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Recipe Data Format
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[Set RW0~RW4 to 16-bit unsigned, RW5~RW13 to 32-bit unsigned] |
Step 1. Set the data format in Recipe Editor
Step 2. The data are shown below. Data 0~Data 4 are the contents of addresses RW0~RW4. Data5~Data9 are the contents of addresses RW5~RW13.
Step 3. The formats seen in HEX edit are listed; low bytes first, high bytes follow.
RW0 = 01 00
RW1 = 02 00
RW2 = 03 00
RW3 = 04 00
RW4 = 05 00
RW5 = 0B 00 00 00
RW7 = 0C 00 00 00
RW9 = 0D 00 00 00
RW11 = 0E 00 00 00
RW13 = 0F 00 00 00
[Transmitting Recipe File]
Step 1. Input ftp address and password, in this example HMI IP is 192.168.1.103, password 111111. EX: ftp://uploadhis:111111@192.168.1.103
Step 2. Click Enter, HMI history records will be shown, the recipe folder is included.
Step 3. Copy the newly built recipe.rcp into recipe folder to finish updating. |
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How to use security function
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The following is an example to illustrate the steps of security feature: |
Step 1
First of all, create a new project. Go to System parameter settings / Security, add three users and set different passwords and classes.
Step 2
Set objects in Window_10 as below:
[NE_0] and [NE_1] are Numeric input objects where address are [LW-9219] and [LW-9220] for inputting user ID and password. [LW-9219] is for inputting user ID (1~12), with the length of 1 word, in the form of 16-bit Unsigned as below.
[LW-9220] is for inputting user password with the length of 2 words, in the form of 32-bit Unsigned as below.
[ND_0] is Numeric display object with address [LW-9222] to indicate user’s state. The data is in the form of 16-bit Binary.
[SB_0] ~ [SB_2] are Set Bit objects which are set with different classes but selected “Make invisible while protected“. i.e. [SB_0] is class A, [SB_1] is class B, [SB_2] is class C. The setting of [SB_0] object:
[SB_3] is Set Bit object with address [LB-9050] for user logout:
Step 3
After completing the settings of the objects, execute off-line simulation for the project.
The illustration as below is initial screen of off-line simulation. At this time, no user is entered.
[LW-9222] shown “0000000000000000” means current user only can use object with “None” class. Moreover, [SB_0] ~ [SB_2] are the objects with the security levels of class A ~ class C and at the same time “Make invisible while protected“ is selected, therefore, [SB_0] ~ [SB_2] objects are hidden by the system.
Step 4
When the user inputs the password "111", the screen will become:
Step 5
Next, when the user inputs the user 3’s password (333), the screen will become:
The user 3 is permitted to use object with class A,B,C. Now, bit 0 ~ bit 3 in [LW-9222] become 1 to confirm the current user is allowed to use objects with class A,B,C.
Step 6
At this time, if [LB9050] is pressed and force current user to logout, the system will return to initial state. In other words, current user only can use object with “None” class.
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How to use SPRT printer
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MT8000/6000 series support SP-M, D, E, F and SPRT series printer. Please refer to instructions below to connect printer to HMI correctly. |
1. SP-M, D, E, F
EPSON ESC protocol 9-pin printer.
RS232 port
SIUPO
http://www.siupo.com
SP-M, D, E, F series
SP-E1610SK (paper width: 45mm)
SP-E400-4S(paper width: 57.5mm)
SP-MDEF
Recommended SP printer type for customers outside China
2. SPRT (SP-DIII, DIV, D5, D6, A, DN, T)
Step 1.
Click Edit menu /System parameter settings / Model tab to select SPRT printer.
Step 2.
The baud rate in serial interface mode is with options of 4800, 9600, and 19200bps. It is set by DIP switch on the control panel. Users can do some adjustments that meet their demands. Users can also select suitable baud rate according to figures below.
Step 3.
Create a Function key object or PLC control object / screen hardcopy to trigger printer.
Wiring diagram:
The serial interface of SPRT printers are compatible with RS-232C standard, the interface socket is rectangle 10-pin female socket, which matches rectangle 10-pin male socket. The pin order of serial port is as below:
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Auto. Replace PLC Address by Tag Name after Convert EB500 Project to EasyBuilder Pro
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After converting EB500 project to EasyBuilder Pro, the tag will be lost. The step below enable users to replace PLC address with tag name when importing EB500 tag library to EasyBuilder Pro. |
Step 1.
Open Tag Library in EB500 project and select “Export” to save the tag as tgl file.
Note: Please do not use “Export CSV”, this one is not able to auto. replace PLC tag name in EB8000.
Step 2.
Open EasyBuilder Pro. Go to [Tool] and select [Translate MT500 Project…]
Step 3.
Select MT500 EOB file and click “Translate”.
Step 4.
Select “Exit” after converting project succeeded.
Step 5.
Open converted project in EasyBuilder Pro.
Step 6.
Open Address Tag Library and select “Load Tag File”.
Step 7.
Choose the EB500 tgl file
Step 8.
When a message “Use tag to represent the address” appears, click Yes.
Step 9.
The object will be automatically replaced as PLC address by tag name.
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How to download project through HMI name
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If users would like to download project through Ethernet, there are two ways for selection. One is to input HMI IP address for download; another is to input HMI name. Before downloading project through Ethernet, the IP address of target (HMI) must be set correctly in system settings in HMI. If “Auto Get IP Address” is selected, IP address will be automatically assigned from local DHCP network. While if “IP address get from below” is selected, IP address and other network information have to be inputted. |
Hardware version: OS image 20091009 or later supports
Software version: EB8000 V3.30 or later supports
1. First of all, users have to set up HMI name in System settings in HMI.
2. After finish setting the HMI Name in HMI, please click [Name] in the download window as below.
3. Input a HMI name in field and click “Search” to search the designated HMI,
Or click “Search all” to search all HMIs in network.
4. Choose a HMI and click Download button to start downloading the project.
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i Series HMI USB Driver Installation Instruction
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MT6000/8000 i series support the function of using USB to Mini USB cable to download / upload projects from PC. When using the USB cable to download project, PC is viewed as Master and HMI as Client. It is necessary to install EB8000V2.00 or newer version (EasyBuilder Pro) and USB driver of HMI on PC the first time using this function.
(The HMI models:MT6050i/MT6056i/MT6070iH/MT6100i/MT8050i/MT8070iH/MT8100i).
Note: USB driver is compatible with Windows XP service pack 3 and Vista.
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Using USB cable mini side plug to HMI and another side plug into PC. The PC will display “Found New Hardware Wizard” dialog. Select “No, not this time” and click” Next”.
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Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”, click” Next”.
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Check “Include this location in the search”, and assign the path to C:\EasyBulder Pro\usbdriver, and Click “Next” .
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After that, it will automatically install Weintek HMI i series driver from C:\EasyBuilder Pro\usbdriver.
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(Processing 1)
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(Processing 2)
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The USB driver will be successfully installed after clicking "Finish".
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Users can go to Computer Management/Device Manager to check if the Weintek HMI i Seires is successfully installed.
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Users can download project to HMI i series through USB cable.
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Troubleshooting:
If error messages appear as picture below when downloading project via USB cable, please check follow points:
1. The USB port of PC must be USB2.0 standard.
2. Go to Computer Management/Device Manager for checking if USB driver is installed correctly. The USB driver is supported by Windows XP SP3 and Vista.
3. Change another USB cable and test again, the USB cable should be shielded with 2 layers:Aluminium foil shield + net shield
4. If a desktop is used, the USB cable should be plugged into the back panel instead of the front, since that the extension line connected between main board and the front panel USB port is usually not shielded. |
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Criterion of saving the data to HMI memory and external device
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● Data under Real time mode will be lost if HMI shut down.
(Real time means that no settings in history files storage location)
● If users save the History files of Data log and Event log to HMI memory, The data can be saved when the size of data is more than 4kb, otherwise, users need to use [LB-9034: save event/data log to HMI, USB disk, CF card (set ON)] to force the data to be stored.
There is a way to trigger LB-9034 automatically. User can set Notification on event log, when an event occurs; the LB-9034 will set ON to save event log to HMI memory automatically, the setting is as the following:
Hint: Users can set LW_bit 901800 to trigger LB-9034 every two minutes as pictures below.
● If users save the History files of Data log and Event log to external device, such as USB disk or SD card, the data can be saved immediately.
● The EM data is saved in external devices, so EM data can be saved immediately.
● In order to prolong the life span of HMI flash memory, the system will check the addresses of Recipe every minute, if Recipe Data has changed, system will automatically save the file to flash to avoid losing the data when HMI shut down.
● The EasyBuilder Pro provide user with [LB-9029: save all recipe data to machine (set ON)] system register bit function to save Recipe Data manually. EasyBuilder Pro will save Recipe Data when users set ON to [LB-9029].
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How to prevent “Build font files failed” in Windows XP
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If user does not login Windows XP as administrator, when compiling the project, an error message may appears as "Build font file failed, please do not use this font type...".
Please follow steps below to correct the error. (Steps below are only available when PC hard-disk is not locked by administrator.)
1. Please go to EasyBuilder Pro.exe and right-click to select “Properties”
2. Click “Compatibility” and select “WinNT” in “Run this program in compatibility mode for:”
3. Click OK to finish the settings and the project can be compiled correct.
If the PC hard-disk is locked by administrator, please ask the MIS to open the
rights for Windows XP user group, the user has to set up as following steps.
1. Please do not check the "Use simple file sharing (Recommended)"
2. Go to C: hard-disk and right-click to select “Properties / Security tab”. On the authority of Users group, the “Write” must be checked.
Note:
Security tab for the properties of files or folders in Windows XP Professional is an important functionality that enables administrators and users to define security permissions and rights for particular user or group to access the computer resources. By default, Windows XP Professional follows recommended setting to enable the use of simple file sharing that hides the Security tab, leaving you with only General, Sharing, and Web Sharing & Customize tabs as in the Simple File Sharing UI.
For seeing the Security tab not hidden, just follow the steps:
- Launch Windows Explorer or My Computer.
- Click on the Tools at the menu bar, and then click on Folder Options.
- Click on View tab.
- In the Advanced Settings section at the bottom of the list, uncheck and unselect (clear the tick) on the “Use simple file sharing (Recommended)” check box.
- Click OK.
Security tab is available only for Administrator or users with administrative rights. So make sure you login as one. And security can only be set in an NTFS partition. If you’re still having problem to reveal or display the Security tab on files or folder properties, check out the following registry hack and set the value to 0 or simply delete the key:
Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key: Software\Microsoft\windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Name: Nosecuritytab
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
If you’re using a Windows XP Professional system that is installed in a Workgroup, the Security tab is also hidden by default because in Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional, guests are forced to login a workgroup. Follow the instruction and information on Microsoft Knowledge Base where you need to set the value for ForceGuest registry key.
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How to translate excel file to emi file
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1. Open “Recipe/Extended Memory Editor”
2. Open emi file and input the data, then press OK.
3. Save file as *.csv
4. Edit em0_1.csv by Excel
5. After editing file by excel (em0_1.csv), open the csv by Recipe Editor, you can see the data has already been changed.
6. Use “Save as” to save a file named em0_1.emi.
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How to use upload function
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1. Click “Upload” button from Project Manager.
2. After Upload dialog box pops up, click Browse to select location to save the file. Designate the HMI IP address and press Upload button.
3. When uploading is finished, press “Exit”. The upload file will be created.
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How to use decompile function
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1. When users have a *.xob file to be decompiled to *.mtp file, please click Tools -> Decompile
2. After the Decompile dialog box popup, please click Browse to open the desired file, and input the XOB password correctly. (Note: the XOB password created when compiling project)
3. When decompiling file is finished as below, users can open the *.mtp file for editing program.
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How to Capture the Simulation Screen Display
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Screen capture is always required for users to edit manual guide. There are two ways of capturing the simulation screen display:
A. Capture screen on PC;
B. Use “Screen hard copy” function of EasyBuilder Pro:
A. Capture screen on PC
During on-line simulation or off-line simulation, press “Alt+Print Screen” on keyboard to capture the simulation screen. Paste it into an image editing tool and save it.
B. Use “Screen hard copy” function of EasyBuilder Pro
1. Open EasyBuilder Pro project file. Create a function key and check the “Screen hard copy” radio box in the general setting window. Set the printer to “USB disk 1”.
Notice: It is suggested to create the function key object in the “Common Window”, since that the objects in this window can be applied to all other windows;
Click “Object / Button / Function Key”:
2. In the popup window, check the “Screen hard copy” radio box under the “General” tab. Set the printer to “USB disk 1”. Click “OK” to finish
3. Start off-line simulation. Click the print button that is created in the previous step to capture the simulation screen and save it as an image file under the path “\usb1\hardcopy”.
The image is saved in the following path C:\EasyBuilder Pro\usb1\hardcopy:
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How to Setup the Printer
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The following are the instructions for setting up the printer (take HP printer for example):
1. Setup the printer: Run EasyBuilder Pro; select “Edit / System Parameters”;
2. Switch to the “Model” tab, select the printer type: HP PCL Series(USB) and setup the paper size. Click “OK” button;
There are two ways to start the printer:
A. By the function key;
B. By the PLC control;
3. Start the printer by function key;
3.1 Select ”Objects / Button / Function Key”;
3.2. In the “New Function Key Object” window, select “Screen hard copy” under the “General” tab. Select the printer: HP PCL Series (USB); Click “OK” to create a printer function key.
3.3. Connect the printer to HMI. You can now simply click the “Print” button object that you just created on the screen.
4. Start the printer by PLC control;
4.1. Select ”Objects / PLC Control”;
4.2. Click “New” button in the “PLC Control Object” window;
4.3. Select the corresponding PLC name; Set the “Type of control” to “Screen hardcopy”; Select the “Device type” and “Address” to M0; Select the “Trigger mode” to “OFF->ON”; Select the printer: HP PCL Series (USB), and click “OK” to complete. Run the program, setup the M0 address in the PLC program to start printing.
Notice:
Trigger mode: OFF->ON; Switch the object to ON status to start printing;
ON -> OFF: Switch the object to OFF status to start printing;
OFF <-> ON: When the object status is changed, either from OFF to ON or from ON to OFF, the printer will be started.
Source window for printing:
Current base window: When the object is triggered, printer starts printing the current screen display;
Window no. from register: The PLC words controls the window number;
Designate window no.: The printing image is assigned in the program;
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Ethernet Pass Through Communication
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MT8000 provides Ethernet pass-through communication which allows PC to link to the PLC through the HMI. In this situation, the role of HMI is similar to a converter.
First, a virtual serial port must be created on PC. The application program on PC can communicate with PLC through this virtual serial port.
Instructions are as follows:
1. Open Project Manager and click the [ Pass-through ] button
2. Check the [ Ethernet ] radio box , and click [ Install ] button to install the virtual serial port driver
3. Installing driver ...
4. Click [Continue Anyway ]
5. Virtural seriel port installation complete. A new virtual COM port number is found
6. Check out the [ Computer Management ] to see if the virtual COM port is successfully installed.
7. Select the [ Virtual Serial Port ] and click right key . Select [ Properties ] to change COM port number
8. Take communication between Fatek PLC and MT8000 for example, if the MT8000 HMI IP address is 192.168.1.200, the PLC parameter settings are as follows :
9. In the [ Pass-through ] window, setup the HMI IP address : 192.168.1.200 ; Set the COM port number to COM1, which is the communication port number between MT8000 and the PLC ; The COM port type is RS232, which is the communication port type between MT8000 and the PLC ; These settings are according to the window shown above ; Click [ Apply ] button.
10. Open the Fatek PLC software : WinProladder ; Select [ On-Line ] under PLC menu
11. Set the COM port
12. Set the COM port number to COM3, which is the Virtual Serial Port number that you get in step 5
13. Connection succeeded
13. PC-HMI-PLC connection example
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Decompile the xob file which uploading in the USB Stick
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1. Upload the program file from HMI to the USB disk, and then copy it to the PC (or use the file in USB disk directly).
2. Check out the file that was previously copied from the HMI in the file browser. The original file doesn’t have extension file name.
3. Add the extension file name “.xob”.
4. Run EasyBuilder Pro, select “Tool / Decompile”. The “Decompile” dialog box pops up.
5. Click “Browse” button, and find the .xob file that has been added extension name in the previous step.
6. When the .xob file is selected, make sure that the decompile password must be the same as the upload password. Click “Decompile” button to start to decompile. When the “succeeded” message appears, the de-compilation is completed. Click “Exit” to leave.
7. After de-compilation, open the file that was being decompiled (which now becomes *.mtp file). You can edit it using EasyBuilder Pro now.
8. Open the .mtp file, the edit environment is shown below:
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Translate MT500 Project to MT8000
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1. Run EasyBuilder Pro, select “Tool / Translate MT500 Project”
2. Browse the “MT500 EOB file”, select the *.eob file and click “Translate”.
3. When the “succeeded” message is displayed in the dialog box, click “Exit”.
4. In open file dialog, select the *.mtp file and click “Open”.
5. The selected project file is a MT8000 project which can be edit by the user.
Notice: Before translation, please check that if EasyBuilder Pro does support the corresponding PLC type.
(Check out “Edit / System Parameters / Device / New / PLC type“)
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Speed Up the Display Rate on MT8000
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When a large image is displayed, for example, using a 65536 color image as background image may cause the HMI process speed to slow down. Users can follow the instructions below to speed up the display rate of image.
Step 1
While using an image file as background in full screen, the image size shouldn’t exceed the display window size. A BMP format image file is recommended. The following picture shows that if the display window size is 640*480, the size of imported image will be limited to 640*480. (The image size will be shown in the “Get Picture” preview window).
If the image size exceeds display window size, you can export the image and resize it by using WINDOWS image processing tool.
Step 2
The picture object needs to use original dimensions. Check the “Set to original dimensions” check box in the “New Picture Object” dialog box.
Sometimes, the image size already exceeds the display window size. Even though the “Set to original dimensions” option is checked, the image still cannot be displayed in original size. You should go back to step 1 and follow the instructions to resize the image and import it again.
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How to backup a project
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An EasyBuilder Pro project contains the source project file (*.mtp), and a number of library files (*.flb, *.blb, *.plb, *.slb, *.snd, *.lbl, and *.glb). These can be individually copied to another location for archiving, or to select theCompress/Uncompress option from EasyBuilder Pro's Tools menu.
Step 1.
Click Compress/Uncompress from Tools menu.
Step 2.
The following dialog is displayed. Click “Browse” to select source project for archiving.
All of the files associated with the project are compressed into a file, with a name of the form *.cmp. The compressed CMP file can be properly archived when this step is successfully completed. |
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Switch MT8000 Project between HMI Models
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※(Take the switch between MT8056T (320*234) and MT8104X (640*480) for example)
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1. The following picture is the MT8056(320*234) project before switching the HMI model.
2. Click ”Edit”, select “System Parameters”.
3. Switch to the “Model” tab, select MT8104X (640*480) from the “HMI model” pull-down list.
4. Click “OK” button. When the “Resize pop-up windows/object” dialog appears, check the options that you require. For example, If you want to resize objects, just check the “Resize objects” check box in the “General windows” group. The objects of the project will be resized in scale.
5. Click “OK” button to complete the switching process between HMI models. The following picture shows the MT8104X (640*480) project after switch.
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How to translate dtl to csv file
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1. When users get the *.dtl file from HMI, open Project Manager and press EasyConverter.
2. Select Open file and choose the desired *.dtl file on your PC.
3. Press OK for reading the *.dtl file.
4. Press “EXCEL” icon to translate the file.
5. The *.dtl file will be translated to *.csv file by Excel.
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How to display square/circle on MT8070T
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For MT6070T and MT8070T have particular aspect ratio (resolution: 480*234), before to display square or circle, users have to calculate the width and height for object’s profile.
The formula for width and height is: WIDTH : HEIGHT = 1.15 : 1
For example: To make a 80x80 square.
First of all, create a toggle switch object and select the picture and press OK.
And then double click this object into Toggle Switch Object’s Properties / Profile.
The formula for width and height is: WIDTH : HEIGHT = 1.15 : 1, so fill in the width: 92 and height: 80. (Width: 80*1.15 = 92)
Press OK, the object looks like a rectangle at this moment.
After downloading project to HMI, the object will become square.
The formula of circle is the same as square setting as below picture.
On the upper side of screen, the width : height = 80:80, looks like a rectangle and ellipse.
On the lower side of screen, the width : height = 92:80, looks like a square and circle.
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How to make EasyBuilder Pro work under Windows Vista
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1. Please modify the properties of the following files on C:\EasyBuilder Pro directory.
EasyBuilderPro.exe ; Project Manager.exe ; EasyPrinter.exe
2. Right click the file and select Properties / Compatibility Tab.
3. (1) Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for:", and select "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)".
(2) On the Privilege Level to check "Run this program as an administrator ".
Example showing the EasyBuilder8000.exe file Properties.
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Error Message (0xc0000005)
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When executing EasyBuilder Pro.exe, if an error message appears as below, Please check if AVAST ANTIVIRUS software is installed on your PC.
AVAST ANTIVIRUS software of program version 5.1.889 or later has a possibility to conflict with EasyBuilder Pro software and cause failure in EasyBuilder Pro execution. To deal with this, please pause AVAST ANTIVIRUS software or remove it from your PC.
Please use EasyBuilder Pro V4.43 for using AVAST and EasyBuilder Pro simultaneously.
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How to clear history event log files
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The HMI memory of MT8000/6000 series is able to store event log data. There are three ways to clear historic data files in HMI memory.
1. Project manager>>Download -> tick [Reset event log] and click Download.
or click Download button >> write in HMI IP >> tick [Reset event log] and [reboot HMI after download] >> Download
2. Use LB-9022 to delete the earliest event log file (set ON)
Use LB-9023 to delete all event log files (set ON)
3. In the HMI, click system task bar >> go to History tab >> tick Clear Evenlog >> Clear
After clearing the Event log, click OK to exit.
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Label Library Language Translation Manual (English/Italian/Simplified Chinese)
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EasyBuilder Pro Label Library Language Translation Manual
(English to Italian and Simplified Chinese)
1. Export Excel File
Click on [Export EXCEL File] then select the location and file name to save.
A [Success!] message is shown upon completion of the export.
The selected labels are exported to EXCEL file.
2. Translate
Open the EXCEL file to add the following items, and copy the items to translate to Italian or Simplified Chinese.
To translate using Google, link to Google homepage first: http://www.google.com/.
Click [more]/[Translate].
Paste the copied items to the translating field of Google, select from and to which language, click [Translate], and see the result on the right side.
For example:
a. English->Italian
b. English->Simplified Chinese
This demonstration shows how to translate English to Italian and Simplified Chinese.
Copy the translated items and paste to the EXCEL file columns [Language 2] and [Language 3].
3. Import EXCEL File
Open EasyBuilder Pro [Library]/[Label]
Click [Import EXCEL File] and select the file to be imported.
The EXCEL file is then successfully imported.
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Download Start Up Screen
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MT8000/6000 i series HMI supports users to define their own startup screen, such as enterprise trademark logo, etc. The format of the picture used is BMP and can not exceed the resolution.
The assigned BMP picture will be downloaded to HMI. After downloading, HMI will reboot, this picture will be shown after rebooting, and then load in the project. Users are allowed to use their logos as the start up screen through this method.
Note: Only support i series and OS Image 20090415 or later)
There are 2 ways to download start up screen as shown below:
1. Project Manager
1-1 Open Project Manager
1-2 Click [Download]
1-3 Select a BMP picture that suits the size of HMI screen,
Ex: MT8070iH uses a 800*480 picture.
1-4 Set the IP address or use a USB cable.
1-5 Click [Download]; reboot HMI to see the successfully set picture display when HMI starts up.
2. EasyBuilder Pro
2-1 Click [Tool] then select [Download]
2-2 Select a BMP picture that suits the size of HMI screen,
Ex: MT8070iH uses a 800*480 picture.
2-3 Set the IP address or use a USB cable
2-4 Click [Download]; reboot HMI to see the successfully set picture display when HMI starts up.
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How to uncompress file (*.cmp)
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1. When users have a *.cmp file to be uncompressed to *.mtp file, please click Tool -> Compress / Uncompress.
2. After the dialog box pops up, please click Browse to open the desired file. (*.cmp)
3. Select “Uncompressing” to process extraction, since the files of older version has already existed, just click “Yes to all” to replace it.
4. When extracting file is done successfully, press Exit. Choose Open file, and select the file (*.mtp) that is extracted already.
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How to export CSV file from RSLogix 500 software with comma sign
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CSV is a kind of text file that uses comma sign to separate values. However, in the operating systems of some countries, semicolon is used as list separator, therefore when exporting CSV file using RSLogix500 software, semicolon is used and may cause EasyBuilder Pro to fail at identifying the file content.
Change the list separator to comma sign through the following steps then export CSV file for EasyBuilder Pro to read.
Note: The countries that run operating systems using semicolon as list separator are listed below, please complete the setting before exporting CSV file.
Czech | Netherlands | France | Germany | Greek | Italy | Spain | Poland | Sweden | Finland | Russia | Malaysia | Turkey
Select [Control Panel].
Select [Regional and Language].
In REgional Options, select [Customize].
Select comma sign in List Separator.
Click [Apply] and [OK].
After finishing settings above, use RSLogix 500 to export CSV file, the CSV file will use “,” as default separator.
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EasyBuilder Pro - Alignment
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In EasyBuilder Pro, there are two different ways to align the text on the object, one is to click the icons on the toolbar and the other is to set on object setting dialog.
- By clicking the icons on toolbar (Left Alignment | Center Alignment | Right Alignment), the text, no matter single-lined or multi-lined, will be seen as one single label and will align to the outline of the object.
- By setting Label>>Align on object setting dialog, the multiple lines of the text will align in the way set. This is a line by line alignment.
- The line by line alignment of the multi-lined text can be done using Label>>Attribute selection on object setting dialog.
- If an object is set to [Left] for [Align], when clicking [Left Alignment] on toolbar, the multi-lined text will be aligned along the left edge of the object.
- If object text is set with multiple states, tick [Tracking], in this way when moving text in one state, the texts of other states will also be moved in the same way.
- Move object text in state 0; check the other states to see if the texts in those states all move the same way as in state 0. If [Tracking] is not selected, only text in one state will be moved.
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How to download project by Ethernet
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This FAQ explains how to download project file to HMI via Ethernet.
Applicable models: eMT Series, iE Series, XE Series, mTV Series, i Series
Non-applicable models: cMT Series
HMI Settings
Step 1. Click on the Arrow icon in the lower-right corner of the screen.
Step 2. The following four icons will be shown, click the first Gear icon.
Step 3. Enter password (default is 111111). If the password is correct, the System Settings window opens.
Step 4. In Network tab, set the IP address. Select [Obtain IP Address Automatically] to get IP settings automatically, or select [IP address get from below] to specify an IP address. After setting click [Apply] or [OK] to finish.
Step 5. In Security tab, set the project upload/download password. Click [Download Password] and enter the password. By default, the download password is 111111.
Step 6. When finish setting and leave System Settings window, click the Arrow icon again. Select the Notepad icon to find the IP address of the HMI.
PC Settings
Step 1. Click the Start button and then click [Control Panel]. Under [Network and Sharing Center] click [View network status and tasks]. Click [Local Area Connection] » [Properties], and then double click [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] to open the settings page.
Step 2. Set the network on PC to the same settings as HMI. For example, as shown in the preceding figure, the HMI IP is 192.168.1.100, so the IP of the PC should be 192.168.1.xxx, where x stands for any number.
Step 3. To download the project, set the IP and download password in Download window.
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Battery Replacement for X series
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The MT-600X / MT8000X Series takes one coin type of CR2032 lithium battery to keep the RTC running. Battery specification: CR2032 3V lithium battery.
1. Turn off the screen and open its rear cover.
2. Use a screwdriver to take off the battery from the socket.
3. Insert a new battery into the socket.
4. Put on the rear cover.
5. Connect a USB Keyboard on HMI
6. After reboot HMI, enter [Delete] for go to setup window.
7. Go to setup window and select [CMOS Feature] for setting the date and time.
8. Go to [Load optimized default] => click yes =>click Enter => Click F10 for saving the settings.
Note: Correct way to insert the new battery
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MT8000/6000 Touch Panel Adjust and System Initialization
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1. Switch SW1 to ON position (as shown in picture 1). Press “Reset” or re-plug in the HMI.
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2. Touch panel calibration screen is shown as follows. Put the HMI screen perpendicularly to your line-of-sight, and point your finger at the center of the cross icon displayed on the screen. The cross icon will appear in five positions of the screen: upper-left corner, upper-right corner, lower-right corner, lower-left corner and the center, as shown in (picture 2).
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3. The HMI will automatically restart after finishing calibration. Afterwards, a warning message will appear (as shown in picture 3).
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4. The warning message shows “Restore to default password?”. Users can select “Yes” to restore password or select “No” to discard. If there is no response from the user within 10 seconds, the warning message will automatically be closed.
Notice: If no further operation other than calibration process to make, click “No”.
5. Click “Yes” button. A popup window would show up (as shown in picture 4).
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6. The popup window will check out again if the user really wants to restore the password and will ask the user to enter “yes” and click “OK” button to confirm it. If the user doesn’t want to restore password, click “Cancel”.
7. The password of factory default setting is 111111 for MT8000/6000 series. After initialization process, the project files and data stored in the touch panel HMI will be completely erased.
8. The upload and download password need to be reset in order to transfer project files correctly after initialization (as shown in picture 5).
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i Series Touch Panel Supports User-defined Startup Screen
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i series touch panel supports user to define their own startup screen, such as enterprise trademark logo, etc. The following steps introduce how to apply this function:
Notice: this function is provided by i series only.
1. Firmware version: 20090415 or later:
2. Software version: V3.20 2009.07.30 or later:
3. Run the Project Manager program, click “Download” button:
4. When the “Download” window shows up, select “Startup screen”, and click “Browse…” button. Choose an image which will be used as startup screen in HMI.
5. Click “Download” button. After downloading, restart touch panel HMI. The startup screen is already changed to the image downloaded by user.
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Notes on USB Cable
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The following are some important points relevant to USB cable:
HI-SPEED USB Revision 2.0 SHIELDED 24AWG
1. The PC must support USB 2.0 or USB 3.0.
2. Use a double shielding USB cable: Foil+ Braid Shield.
3. The length of the cable should be limited to less than 1.8 meters.
4. If a desktop is used, the USB cable must be plugged into the back panel instead of the front. If a laptop is used, please remove the external power supply.
5. When downloading a project through USB cable, please remove all the other devices that are connected to HMI.
6. If download fails, the possible cause can be the incompatible USB driver on PC. Go to Computer Management » Device Manager to check if the correct USB driver is installed. If not, please go to the installation folder of EasyBuilder and find the usbdriver folder, to manually update the driver.
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Update the MT8000/6000 OS image
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MT8000/6000 OS Image version is 20081013 or later, which support using USB disk or SD card to update OS image. The update process is similar to downloading project to the touch panel HMI. The following example shows how to update OS image by using USB disk.
1. Find the corresponding OS image document to the MT8000/6000 and copy it to the USB disk
(as shown in picture 1). For example, copy it to the 001 folder that is previously created.
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2. Insert the USB disk into the USB port of the MT8000/6000.
3. Move the cursor to the lower-right corner of the touch panel screen. A “<” button (as shown in picture 2) will show up, click it to open system setting bar (as shown in picture 3).
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4. Click “setup” button, a popup window will appear and ask users to input the password (as shown in picture 4).
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5. Enter the correct password (factory default setting password: 111111), and then the “System settings” window will show up. Switch to the “Upgrade firmware” tab (as shown in picture 5).
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6. Click “Upgrade firmware” button, a “Pick a Directory” popup window will show up (as shown in picture 6).
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7. Open the usbdisk folder, select the 001 folder, then click “OK” button.
8. Start upgrading the OS image. This process will take a few minutes. The progressing bar indicates the upgrading status (as shown in picture 7).
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9. After the upgrading process is completed, the system will automatically restart; a touch panel calibration is recommended.
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MT6000/8000 Series HMI Upload/Download Password Setup
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MT6000/8000 series HMI provide reliable password protection. The factory initially set password to 111111. Users can setup their own password, as follows:
1. Click the “<” icon on the lower-right corner of the screen, and the system setting bar will appear. Click “Setting” icon, a popup window shows up and asks users to enter the password as shown below:
2. Enter password. The default is “111111”. Click “OK” and the “System Settings” window shows up.
3. Switch to “Security” tab, there are four kinds of password can be changed as shown in the following picture:
Local Password
Password that is needed while entering “System Settings”;
Upload Password
Password that is needed while uploading program;
Download Password
Password that is needed while downloading program;
Upload (History) Password
Password that is needed while uploading data and event log file;
4. Click “Upload Password” will show the dialog below. Enter the new password twice. Comparing two passwords, if they are the same, a “Password match” message will show up. Otherwise, a “Password NOT match !” message will show up. Click “OK” to complete.
Click “Apply” to activate the new password. Next time the user wants to upload project, he needs to enter the new password.
The four kinds of password follow the same process above to be modified.
Make sure to enter the correct password to operate the MT6000/MT8000 HMI. The EasyBuilder Pro should setup the same password as the HMI for uploading/downloading program.
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How to use 187.5K on S7-200/S7-300 PLC
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1. Built-in MPI with 187.5K baud rate function is available on the MT8150XV2, MT8121XV2, MT8104XH2, MT8100iV2, MT8070iH2, MT8050iV2, MT6100iV2, MT6070iH2, and MT6050iv2.
2. Select SIEMENS S7/300 MPI driver for S7-300 and S7-200 PLC, or select SIEMENS S7/200 driver and set the baud rate to 187.5K. (EasyBuilder Pro must be V3.10 or newer for i series and V4.10 or newer for X series.)
3. One HMI is able to connect to one 187.5K device only.
4. It doesn’t support to use Extended Address mode.
Note: MT8000/6000 series only COM1 available for using 187.5K, COM3 is invalid.
Please refer to below for connection diagram:
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How to use VNC server
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1. Enable VNC server and set login password on HMI System Settings / VNC server tab.
2. Install Java for Internet Explorer or install VNC viewer.
Java web site: http://java.com
VNC viewer: ftp://ftp.weintek.com/MT8000/utility/vnc-4_1_2-x86_win32_viewer.zip
VNC viewer for Pocket PC:
ftp://ftp.weintek.com/MT8000/utility/zoomVNC.CAB
http://zoomvnc.com/
3. Execute IE, and enter IP address of HMI: http://192.168.1.28 (example)
Or execute VNC viewer, and enter HMI IP address and password.
Note:
(1) Only available for one user to login to VNC at the same time.
(2) HMI will reject VNC connection if no operation done for one hour.
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How to enable/disable System Setting Bar
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EasyBuilder Pro supports the function of using system tag [LB-9020] to enable/disable system setting bar, or set the [DIP Switch 2] to ON/OFF for activating this function.
If using [LB-9020] to control the system setting bar, when LB-9020 set ON, the bar is displayed, and set OFF to hide the system setting bar.
When [DIP Switch 2] set ON, the system setting bar is disabled, and when [DIP Switch 2] set OFF, the system setting bar can be controlled. Users have to restart HMI to enable/disable this function.
Note:
[LB-9020] is available for MT6000/8000 T, X, i series.
[DIP Switch 2] is available for MT6000/8000 i, XV2 series.
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Remote MT8000 with iPhone
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1. Setting MT8000 VNC function. Please refer to the document from link below.
ftp://ftp.weintek.com/MT8000/eng/FAQ/FAQ_28_How_to_use_VNC_server.pdf
2. OpenApp Store, search “VNC”. Find “Mocha VNC Lite” and install.
3. In Mocha VNC Lite, set HMI IP address, Password, TCP port = 5900. Click “Connect” and users are able to control HMI by iPhone.
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TCP Port List
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This FAQ introduces the TCP ports used for certain HMI features.
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How to calibrate for MT8000 X series
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MT8000 X series HMIs are able to active calibration on the touch screen.
Step 1. Connect a USB mouse with MT8000 X HMI.
Step 2. Go to system setting bar.
Step 3. Click calibration button to start calibration.
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HMI Operating Temperature
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MT6000/8000 HMI operating temperature ranges from 0° to 45°C (32°~113°F). If the unit is under 0°C or overheated, the plastic can expand in heat and shrink in cold. When the HMI suddenly encounters a huge temperature change, the HMI plastic housing (front bezel and rear cover) may be deformed. And when the front bezel is deformed, it will make the touch panel malfunction, since the touch panel is fixed in the front bezel and can be deformed too.
So we strongly recommend customers who need to run their systems in the environment under 0°C to equip a heater in their control box.
On the contrary, when the system is in the environment over 45°C, users shall equip an air conditioner or fan to make heat dissipation well.
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How to Set Barcode Scanner
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[RS232]
Take symbol type LS1203 as an example, Barcode Scanner should be set before using, and scan from Step1 to Step6 in sequence.
Step 1. [ Keyboard Wedge Interface]
IBM PC/AT and IBM PC COMPATIBLES
Step2. [ Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)]
NORTH AMERICAN (Default)
Step3. [RS-232 Interface]
STANDARD RS-232
Step4 ~ 6. [Set Scan Data Transmission Format]
SCAN OPTIONS
<DATA><SUFFIX>
ENTER
[USB]
Take ZEBEX USB Barcode Scanner as an example, settings should be done before using. Set the Interface first, scan from Step1~Step3.
Step1. Start of Configuration
Step2. [Interface Selection] ->USB
Step3. End of Configuration
Now go on to USB Mode basic settings, scan from Step 1~ Step 5.
Step1. Start of Configuration
Step2. [Keyboard Type] -> US Keyboard
Step3. [Good Read Beeper Selection] -> Medium
Step4. [Scanning Mode Selection] -> Trigger Mode
Step5. End of Configuration
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Battery Replacement for i Seires
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The MT-8000 Series takes one coin type of CR2032 lithium battery to backup the recipe data and keep the RTC running. Battery specification: CR2032 3V lithium battery.
Steps for battery replacement:
1. Use ProjectManager to backup the recipe data.
2. Turn off the screen and open its rear cover.
3. Use a screwdriver to take off the battery from the socket.
4. Insert a new battery into the socket.
5. Put on the rear cover.
6. Reset the RTC time and download the recipe data.
Note: Correct way to insert the new battery
Reading Battery Voltage
EasyBuilder Pro provides LW9008 (32bit-float): battery voltage for detecting i series battery voltage.
If the value of LW9008 battery voltage is lower than 2.8volt, please replace the battery.
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How to use the fonts not supported in EasyBuilder?
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Certain fonts can be used in Microsoft Office but cannot be used in EasyBuilder. The possible reason is that these fonts have different names in Control Panel on PC and in Windows Registry. Therefore in EasyBuilder these fonts cannot be selected and used. This document explains the solution to use these font files in EasyBuilder.
Supported software version:
EB8000 V465.05 and later versions
EBPro V300.03 and later versions
A.
Step 1. Use Microsoft Office Word to check if the font can be displayed correctly. If not, copy the font file to Control Panel\Fonts and restart EasyBuilder to check again.
Step 2. If the font is still not displayed in EasyBuilder, check if it works in Word. If it displays correctly in Word, copy the font file from Control Panel\Fonts to EasyBuilder\Windows_font folder and restart EasyBuilder to check again.
When finished, if the font still cannot be displayed in EasyBuilder, the reason would be the difference in font names. For example, the font name in Word is in double-byte characters (As in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese etc.) where in Windows Registry it uses an English name, or, it uses English name in Word where a double-byte character name is used in Windows Registry. The following steps explain the solution.
Example 1
The Korean font “휴먼옛체” uses a Korean font name in Word but an English font name in Windows Registry.
Step 1. Copy “휴먼옛체” font file from Control Panel\Fonts to the desktop to see the font name.
Step 2. Run Microsoft Registry Editor (Regedit). Under the directory: \HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts, find the corresponding name of the font. As shown in the following figure, the corresponding font name of “휴먼옛체” is Yet R.
Step 3. Open the FontTableName.xls file under EasyBuilder installation directory and enter the English font name in column A, and the Korean font name in column D.
Step 4. Restart EasyBuilder to select the font.
Example 2
The Chinese font “方正大标宋繁体” uses an English font name in Word but a Chinese font name in Windows Registry.
Step 1. Copy “方正大标宋繁体” font file from Control Panel\Fonts to the desktop to see the file name.
Step 2. Run Microsoft Registry Editor (Regedit). Under the directory: \HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts, find the corresponding name of the font.
Step 3. Open the FontTableName.xls file under EasyBuilder installation directory, enter the English font name in column A, and the Chinese font name in column B. (If the Simplified Chinese OS is used, enter the Chinese font name in column C.)
Step 4. Restart EasyBuilder to select the font.
Note:
n The columns in FontTableName.xls correspond to specific languages and therefore cannot be modified or deleted.
n When using Simplified Chinese font file in Traditional Chinese OS, the Chinese font name entered in FontTableName.xls should be in column B, not column C.
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How to calibrate HMI touchscreen with no DIP switches?
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Step 1. Press and hold the screen lightly with your finger and then power up the HMI.
Step 2. After the starting process, the system directly enters calibration mode.
Step 3. Touch the center of all the “+” signs on the screen with your finger or a stylus. The signs disappear if correctly touched, and the touch parameters are stored in the system.
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How to do floating point calculations with integers?
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To gain a result with decimal place when dividing integers, please convert the integer to float first.
Please see the following Macro. D8=5 is the integer value gained from PLC.
Line 10: Since D8 is an integer, D8/10 is performed as an integer operation and the result is 0. The result is then written to a float variable, float_D8, therefore float_D8 is 0.0.
Line 15: Since temp is a float, temp/10 is performed as a float operation and the result is 0.5.
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How to correctly display the project content in different DPI settings?
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The computer display resolution is getting higher and higher, in order to display the text clearer, changing the DPI is a choice. However, this also influences the EasyBuilder project display. Incorrect display can happen due to the difference in DPI settings from one computer to another. To avoid this, please follow the steps to adjust the DPI setting.
Checking the current size of text
Step 1. Click the right mouse button on the desktop and select [screen resolution] » [Resolution]。
Adjusting the DPI of EasyBuilder project
Step 1. Launch EasyBuilder Pro, select [Tools] » [Text DPI Setting].
Step 2. Choose [Select the previous PC’s text DPI setting], adjust the DPI to the same setting as the previous computer used to create this project. The text will be correctly displayed. Click [OK]; the system will generate a BAK file for future reference.
Step 3. The DPI setting will be stored in the system. Next time when opening this project file, the previous PC’s DPI setting will be used.
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How to keep the fonts consistent after downloading a project file compiled on another computer?
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When a project is completed, to prevent another person from editing the project when using it to update the HMI, the project is usually compiled into a .xob or .exob file and exchanged as such. However, after download, text layout can be very different from the original design. The following steps show how to solve this problem. The method described is suitable for EasyBuilder8000 and EasyBuilder Pro.
The reason is that when downloading the compiled project alone, the font files are not included in the .xob/.exob file, causing the texts to appear differently on another computer. Therefore, it is necessary to move the font files to the new PC manually as well. Suppose that the project is to be compiled on PC-1 and transferred to PC-2 for download, please follow the steps:
Step 1. Select “Build Font File” when compiling the project file on PC-1. Apart from the .xob or .exob file, the font files with the same name will also be built in EBpro\font folder.
Step 2. Copy the font files built in the previous step to the same folder on PC-2 (EBpro\font).
Step 3. On PC-2, use Project Manager or Utility Manager to download the .xob or .exob file to HMI. The software will detect the font files and download the font files to HMI.
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How to update iP Series HMI OS image?
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To update iP Series HMI OS image, save the OS file in a USB drive and then insert the USB drive into the HMI. This FAQ explains how to check OS version and use USB drive to update OS image.
Checking OS version:
Step 1. On the system setting bar in the lower-right corner of the screen, press and then press to view the system information.
Step 2. Open [Version] tab to check the OS version.
Updating OS version:
Step 1. Copy the “firmware_ip.bin” file into USB drive directory.
Step 2. Insert the USB drive into iP Series HMI. When the “download/upload” dialog box is displayed, press [cancel] to close it.
Step 3. On the system setting bar in the lower-right corner of the screen, press and then press to open system settings dialog box.
Step 4. Enter HMI password, the default password is “111111”.
Step 5. Open [Firmware setting] tab and press [Upgrade firmware].
Step 6. When the [Pick a Directory] dialog box pops up, select the folder that saves the OS file.
Step 7. The system will ask whether to continue firmware upgrade, press [Yes] to start upgrading.
Step 8. The system will start progressing upgrade and this may take a little while, please keep the power supply during this process.
Step 9. When finish upgrading, the system will restart HMI. After this, touchscreen calibration is highly recommended.
Touchscreen Calibration:
Step 1. Press and hold the screen lightly with your finger and then power up the HMI.
Step 2. After the starting process, the system directly enters calibration mode.
Step 3. Touch the center of all the “+” signs on the screen with your finger or a stylus. The signs disappear if correctly touched, and the touch parameters are stored in the system.
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How to Connect HMI VNC Server via Web Browser?
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When connecting HMI VNC Server via web browser, since Java APP is used, the security settings in Java will influence the VNC connection. This FAQ explains how to change Java setting.
Go to Windows Control Panel and click Java to open Java Control Panel. Go to [Security] tab; adjust Security Level to “Medium”. You can now connect HMI VNC Server.
Another way is to click [Edit Site List…], add the HMI IP to be connected, for example, http://192.168.1.118 as shown in the following figure. Directly adding the IP address allows adjusting to a higher security level without being influenced by Java setting.
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How to Connect Multiple Devices via One Serial Port?
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To connect multiple devices via a single serial port, certain station number can be specified when configuring the serial port in System Parameter Settings » Device List. This FAQ explains the syntax of the variables that can be used when setting the station number for the read/write address of an object.
When setting the read/write address of an object, use the syntax “SN#address”. As shown in the following figure, 2#1 indicates station number 2, address 3x1.
Or, use syntax “VARn#address”. The valid VARn range is from LW-10000 (VAR0) to LW-10015 (VAR15). As shown in the following figure, VAR5#2 indicates that the station number is determined by the value in LW-10005 (VAR5).
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How to Download Complete Font to HMI?
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In EasyBuilder, only the fonts used in the project are downloaded to HMI. When displaying the languages written from right to left (for example: Arabic), certain fonts may not be correctly displayed on HMI. To solve this problem, you may download the complete font file to HMI. This FAQ explains how to configure the project in order to display the fonts correctly.
Step 1. To display the languages written from right to left, please go to EasyBuilder » System Parameter Settings » Font tab and select [Support Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, and Thai, …alphabets]. Add the font to be displayed into the “Fonts for non-ascii strings” list. The following part illustrates how to download B Homa font as an example. (B Homa font can be used to display Arabic)
Step 2. In the project editing window, enter the text and use B Homa font.
Step 3. Save, compile and then download the project. You may find that the font is incorrectly displayed.
Step 4. Compile the project again. Please note the directory to save the font file. In this example, the B Homa font file is saved in:
D:\EasyBuilder\EB Pro\font\EMTP1$0.ttf
Step 5. Copy the B Homa font file from “C:\Windows\Fonts” and save to “D:\EasyBuilder\EB Pro\font”. Delete the existing EMTP1$0.ttf file and then rename B Homa font file to “EMTP1$0.ttf”. Please do not compile the project again after changing the font file; otherwise, the font file will be replaced.
Step 6. Download the project to HMI, the complete font file will be included in the project, and can be correctly displayed.
Note: The supported project size can be different between models, please make sure that the total size of the project file plus the complete font file does not exceed the limit.
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How to Check OS Update Status?
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When updating HMI OS, the update status can be viewed by monitoring COM1 RS232 serial port. To do so, different tools can be used for different Windows versions.
Windows XP: Hyper Termanal (Built-in)
Window 7 & 8: Tera Term (Free serial port monitor)
On PCs Running Windows XP
Step 1. Go to: [StartMenu] » [Programs] » [Accessories] » [Communications] » [HyperTerminal].
Step 2. Click [File] » [New Connection] and enter a name.
Step 3. Select the serial port to connect to.
Step 4. Set [Bits per second] to “115200”, click [Apply], and then click [OK].
Step 5. Connect HMI with PC via the selected serial port and then reboot the HMI. Hyper Terminal will display the update data.
Step 6. If update succeeded, “Starting Kernel” is displayed; otherwise, “Fail” is displayed.
On PCs Running Windows 7 & Windows 8
Step 1. Download Tera Term 4.83: http://ttssh2.sourceforge.jp/
Step 2. Select [Serial] and select the serial port to connect to.
Step 3. Go to [Setup] » [General] and set [Language] to “English”.
Step 4. Go to [Setup] » [Serial Port] and set [Baud rate] to “115200”.
Step 5. Connect HMI with PC via the selected serial port and then reboot the HMI. Tera Term will display the update data.
Step 6. If update succeeded, “Starting Kernel” is displayed; otherwise, “Fail” is displayed.
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How to use the new touch screen calibration method for i Series models?
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Starting from OS ver. 20140819, a new method to enter touch screen calibration mode is added. The user can press and hold anywhere on the LCD screen when HMI starts to enter touch screen calibration mode. And, a confirmation pop-up window is added. From the window, the user can view the result or retry calibration without rebooting HMI. The new method works well for both landscape and portrait mode.
Touch Screen Calibration Steps
Step 1. Press and hold anywhere on the screen until the touch screen calibration starts.
Step 2. Touch the five calibration points.
Step 3. After all the calibration points have been touched, a pop-up window is displayed and begins countdown from 10 seconds. During the 10-second countdown, the user can touch the screen to check the calibration result. If the result is incorrect, touch the [RETRY] button to restart. If the result is correct, touch the [OK] button within 10 seconds, the calibration data will be saved to the system; otherwise, the calibration will restart.
Portrait Mode Touch Screen Calibration
Please follow the same steps as the preceding part.
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How to Establish Communication Between i Series HMI and S7-1200 FW V4.0 devices?
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Recently, Siemens has made great changes in S7-1200 Firmware V4.0; therefore, S7-1200 driver can no longer establish communication between EasyBuilder8000 and S7-1200 Firmware V4.0. To establish communication between i Series HMI and S7-1200 Firmware V4.0 devices, please use S7-1500 driver.
Please follow the steps to set up the environment for communication, otherwise, error may occur.
Step 1. Select [General] » [Protection] » [Permit access with PUT/GET communication from remote partner] option.
Step 2. Please do not select [DB UTILITAIRES] » [Attributes] » [Optimized block access]. Note that the option in all Data Blocks should not be selected.
The following part explains how to import address tags using TIA.
Step 1. Export PLC Tags (.xlsx file format). Under [PLC tags] create the address tags and then click the Export icon.
Designate the directory to save the file and then click OK button.
Step 2. Export Data Blocks (.scl file format). Under [Data blocks] create “Data_block_1 [DB1]” as shown in the following figure. Click the right mouse button on [DB1] and then click [Generate source from blocks] to generate .scl file.
Step 3. In EasyBuilder8000, click [New PLC…], select “Siemens S7-1500 (Ethernet)”, and then click [Settings…] to set the parameters.
Step 4. Click [Import Tag…] button.
Step 5. Select the PLC tags and Data Blocks to be imported. Pease check if the DB Number is correct.
Step 6. Click [Import], a message will be displayed after successful import, click OK button to leave.
Supported data types:
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How to quickly activate and configure EasyAccess 2.0?
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This article will quickly guide you through some easy steps to activate and configure EasyAccess 2.0.
Step 1. On HMI, go to System settings\EasyAcess 2.0 tab, record the HWKey, and then provide the HWKey to your distributor for assistance regarding activation.
(“EasyAccess 2.0 is activated” message will be shown after activation.)
Step 2. Download EasyAccess 2.0 Demo Project to HMI, click [Connect] button, after the HMI goes on line, the Session ID and Password will be generated as shown in the following figure:
Step 3. Visit https://account.ihmi.net/domain/Default.php to register a Domain account, this is the account used to manage Domain Users and HMI Groups. The account holder is the Domain Admin. Log in using the Domain account and enter the Session ID and Password generated in Step 2 when adding an HMI into the HMI List.
Step 4. Add an HMI in the HMI List to a Group, and create a Domain User. The Domain Users can access the HMI in the assigned group.
Step 5. Install EasyAccess 2.0 software on PC. Log in using the username and password that identify the Domain User. Please note that the Domain User Account is created by the Domain Admin, thus belongs to that Domain.
Step 6. After login, the user can access the newly added HMI.
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How to Update OS with SD?
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In addition to configuring system settings, SD cards that store the required file can be used to update OS during reboot. Certain OS update can only be done by using SD card. This FAQ explains the procedure of updating OS with SD card.
Applicable models: HMIs with 1. SD card slot and 2. DIP switches.
The update instruction:
Step 1. Flip DIP SW3 to ON position.
Step 2. Save the OS file (.bin) in SD card, and insert the SD card into HMI.
Step 3. Restart HMI to update. The update will take about 2~3 minutes. (To view the update progress, open Hyper Terminal on PC, use the following parameters (115200,N,8,1), and then connect the serial port of PC with the HMI’s COM1 RS-232. Hyper Terminal will display the update progress. When the update is completed, the message “Starting Kernel” will be displayed.)
Step 4. Flip DIP SW3 back to OFF position, and then restart HMI.
Note: Certain features and fixes become effective only after OS update is carried out twice. In this situation, please perform Step 3 twice.
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Why Can’t I Edit a TK Series HMI Project?
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TK Series HMI is exclusive for Mainland China. To use a TK model, the PC operating environment and EasyBuilder8000 must be in Simplified Chinese.
Otherwise, the following situation can happen:
Situation1. The TK Series model cannot be found in HMI list when creating a project.
Situation2. After opening a TK project file, the model will be changed by the system. You can find the substitution model in System Parameter Settings » Model » HMI Model.
Situation3. After downloading the project to HMI, the following error message is shown.
When you encounter one of the situations mentioned above, use a computer with Simplified Chinese environment, and edit the project by using Simplified Chinese EasyBuilder8000. Or, you can contact your dealer for assistance.
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How to Backup Data to Server and Update in Excel?
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To update data backup in remote backup server to an Excel file, please follow the steps below.
For details of Backup object settings in EasyPrinter and EasyBuilder, see Chapter 26 EasyPrinter and Chapter 13.24 Backup.
Step 1. In EasyPrinter, under Convert Batch File select [Enable] check box. This enables converting file backup into Excel file.
Step 2. When backup file to server, a .csv file is generated.
Step 3. Create a new Excel file.
Step 4. Open the created Excel file, import the content in the .csv file by clicking [Data] \ [Get External Data] \ [From Text].
Step 5. During import, select [Comma] to be the delimiters.
Step 6. When finished, the content in the .csv file can be viewed in Excel. Click [Data] and set [Properties].
Step 7. Set the time interval to refresh the Excel file, and select [Refresh data when opening the file].
Step 8. In this way, when backup file to server, the generated .csv file is automatically imported to Excel, therefore users can always view the updated data when opening the Excel file.
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How to quickly assign an IP address of a new HMI in order to download projects without a router
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New HMI arrives having DHCP setting, and IP address of 0.0.0.0. To enable network functions, it is necessary to connect the HMI to a DHCP server (usually by means of a router) or manually enter the IP address. This document explains how to use the pre-loaded program to assign a preset IP address, without having to manually assign one. With a valid IP address, projects can then be updated over Ethernet.
This feature is now built into the demo projects for the iE, XE, and eMT series.
The feature is located in the system setting/testing page of the demo project. Refer to the figures below for illustration.
Step 1. Click on “setting” icon for the model.
a) iE series
b) eMT series
c) XE series
Step 2. Click the icon “COM port test” or “Modbus Server”.
Step 3. Click “Fix IP”, and then IP: 192.168.0.211, subnet mask 255.255.255.0 will be set.
Finally, connect the computer and HMI with an Ethernet cable, and then set the network properties the computer as:
IP: 192.168.0.XXX (XXX=0~255, except 211)
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Now the download utility on the computer will be able to find the HMI and download a project.
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How to update cMT-iV5 Firmware and OS
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This FAQ explains how to update cMT-iV5 Firmware and OS when some new features or bug fixes are added.
Run “UtilityManagerEx.exe” file in the EB Pro installation folder. Click [cMT Series] » [Maintenance] » [cMT-iV5 OS Upgrade].
Two options for update can be found:
1. [Runtime (firmware)]: The file can be found in EB Pro installation folder \ firmware folder. The latest firmware can be gained after downloading the latest EasyBuilder Pro. After download, select the HMI directly and click [Update].
2. [OS]: The file is not included in EB Pro installation folder. Please contact Weintek or your local distributor for assistance.
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How to change the font in the project?
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Font Management is a convenient feature that allows user to make a global change to all the fonts in the project file at one time.
In EasyBuilder Pro main menu click [Edit] and then click [Font Management] to open the management dialog box.
The “Current used fonts” field lists all the fonts used in the project and the directory of their font files. If user would like to replace Arial font with Calibri font, select Arial in [Find what] field and Calibri in [Replace with] field.
In addition, to copy the font files to the designated directory, click [Copy Files To…] and then designate the directory.
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How to find a user-defined tag in an object settings dialog box?
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After importing a large number of user-defined tags, finding one particular tag when setting an object can take a very long time. You can easily find a tag by the following method.
Take Rockwell EtherNet/IP (CompactLogix) – Free Tag Names driver as an example:
Step 1. In [System Parameter Settings] » [Device List], add the driver and import the CSV file of the tags.
Step 2. In the object settings dialog box, click [Find] button in the tag list window.
Step 3. Enter a key word and all the tags that contain the key word will be displayed.
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How to set HMI IP on HMI?
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This FAQ explains how to view or set HMI IP address on HMI by using System Setting Toolbar.
Applicable Models: eMT, iE, XE, mTV, i Series
Non-applicable Models: cMT Series
Step 1. Hit the leftward arrow icon in the lower-right corner of HMI screen.
Step 2. The following four icons open, hit the gear wheel icon.
Step 3. Enter password (Default: 111111) to open System Settings dialog box.
Step 4. In Network tab, two options exist:
[Obtain an IP Address Automatically]: Get IP automatically.
[IP address get from below]: Set IP manually.
Select one of the options and click [Apply] and then click [OK] to save the settings.
Step 5. Leave System Settings dialog box, hit the leftward arrow icon again, and then hit the notepad icon to view Network information.
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How to display project in portrait mode on HMI
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If the project file is edited in portrait mode, the following settings help to display project correctly on HMI.
Step 1. On HMI, open [System settings] » [OS setting], and select [90] or [270] in Portrait Mode group box.
Applicable models: eMT, iE, XE, mTV, i Series
For cMT-iV5 model, open [Setting] » [General] » [Direction] to set portrait mode.
Step 2. Launch EasyBuilder, click [File] » [New] and select [Portrait] as display mode.
Please note that setting project in Portrait mode before editing the project is necessary. During project editing, the display mode cannot be changed.
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How to set up the Ethernet connection of cMT-SVR?
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cMT-SVR has two Ethernet ports. You can set the IP as DHCP or Static IP.
This document shows how to check the IP address and set the IP when using a new cMT-SVR.
cMT Viewer
Step 1. cMT-SVR has two Ethernet ports: Ethernet 1 and Ethernet 2.
Ethernet 1 can be set to link the external network, whereas Ethernet 2 can only be set as local area network. The default setting of Ethernet 1 is DHCP, and Ethernet 2 is the Static IP. The default IP addresses are as follows:
IP: 192.168.100.1
Mask: 255.255.255.0
Step 2. At the first time setting cMT-SVR, we would recommend connecting the Ethernet cable to Ethernet 1, and using DHCP.
Step 3. On your PC, open: [Start] » [Programs] » [EBpro] » cMT Viewer.
Step 4. Press the Start Button on cMT Viewer to enter the setting page.
Step 5. Press Search, and choose the cMT-SVR you want to set up.
Step 6. Press the setting button of the cMT-SVR you choose.
Step 7. The browser of the PC will open the setting page. Choose System Setting, and then enter the password. (The default setting is 111111)
Step 8. After login, the page will lead you to the setting page of Network. You can choose whether to set the IP of Ethernet 1 or Ethernet 2 as DHCP or Static IP.
Please note that Ethernet 1 can be set to link the external network, whereas Ethernet 2 can only be set as local area network. If you would like to use both Ethernet ports at the same time, please do not set both of them under the same local area network.
Ethernet 1
Ethernet 2
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Why can’t I open cMT Viewer or the screen is blank after opening cMT Viewer?
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When using an older computer to open cMT Viewer, sometimes the system may show error message or the screen may be blank. This document shows how to solve this issue.
The cMT Viewer application requires a 3D graphic API, OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) newer than version 2.1. If you use an older PC or laptop that runs the OS like Windows XP or Windows Vista, the driver of the graphic chips may be outdated, and doesn’t support newer version’s OpenGL. Please download the latest driver of the graphic chip from the supplier.
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How to change the model of the project?
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The following example shows how to change a MT8070iE (800 x 480) project to an eMT3120 (1024 x 768) project.
Step 1. Open the MT8070iE project.
Step 2. Click [Edit] button » select [System Parameters] » [Model] tab » select [eMT3120/eMT3150 (1024 x 768)].
Step 3. After click [OK], the “Resize pop-up windows/objects” dialog box will be displayed, please selected the needed settings. For example, if [Resize objects] check box is selected, the objects will be resized according to the screen size of the new model.
Step 4. Click [OK] to complete the process. Now you will see the eMT3120 (1024 x 768) project.
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How to display Chinese characters correctly?
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When you open a project that contains Chinese characters, you may find that the characters are displayed as shown in the following figure.
The following steps will show you how to solve this problem.
Step 1. Go to System Parameter Settings » Font tab. Click [Add] button, enter the font name to add the font to the library.
Step 2. Select a valid Chinese font when editing the project. As shown in the following figure, the valid font can be “DFKai-SB”.
Step 3. Select [Build font files] check box in Compile dialog box.
Step 4. Select [Font files] check box in Download dialog box.
Step 5. The Chinese characters can now be correctly displayed on HMI.
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Notes on HP Printer
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Weintek HMI (i, iE, XE, eMT, mTV Series) support HP Printer PCL 5 protocol and PostScript 3 printer control language.
Here are some notes on choosing HP printer:
1. Choose a printer that supports PCL5 or later versions. This type of printers should support PCL 5 protocol because PCL language is backward compatible.
2. Choose a printer that does not require additional driver plug-in.
On HPLIP website: (http://hplipopensource.com) you can find the detailed information about HP printers. Find “Other Information” and see the Description column. If it shows “None”, the printer might work with HMI. If it shows information other than “none”, the printer will not work with HMI.
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3. When using an HMI with Ethernet, please use EasyPrinter to send the image to PC for printing. EasyPrinter working as a printer server, HMI’s print jobs can be sent to EasyPrinter via Ethernet and be printed by a printer supported by the PC.
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How to embed Pictures and Shapes into project file
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For a new project built by using EasyBuilder Pro, you only need to do step 1 as shown below.
Step 1. In EasyBuilder Pro main menu click [Option] » [Preferences] and then select the [Automatically make used pictures and shapes into the project library] check box. The pictures and shapes used after selecting this check box will be automatically embedded into the project file, whereas the pictures and shapes used before selecting this check box should be copied into the project library manually, as shown in the following steps.
Step 2. Click [Library] » [Picture] » [Call up library].
Step 3. Go to [Library] tab, click icon of each picture to copy the picture to project file one by one.
Step 4. If the picture is successfully copied, you will see this message: “All objects using this picture will refer to the new copy.”
Step 5. Go to the [Project] tab, you will find the picture just copied, and it’s embedded into the project.
Step 6. To embed a Shape, select [Library] » [Shape] » [Call up library], and then do Steps 3 to 5. Please note the by default the shapes are already embedded into the project file, therefore only the self-made shapes need to be manually copied.
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How to check HMI’s Hardware Key (HWkey)
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Applied Models: cMT Series
Step 1. Enter HMI’s IP address in internet browser, and then enter the password to open System Setting window.
Step 2. In EasyAccess 2.0 tab you can find the Hardware Key.
Applied Models: eMT, iE, XE, mTV Series
Step 1. Tap on the Arrow icon in the lower-right corner of the screen.
Step 2. Tap on the Gear icon.
Step 3. Enter password (default: 111111). If the password is correct, the System Settings window will be displayed.
Step 4. Go to Easy Access 2 tab and you will find the Hardware Key.
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Port Number 8000 Occupied
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When running project simulation on PC, if the following message is displayed, the possible reason is that the communication port number 8000 is occupied by other application, and therefore the simulation cannot be carried out. This FAQ explains how to check and change port number to solve this problem.
Step 1. Please use TCPView to check if port no. 8000 is occupied. You can download TCPView using the following link:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/tcpview.aspx
Step 2. If port no. 8000 is occupied, you can change the port number in EasyBuilder System Parameter Settings » Model tab.
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How to download project and history data using USB disk or SD card
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Utility Manager can build download data and save the data in USB disk or SD card. The data such as project file, recipe data, and history data can be downloaded to HMI using the USB disk or SD card, as a way to update HMI data.
Please note that the described methods are not applicable for cMT Series.
In this document, “USB/SD” refers to USB drive or SD card.
[Build Download Data for SD/USB Disk]
In Utility Manager click [Publish] » [Build Download Data for SD/USB Disk] to create downloadable data including project file, recipe data, or history data…etc. into USB/SD.
Step 1. Launch Utility Manager and click [Publish] » [Build Download Data for SD/USB Disk].
Step 2. Specify the directory of the USB disk or SD card, and the directory of data files, and then click [Build]. For ease of file management, it is recommended that a dedicated folder be created in the USB/SD. You can use a folder name that’s easy to identify, for example, the HMI name or model name.
As shown in the following figure, the folder to save download data is:
G:\MT8100iE
Step 3. If the data is successfully built, a notification message ‘creating successful!’ will show.
[Download to HMI]
Step 4. Insert USB disk or SD card into HMI, the following window will be displayed.
Step 5. Hit [Download], enter HMI download password, select [Download project files] or [Download history files], and then hit [OK]
Note: History file includes recipe data (RW, RW_A), and data sampling.
Step 6. Select the directory that has the download file and then hit [OK]. Choose the same directory whether downloading only the project file, only the history data, or both. As shown in the following figure, select the MT8100iE folder created in step 2.
Step 7. During download, the message: “Download Project Files…” or “Download History Files…” is displayed.
Step 8. After download, HMI program will start again.
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