Operating system and configuration
6.2.2 Communication
"Communication" option
This function is used to change the name used by the HMI device on the network.
See also
Open Control Panel (Page 6-2)
Configuring the HMI device for network operation (Page 6-18)
6.2.3 Date/Time
"Date/Time" option
This is used to set the date, time and time zone for the HMI device.
Synchronizing date/time with the PLC
The date and time of the HMI device can be synchronized with the PLC, if this has been configured in the project and the PLC program. The two PLC jobs 14 ("Set time") and 15 ("Set date") are provided for this.
PLC jobs 40 and 41 can be used to transfer the date and time from the HMI device to the PLC.
Notice
Synchronize the date and time when time-controlled responses should be triggered in the PLC by the HMI device.
The HMI device can only buffer the date and time for a few days if no power is supplied. If the HMI device is not to be used for a number of days, it is recommended to synchronize the date and time via the PLC.
See also
Open Control Panel (Page 6-2)
6.2.4 Input panel
"InputPanel" option
This function defines the position and size of the screen keyboard when it appears on the HMI device.
Procedure
1. Select the "Input Panel" option.
2. Move the screen keyboard to the relevant position. 3. To change the size, press the "Start Resize" button. 4. Store the new settings by pressing the "Save" button.
5. Close the option by pressing the button or the ESC key.
Note
In order to correctly save the size and position of the on-screen keyboard in a fail-safe way, the alphanumeric representation must be selected prior to the Save operation.
See also
Open Control Panel (Page 6-2)
6.2.5 Network
"Network" option
See also
Configuring the HMI device for network operation (Page 6-18) Open Control Panel (Page 6-2)
6.2.6 OP
"OP" option
The following setting options are provided by the "OP" option in the Control Panel: • Set brightness
• Calibrate the touch screen (for touch panels) • Display device data
• Backup non-resistant data
Set brightness
1. Open the "Display" tab in the "OP Properties" dialog.
Figure 6-3 "OP Properties" dialog, "Display" tab
2. Change the brightness setting of the screen using the "UP" and "DOWN" buttons in the "Brightness" group.
3. In the case of the touch panel, close the dialog using the "OK" button. In the case of the keyboard unit, move the focus to the tab heading by pressing <ENTER>.
In the case of keyboard devices, the brightness can be changed outside the Windows CE Control Panel with the following key combinations:
A-Z + Reduces the brightness.
Note
Wait at least 10 sec. after changing the setting before switching the HMI device off. Otherwise, the changes will not be saved.
Calibrate touch screen Purpose
Depending on the installation position and viewing angle, it is possible that a more or less strong parallax may occur when operating the touch panel screen. In order to prevent resulting operating errors, the screen can be calibrated during the start-up phase and normal operation.
Procedure
1. Open the "Touch" tab in the "OP Properties" dialog.
Figure 6-4 "OP Properties" dialog, "Touch" tab
2. Press the "Recalibrate" button to start the calibration process.
Five calibration crosses appear in succession on the screen. Follow the instructions provided on the screen and touch the respective calibration cross.
3. Apply calibration:
Touch any point on the screen after the calibration process for the new calibration data to take effect.
4. Reject calibration:
Wait 30 seconds (until the counter reaches zero) before rejecting the new calibration data.
If calibration is not performed correctly, the new values are not accepted. 5. Press the "OK" button to close the dialog.
Configured function
If the "Calibrate Touch Screen" function has been linked to an operating element in your project, the touch screen can be calibrated during operation. The triggering operator control object can be configured in such a way that a password is required to calibrate the touch screen.
The calibration process is identical with steps 2, 3 and 4 described for the start-up phase.
Persistent storage of registrations
1. Open the "Persistent Storage" tab in the "OP Properties" dialog.
Figure 6-5 "OP Properties" dialog, "Persistent Storage" tab 2. Press the Save Registry button to start the storage process.
The current registration settings are stored in the Flash memory.
3. Press the Save Files button to start copying the files in the RAM file system to the Flash memory.
Following a restart, these saved files will be copied back to the file system.
4. In the case of the touch panel, close the dialog using the "OK" button. In the case of the keyboard unit, move the focus to the tab heading by pressing <ENTER>.
Display device data
1. Open the "Device" tab in the "OP Properties" dialog. Various device data is displayed.
Figure 6-6 "OP Properties" dialog, "Device" tab
2. Close the dialog using the "OK" button in the case of touch panels. Press the <ENTER> button in the case of keyboard units.
See also
Open Control Panel (Page 6-2)
6.2.7 Printer
"Printer" option
A printer can be selected and set up using the "Printer" option. Some settings are only relevant for printing a hardcopy of the screen contents and have no influence on the alarm logging, e.g. color or quality of graphics printing.
Adjustable options
Printer
Select the printer from the printer list on the connected HMI device.
Port
Select the port and baud rate used by the HMI device to transfer data to the printer, e.g. IF2: 9600.
Net Path
If a network has been configured, enter a path for a network printer here. Select "Network" as the port.
Paper Size
Select the paper size used in the printer, e.g. A4 or Letter.
Draft Mode
Define the quality of the graphics printout. If the option is activated, printout is performed in draft quality. If deactivated, the printout is in high quality.
Color
Define if a color printer will print in color or black and white.
Print Range
Define whether only the selected area should be printed or the entire contents.
Orientation
Margins
The margin values entered here are ignored by the HMI device.
Note
If a serial printer is connected, the following printer settings are required: - RS 232, whereby only the RxD, TxD and GND signals are required, - 8 data bits
- 1 stop bit - No parity
- Baud rate between 9600 and 57600, printer-dependent - XON / XOFF protocol.
Default setting
When the HMI device is supplied, the following default settings are defined: • Printer: EPSON 9 matrix printer
• Port: IF2
• Baud rate: 9600 bps
See also
Basic principles (Page 6-17) Interface description (Page 12-8) Open Control Panel (Page 6-2)