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04/2010
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Instruction Bulletin
Overview
Presumptions
This bulletin is written for individuals familiar with Vijeo Designer software.
If you are not familiar with this software, please consult your system
administrator before attempting to program objects.
Requirements
PanelMate ePro PS
Vijeo Designer V4.5.1 or higher
SnagIt or equivalent screen capture tool
Table of Contents
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Overview ..................................................................................................... 1
Presumptions .............................................................................................. 1
Requirements .............................................................................................. 1
Table of Contents ........................................................................................ 2
Safety Information...................................................................................... 3
Notice .......................................................................................................... 3
Qualified Personnel ..................................................................................... 4
Before You Begin ....................................................................................... 4
Start Up and Test ........................................................................................ 5
Operation and Adjustments ......................................................................... 6
Product Related Information ....................................................................... 6
User Comments .......................................................................................... 6
PanelMate Indicator Template.................................................................. 7
Indicator Attributes Tab ............................................................................... 7
Indicator States Tab .................................................................................... 8
Control Definitions Tab ................................................................................ 9
PanelMate Indicator Template Conversion Examples ....................... 10
Creating Indicator Attributes ...................................................................... 10
Creating Indicator States ........................................................................... 13
Creating Control Definitions ...................................................................... 21
Testing the Indicator Template ................................................................. 31
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Safety Information
Notice
Name
Lightning Bolt
ANSI Man
Exclamation Point
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, can result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in property damage.
Qualified Personnel
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Able to read, interpret, and follow the instructions and precautions in this
data bulletin and the other documentation referenced.
Able to use the required tools listed in this data bulletin in a safe and
correct manner.
WARNING
UNGUARDED MACHINERY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
Do not use this software and related automation equipment on
equipment which does not have point-of-operation protection.
Do not reach into machinery during operation.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
This automation equipment and related software is used to control a variety of
industrial processes. The type or model of automation equipment suitable for
each application will vary depending on factors such as the control function
required, degree of protection required, production methods, unusual
conditions, and government regulations. In some applications, more than one
processor may be required, as when backup redundancy is needed.
Only the user can be aware of all the conditions and factors present during
setup, operation, and maintenance of the machine; therefore, only the user can
determine the correct automation equipment and the related safeties and
interlocks to be used. When selecting automation and control equipment and
related software for a particular application, refer to the applicable local and
national standards and regulations. The National Safety Councils Accident
Prevention Manual (nationally recognized in the United States of America) also
provides much useful information.
In some applications, such as packaging machinery, additional operator
protection such as point-of-operation guarding must be provided. This is
necessary if the operators hands and other parts of the body are free to enter
the pinch points or other hazardous areas and serious injury can occur.
Software products by themselves cannot protect an operator from injury. For
this reason, the software cannot be substituted for, or take the place of,
point-of-operation protection.
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CAUTION
EQUIPMENT OPERATION HAZARD
Verify that all installation and set up procedures have been completed.
Before operational tests are performed, remove all blocks or other
temporary holding means used for shipment from all component
devices.
Remove tools, meters, and debris from equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment
damage.
Perform all start up tests recommended in the equipment documentation.
Store all equipment documentation for future references.
Software testing must be performed in both simulated and real
environments.
Verify that the completed system is free from all short circuits and grounds,
except those grounds installed according to local regulations (according to
the National Electrical Code in the U.S.A., for instance). If high-potential
voltage testing is necessary, follow recommendations in the equipment
documentation to prevent accidental equipment damage.
Before energizing equipment:
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DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe
electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E.
This equipment must be installed and serviced only by qualified
electrical personnel.
Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside
equipment. Disconnect the power at the processor and at the power
source.
Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off.
Replace all devices, doors, and covers before turning on power to this
equipment.
Confirm that a proper ground connection exists before applying power
to the unit.
Use only the specified voltage when operating this equipment and any
associated products.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
User Comments
We welcome your comments about this bulletin. You can reach us by e-mail
at oem.solutions@schneider-electric.com.
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PanelMate Indicator
Template
The indicator templates are used as the lights and buttons of a control panel
that indicate the status of devices and control the devices (for example, by
turning them on or off). See Figure 1.
Figure 1:
Indicator Template
Figure 2:
Indicator Attributes
Indicator States
Control Definitions
In the Indicator Attributes tab, you can define the indicator label, template
size, label font, and visibility options. See Figure 2 below and Figure 3 on
page 8.
A. Indicator label
B. Visibility options
C. Template size
D. Label font
C
D
Figure 3:
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Setting Attributes
Figure 4:
In the Indicator States tab, you can define the indicator text message, which
is the condition that drives the message, label color, and alarm options. See
Figures 4 and 5.
C
A
B
Figure 5:
A
B
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In the Control Definitions tab (optional), you can define control for the
indicator template.
If defined, the indicator will display an arrow in the bottom left-hand corner.
See Figures 6 and 7.
Figure 6:
When no control definitions are defined and the indicator is touched, nothing
happens on the screen. It only functions as a display. When the indicator is
touched, the control options appear on the screen. See Figure 7.
Figure 7:
Undefined
Defined
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Creating a Square
5 units
5 units
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2. Modify the rectangle properties (fore color and shape) to get the visual
effects shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10:
2 units
5 units
3. Repeat the procedure with another rectangle the size of 5 units by 2 units
and modify the shape properties. See Figure 11.
4. Create a text box with the size of 5 units by 2 units.
Figure 11:
Creating a Rectangle
2 units
5 units
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5. After placing the text box, the Text Editor dialog box appears. Type
Indicator Label, then click on OK. See Figure 12.
Figure 12:
6. Move the text box and place it over the smaller rectangle.
7. To group both objects together, use the pointer to select both objects,
then right-click. A pop-up window appears. Select Group. See Figure 13.
8. Move this group over the first square object and group again, if desired.
Figure 13:
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To create indicator states that mimic the PanelMate template, follow the
steps below using Vijeo Designer.
1. In the PanelMate Configuration Editor, examine the Indicator States tab.
See Figure 14.
If the PLC reference 0001 is true, the first state (1:) will display the text
ON. The color scheme is black text on a green background (no alarm is
declared).
Figure 14:
Indicator State 1
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Indicator State 2
3. In Vijeo Designer, select the Text Message icon and create a box that is
5 units by 2 units. After placing the message box on the screen, a
Message Display Settings dialog box appears. See Figure 16.
Figure 16:
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4. In the Message Display Settings dialog box, General tab, change the
States field to 2.
5. Select the variable by clicking on the light bulb icon. In the Expression
Editor Pad dialog box, select the variable Discrete01 and click OK. See
Figure 17.
.
Figure 17:
Selecting Variable
Figure 18:
New Resources
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2. In the Target1 edit resource dialog box (see Figure 19), under the Label
column, enter the text OFF and ON. In the Text column, change the text
color in the bottom row to black. In the Frame and Plate columns,
change the color to red for state 0 and to green for state 1.
Figure 19:
3. In the Navigator pane (see Figure 20), expand the Resource Library
index, then click on Color. You should be able to see the color resource.
Figure 20:
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4. In the Navigator pane (see Figure 21), under the Resource Library
index, click on Text. A Target1Text Resources dialog box will appear.
Click on the pull-down listbox under the Font Name column and select
New Resource.
Figure 21:
5. In the New Resource dialog box (see Figure 22), select Vijeo Modern
13x23 font and click OK.
Figure 22:
New ResourceFont
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7. You have inserted a larger font to accommodate the Quad size selected
in the Attributes tab. See Figure 23.
Figure 23:
8. In the Message Display settings, select Plate Style, then choose 00027.
See Figure 24. Your screen should resemble the indicator label in the
right-hand screen of Figure 24.
Figure 24:
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Animation Properties
10. Check the Enable Color Animation box, and then click on the light bulb
icon. Select the variable Discrete01. Then, for color resource, click on
the New Resource icon. See Figure 25.
11. Change the No. of States to 2 and click OK. When the pop-up window
appears, click Yes. See Figure 26.
Figure 26:
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12. You should see the ColorResource002 table. See Figure 27.
Change the Off state color from green to red and the On state color from
red to green. Then, delete the states 0 and 1. The final version should
resemble the right-side screen in Figure 27.
Figure 27:
13. Move the message box and place it on the square (as shown in
Figure 28).
Figure 28:
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Figure 29:
Control Definitions
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Property Inspector
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7. A Switch Settings dialog box appears. Select the option Momentary ON.
See Figure 34.
8. In the Destination, click the light bulb icon. In the Variables List dialog
box, select the variable that corresponds to the PLC reference. In this
example, select Discrete02 (00100). See Figure 34.
9. Click Add >. The action will be saved to the field to the right. See
Figure 34.
Figure 34:
Switch Settings
10. For the Style, select 00000. This will make the button invisible, but
functional. Click on OK. See Figure 35.
Figure 35:
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11. To place and size the button, right-click in an unused area of the
IndicatorPopUp window. In the pop-up window, deselect Snap to Matrix.
See Figure 36.
Figure 36:
12. Size and place the button over the Turn ON image. Then copy
(control +C) and paste (control + V) the pushbutton. Move the second
pushbutton over the Turn OFF image. See Figure 37.
Figure 37:
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13. Double-click the second pushbutton. In the Switch Settings dialog box,
change the Destination by clicking on the light bulb icon. See Figure 38.
14. Select the PLC referenced variable that corresponds to 00101. Then,
click Add >. Select and highlight the previous action for the first
pushbutton and delete it. Click on OK. See Figure 38.
Figure 38:
15. Add another switch that is programmed to close the pop-up window.
Click the Switch icon and place it on the screen. See Figure 39.
Figure 39:
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16. In the Switch Settings dialog box, for Category, select Bitmap. For the
Style, select 12204. In the Operation section, click on the
pull-down bar and select Script. Click on Edit Script. See Figure 40.
Figure 40:
Figure 41:
17. In the script window, type IndicatorPop.close();. See Figure 41. If the
window name is correct, it will be displayed in a different color.
18. Click on Validate. If you make a typo, you will see an error message. If
you have no scripting errors, click on Add >. See Figure 41.
Script Window
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19. Click on the tab Label. In the Label Type section, click on the pull-down
and select Static. Type Close. Click on OK. See Figure 42.
20. The final screen should resemble the right-hand screen in Figure 42.
Figure 42:
Switch SettingsLabel
21. Return to the pane in Vijeo Designer. Select the Switch icon and place
a switch over the indicator object. See Figure 43.
22. In the Switch Settings dialog box, for the Style field, select 00000. This
will make the switch invisible, but still functional. See Figure 43.
Figure 43:
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23. In the When Touch tab, for the Operation option, click on the
pull-down and select Popup. See Figure 44.
Figure 44:
24. In the When Touch tab, under the Panel Name, select IndicatorPopUp
or whatever you named your pop-up window. For the location option,
weve selected Centered for this example. Click Add > and the action will
be updated in the field to the right. Click OK. See Figure 45.
Figure 45:
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25. Your indicator object should resemble the left-hand window in Figure 46.
26. To make this indicator look exactly like the PanelMate template, add an
arrow. Copy the image from the PanelMate screen and paste it into the
Vijeo Designer pane. After pasting and positioning the arrow, group all
the objects. See Figure 46.
Figure 46:
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Indicator Template
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Using the device simulator and simulation utilities within Vijeo Designer,
test the indicator template you created.
Figure 47 shows what the object looks like when the PLC reference 0001 is
false. If you toggle the state of reference 0001 to true, it changes the
indicator to ON. See Figure 47.
Figure 47:
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1. To test, click on the indicator object to open the Device Simulation Tool
dialog box.
2. Click (and hold down) the control definition Turn ON (see Figure 48).
The PLC reference 00100 is True.
Figure 48:
Figure 49:
3. Click (and hold down) on the control definition Turn OFF (see
Figure 48). The PLC reference 00101 is now True.
4. Click Close. See Figure 49.
5. This concludes the indicator object test and validates a successful
conversion.