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Introduction to iX Webinar
The world's most graphic HMI solution. Truly open.
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Agenda - Introduction to iX Software
Introduction to iX Developer (10 min)
−State-of-the-art graphics
−Solid HMI functionality
−Smarter design tools
−Truly open
−Communication protocols for automation and control
Hardware that runs iX Software (5 min)
−Beijer Electronics – iX Panel, iX Panel Pro, EPC
−QSI – QTERM-A7, QTERM-A12
iX Developer (35 min)
−Creating an application
−Connecting to your controller
−Testing the application
Conclusions and Questions (10 min)
Agenda
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Introduction to iX Developer
A brand new product experience:
−Based on modern SW technologies• Future proof - lasting for many years ahead
−Including modern component-based architecture• High quality - high flexibility
−Enabling different hardware runtime platforms• Runtime on our iX Panel, QSI QTERM and iX Panel Pro as well as on PC’s• No compromises - fully utilizing the resources of the platform
−Offering backwards compatibility• Protect the investments our customers have made in their applications
−Providing a truly open systems architecture that conforms to the standards
• Utilize third party or user-developed components • Take advantage of the mainstream wave, don’t reinvent the wheel
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State-of-the-art graphics
Vector-based graphics
Graphical effects
Windows media objects
Dynamics and dynamic objects
Drawing objects
Component library
Navigation controls
Popup screen
Screen carousel
Button styles
When we say state-of-the-art graphics, we mean:
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State-of-the-art graphics
− Vector-based graphicsCrystal-clear graphics independent of size or rotation angle. No jagged edges or inconsistent color transitions as in over-scaled or rotated bitmap images
− Windows media objectsPowerful HMI solutions incorporating other media via Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and PDF viewer
− Dynamics and dynamic objectsDraws the attention of an operator to interact with an ongoing process by controlling properties e.g. position, size, color and visibility of objects with data
When we say state-of-the-art graphics, we mean:
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Solid HMI functionality
Alarm management
Recipes
Trends
Data logging
Scheduler
Audit trail
Security
Multiple languages
System tags
Internal variables
Index addressing
Cross reference
Remote access
Runtime database viewer
When we say solid, familiar HMI functionality, we mean:
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Solid HMI functionality
−Alarm managementManage alarms and notify operators via screen, printer, SMS or e-mail of events that require action
−RecipesCreate recipe libraries containing different sets of parameters and re-use large sets of parameters
−Data loggingTime or event-based data logging for documentation or other purposes
−Audit trailEssential process tracking, user identification linked to time and place of interactions or events
−Remote accessAccess and operate iX applications from a PC. Useful when performing remote customer support and troubleshooting
When we say solid, familiar HMI functionality, we mean:
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Smarter design and engineering tools
User-friendly environment
Templates
Quick styles
Styles
Property grid
Simulation
Navigation manager
Object browser
Multiple objects editing
Format painter tools
Multiple actions
Tag conditions/actions
When we say smarter design and engineering tools, we mean:
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Smarter design and engineering tools
−User-friendly environmentCreate and configure HMI solutions in a streamlined user-friendly Windows environment with ribbon tabs, tool tips and an intuitive work approach
−Quick stylesEasy styling of objects and screens with pre- or user- defined quick styles
−SimulationOffline and online simulation with or without live data from controllers provides safe and reliable testing
When we say smarter design and engineering tools, we mean:
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… smarter design and engineering tools
Multiple displays
Debugging via MS
Expressions
Auto translate
Import/Export
Import tags
When we say smarter design and engineering tools, we mean:
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… smarter design and engineering tools
−Debugging via MSActivate the link and the debugger automatically starts up with the relevant source files loaded
−ExpressionsExtract a bit from a tag, add a dynamic offset or gain, and use the value for a specific object action
−Import/ExportIncorporate or exchange tag lists, alarm definitions, multi languages in Excel data sheet format
When we say smarter design and engineering tools, we mean:
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Truly open platform
Choice of hardware platform
Multi controller applications
OPC
SQL connectivity
Controller data exchange
C# scripting
Import of .net controls
3rd party components
When we say truly open platform, we mean:
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Truly open platform
−Choice of hardware platformFrom compact iX panels to industrial PCs
−OPC iX provides you with an open platform solution that is compatible with all major automation systems
−C# scriptingEnhanced functionality with C# script to customize or enrich objects functionality
When we say truly open platform, we mean:
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Automation Drivers
PLC Connectivity
iX Supports most PLC manufacturers and protocols
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Multi controller application
Multi controller applications
Data exchange
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Hardware that runs iX Software
Hardware that runs iX
Beijer Electronics− iX Panel
• Windows CE • Touch screen: 3.5”, 5.7”, 6.5”, 10”, 15”• Keypad: 5.7”, 6.5”, 10” • Powder-coated aluminum• IP 66 Protection• Temperature - Operation 0 to +50 °C, Storage -20 to +70 °C
− iX Panel Pro • Windows XP embedded• Touch screen: 12”, 15”, 17”, 19”• IP65 Protection
QSI
−QTERM• Windows CE• Touch screen: 7”, 12”• NEMA-4x, UL Listed, CE Certified• Class I Div 2 for hazardous areas• Temperature - Operation -30 to +70 °C, Storage -30 to +85 °C
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Live Demo
Introduction to iX Developer user interface
−Properties grid
−Ribbons
−Project Explorer
Create the application
−Background screen
−Objects – slider, gauge
−Trend
−Recipe
−Security
−Alarms
Run and test the application
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Conclusion
iX Software
−Powerful, yet simple-to-use software
−Rapid application design and testing
−Easy to connect and control
Hardware for any application
−HMI panels to full industrial PCs
−Terminals in sizes from 3.5” to 15”, with PCs up to 19”
−Hardware for any environment
−Demonstration terminals available
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Conclusion
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Next Webinar: Intermediate iX Developer September 28, 2010 at 12:00 MDT
Multi controller applications
−Turning controllers on/off in runtime
−Data exchange
− Import/Export to Excel
External OPC Server
−Connect on the same computer
−Over DCOM to networked computer
Alarm distribution server
−SMS
Audit trail
Intermediate Webinar
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Resources
Presenter
−Axel Gustafson, Application Engineer, Beijer Electronics
Technical questions
Sales
−1-801-466-8770 or 1-866-648-3767
Web
− ix.qsicorp.com – Information and free software download
−www.beijerelectronics.com
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Questions
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