last recorded co ordinates are held in these panels.

If an object is clicked on, all four panels are used by CX-Supervisor to display the co-ordinates of that object, as follows:

The first two panels contain the distance of the top left corner of the object from the top left of the page in pixels. The second two panels show the extent of the object in pixels.

1-6 Text Bar

An illustration of the CX-Supervisor Text Bar is as follows:

x y Width Height

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Text Bar SECTION 1 Graphics Editor

1-6-1 Font Name

The Font Name field contains a list of fonts which are available on the host version of Windows. The list is presented in alphabetical order, and only details typeface families. This does not include bold or italic variants as this attribute is set by using the appropriate button.

The following illustration shows the control in de-selected state:

The following illustration shows the control in selected state:

The Font Name field displays the current font attribute for the selected object(s). To change the font for a block of text, highlight it and click either: the down arrow adjacent to the edit part of the control, or into the edit part of the control itself, for the Font Name field. The control then displays a list of available fonts, from which the desired typeface may be selected.

If more than one block of text is selected with each having different font attributes, the edit part of the control is empty. However, selecting a font from the supplied list still sets the font attribute for all the selected group of text blocks.

Fonts and font families are printer dependent, therefore changing the printer within the Printer Setup dialog box (accessed from the File menu) changes the fonts which are available within the Font Name field.

1-6-2 Font Size

The Font Size field contains a list of point sizes available on the host version of Windows for the selected font. The list is presented in numerical order.

The following illustration shows the control in de-selected state:

The following illustration shows the control in selected state:

Either click the cursor into the editable area of the control and enter a new point size, or click the down arrow and select a new point size from the presented list.

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The control displays the current point size for the selected block of text. If more than one block of text is selected having different point sizes, the edit part of the control is empty. However, selecting a font from the supplied list (or ty ping in a new point size) still sets the point size for all the selected blocks of text.

1-6-3 Text Bold On/Off

The button allows any selected text objects to be set to bold when the Text Bold button is pushed in, or normal when the Text Bold button is released. Text Bold only applies to text, block text, and t o text on butto ns, other cont rols and graphics cannot be emboldened.

1-6-4 Text Italic On/Off

The button allows any selected text object(s) to be set to italic when the Text Italic button is pushed in, or normal when the Text Italic button is released. Text Italic only applies to text, block text, and to text on buttons, other controls and graphics cannot be italicised.

1-6-5 Text Underline On/Off

The button allows any selected text obje ct(s) to be set to underline when the Text Underline button is pushed in, or normal when the Text Underline button is released. Text Underline only applies to text, block text, and to text on buttons, other controls and graphics cannot be underlined.

1-6-6 Text Left Aligned

The Aligned button aligns any selected text object(s) to the left edge of the bounding box. Te xt Left Justified only applies to text, block text, and to text on buttons, other controls and graphics cannot be left justified.

1-6-7 Text Centred

The button aligns any selected text object(s) to the centre of the bounding box. Text Centre Justified only applies to text, block text, and to text on buttons, other controls and graphics cannot be centre justified.

1-6-8 Text Right Aligned

The button aligns any selected text object(s) to the right edge of the bounding box. Text Right Justified only applies to text, block text, and to text on buttons, other controls and graphics cannot be right justified.

1-7 Grid

The use of the grid may be helpful in drawing and aligning the objects on the screen. Select the button to enable the grid.

The grid settings are available by selecting G rid from the View menu. All the available grid sizes are shown along with a Snap to Grid option which forces graphical objects selected by the user to align according to the current grid setting.

1-8 Tip of the Day

On startup, a Tip of the Day dialog box opens. All tips can be reviewed using the Next and Previous buttons. This dialog box can be turned off, or turned back on from the Help menu.

Note: The buttons can be customised to remove or add favourite functions.

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Creating a Page SECTION 2 Pages

SECTION 2

Pages

This chapter explains the concept of pages. The chapter covers creating, amending, printing and saving pages.

2-1 Creating a Page

A project must consist of at least one page. To create a new page, CX-Supervisor must currently have a project open. If no

project is currently open, either click the Open button to open a previously saved project, or select New from the Project menu to create a new project.

With a project open, click the button to create a new blank page. An example of a new blank page is shown as follows:

2-2 Amending a Page

To amend a page, it must first be open. If no pages are open click the button. A standard File Open dialog box with the caption Open Page opens. The layout and usage depends on your operating system so see your Microsoft documentation for details.

1, 2, 3… To amend a page:

1. Locate the drive and directory where the desired page is stored.

2. Select the desired page from the list presented.

3. Click the Open button to load the page.

The loaded page may now be edited as required using the CX-Supervisor editing tools.

Note: When you first create a project, CX-Supervisor creates a new page for you

automatically. For more details concerning projects, refer to chapter 6, Projects.

Note: Loading a page does not automatically make it part of a project. It is therefore

perfectly feasible to load and edit pages from other projects. Use the Project Editor to attach a page to a project. For more details concerning proje ct s, refer to chapter 6, Projects.

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2-3 Defining the Properties of a Page

A page has certain attributes, or properties. These properties may be viewed and edited in two ways. The simplest way to access the properties of a page is to double click with the left mouse button in the background area of the page.

This causes CX-Supervisor to display the following Page Properties dialog box:

The Page Properties dialog box allows the viewing and editing of various attributes.

1, 2, 3… To set the Page Properties:

1. Enter a title for the page in the Page Title: field up to a maximum of 32 characters.

2. Add a description (if required) in the Page Description field.

3. Enter the co-ordinates for the top-left corner of the pa ge in the T op and L eft field. This value must be in pixels, and must be a positive integer b etween 0 and 2000. Alternatively, click the Full Size button to fill the runtime environment workspace.

4. Enter the height and width measurements for the page in the Height and Width fields. These values must be in pixels, and must be a positive integer between 0 and 2000. click the Ce ntre butto n to ce ntre the page to the graphics workspace.

5. Select the border style for the page from the Bo rder Style settings. The default for this is Sizeable, as shown on the Page Properties dialog box. Changing the selection will update the shown preview.

6. To prev ent the title f rom bei ng displayed, click the Display Title setting to remove the check mark. The following change occurs in the dialog box:

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7. To change the display mode, select Overlap, Replace or Popup in the Display Mode setting. 'Popup' pages appear above all other page types, 'Overlap' pages can lie on top of other pages, and 'Replace' pages closes any pages that overlap.

8. To alter the colour of the page, click in the Demo Page Window area or click the Colour button. CX-Supervisor displays the Windows Colour Palette dialog box:

9. Either select a colour from the palette are a or define a custom colour. When the desired colour opens, click the OK button to return to the Page Properties dialog box.

10.Alternatively, to display an image or photograph as the background click the Background button and select the desired file and note the Display Background check box is automatically ticked.

2-4 Printing a Page

Before printing a page, ensure that the printer has been set up correctly.

2-4-1 Print Setup

To check the printer settings, select Print Setup from the File menu. CX-Supervisor displays the Print Setup dialog box in response: The current printer selection is defined in the Name: control box. To alter the

settings, proceed as follows:

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1, 2, 3… To change the current printer selection:

1. Click the Name: field and select from the list presented.

2. To change the page orientation from portrait to landscape click the Landscape setting, (or vice-versa).

3. To change the paper size, click the Size: field, and select the desired paper size from the list presented.

4. T o cha nge the paper source, click the Source: fie ld, and select the desired paper source from the list presented.

5. Click the OK button to exit from the Print Setup dialog box when the settings are correct.

2-4-2 Print Preview

To preview the page before printing, select Print Preview from the File menu. This results in a screen display similar to the following:

1, 2, 3… To print the page:

1. Click the button, CX-Supervisor displays the Print dialog box.

2. To display the next page, click the Next Page button.

3. To display the previous page, click the Prev Page button.

4. T o display the cur rent page, side-by-side with the next page, click the Two Page button. To return to a single page view click the same button again which now carries the legend, One Page.

5. Click the Zoom In button. Click it a second time to zoom in to the second level. This does not zoom into a specific area of the page.

6. To zoom out from a zoomed in view, click the Zoom Out button. Click a second time to zoom right out.

7. To close the preview screen, click the Close button.

2-4-3 Printing

To print a page, click the Print Page button. The Print dialog box opens.

Note: The Properties button gives access to advanced printer configuration function s

for the selected printer. For details of these functions, refer to the Windows User Manual, On line Help, or the appropriate Manufacturer's handbook.

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1, 2, 3… To set the print range:

1. Clicking one of the settings in the Print range settings. The Selection setting is only enabled when an item (or items) are selected on the page prior to starting the print process. Click the Pages setting and enter a range of pages in the from and to fields.

2. To change the number of copies to be printed, enter a new value in the Copies field.

3. If multiple copies are selected, click the Collate setting to instruct the printer to collate the copies as they are printed.

4. To print to file, click the Print to file setting.

5. Click the OK button to activate printing. While printing is in progress, a dialog box opens showing the status of the print job. Clicking the Cancel button at this point aborts the printing. When printed, the dialog box disappears. The final printed version should be similar to that shown in the Print Preview dialog box, with a header describing the project, and a footer describing the page with a page number and date stamp.

2-5 Saving a Page to a Project

When a page has been created it is wise to save it to the project in which it is planned to reside. It is good practice to ensure that pages are saved regularly, for example to minimise the loss of work in the event of a power failure.

To save a page click the button. If this is the first time the page has been saved, the Save As dialog box opens. This is a standard Windows dialog box and usage depends on your operating system. Please consult your Microsoft documentation.

1, 2, 3… To save a page to a project:

1. Move to the location where the page file is to be stored.

2. Ensure that the Save as Type: control is set to CX-Supervisor Pages (*.PAG).

3. Enter a name in the File Name: field.

Note: The Properties button on the Print dialog box gives access to advanced printer

configuration functions for the selected printer. For details of these functions, please consult the Windows User Manual, On-line Help, or the appropriate Manufacturer's handbook.

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4. Click the Save button to save the file. Subsequent saves do not cause the Save As dialog box to be displayed. After clicking the Save button, if the page is currently not assigned to a project,

a confirmation dialog box opens. Alternatively, select Save Page from the File menu (or use the short-cut key combination of <Ctrl> +S.

2-5-1 Save Page As

If a copy of a page be required, (for incorporation into another project perhaps), select Save Page As… from the File menu.

CX-Supervisor displays the File Save As dialog box as described previously. After entering a new name for the page, CX-Supervisor prompts to save the different page into the current project as above.

2-5-2 Closing a Page

To close a page after editing select Close Page from the File menu. Alternatively, either click the control box for the page, (located in the top left

corner of the page) and select Close from the Control menu, or simply double-click the Control menu and the page closes.

If you attempt to close a page which has not been saved, CX-Supervisor displays a confirmation dialog box. If you want to save the changes, click the Yes button. Otherwise, click the No button, or click th e Cancel button to abort closing the page.

2-6 CX-Supervisor Preferences

CX-Supervisor allows a user to customise the working environment. To set or amend the CX-Supervisor setup, select Preferences from the File menu, followed by the preference to set up.

The types of customisation are described in the following paragraphs.

2-6-1 Startup Preferences

The Startup Preferences allows the project last accessed in the previous session of CX-Supervisor to be automatically loaded in the next session. It is accessible by selecting Startup from the Preferences menu. Click in the Load

last project on startup setting to switch this preference as desired. Click the OK button to accept the change, or Cancel to abort.

2-6-2 Editing Preferences

The Editing Preferences dialog box provides a number of switches to enhance the use of the Graphics Editor and CX-Supervisor animation. It is accessed by selecting Editing from the Preferences menu. The number of undo operations in the Graphics Editor can be set in the Number of Available 'Undo' Operations: field. To make the Graphics Editor return to Select Mode after every drawing operation, click in the Revert to 'Select Mode' after Drawing Operations setting. The use of double-clicking on an object can be defined: when a check mark is present in the Enter Edit Mode field, a double-click on an object of that type causes it to enter Edit Mode.

When a check mark is present in a Display Animation Editor field, a doubleclick on an object of that type activates the Animation Editor. Click the OK button to accept the changes, or the Cancel button to abort.

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2-6-3 General Preferences

General Preferences allow the default script language to be chosen. When new scripts are added, CX-Supervisor will default to saving scripts in the select language.

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SECTION 3

Points

This chapter describes CX-Supervisor points and the procedures associated with the creation, amendment and removal of points using the Points Editing facility. The application of external sources to points is also described.

3-1 What is a Point?

A point is a variable used internally by CX-Supervisor. All points within CXSupervisor have a name, group and type associated with them.

CX-Supervisor provides a set of pre-defined System ($) Points, which are detailed in chapter 3 Points.

3-2 About the Point Editor

The Point Editor allows the viewing, creating, modifying and removing of points from the points database.

To open the Point Editor dialog bo x, click the bu tt on . An example of the Point Editor dialog box is as follows:

The typeface of the editor can be amended by selecting Preferences from the

File menu. This is especially useful when printing.

3-3 Viewing Points in the Point Editor

The Point Editor view of the points database can be tailored by filtering or sorting the available points.

Note: System Points cannot be modified.

Note: To select a range of points, click on a point to mark the start of the range and

click again with the <Shift> key down to mark the end.

Note: To individually select more than one point, click while holding the <Ctrl> key

down.

Note: The short-cut keyboard combinations for Cut, Copy and Paste operations are

valid within the Point Editor. Highlight one or more point s and type <Ctrl>+X to cut or <Ctrl>+C to copy; use <Ctrl>+V to paste. Since the cut and copy operations store the information in the Windows Clipboard, points may be pasted to another CX-Supervisor application. See also Chapter 3 Quick creation of many points.

Note: If the I/O type ends with ' ' and a number, it is an array point with the shown

number of elements.

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3-3-1 Filtering the Points in the View by Group

Points are separated into groups. To select a group, pick an entry from th e Group field.

All points can be displayed by selecting <All Groups> from this list.

3-3-2 Filtering the Points in the View by Point Type

A selection of points can be displayed based on the point type. Selection of the All Points button displays points of all types.

The Boolean Points button only displays points of a Boolean type. The Integer Points button, the Real Points button and Text Points button, once selected, react in the same way.

3-3-3 Sorting the Points in the View by I/O Type

Points can also be filtered by I/O type. Respectively, these buttons display All Points, Memory Points, Input Points, Output Points or Input/Output Points.

3-3-4 Sorting the Points in the View

Individual listed points are sorted, based on a designated field type: name, type, input/output type or description. By clicking on the Name button, the points are sorted alphanumerically by name.

The Type button, the I/O Type button, the Address button and Description button, once selected, react in the same way. In the previous Point Editor example the list is sorted by Name.

The widths of the point fields can be widened or narrowed as required using the mouse to drag the column boundaries:

A double click the text boundaries causes the column to autosize.

3-3-5 Changing the Viewing Mode

Click the button to configure which columns of information are displayed in the Point Editor.

Click the button to view details with large icons. Click the button to view details with normal icons. Click the button to view details as a list. Select the button to view details as a list in cluding name, type, I/O type,

address and description information. The details can be sorted in ascending order by clicking once or in descending order by clicking twice, in the appropriate field.

3-3-6 Summary of Point Information

A summary of point information is available by selecting the button. The resultant Point Information dialog box shows an overall summary, a breakdown on the number of points per type and the input/output type. To exit the dialog box, click the Close button. The Point Information dialog box is shown as follows:

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3-3-7 Drag and Drop of Points onto Control Objects

The Point Editor can be used to drag and drop points onto control objects. For instance, Integer points can be dragged from the Point Editor onto a Linear Gauge, Rotary Gauge, Trend Graph and Slider. Boolean points can also be applied to a Toggle.

1, 2, 3… To apply a point to a control object with the Point Editor:

1. Arrange the CX-Supervisor windows so that the point to drag and the target control object are both visible.

2. Select the point to associate and drag it onto the page.

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3. Drop the point at the position of the target control object. An invalid "drop" is denoted by the mouse pointer changing to a circular symbol.

For further information of the use of point s with object s, refer to chapter 4, Objects.

3-4 Creating a Point

To add a new point, select the button. This results in the Add Point dialog box being displayed:

When all the information has been provided for the new point, clicking the OK button commits the new point to the points database, while the Cancel button aborts the add operation.

3-4-1 General Attributes

The name of the point is entered in the Point Name: field. The point nam e can be up to 20 alphanumeric characters, and must not begin with a digit or include mathematical operators such as "+", or be identical to a script reserved word such as "IF" or "cos". Any invalid characters (including spaces) generate an audible error, or an "Invalid Point Name entered" message when the OK button is clicked.

The group to which this point belongs is selected from the Group: field. A new group can be entered by typing in the Group: field.

A points description, detailing the use of the current point, may be inserted in the Description: field.

3-4-2 Point Type

The point type can be Boolean, Integer, Real or Text. The default type is Boolean.

3-4-3 Point Attributes

The attributes for a point vary according to the point type. For a Boolean point, the following attributes are displayed:

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The default state of the point is defined by selecting e ith er the State 0: or State 1: setting. Associative text (such as 'OFF' or 'FALSE' for state 0) can be applied in the related Default Text: fields. The default text is associated with Toggle buttons and object animations such as Display Value and Edit Point Value when they are configured to use the point.

For an Integer point, the following attributes are displayed:

The minimum threshold for the point is inserted into the Minimum Value: field. The maximum threshold for the point is inserted into the Maximum Value: field. The default value is inserted in the Default Value: field. Note: Integer points are limited to -2,147,483,648 to 2147483647 For a Real point, the following attributes are displayed:

The minimum threshold for the point is inserted into the Minimum Value: field. The maximum threshold for the point is inserted into the Maximum Value: field.

The default value is inserted in the Default Value: field. Note: Real points are limited to 1.7E +/- 308 to a precision of 15 digits. For a Text point, the following attribute opens:

Text is entered in the Text: field. Note: Memory Text points can have 32768 characters but PLC I/O Text Points

are limited to 1024 characters.

3-4-4 I/O Type

The I/O type states the scope of the point, i.e. whether it is purely an internal variable or whether it communicates with a PLC.

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• A Memory Resident point is provided internally by CX-Supervisor.

• An Input point receives data from an external device.

• An Output point sends data to an external device.

• An Input/Output point both sends data to and receives data from an external device.

3-4-5 Memory Attributes

The Array Size field allows Memory Point arrays to be created. If an Array Size of 1 is specified, a single point is created. Specifying any other value creates an array of points of this type.

This option is only available to Memory Resident points.

3-4-6 I/O Update Rate

The I/O Update Rate specifies how and when communication with the PLC takes place.

This option is not available to Memory Resident points.

The On Change option specifies that communication with the PLC occurs automatically as a result of a value change.

The On Request option specifies that data updates with the PLC will be manually requested using the scripting commands InputPoint and OutputPoint. The point is updated internally but only communicates with the PLC when requested to by the script commands.

The On Interval option specifies the frequency that communications occur with the PLC. When this option is selected an list box appears allowing the frequency to be entered.

3-4-7 I/O Attributes

The I/O Attributes option specifies the external source or destination for the point.

This option is not available to Memory Resident points.

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The external source is defined by selecting the appropriate I/O Attributes: setting. Further configuration of the external source can be applied by clicking the Setup button.

On clicking the Setup button for a PLC external source, the PLC Attributes dialog box opens.

The point type associated with th e PLC Connection attributes is shown in the title bar. The required PLC can be selected from the PLC: field. If no PLCs exist in the PLC: field then one must be added. This is achieved by clicking the Add PLC button and configuring one. A point cannot be configured to have a PLC connection unless all the PLC connection attributes are correctly configured. For more information on adding and configuring PLCs and devices see chapter 6 Projects, Device Configuration.

3-4-8 PLC Attributes

The Data Location: field identifies the area of memory to which this address applies and is dependent upon the type and configuration of the PLC.

The Data Type: field identifies the type of data held at this address. The type determines how point values are converted from a computer format into a PLC format. The field contains options applicable to the Data Location.

The Modifier: field indicates the command to be performed on th e data at this address. An example of a modifier is for a bit: a modifier might declare that a bit is to be forced set and not to be written normally. The field contains options applicable to the Data Location.

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The Array Size: field specifies the number of data values associated with the point. A value greater than 1 allows the point to be treated as an array. For more detail on array points and their uses see Optimisation of PLC Communications.

The PLC Attributes dialog box takes on a slightly different appearance if the point type is text, showing the number of characters which start at the specified data location:

3-4-9 Data Transfer Actions When Opening a PLC

The type of data transfer action for the selected PLC can be specified by selection of the appropriate setting. Options for Input and Input/Output points are Always Update Point Value and Only Update Point Value When On Display. Options for an Output point are Write Value, Read Value and No Data Transfer.

3-4-10 Conversion Attributes

The minimum and maximum PLC value and the application of a conversion factor is specified in the Conversion Attributes: fields (these fields are not applicable for Boolean and text points).

Conversion Attributes can be used to convert in a linear fashion between a value in a PLC and the point range. For example, if the possible range in the PLC is 0 to 1000, and the point ra nge is 0 to 100, then a PLC value of 500 would correspond to a point value of 50. The conversion would be performed just before the data is sent to the PLC, or immediately upon receipt of it from the PLC.

On completion of the PLC configuration connection, click the OK button to continue, or the Cancel button to abort. Click the Add PLC button to create a new PLC connection. Information relating to the selection of this button is described in chapter 6 Projects, Device Configuration.

3-4-11 Advanced Point Settings

Advanced settings can be applied to a new point, by clicking the Advanced button in the Add Point dialog box. This results in the Advanced Point Settings dialog box being displayed.

In order to access a CX-Supervisor point value via OLE2 Automation, it must be given OLE Read or OLE Write access. The scope of the access can be defined by checking the appropriate setting in the OLE Access.

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The point value which is stored to disk may be Volatile or Non-volatile by selecting or deselecting the Non-Volatile check-box. A Non-volatile point ensures the preservation of the point's value at regular intervals. If power is lost, or CX-Supervisor is shut down for any reason, then when the application is restarted the point is initialised to the last saved value. These values are saved in a project file with .NVP extension. To prevent unexpected operation, this file is automatically deleted if further point changes are made in the Developer. In this case points revert to their Defaul t value.

Select the Validate Point is Within Specified Range check-box. This option is only available for Input or I/O points of type Integer or Real. Wh en checked, an error message opens in the error log if the data passed to CX-Supervisor is outside of the specified Minimum and Maximum range.

Click the OK button to accept the advanc ed settings, or the Cancel b utton to abort the operation.

3-5 Amending an Existing Point

To modify an existing point, highlight the point from the points list and click the

button.

This results in the View Point dialog box being displayed as shown below, a dialog box based on the Add Point dialog box:

The selected point can be redefined as described in chapter 3, Creating a Point.

Note: If a point is renamed then any animations or scripts that were using the previous point name become invalid. Run the Analyse Application tool to check for References to non-existent points.

3-6 Deleting an Existing Point

To remove an existing point, highlight the point from the points list and click the button. This results in a confirmation dialog box being displayed. Click the Yes button to remove the point from the points database, or the No button to abort the delete operation.

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To select a range click on a point to mark the start of the range and click again with the <SHIFT> key down to mark the end.

To individually select more than one point click while holding the <CTRL> key down.

3-7 Quick creation of many points

CX-Supervisor supports up to 8,000 points, which could take much time to create. Within the Point Editor you can use Copy/Paste which helpfully increments the point name automatically (BoilerTemp1 becomes BoilerTemp2, BoilerTemp3 etc) but you still have to edit each point to configure the PLC address and possibly other information. Using the Copy and Paste functions, Point data can quickly be edited and created for example in grid form using Excel. This can prove extremely quick when the desig n uses contiguous addresses.

1, 2, 3… 1. Open the Point Editor.

2. Select the points to edit, or a single point to act as a template and Copy to the Windows Clipboard

3. Start Excel.

4. Position the cursor in column A and paste the CX-Supervisor Points into Excel. The worksheet should resemble the following:

Each row is a single point, and each column is a setting of that point.

5. Edit the point details as required.

Excel automatically increments any data ending in a number. This can be very useful for Names and PLC Addresses (columns A and F) but take care with other columns. If other columns are wrongly incremented, like PLC Name, Array size and Data Range (columns E, G and K) these can quickly be copied by selecting the correct value e.g. G1 then using the square box to highlight the column of data to fill. To see the fill options hold down the right mouse button before draging the square box. Repeat for each column.

6. When editing is completed, select the row(s) to required and select Copy

Note: It is possible to delete more than one point by either selecting points within a

range or by selecting individually several points.

Note: If a point is deleted then any animations or scripts that were using the point

become invalid. Run the Analyse Application tool to check for References to non-existent points.

Note: Some settings may be hidden on the right. Use the scrollbar to view.

Note: To quickly create new points with the same settings, select the whole row

by clicking the row number on the left. A range can now be drawn to be filled by dragging the black square box on the bottom left of the range selection:

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7. Switch back to the Point Editor and select Paste.

3-8 Runtime Point Maintenance

It is possible to reconfigure points at runtime via the right mouse button floating menu option Points Maintenance. The Point Maintenance dialog box opens.

To monitor and change the value of a point in runtime, select a point from the Point Name: field. The Filter Options: field and settings refines the points listed in the Point Name: field. Select the Get Value button to retrieve the current value of the selected point. Specify a new point value in the Point Value/Text: field and click the Set Value button. The Diagnostics button shows details including communications statistics, useful for diagnosing communication problems. Note this button is only available when a user with 'Designer' privileges is logged in. Select the Close button to complete the operation.

3-9 Optimisation of PLC Communications

PLC communication speeds can be increased by creating "array" po ints which contain several elements of the same type, rather than creating a large number of individual points. For instance, the time taken to update an array point containing 50 elements are quicker than the time taken to update 50 individual points.

3-9-1 Creation of an "Array" Point

An "array" point can be created by specifying a value greater than 1 in the Elements: field of the Setup PLC Connection dialog box. The Data Location field specifies the memory address from which the array of data begins.

Note:Elements of an array point are located at consecutive addresses after the address specified in the Data Location field.

Accessing Elements of an "Array" Point Direct access to array points can be achieved by applying a subscript to the

pointname, e.g. pointname[index]. For more information refer to the CXSupervisor Script Language Reference Manual.

Note: If the pasted point names already exist, CX-Supervisor will automatically add

or increment a number on the end to prevent overwriting. If you wish to overwrite to replace old point settings, simple delete (not Cut) the old points from the Point Editor before pasting.

All pasted points will pasted into the group on view

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3-10 Point Import

To import PLC points from other applications, click the button. This results in the Import PLC Points From Another CX-Server Project dialog box being displayed.

The Point Import tool can be used to import point information into the CXSupervisor project that has already been configured. The symbol name, symbol type and PLC address is imported from the CDM file generated by other applications.

The CDM file can be generated from CX-Programmer by linking the project to the CDM file. The CDM file can also be generated by exporting from a SYSWIN project to a CDM file. Refer to the documentation supplied with the package for information on how to export or link the data to the CDM file.

It is possible to import points from the CDM file of another CX-Supervisor project but this is not recommended, as only the name, type and address are imported. A better method is to copy the points from one application to the clipboard, and paste them in the required application. This way all point information is copied.

1, 2, 3… Steps to import from another CDM file.

1. Open the Import PLC Points From Another CX-Server Project dialog box.

2. Click the Open Project button and find the project to import from.

3. Select the tab depending upon the I/O type required.

4. Click the Add button and select the symbols required.

5. Add these to the CX-Supervisor project by clicking the Add button.

6. Press OK to return.

7. Repeat for other I/O types.

8. Press OK to finish.

3-11 System Points

System Points are those points that are pre-defined within CX-Supervisor. They cannot be edited or deleted, but their attributes can be viewed. All system points can be selected from the System Point dialog box.

System points are listed in the points list, and are denoted by a '$' symbol preceding the point name. To view system points only, select System Points from the Group: field. When listed, the Boolean Points, Integer Points, Real Points, Text Points and All Points buttons on the toolbar are unavailable for selection. To view other points, select All Groups from the Group: field.

3-11-1 Time Points

The following table describes system points for use with time based operations. Provisions are given to both 12 hour and 24 hour time formats.

System point Point type Point range Remarks

$12Hour Integer 0-12 Hours in 12-hour

format.

$AMPM Text - AM/PM indicator

for 12-hour clock form.

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3-11-2 Date Points

The following table describes system points for use with date based operations. Provisions are given for numerical and alphanumerical formats.

3-11-3 Internal Points

The following table describes system points for use with interrogating current system settings, such as memory and disk space restrictions and other system resources.

$Hour Integer 0-23 Hours in 24-hour

format.

$Millisecond Integer 0-999 Number of

milliseconds. $Minute Integer 0-59 Minutes. $Second Integer 0-59 Seconds. $Time Text - Time (e.g. 09:46).

System point Point type Point range Remarks

$Date Text - Date (e .g . 28 /0 2/

95). $DayOfMonth Integer 1-31 Day of the month. $DayOfYear Integer 1-366 Day of the year. $Month Integer 1-12 Month ( 1 -

January, 12 Dec.).

$MonthName Text - Month na me (e.g.

February).

$ShortMonthName Text - Abbreviated

month name (e.g. Feb).

$ShortWeekDayName Text - Abbreviated

weekday name (e.g. Wed).

$ShortYear Integer 0-99 Abbreviated year

(e.g. 95).

$WeekDay Integer 0-6 Day of the week (0

- Sun, 6 - Sat). $WeekDayName Text - Weekday name

(e.g. Wednesday).

$WeekOfYea r Integer 0-51 Week number for

the year.

$Year Integer 1970-2038 Year (e.g. 1995).

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3-11-4 Display Points

The following table describes system points for use with the displa y mode.

3-11-5 Mouse Points

The following table describes system points for use in mouse movement and operation. They are updated on a left button click.

System point Point type Point range Remarks

$AvailableMemory Integer 0-2,147,483,647 Amount of

available memory , in bytes.

$DemoMode Boolean - Indicates status of

communications (0=active, 1=disabled).

$DiskSpace Integer 0-2,147,483,647 Amount of free

disk space available, in bytes.

$PCName T ext - Computer name of

PC as seen in Explorer

$ProjectName Text - Name of project

file, without .SCS extension

$ProjectPath Text - Path to project on

disk, without project name.

$SpoolCount Integer 0-2,147,483,647 Number of alarm

entries currently spooled, awaiting printing to page printer.

$Version T ext - Version number of

CX-Supervisor Runtime program

System point Point type Point range Remarks

$ScreenSizeX Integer 0-2,147,483,647 Screen width. $ScreenSizeY Integer 0-2,147,483,647 Screen height.

System point Point type Point range Remarks

$MouseX Integer 0-65535 Mouse X co-

ordinates.

$MouseY Integer 0-65535 Mouse Y co-

ordinates.

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3-11-6 Alarm Points

The following table describes system points for use with CX-Supervisor alarms.

3-11-7 Error Logger Points

The following table describes system points for use with CX-Supervisor errors .

3-11-8 PLC Communications Points

The following table describes system points for use in the communication between CX-Supervisor and a PLC.

System point Point type Point range Remarks

$ActiveAlarms Integer 0-2,147,483,647 Number of active

alarms.

$AlarmCount Integer 0-2,147,483,647 Total number of

alarms.

$HighestAlarms Integer 0-2,147,483,647 Number of active

highest priority alarms

$HighAlarms Integer 0-2,147,483,647 Number of active

high priority alarms

$MediumAlarms Integer 0-2,147,483,647 Number of active

medium priority alarms

$LowAlarms Integer 0-2,147,483,647 Number of active

low priority alarms

$LowestAlarms Integer 0-2,147,483,647 Number of active

lowest priority alarms

$Unacknowledged Alarms

Integer 0-2,147,483,647 Number of alarms

currently unacknowledged

System point Point type Point range Remarks

$HighErrors Integer 0-2,147,483,647 Number of high

priority errors logged.

$LowErrors Integer 0-2,147,483,647 Number of low

priority errors logged.

$MediumErrors Integer 0-2,147,483,647 Number of

medium priority errors logged.

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3-11-9 Security Points

The following table describes system points for use with user log in, logout, and user privileges in the runtime environment.

3-12 Printing Points

3-12-1 Print Setup

The Point Editor can be printed in the same way pages can. Before printing, ensure that the printer has been set up correctly. To check the printer settings, refer to chapter 2, Pages.

3-12-2 Print Preview

To preview the page before printing, select Print Preview from the File menu. Refer to chapter 2, Pages regarding the use of the Print Preview display.

3-12-3 Printing

To print the contents of the Point Editor, click the button. Refer to chapter 2, Pages regarding the use of the Print dialog box.

3-13 Embedding Point Values in Text

As well as using point names in expressions, in many cases where text is entered this can be made dynamic by replacing a placeholder in the text with the value of a point. Part or all of the text may be a point name, en closed in the Point Substitution characters (double round brackets by default).

Examples of the way in which text is changed:

The shift foreman was ((ShiftForeman))

becomes:

System point Point type Point range Remarks

$InputsActual Real - Reports average

number of PLC input points read per second since application startup.

$PLCBusy Boolean - Indicates if PLC

communications are busy.

$PLCFailures Integer 0-2,147,483,647 Total number of

PLC failures.

System point Point type Point range Remarks

$SecurityLevel Integer 0-4 Current user's

security level.

$SecurityName Text - Current user's

security name.

$UserName Text - User currently

logged on.

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The shift foreman was Fred Smith

and

The shift output was ((ShiftOutput)) litres

becomes:

The shift output was 5000 litres

3-13-1 Using Format specifiers

Format specifiers can be used, similar to the Format script command:

%s for text string points; %d for integer points; %f for real floating points.

Where 'MyTextpoint="Hello"':

The text of (("My text point is %s",Mypoint))

becomes:

The text of My text point is Hello

Where MyRealpoint=5467.7658:

To two decimal places the value of MyRealpoint is (("%4.2f",MyRealpoint))

becomes:

To two decimal places the value of MyRealpoint is

5467.76

Combinations of format specifiers are possible:

((%s to two decimal places the value of MyRealpoint is %4.2f",MyTextpoint,MyRealpoint))

becomes:

Hello to two decimal places the value of MyRealpoint is 5467.76

The can be used in various fields, for example:

• In Alarm Raised and Cleared Messages e.g.

Alarm Raised: "Boiler Temperature too high. Current value is (("%.1d", BoilerTemp))"

• As captions for popup edit box animations. T his is useful as the captions are then dynamically translated e.g.

Caption: "((CaptionString))"

• As parameter to MessageBox. This is useful to help convert numbers to strings e.g.

MessageBox("Error ((ErrorNum)) occurred")

• As parameter to LogError or LogEvent. This too is useful to help convert numbers to strings e.g.

LogError("Error ((ErrorNum)) occurred", priority)

• Titles in Graphs and Charts (useful for translations again) e.g.

Title: "((TitleString))"

• In Tooltips, for dynamic information

Tooltip text: "((ToolTipString))"

• In Report templates. See Script Reference GenerateReport() for more information.

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See Chapter 6, Point Substitution Settings and FAQ - Creating Reports and HTML Reports for related information

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Objects

This chapter describes the various obje cts available within CX-Supervisor. It also describes the processes for creating, editing and manipulating objects.

4-1 Objects

Pages created with CX-Supervisor are constructed from objects that are inserted and linked together to form a coherent interface. CX-Supervisor objects are divided into three groups: graphical, control and embedded.

Generally, the procedures for creating objects are identical. A button representing the desired object is clicked on the Graphic Object bar. The mouse pointer is then either clicked on the page (for a default sized object), or clicked and dragged to the appropriate point on the page for a custom sized object.

4-2 Editing Objects

Editing falls into three distinct categories:

• Re-sizing an object.

• Re-shaping an object.

• Modifying an object using a Wizard.

4-2-1 Re-sizing

To re size an object, click on it with the left mouse button. This 'selects' it and brings up green sizing grab handles. Click and drag the handles until the object is of the desired size.

4-2-2 Re-shaping

Re-shaping procedures are similar for all graphical objects which can be reshaped. Not all can. Control objects can only be reshaped using Wizards.

To change the shape of a graphical object, choose Edit Object from the Edit menu to bring up the red editing grab handles. Click and drag the handles until the object is of the desired shape.

The typeface of the editor can be amended by choosing Preferences from the File menu. This is especially useful when printing.

CX-Supervisor preferences can be configured such that double-clicking on a graphical object also brings up the red editing grab handles. Setting this preference is achieved by selecting Preferences from the File menu. Refer to chapter 2, Pages for further details on preferences and CX-Supervisor configuration.

4-2-3 Wizards

Control objects cannot be re-shap ed in the same way a s a graphical o bject but are edited using Wizards. Wizards customise control objects to display information in an easy to understand manner.

To edit a control object and activate a Wizard, double click the object.

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4-3 Creating and Editing Graphic Objects

For details on re-sizing the graphic objects described in the following paragraphs, refer to chapter 3, Editing Objects.

4-3-1 Arc

Arcs may be transparent or filled with a colour or pattern. To insert an Arc, select the button from the Graphic Object bar. Click or click and drag on the page.

To edit the arc, obtain the red grab handles. Click and drag to change the angle subtended by the arc. To finish editing, click elsewhere on the page or press <Esc>.

4-3-2 Block Text

To insert block tex t, click the button, and then click the page. Stretch the text object to resize it. Standard text tools and the keyboard (e.g. bold, italic, left-justify) can be used, and their effect applies to the whole content of the object.

To edit block text, double click on it. A Text-Editing dialog box opens. The text can then be changed, as can the word-wrap and border options. Standard Windows cut, copy and paste facilities can be used.

4-3-3 Ellipse

Ellipses may be transparent or filled with a colour or pattern. To create a filled ellipse, click the button.

To create a transparent ellipse, click the button. Alternatively, select a filled ellipse and click the Transparency.

Either click the page to create a circle, or click and drag to create an ellipse. Ellipses cannot be edited but can be re-sized.

4-3-4 Line

To insert a line, click the button. Click and drag on the page to draw a line of the required length.

To edit the line, obtain the red grab handles. Click and drag to change the line. To finish editing click elsewhere on the page or press <Esc>.

4-3-5 Polygon

Polygons may be transparent or filled with a colour or pattern. To create a polygon, click the button. click the page to draw vertices. To finish crea ting the polygon either click the right mouse button, press <Esc> or double click the left mouse button.

To edit the polygon obtain the red grab handles. Click on an edge to add a vertex or click and drag a vertex to move it.

To finish editing, either click elsewhere on the page or press <Esc>.

Note: The shortcut keyboard combinations for Cut, Copy and Paste operations are

valid within Wizards. Highlight part or all of a field and type <Ctrl>+X to cut the text or <Ctrl>+C to copy the text; move the cursor to the desired field an d typ e <Ctrl>+V to paste the text. Since the cut and copy operations store the information in the Windows Clipboard, they may be pasted to another Wizard, dialog box or application.

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To split a straight line into two, click at the point on the line where the split is required then drag the mouse. CX-Supervisor creates a new handle which may be moved to the desired point. To remove a red handle and the vertex on which it rests, click on it with the delete key held down on the keyboard.

4-3-6 Polyline

To create a polyline, click the button. click the page to draw vertices. To finish creating the polyline, click the right mouse button.

To edit a polyline, obtain the red grab handles. Click on an edge to add a vertex. Press the <Delete> key whilst moving a vertex to delete it.

To finish editing, click elsewhere on the page.

4-3-7 Rectangle

Rectangles can be transparent or filled with a colour or pattern. To create a filled rectangle, click the button.

To create a rec tangle frame, click the button. Alternatively, select a filled rectangle and click the Transparency button.

click the page to draw a square, or click and drag to create a rectangle of the required size. Once created, rectangles can be edited exactly like polygons.

To finish editing, click elsewhere on the page.

4-3-8 Round Rectangle

Rounded rectangles can be transparent or filled with a colour or pattern. To create a filled rounded rectangle, click the button from the Tool Bar.

To create a rounded rectangle frame, click the button. Alternatively, select a filled round rectangle and click the Transparency button from the Control Bar.

click the page to draw a rounded square, or click an d dr ag to create a r ound ed rectangle of the required size.

To edit the rounded rectangle, obtain the red grab handles. The radius of curvature of the rounding can be adjusted by clicking on the single red grab handle and dragging it:

4-3-9 Text

To insert text, click the button. click the page and type inside the red edit box. The cursor is moved round the text using the arrow keys. Standard text editing tools and the keyboard can be used, and their effect applies to the whole content of the object.

To edit text, double click on it. A box opens round the text. Press <Return> to finish editing and create a new text object on the line below.

To finish editing, click elsewhere on the page.

4-4 Creating and Editing Control Objects

4-4-1 Alarm Object

Click the button, then click or click and drag on the page to insert the alarm object.

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The Alarm object displays alarm messages in runtime. These messages may be optionally filtered by an alarm group and can be formatted to include the date, time and status of the alarm. If there are more alarms to view than the space provided then you can scroll the alarm view.

To edit an Alarm object, double click on it. The Alarm Wizard dialog box opens:

Alarms are defined using the Alarm Editor; refer to chapter 8, Alarms for information on using the Alarm Editor.

The Alarm Wizard allows entry of the alarm group filter, alarm status colour codes and various style attributes. The Alarm Wizard presents a preview of the alarm object, which immediately updates to show the user selections as they are made.

1, 2, 3… 1. Select the name of the alarm group by which alarm messages are to be

filtered using the Group field to display the list of available groups. The default selection is <All Groups>, which displays all alarm messages.

To display more than one group use the * wildcard character e.g. Group1* will include all groups starting Group1.

2. From the Acknowledge On Click options select the level of security that is required for acknowledgement. The default is All Users.

3. From the Display Alarms from Selected Priorities, options select the range of alarms that are to be displayed. The default selections are from the Lowest to the Highest.

Note that the range 'From' must be the same or lower than the r ang e 'To'. Use the check box 'Highest Priority at Top' to reverse the alarm order.

4. In Alarm Status Colours, the colour codes for each of the three alarm states and blinking colours may be specified by clicking the appropriate colour box and selecting a new colour from the resultant Colour dialog box.

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5. The Alarm Window Colours options allow you to select the colours for the Alarms Windows Background, Title text and the Frame.

6. Select the font used by the alarm object using the Font button.

7. In Style Attributes, set the following options as desired:

8. Exit the Wizard by clicking the OK button to accept the new alarm object attributes or click the Cancel button to leave the alarm object unchanged.

4-4-2 Bar Chart

Click the button, then click or click and drag on the page to insert the Char t. To edit a Bar Chart, double click on it. The Chart Wizard dialog box opens:

The Chart Wiz ard allows entry of configuration attributes and assignment of expressions.

1, 2, 3… 1. Enter a title for the chart in the Chart Title: field.

2. Select the chart style from the Chart Style: field.

3. Select the colour of the chart background.

Display Date: shows the date of the alarm. Display Time: shows the time of the alarm. Display Alarm Status: shows the status of the alarm. Display Column Titles: shows the column headings. 3-D Frame: displays object with 3-D border. Highest Priority at Top: shows highest priority at top. Display Group: shows the groups of the alarm. Display Priority: shows the priority of the alarm. Date Width: number of characters in date field. Time Width: number of characters in time field. Group Width: number of characters in priority field Status: number of characters in status field.

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4. Toggle the Project Colours, 3-D Frame and Auto Fit Bars fields as desired. The Project Colours option allows the user to change the colour of the axis using the toolbox. The 3-D Frame option enables the chart to appear with a 3-D frame. The Auto Fit Bars option forces the configured bars to resize themselves to occupy all of the available chart area.

5. Change the fonts used for the chart via the Font button. The font size used for the chart can be automatically calculated by selecting the Auto Size Font option.

6. Enter an arithmetic trace expression for each point or select one by clicking on a Browse button. An existing point can also be associated with the Wizard by dragging a point directly from the Point Editor. Refer to chapter 3, Points regarding adding a new point and dragging from the Point Editor.

7. Exit the Wizard by clicking the OK button to accept the new chart attributes, or click the Cancel button to leave the chart unchanged.

To select the chart scaling, click the Scaling button; the Axis Scaling dialog box opens:

The Configuration Attributes fields can be altered by typing over the existing entries. The Style Attributes fields can be amended by clicking on the settings.

Exit the Axis Scaling dialog box by clicking the OK button to accept the scaling attributes, or click the Cancel button to leave them unchanged.

4-4-3 Pictures

Pictures and graphics can be inserted on a pa ge in the for m of bitmap s (.bmp), Windows metafiles (.wmf), Enhanced metafiles (.emf), JPEG (.jpeg, .jpg) and GIF files (.gif) Click the button, then click or click and drag on the page to insert a picture placeholder.

To insert a picture, double click the placeholder . The Picture Wizard dialo g box opens:

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1, 2, 3… 1. Locate the drive and directory where the desired picture is stored using

the Directories: and Drives: controls.

2. Select the file type and then the picture from the list presented.

3. Use the Display picture at original size setting to specify whether the picture is to be displayed at original size or scaled.

4. Click the OK button to load the page.

Note:If the PC installation of CX-Supervisor is on a networked machine, a Network button is added to the dialog box. For further information on the function of the Network dialog box, refer to the Microsoft Windows User Guide.

An image can be selected and resized just like many other graphical objects.

4-4-3-1 Transparency

Picture objects with .gif and .bmp file types support optional transparency. By clicking the Set Transparent Colour button on the Control toolbar and then clicking on a colour on the image you can select the colour that will appear transparent. The Transparency button on the same toolbar toggles transparency on and off.

4-4-3-2 Resampling

The Resample Pictures options available from the Edit menu can be used to reduce the file size of the CX-Supervisor project and pages by intelligently resaving picture objects. It is most efficient when a large so ur ce imag e has been resized on the page to be much smaller than the original.

4-4-3-3 Metafile Conversion to CX-Supervisor Objects

Picture objects with metafiles can be converted into CX-Supervisor page objects. This allows you to break apart the im age and animate its sub-parts. Both Windows Metafiles (*.wmf) and Enhanced Metafiles (*.emf) can be loaded into a picture object and then converted to CX-Supervisor objects.

To start the conversion, select a picture object containing a me t afile imag e and choose Convert to CX-Supervisor Objects from the Edit menu. The picture object will then be replaced with the corresponding CX-Supervisor objects.

Note: Resizing a previously resampled picture to much larger dim ensions may cause

the image to become 'blocky'. In this case it is recommended to reload the original image file, and then resize / resample as required

Note: For more complex metafiles this may take a few moments.

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Limitations Metafiles contain a number of types of records, for example, Poly and Line.

Some of the less common metafiles, or those that simply have no suitable representation in CX-Supervisor, are skipped during the conversion. The result of this is that the CX-Supervisor object group created may not look identical to the source metafile image.

4-4-4 Linear Gauge

A Gauge provides a display of operational values. Click the button, then click or click and drag on the page to insert the gauge.

To edit a Linear Gauge object, double click on it. The Gauge Wizard dialog box opens:

The Gauge Wizard dialog box allows entry of the Gauge Style:, Configuration Attributes:, Style Attributes: and Style Specific Attributes: fields.

To select a style, click on an option from the appropriate field. To select an Expression Attribute, click the Browse button and select a point from the displayed list. The Select Required Item dialog box opens; click the OK button to accept the point or click the Cancel button to leave the point unselected. Clicking the Add Point button allows a new point to be created prior to association with the Gauge Wizard. An existing point can also be

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associated with the Gauge Wizard by dragging a point directly from the Point Editor. Refer to chapter 3, Points regarding adding a new point and dragging

from the Point Editor. To enter gauge values or display units, type over the existing field entries. The Gauge can be displayed in linear or rotary format, either with or without

ticks. The text font used for the gauge title can be changed via the Title Font button.

The text font used for the gauge scale can be changed via the Scale Font button. The font size used by th e gauge can be automatically calculated for the user by selecting the Auto Size Fonts field.

Exit the Gauge Wizard by clicking the OK button to accept the new gauge attributes or click the Cancel button to leave the gauge unchanged.

4-4-5 Pushbutton

Pushbuttons provide a simple means to start a set of actions. Click the button, then click or click and drag on the page to insert a button.

To edit the button, double click on it. The Push Button Wizard dialog box opens:

The Wizard allows a button to be assigned a style or text or both to signify its purpose. To select a style, click on an option in the Button Style field. To enter button text, type in the Button Text field (the Style Attribut es: dialog box is automatically updated). The text font can be changed via the Font button. Click the OK button to accept the new button attributes, or click the Cancel button to leave the button unchanged. Examples of the different styles of button are shown below:

The colour of the coloured button is red by def ault, but can be changed by using the Palette.

4-4-6 Rotary Gauge

A Gauge provides a means of displaying the value of an operation or the value of a point. Click the button, then click or click and drag on the page to insert a gauge.

To edit the Rotary Gauge, double click on it. The Gauge Wizard dialog box opens:

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The Wizard allows entry in the Gauge Style:, Configuration Att ributes:, Style Attributes: and Style Specific Attributes: fields.

To select a style, click on an entry in the Gauge Style field. To select an Expression Attribute, click the Browse button and select a point from the displayed list. The Select Required Item dialog box opens; click the OK button to accept the point or click the Cancel button to leave the point unselected. Clicking the Add Point button allows a new point to be created prior to association with the Wizard. An existing point can also be associated with the Wizard by dragging a point directly from the Point Editor. Refer to chapter 3, Points regarding adding a new point and dragging from the Point Editor.

To enter gauge values or display units, type over the existing field entries. Enter display angles by typing over the existing field entries.

Check the boxes to choose the required sty le attributes. The Gauge can be displayed in linear or rotary format, either with or without ticks.

The text font used for the gauge title can b e chan ged via the Title Font button. The text font used for the gauge scale can be changed via the Scale Font button. The font size used by the gauge can be automatically calculated for the user by selecting the Auto Font Size option.

Exit the Wizard by clicking the OK button to accept the new gauge attributes or click the Cancel button to leave the gauge unchanged.

4-4-7 Scatter Graph

Click the button, then click or click and drag on the page to insert a graph. To edit the graph, double click on it. The Scatter Graph Wizard dialog box

opens:

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The Wizard allows entry in the Configuration Attributes: and Expressions fields.

1, 2, 3… 1. Enter the frequency of data sampling in the Sample Rate: field; in this

example the sample rate is every thirty seconds.

2. Enter the maximum number of samples to be displayed on the scatter graph in the Max Samples: field.

3. Select the type of symbol to represent the data.

4. Select the colour of the symbol representing the data.

5. Select the colour of the scatter graph background.

6. Toggle the Project Colours and 3-D Frame settings as desired. If set, the Project Colours field allows the colour of the axis to be ch anged using the Palette. The 3-D Frame option enables the graph to appear with a 3-D frame.

7. Either enter an arithmetic express ion for the X and Y axis or select one through the Browse button. An expressio n point can also be associated with the Scatter Graph Wizard by dragging a point directly from the Point Editor. Refer to chapter 3, Points regarding adding a new point and dragging from the Point Editor.

8. Change the fonts used for the Scatter Graph via the Font button. Th e font size used by the graph can be automatically calculated for the user by selecting the Auto Size Font field.

9. Exit the Scatter Graph Wizard by clicking the OK button to accept the new scatter graph attributes or click the Cancel button to leave the scatter graph unchanged.

To configure the X axis, click the X-Axis button. To configure the Y-axis , click the Y-Axis button. The Axis Scaling dialog box opens:

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Configuration attributes can be altered by typing over the existing field entries. The style attributes can be amended by clicking on the settings.

Exit the Axis Scaling dialog box by clicking the OK button to accept the scaling attributes, or click the Cancel button to leave unchanged.

4-4-8 Slider

Sliders allow values associated with them to increase or decrease between certain limits. They can also ensure that values do not ex ceed previously set limits.

Click the button, then click or click and drag on the page to insert a slider. To edit the Slider, double click on it. The Slider Wizard dialog box opens:

The Wizard allows entry of in the Slider Style:, Style Attributes: and Configuration Attributes: fields. To select a style, click on an option from the list box. The Style Attributes: can be either Display Vertical or Display Horizontal. To select a Boolean point, click the Browse button and select a point from the displayed list. Click the OK button to accept the point or click the Cancel button to leave the point unselected. Clicking the Add Point button allows a new point to be created prior to association with the Wizard. An existing point can also be associated with the Wiz ard by dragging a point directly from the Point Editor. Refer to chapter 3, Points regarding adding a new point and dragging from the Point Editor.

Enter the maximum and minimum slider values and check the box to display the minimum value at the left or bottom of the page.

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Exit the Wizard by clicking on the OK button to accept the new slider attributes or click the Cancel button to leave the slider unchanged.

4-4-9 Toggle Button

Toggle buttons are used to control and display the current value of a digital point. Click the button, then click or click and drag on the page to insert a button.

To edit the Toggle Button, double click on it. The Toggle Button Wizard dialog box opens:

The Toggle Button Wizard allows a T oggle Button to be assigned a style, State 0 text and State 1 text to signify its purpose. It also allows selection of a Boolean point. To select a style, click on an option from the list box. To enter button text, type in the Text fields for States 0 and 1, or select ON and OFF (the Style Attributes: dialog box is automatically updated). Some toggle buttons can have an On/Off colour associated with them. The text font can be changed via the Font button. To select a Boolean point, click the Browse button and click on a point from th e displayed list. The Select Required Item dialog box opens:

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Only viable points can be viewed from a Select Required Item dialog box. The list of items in the Point Names: field can be refined by selecting an option from the Group: field. Click the OK button to accept the new point or click the Cancel button to leave the point unchanged. Clicking the Add Point button or Add Alias button allows a new point or alias to be created prior to association with the Wizard. An existing point can also be associated with the Wizard by dragging a point directly from the Point Editor. Refer to chapter 3, Points regarding adding a new point and dragging from the Point Editor.

Select the Toggle While Pressed field if the value should only be set while the button is pressed (i.e. the mouse button is held down when the toggle button is clicked). The value has its state toggled and then set back when the mouse button is released.

The different styles of toggle button are the same as those for buttons. Examples of some of the different styles of toggle button are shown below:

The colour of the coloured button is red by default, but can be changed by using the Palette.

Click the OK button to accept the new toggle button attributes or click the

Cancel button to leave the button unchanged.

4-4-10 Trend Graph

Trend graphs allow the display of data over time. Click the button, then click or click and drag on the page to insert the graph.

To edit the Trend Graph, double click on it. The Trend Graph Wizard dialog box opens:

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Toggle

Coloured In/Out Rotary On/Off

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The Wizard allows entry of Configuration Attributes: and assignment of line colours and expressions.

1, 2, 3… 1. Enter a title for the graph in the Trend Graph Title: field.

2. Enter the frequency of data sampling in the Sample Rate: field, in this example it is every five seconds.

3. Enter the period displayed by the graph at any one time in the V isible Time Span: field.

4. Enter the size of buffer for stored data of samples in the Total Time Span: field.

5. Enter the number of samples on the X-axis in the T ime La bel Every: field.

6. Click the background colour and select the required colour from the palette.

7. Toggle the Display Time Labels, Display Slider and Value Bar settings as desired. Enabling the Value Bar allows the graph to be clicked during runtime to display the data value at that point.

8. Enter an arithmetic trace expression for each point or select an expression via a Browse button. An existing point ca n also be associated with the Wizard by dragging the point directly from the Point Editor. See chapter 3, Points regarding adding a new point and dragging from the Point Editor.

9. Change the fonts used for the Graph Title, Scale and Time axis via the appropriate font button. Alternatively, font sizes can be automatically calculated by selecting the Auto Font Size option.

10.Exit the Wizard by clicking the OK button to accept the new Trend Graph attributes, or click Cancel to leave the Trend Graph unchanged.

The units of measurement of time are selected from the associated field. To select graph scaling, click the Scaling button; the Trend Graph Scaling

dialog box opens:

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Configuration Attributes: can be altered by typing over the existing entries. The Style Attributes: can be amended by clicking on the settings.

Exit the Trend Graph Scaling dialog box by clicking the OK button to accept the scaling attributes, or click the Cancel push button to leave unchanged.

An example of a trend graph is shown below:

4-4-11 Web Browser Object

The Web Browser object allows web files, like HTML JPG or AVI files to be added to a CX-Supervisor page. These files may be stored locally, on a File Server or be distributed from any Web Server. The

Web Browser object includes a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) allowing execution of Java Script and Java Applets. Double click the object to show the property page, and enter the file to be displayed either as a filename, or a fully qualified URL, for example with http: prefix.

4-5 Manipulating Objects

Objects can be manipulated to give the required results. An object must be selected before it can be manipulated.

4-5-1 Select

To select an object, either click on it with the left mouse button or select it from the object identification control, (for further details on this control refer to chapter 1, Graphics Editor). Eight "grab handles" are displayed around the object.

To select several objects within a rectangular area, use a rubber band by clicking the left mouse button and dragging over an area:

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It is also possible to select all the objects a rubber band intersects by holding down the <Ctrl> key whilst rubber banding a selection:

Multiple objects can be selected by holding the <Shift> key down and clicking on each object in turn. Objects can also be de-selected in similar fashion. Grab handles are displayed for each selected object.

The most recent object to be selected from the group is denoted by its green grab handles, all other grab handles are cyan. The co-ordinates of the most recent selection are displayed in the status bar.

All objects can be selected by clicking Select All from the Edit menu.

4-5-2 Move

To move an object or a number of objects, select them and click and hold the left mouse button within the selection, the object(s) can now be 'dragged' to their new location.

4-5-3 Cut

Where objects are to be moved between pages, it is often useful to cut them without having to insert a new object. CX-Supervisor has the ability to cut and paste objects. Objects which are cut an d p asted ret a in the prope rties assigned to them, for example animation or alarms.

To cut an object from the current page, select it and click the button. The object is removed from the page and is held on the "clipboard" until a new

object is cut or copied.

4-5-4 Copy

An object which is to appear on a number of pages can be copied from an original. To copy an object, select it then click the button.

A copy of the object is held on the clipboard, overwriting the previously copied or cut object.

4-5-5 Paste

To paste an object which has been cut or copied to the clipboard, click the button.

The object currently on the clipboard is pasted, either over the original if the object is to remain on the same page, or positioned in a new page. Objects can then be re-positioned by selecting and dragging using the mouse.

4-5-6 Delete

To delete an object or objects, select them and press the <Delete> key on the keyboard.

4-5-7 Undo

The Undo button allows the most recent action (or actions) to be undone. To undo the action, click the button.

The number of undo operations stored by CX-Supervisor for retrieval can be amended from the Preferences option on the File menu. This is especially useful when constructing complex pages.

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4-5-8 Mirror Image

There are various ways of mirroring objects:

• Via the buttons on the toolbar.

• By selecting Mirror from the Edit menu and clicking on either Horizontal or Vertical.

• By clicking on a grab handle and dragging it across th e op po site side

Some objects like Text and Control Objects cannot be mirrored. For further details of mirroring objects refer to chapter 1, Graphics Editor.

4-5-9 Orientation

Lines, Rectangles, Polygons and Polylines can be rotated. To rotate an object, click the button.

The Rotate Object dialog box opens:

Enter the angle of rotation in degrees in the value entry box and click the OK button.

4-5-10 Transparency

Solid shapes, polygons and text boxes can be filled with colours and patterns from the tools palette. When they are created solid objects are filled with the colour already selected on the palette. Further details on transparency are contained in chapter 1, Graphics Editor.

4-5-11 Group

When there are a number of objects together they can be moved around in a group, keeping their relative position.

To group a number of objects, select them, activate the Edit menu and click on Group.

The selection is now regarded as one group with eight "grab handles" for the group rather than eight for each object; the objects can now be moved together.

When objects have been grouped they can be ungrouped by selecting the object, activating the Edit menu and clicking on Ungroup.

4-5-12 Raise and Lower

Each new object inserted on a page is placed on top of the previous one. Although they may appear to be on the same level, objects can overlap, so it may be necessary to 'raise' an

object so that it appears over the top of another object. For further details on raising and lowering objects refer to chapter 1, Graphics Editor.

4-5-13 Alignment

Objects inserted on a page can look messy unless they are aligned relative to each other. CX-Superviso r help s b y allowing the co ntent s of a p a ge to align on a grid. The grid can be turned on and off as required.

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There are a number of different grid sizes available: 4, 8, 16, 32 and 64 pixels. The Snap To Grid function snaps to the nearest grid.

To align page objects and view a grid, select Grid from the View menu. Select the required grid size or click on Snap to Grid to align the most recently

entered objects on the chosen grid. The grid can be turned of f by sele cting Of f. An example of the use of the grid is shown below:

In this example, the selected polyline is in the process of being moved down. The presence of the grid governs the movement of the object in all directions. As the object is moved, its position "snaps" an equal distance from the original position of the object against the grid. Currently, the object has been moved five grid steps down (shown by the bracket).

4-5-13-1 Alignment Toolbox

Objects on a page can be aligned in a variety of ways using the Alignment toolbar.

It is possible to:

Centre objects on a page horizontally.

Centre objects on a page vertically.

Align objects along their left edge.

Align objects along their right edge.

Align objects along their top edge.

Align objects along their bottom edge.

Align objects on their horizontal centres.

Align objects on their vertical centres.

Make objects the same width

Make objects the same height.

Make objects the same width and height.

Align objects to the grid.

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When performing alignment operations, the Master Object determ ines how the other objects are aligned. The Master Object, i.e. the last object clicked on, has green sizing handles.

1, 2, 3… To align objects:

1. Select the objects to be aligned.

2. Ensure the correct master object is selected.

3. Choose the appropriate tool from the Alignment toolbar.

The alignment operations available at any one time vary according to the number of objects selected.

4-5-14 Zoom

It is often useful to be able to view an object in more detail. The Zoom option allows selected objects to be magnified up to four times their normal size.

To enlarge an area of the screen, choose the View menu and select Zoom. Then select the required magnification factor: Off, 2 or 4.

A specific object can be zoomed in on by selecting that object and then performing the procedures described above.

4-6 Point Substitution

This feature allows the points associated with one or more objects to be changed 'en mass'. This can make reusing page objects, either by using copy and paste or the Graphics Objects Library, simpler and quicker.

The Point Substitution dialog box is shown automatically after inserting a library item, or on-demand by right clicking on an object or objects and choosing 'Point Substitution', or from the Edit menu.

4-6-1 Example

In this example a button has been created which has a Colour Change animation and a script. Both are linked to 'PointA'. After performing a copy and past on the item the Point Substitution dialog box can be used to choose the points that should be re-linked. Clicking the Browse button will allow a new point to be selected. Clicking OK will now replace all instances of 'PointA' with 'PointB' and then recompile the button animations and scripts.

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4-7 Applying Tooltips

In the runtime environment, it is possible to provide instant help for the object currently selected by the cursor. This is achieved by tooltips that can be applied to all objects.

1, 2, 3… 1. In the development environment, select the object to apply a tooltip.

2. Click on Tooltip Text from the Edit menu. The Tooltip Text opens.

3. Type the help text in the Tooltip text: field or select the Browse button to apply the value of a point.

4. Click the OK button to accept the settings or the Cancel button to abort the operation.

An example of a tooltip in the runtime environment is as follows:

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4-8 Using the Floating Menu

Clicking the right mouse button within CX-Supervisor brings up a contextsensitive menu known as the Floating menu. There are two such menus, one in the development environment and one in the runtime environment. The development environment Floating menu contains short-cuts for many operations discussed in this chapter.

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SECTION 5

ActiveX Objects

This chapter describes the process of using ActiveX objects within CXSupervisor applications.

5-1 Overview

The Microsoft Windows ActiveX technology allows objects called 'compon ents' to be developed, and are used by inserting them into an ActiveX cont ainer, like CX-Supervisor. ActiveX components may perform many different functions, which can be graphical or non-graphical, but they follow standard rules for defining their Properties, Methods and Events. Properties are like settings, for example a control's colour would be a property. Methods are like functions or actions that can be called for example a control might support a Redraw method. Events are actions the control may create, like OnLeftClick. Following these standard rules allows any ActiveX control from any manufacturer to work in any container.

5-2 Inserting a new object

A new ActiveX control may be inserted on the page as follows:

1, 2, 3… 1. Click the page in which the object is to be inserted.

2. Turn on the ActiveX toolbar from the View | Toolbars menu.

3. If the control you require already exists on the ActiveX toolbar:

a. Select the required control.

or if the required control is not on the toolbar:

b. Click button and select the required component from the dialog

box:

4. Draw a rectangle in the desired position.

5-3 Editing Properties at Design Time

The properties of ActiveX objects can be edited during the design stage using the following procedure:

1, 2, 3… 1. Open the ActiveX Property Browser by clicking the button in the toolbar

or by selecting the ActiveX Property Browser option from the Utilities menu.

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2. With the ActiveX Property Browser displayed select the appropriate ActiveX control. This will list the full range of property names available for that control in the browser, and their values.

3. The Value of each Name can be changed as required by clicking in the value box and entering the new value. Some options require you to enter specific information, others provide a choice of entries from a drop down menu.

4. To edit the values of other ActiveX controls simply click the control to select it. The values of the previous object will be replaced with those of the new selection.

In addition to editing properties with the Property Browser, many ActiveX controls support their own custom Property Pages. These may be accessed in design time by either double clicking the control, or right clicking the control and selecting Properties from the Object's popup menu:

5-4 Reading and Writing Properties at Runtime

ActiveX properties can be read and written at runtime, for example to change values or colours as required. This can be achieved using the CX-Supervisor script functions GetProperty and PutProperty, or alternatively in VBScript using the normal dot syntax for example

@VBSCRIPT Display1.Value = 100 @ENDIF

For more details see the CX-Supervisor Script Language Reference Manual.

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5-5 Calling Methods at Runtime

ActiveX methods can also be calle d at runtime. This is achieved by us ing the Supervisor script function Execute or alternatively in VBScript using the normal dot syntax for example

@VBSCRIPT CommonDialog1.ShowOpen @ENDIF

For more details see the CX-Supervisor Script Language Reference Manual.

5-6 Responding to Events

Some ActiveX components are written to generate events on certain conditions, like mouse clicking or user input or error conditions. You can write a script to execute whenever any event occurs. These scripts are defined as subroutines in the page initialisation script as they may be called any time the page is open. To easily add these subroutines, from the ActiveX property browser, click the 'Events' tab. This shows all the event types for this control and any parameters the event may pass, for example the code number of the key pressed. Select the event name to add or edit the script for, and click the square edit button.

Note: In previous versions Event scripts could be added from the Animation Editor

but the method above provides more efficiency as all event scripts are loaded just once on page initialisation.

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SECTION 6

Projects

This chapter describes the concept of projects. It details procedures for creating and amending projects, and the process of associating users with projects. It also deals with the process of compiling a project.

6-1 Overview

A CX-Supervisor application consists of a num ber of pages linked together. The pages may contain passive or active graphics, text or animations, and may be grouped together logically to form a project. A project may consist of many pages, or simply a single page. Projects may be built and tested within the CX-Supervisor development environment, and run "st and -alone" u nder the CX-Supervisor run-time environment.

Only one project at a time may be open for editing within the CX-Supervisor development environment. An attempt to open a second project forces CXSupervisor to close the current project (prompting to save changes where there is unsaved information), and open the second project.

6-2 Runtime Editions

The Development package can create applications for different Runtime platforms. The target system uses the same CX-Supervisor 'Runtime' sof tware but needs a USB Dongle that matches the chosen target. The type of project is either chosen on creation or changed from the Target Settings dialog box.

CX-Supervisor Machine Edition

For most HMI and visulisation projects. These projects only require a Machine Edition USB dongle for the Runtime.

CX-Supervisor PLUS

Where features additional to the Machine Edition are required. These projects require a PLUS USB dongle for the Runtime.

Feature Machine Edition PLUS

ActiveX Yes Yes VBScript Yes Yes Recipes Yes Yes Alarms 300 5000 Animations Yes Yes Max no. Devices (PLCs

etc.)

15 256

OPC Connections Yes Yes Max user defined Points 500 8000 Max Regular Interval

Scripts

10 100

Max no. Pages 100 500 Supported Databases MS Access SQL, ODBC, MS

Access, MS Excel, dBase, CSV

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6-3 Creating a Project

To create a new project within CX-Supervisor, select New followed by either Machine Edition project or CX-Supervisor PLUS project. Choose a name and location. Click OK to create the project.

6-4 Amending a Project

To amend an existing project it must first be opened (assuming it is not already open). To open a project select Open from the Project menu. CX-Supervisor displays the Open dialog box. This is a standard Windows dialog box and usage depends on your operating system. Please consult your Microsoft documentation

1, 2, 3… 1. Locate the drive and directory where the desired project is stored.

2. Select the desired project from the list presented.

3. Click the Open button to load the project.

When the project is loaded, the various editing tasks required may be carried out (such as editing page or graphics formats), as described in the other chapters of this manual.

6-5 Saving a Project

When a project has been created it is wise to save it. It is good practice to ensure that projects are saved regularly, in case of an event such as a power failure. To save a project, select Save from the Project menu.

If this is the first time the project has been saved, the Save As dialog box opens.

1, 2, 3… 1. Move to the location where the project is to be stored.

2. Ensure that the Save as Type: field is set to CX-Supervisor Projects (*.SCS).

3. Enter a name for the project. The name under which the project was created is offered as a default.

4. Click the Save button to save the project.

6-6 Printing a Project

All of the printable views of the project can be printed together, including page layouts and all scripts. This can be useful as a development aid, for maintenance and for project documentation.

1, 2, 3… 1. Start CX-Supervisor and load the project to be printed.

2. From the options dialog box, select the items to print and click OK.

3. Select the printer to print to and click OK.

Note: When the limits shown are reached, no more of those objects can be created.

Remember that although either target can be chosen easily, you must purchase the correct USB Dongle in order to run

The CX-Supervisor Runtime no longer recognises Software Tokens, Hardlock (parallel port) dongles or USB Dongles from older versions. Only USB Dongles for this version will active the Runtime

Note: Subsequent saves do not cause the Save Project As dialog box to be

displayed.

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6-7 Device Configuration

To amend the device configuration or create connections to a PLC or temperature controller, click the button. This results in the Setup Devices dialog box being displayed.

6-7-1 Creating a PLC Connection

A new device can be added by clicking on the Add button on the Setup Devices dialog box.

A name can be assigned for the device in the PLC Name field. Select the PLC from the Device Type: field. To add a temperature controller,

select a temperature controller from the Device Type: field, e.g. E5AF-AH. See also Chapter 14 for details on other models.

Clicking the Setup button opens the Device Type Settings dialog box allowing the device type of the PLC to be configured.

Note: CX-Supervisor calls an external application to change PLC information. The

functions described in the following paragraphs may differ slightly depending upon which application and version has been invoked.

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On completion, click the OK button to continue, or the Cancel button to abort the operation. Values specified may be set as default by clicking the Make Default button.

A network may be specified for the selected PLC, by selecting from the Network: field. The networks available are dependent on the device type selected.

To open the Network Settings dialog box, click the Setup button:

The Unit Number is the identifier for the network being configured. The Destination Network Address and Destination Node Number identify

the connection point to the network. A PLC can be selected to act as a gateway to the PLC being edited; this list is

restricted to the PLCs contained in the current project. Selecting the Driver tab results in the Driver Configuration view being

displayed; this part of the Network Settings dialog box helps to ensure that data is transmitted correctly over the network.

Note: The possible settings for PLC configuration depend upon the type of PLC

selected (this applies also to the Read Only and Timer/Clock fields).

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If a timeout occurs, the communication is not complete. Where necessary, increase the Timeout Offset value (in milliseconds) to ensure that the device does not cause a timeout.

Values specified may be set as default by clicking the Make Default button.

6-7-2 Modifying a PLC Connection

From the Setup Devices dialog box, a PLC name may be modified by selecting the PLC name from the Device List on the Setup Devices dialog box, and clicking the Modify button. This opens the Change PLC dialog box.

A new name can be entered in the PLC Name: field. If an invalid PLC name is entered, an error message opens on clicking the OK button.

6-7-3 Removing a PLC Connection

From the Setup Devices dialog box, a PLC name may be removed from the PLC Name: field by selecting the PLC name from the Device List on the Setup Devices dialog box, and clicking the Delete button. This results in a confirmation dialog box being displayed. Click the Yes button to remove the PLC from the list, or the No button to abort the delete operation.

Note: The possible settings for the Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits, and Stop Bits fields

depend upon the port selected.

Note: A PLC cannot be renamed, deleted or edited if it is currently open for

communications.

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6-7-4 Accessing PLC Connection in Runtime

It is possible to reconfigure PLCs at runtime via the right mouse button floating menu option PLC Maintenance List. The list of currently configured PLCs opens via the PLCs in Project dialog box. On selection of a PLC, the PLC Information dialog box opens, which allows the user to change the PLC configuration dynamically during runtime.

The Open PLC option provides the capability to toggle the communications status of the PLC.

The PLC Mode options switch the current mode of operation of the PLC between Stop, Debug, Monitor and Run.

• Stop mode halts the PLC program execution allowing the PLC to be programmed.

• Debug mode allows for the single stepping of program execution. This mode is reserved for CV- series PLCs only.

• Monitor mode operation allows normal PLC program execution and modification of data.

• Run mode operation allows normal PLC program execution. No data in any of the PLC memory areas can be changed.

It is possible to individually enable / disable point communications from the PLC Maintenance dialog box.

Selection of the Communication Settings option opens the Communication Settings dialog box, showing the current settings for the PLC:

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It is possible to configure default settings for the runtime via the PLC Runtime Default Settings fields in the Setup PLCs dialog box.

Communications to the PLC can be enabled on startup via the Open PLC option.

6-8 Fins Gateway Option

CX-Supervisor normally uses the Omron CX-Server Communications software for both device and point configuration, and also for runtime communications (reading and writing values from a PLC).

Another Omron product, "Fins Gateway 2003", also provides communications drivers that can be used for interfacing to Omron devices. Some users may already have this software installed on their computers, and may prefer to use it. In addition, a suitable Fins Gateway 2003 installer is supplied on the CXSupervisor CD.

The "Setup Devices" dialog box (shown below) contains the option for configuring the system to use Fins Gateway instead of CX-Server. If the 'Use Fins Gateway 2003' option is set, and Fins Gateway 2003 is present on a computer, then the Fins Gateway drivers will automatically be used for runtime communication to CS/CJ devices via Ethernet and Controller Link. CX-Server will still be used for any non CS/CJ devices, and for any devices that don't use either Ethernet or Controller Link. CX-Server is always used for configuring the point data.

Note: This is an advanced option. For most applications, communications via the

standard Omron CX-Server communications drivers is ideal, but in some cases performance may be better or more consistent using the Omron Fins Gateway 2003 drivers. This option allows the user to choose between the two sets of drivers.

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For further information about Fins Gateway, including instructions on configuring Fins Gateway, refer to the online Help system that is installed with Fins Gateway (Fins Gateway is provided on the CX-Supervisor CD).

6-9 Trajexia Devices

Trajexia devices are part of Omron's range of Motion Controllers. Points are addressed in a similar fashion to points on a PLC. To read or write table memory use the prefix "T" followed by the address. For example to access address 1000 in table memory, use the data location "T1000". VR memory is addressed in a similar fashion, but with the prefix "VR". For example to read address 500, the format is "VR500". If a point in VR memory is configured as type "IEEE float" then all values will be rounded to integers, since the communication protocol doesn't currently support floating point addressing of this memory area.

The following example describes how to read and write Trajexia (TJ1) data in a CX-Supervisor application. It assumes that both CX-Supervisor and the TJ1 driver are already installed on a user's PC.

Preparation:

Connect a TJ1 motion

controller to an Ethernet

network.

Setting up the points

1. Start CX-Supervisor.

2. Either create a new CX-Supervisor project, or open an existing project.

3. Use the toolbar to select the "Dev ice Setup" dialog box and press the Add… button.

4. Select "TJ1 Device" as the device type and give the device an appropriate name. A network of "Ethernet" should be automatically selected.

5. Click the Settings button next to "Device T ype", and then select the model of the device you will be using.

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6. Click the "Settings" button next to "Network Type", and then configure the communications settings for the TJ1. The "FINS Source Address" and "FINS Destination Address" are not currently used for communication with a TJ1, while the "Frame Length" and "Response Timeout(s)" can normally be left at their default values.

7. On the second tab enter the IP address of the TJ1:

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8. Click OK to close the "Device Type Settings" dialog box, and then OK to close the "Add PLC" dialog box.

9. Open the point editor.

10.Press the "+" button to add a point and enter a point name.

11.Change the I/O type to Input/Output an d th en pre ss "Setu p".

12.Fill in the physical address using the format described above. We will create a point for table memory 500, and select an internal data type of IEEE float. The command modifier should be set to blank.

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13.Click OK twice to close both dialog boxs. You should now be able to access this point in a similar fashion to any other point in CX-Supervisor.

Refer to the actual Trajexia documentation for further details about Trajexia devices, memory areas and limitations.

6-10 Settings

6-10-1 General Settings

Default Button Font The Default Button Font option, which can also be selected from the General

Settings sub-menu of the Project menu, displays the standard font dialog box:

This dialog box is used to set the default font specification to be used for all text displayed on push buttons created u sing the graphics editor. Any button can also have its font changed from the default, using the relevant Wizard in the graphics editor. See chapter 4, Objects.

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6-10-2 Runtime Settings

The Runtime Settings option is selected from the Project menu. The settings discussed in the following paragraphs help to configure runtime

environment applications and have no effect in the development environment. Settings that affect the development environment are discussed in chapter 2, Pages.

6-10-2-1 Startup Conditions

To open the Startup Conditions dialog box, select Startup Conditions from the Runtime Settings menu.

Click the settings to enable/disable General Startup Conditions and Communication Startup Conditions. Click the OK button to accept the settings or the Cancel button to abort.

When Keyboard Control is enabled, a focus rectangle becomes visible around the currently selected object. The cursor keys and <Tab> key can then be used to navigate around the selectable objects on a page. When an object is selected certain actions can then be applied, depending on the object's type. The most common action is to simulate a left mouse button click.

The following list shows all the possible facilities with Keyboard Control enabled.

• Moving Around Selectable Objects Using Cursor Keys. The cursor keys can be used to move around the objects in the respective direction.

• With an object selected, if the right cursor key is pressed, then the closest object is selected from within an area bounded by lines drawn diagonally upwards and diagonally downwards (and to the right) from the centre of the object. If no object is found the n the cu rrent object remains se lected. A similar rule also applies when using the left cursor key, and the up and down cursor keys.

• Moving Around Selectable Objects Using <Tab> Key. The <Tab> key can be used to move around all the objects in the order in which they are drawn (this can be varied using the 'raise object' and 'lower object' editing facilities). The <Shift>+<T ab> key can be used to move around the objects in the reverse order.

Note: Selectable items must have a left mouse button event defined or have a

default action.

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• To select items in a specific tab order: use the <Tab> key to move around the page items in a specific order, using the 'move to top' feature. Start at object number 1 and end with the last object, i.e. if obj1, obj2 and obj3 then use 'move to top' on obj1 first, followed by obj2 and then by obj3; this gives the tab order obj1, obj2, obj3.

• Changing Between Pages. The <Ctrl>+<Tab> key can be used to change between pages.

• Simulating a Left Mouse Button Click. Objects that have scripts attached (such as a button) or objects that perform a particular action when clicked (such as toggle buttons) can be executed by using the <Enter> key.

• Slider Operation. When a slider object is selected, the plus (+) and minus (-) keys can be used to increment or decrement its value respectively . This also applies to the sliders on trend graphs.

• Obtaining the Runtime Floating Menu. To display the Runtime Floating menu, use either the <Shift>+<F10> key combination or use the Windows right mouse button key, which is next to the <Ctrl> key on the right hand side of the keyboard.

• Standard Windows Keys. Some standard Windows key combinations are as follows:

<Alt>+<-> (hyphen) Used to access the child window control box at the top left hand side

of the dialog box. <Alt>+<Spacebar> Used to access the main window control box at the top left hand side

of the dialog box. <Alt>+<F4> Used to close down the current application.

• Using Runtime Alarm, Error and Recipe Viewer. These can be invoked from the Runtime Floating menu (see above). To access their functionality use the <Tab> key to move from button to button, and <Enter> to press a button. The up and down cursor keys can be used to scroll the displayed list. To close them (or to move or resize them) use the standard <Alt>+<> (hyphen) key combination to access their menus.

• Other Notes. In Project level scripts, it is possible to define 'OnKeyPress' scripts, which are attached to the curs or keys. If Keyboa rd Only operation is set, then it is not possible to execute a script attached to one of the cursor keys, since they are being used for navigating around the selectable objects on the page. Alternative additional keys have been added to compensate for this. Th ey are t he num ber pad cursor keys (i.e. 2, 4, 6, and 8). However, these can only be used when the <Num Lock> key is on.

6-10-2-2 Target Settings

The project target can be changed between Machine Edition and PLUS with this dialog box:

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Any conversion problems are reported in the Notes at the bottom and conversion is prevented if it is not allowed.

6-10-2-3 Non-Volatile Rate

The Non-Volatile rate specifies how often the value of points flagged as 'nonvolatile' are saved to disk, in seconds. The latest disk values are used to reinitialise the point values when CX-Supervisor is restarted. To adjust this value select Runtime Settings from the Projects menu, and select Non Volatile Rate from the sub-menu. CX-Supervisor displays the following dialog box:

Enter a new value for the Non-Volatile Rate in the Seconds field and click the

OK button.

6-10-2-4 Screen Size

To open the Screen Size dialog box, select Screen Size from the Runtime Settings menu

Type valid values into the Screen Width and Screen Height fields. These values are used to define the screen size of the runtime application, but do not affect Maximise and Minimise dialog box states. By enabling the Rescale runtime to screen size option the screen rescales itself to take into account the resolution of the runtime system. Click the OK button to accept the setting or the Cancel button to abort.

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6-10-2-5 Alarm Settings

To open the Alarm Settings dialog box select Alarm Settings from the Runtime Settings menu.

In the On Alarm Automatically Display area set the Al arm Statu s Viewer and Alarm History Viewer settings as required. When these options are set. When an alarm occurs, the Current Alarms viewer or Alarm History viewer (respectively) is automatically displayed in runtime.

Set the Maximum entries in St at us V iewer and Maxim um entries in History Log fields to the desired values. T he numbers specify how many messages are displayed in the respective viewer dialog boxs in runtime. Select the Log system start/stop messages setting to ON if required.

The values shown above are sensible defaults. In the Alarm Status Messages area, if the User Defined Text option is set,

default messages for Raised Text, Cleared Text, Acknowledge Text, and Auto Acknowledge Text can be applied. If the Use Language File Text option is set, the alarm status messages default to the supplied language file.

The Alarm Sound button allows the selection of an audible warning which may be played when an alarm occurs in runtime. The Open Waveform File dialog box is shown below:

Note: If more messages exist than are requested to be displayed, the most recent

messages are displayed in preference to old er mes sa ge s.

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6-10-2-6 Alarm/Message Printer Settings

To open the Alarm/Message Printer Settings dialog box select Alarm/ Message Printer Settings from the Runtime Settings menu

1, 2, 3… 1. Select the target printer in the Printer Name: field.

2. If the printer type is a Page Printer, ensure the Page Printer setting is set 'ON' and the appropriate number of lines per page are specified in the Number of Lines Per Page: field.

3. Specify a Line Terminator: setting, either CR (Carriage Return), LF (Line Feed) or CR + LF.

4. Click the OK button to accept the changes, or the Cancel button to abort.

6-10-2-7 Event/Error Messages

To open the Event/Error Settings dialog box select Event/Error Settings from the Runtime Settings menu

Note: If the PC installation of CX-Supervisor is on a networked machine, a Network

button is added to the dialog box. For further information of the function of the Network dialog box, refer to the Microsoft Windows User Guide.

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Set the Maximum entries in Event/Error field and the Automatically Display Event/Error Log on: options as desired. Click the OK button to accept the changes, or the Cancel button to abort.

In the runtime environment, the Event/Error Log dialog box can be displayed at any time.

The events can be sorted, based on a designated field type: date, time, reported by, priority or associated message. By selecting the Date field, the events are sorted alphanumerically by date. The Time, Reported by, Pri/Event and Message fields react in the same way. The Event/Error Log display shows the log listed in date order.

The widths of the alarm fields can be widened or narrowed as required using the mouse to drag the column boundaries.

There are a number of buttons that aid the use of the Event/Error Log.

The Disable Error Updates button, stops further events occurring in the runtime environment being added to the log. The Event/Error Log dialog box is still accessible to switch back subsequently.

The Enable Column Sorting button allows the format of the Error/ Event Log dialog box to be continually updated when subsequent errors or events are added.

The Clear Event/Error Log button clears all entries from the log.

The Display All Errors/Events button lists all events and errors irrespective of priority. The list is sorted according to the Date, Time, Reported by, Pri/Event or Message field.

The Low Priority button lists all errors designated as a low priority only. Other errors and events are not deleted from the log; they are merely not visible.

The Medium Priority button lists all errors designated as a medium priority only. Other errors and events are not deleted from the log; they are merely not visible.

The High Priority button lists all errors designated as a high priority only. Other errors and events are not deleted from the log; they are merely not visible.

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6-10-2-8 Language Settings

The language for user-defined text can be set via the Language Settings dialog box. Select Runtime Settings from the Projects menu, followed by Language Settings.

Select a language from the Language for User-Defined Text: field. Click the OK button to accept the settings, or the Cancel button to abort the operation.

The Events button lists all events. Errors, of all priorities, are not deleted from the log; they are merely not visible. Examples of events are system startup, system shutdown and user security notices.

The Print button prints the current contents of the error and event log. Ensure that the printer is correctly set up before printing.

The Display Result Code Converter launches the CX-Server error code converter, and if a CX-Server error is currently selected, displays further details about possible causes.

The Error Information Dialog button displays a summary of error information, including a detailed count of errors and PLC communication information. Click the Close button to remove this dialog box.

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6-10-2-9 Point Substitution Settings

The enclosing characters associated with a report can be changed via the Point Substitution Settings dialog box. When set, these characters must be fixed for all reports generated by the project. Select Runtime Settings from the Projects menu, followed by Point Substitution Settings, the Point Substitution Settings dialog box opens.

Supply enclosing characters in the Opening Characters: field and Closing Characters: field. Click the OK button to accept the settings, or the Cancel button to abort the operation.

6-10-2-10Advanced Settings

To open the Advanced Sett ings dialog box select Advanced Settings from the Runtime Settings menu:

Click the settings to enable/disable Internal Communication Optimisations and Communication 'Packet' Optimisations.

Bad Quality values, and results of calculations using bad quality values can be shown as '#' characters. This could indicate a communication failure, or Bad Quality status in an OPC Server.

If you may need to option to edit the PLC settings in the runtime without recompiling in the developer then untick the "Embed CX-Server Project within CX-Supervisor .SR2 file" option. This is useful for example if it is possible the

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COM port driver number may change, remote telephone number or network node number or even the PLC CPU model. These settings can be edited by double clicking the CDM file in Explorer to edit the PLC settings without recompiling the software.

"Allow advanced script access to PLC via "CX-Server" con trol" adds a new ActiveX control named CXServer (no hyphen) which can be accessed from any script to perform advanced PL C fu n ctio ns . If yo u a l rea dy have a graphical object called CXServer then turn this option off.

Click the OK button to accept the settings or the Cancel button to abort.

6-11 Runtime Security

6-11-1 Configured Users

In a runtime application, it is possible to apply security measures in the development environment so that only sufficiently privileged users of the runtime application can access certain elements. It is also possible to housekeep security information within the runtime environment, with privileged users able to add, amend or remove users.

There are four levels of user privilege available in CX-Supervisor:

• Operator level privilege.

• Supervisor level privilege.

• Manager level privilege.

• Designer level privilege.

User configuration in the development environment is handled by the Configured Users dialog box. Select Configured Users from the Runtime Security menu.

The Configured Users dialog box opens:

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By default, there are four previously defined users listed in the Configured Users: field: Designer with designer-level privileges, Manager with managerlevel privileges, Operator with operator-level privileges and Supervisor with supervisor-level privileges. 'Web access' is an additional privilege, it allows the user to log on to the Standard Web Pages.

1, 2, 3… To add a new user:

1. Click the Add button. The User Attributes: fields and buttons become enabled, and the contents of all fields are cleared, ready for a new user to be added.

2. Type the full name of the new user in the Full Name: field.

3. Type a login name in the Login Name: field.

4. Type a user password in the Password: field. The password mu st be at least four characters in length.

5. Select a level of privilege from the Security Level: drop down list.

6. Click the Store button to add the new user to the Configured Users: list, or the Cancel button to abort the operation.

1, 2, 3… To modify an existing user:

1. Select a user from the Configured Users: list and click the Modify button. The User Attributes: fields and buttons become enabled, with the conten ts of all the fields filled with the attributes of the selected user.

2. Amend the full name, login name, password and level of privilege in the same way as adding a new user.

3. Click the Store button to update the user in the Configured Users: list, or the Cancel button to abort the operation.

1, 2, 3… To remove a user from the Config ured Users: list:

1. Select a user from the Configured Users: list and click the De let e butto n .

2. A confirmation dialog box opens. Click the Yes button to remove the selected user or the No button to abort the operation.

When all user amendments are complete, click the Close button. In the runtime application, to make use of the designated privilege, the user

must log in. Login can be accessed in a variety of ways, and so is dependent on the setup of the runtime application. Some applications may require login as soon as the application is run, others may allow login from a contextsensitive floating menu. Refer chapter 9, Animation for furt her information. T he Login User dialog box is as follows:

To log in, enter the login name (not the full name) in the Login Name: field and the associated password in the Password: field. An y characters typed in the Password: field are disguised by a '*' symbol for each character typed. Click the OK button to log in or the Cancel button to abort.

For users without a keyboard to enter login details, select the Keyboard button. The login name and password can be constructed from the subsequent dialog box by clicking on each button in turn, followed by the Enter button to complete.

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