The C-More EA9 HMI Panel through the Ethernet port can send secure email messages. These mail messages with attachments can be sent through a specified mail server.
We will be sending an email using a Gmail account with authentication. This will also include an attached logged data file. We will also discuss how the C-More HMI can send a text (SMS) message. Let’s get started. Continue Reading!
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C-More EA9 HMI Series Panel FTP File Transfer Protocol
The C-More EA9 HMI Panel through the Ethernet port can be set up to use FTP (File Transfer Protocol). FTP is a standard network protocol used to transfer computer files between a client and a server on a computer network.
The C-More HMI can be used as an FTP Client or Server depending on your application.
An FTP client can send and receive files from an FTP server site. You will need an FTP Server already set up in your network to use this feature. (Example: FTP Web Server) See the help file in the C-More software for more information on the Cmore FTP Client Setup and use.
The Cmore FTP Server can retrieve data from the C-more memory with requests from the client. The power of this setup is the ability to automate the retrieval of the information using a batch (BAT) file. We will be setting up the FTP Server function and access the data log that we set up previously using a PC as the client. Let’s get started. Continue Reading!
C-More EA9 HMI Series Panel Data Logging
The C-More HMI Panel can log data using the Line Trend Graph or PID Faceplate Trend Graph objects. When Save Log Data is selected on the Options tab configuration for that object, data is written to a “.txt ” file saved to the storage device selected.
Data Logging is commonly used to monitor systems and/or processes taking place at an industrial facility, providing time, date, and current conditions as configured on the Object. Data Logging can be used to collect temperatures, flows, alarms, levels, pressure and just about any instrument measurable condition.
We will be data logging from a Line Trend Graph. A register (word) made up of bits will also be logged. We will log this information every second on our USB stick. Starting/stopping the logging can be controlled on the HMI as well as USB reject. Once the USB is ejected, it can then be connected to our computer to review the files. We will also view and download the files from our web server that we enabled last time on our C-More EA9 HMI panel. Let’s get started. Continue Reading!
C-More EA9 HMI Series Panel Web Server and Remote Access
The C-More HMI Panel can function as a simple web server. A web server includes software and hardware that will respond to World Wide Web client requests. The communication used between client and server takes place using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol. (HTTP). Information generally takes the form of pages that may include images, style sheets and scripts in addition to the page text contents. Remote access will allow for viewing or controlling the C-More EA9 HMI. We can use any windows based machine or use the C-More remote HMI App from Apple iTunes store, Google Play or Amazon App Store for mobile devices.
We will turn on the webserver functionality in our HMI panel. Using a web browser (Chrome), we will connect to our C-More EA9 HMI. We will then download the remote access software from the website. We will then run this remote access software to control our existing HMI program. Let’s get started. Continue Reading!
C-More EA9 HMI Series Panel Barcode Scanner Input
The C-More HMI Panel will support a barcode scanner (barcode reader) input. A scanner uses a light source and a light sensor to translate optical impulses into an electrical signal. The CMore can accept a USB barcode scanner input.
We will now connect and program a barcode scanner into our HMI panel. The PLC ladder logic will then be modified to take action on the barcode input. Let’s get started. Continue Reading!
C-More EA9 HMI Series Panel Object List Clock
The C-More HMI Panel software uses virtual components called Objects. These objects are programmable to simulate the functions that you require on your automation project. Pushbuttons, Switches, meters, and graphs are just a few of the objects that are available to you.
The Clock Objects includes a couple of options to customize the display of a real-time clock (RTC) on a screen.
We will now look at the object list clock that we can use with our HMI panel. The clock objects that are available on the C-More EA9 are analog and digital. We will program each of these text objects. The source for the RTC clock will also be discussed and programmed both externally and internally. Let’s get started. Continue Reading!
C-More EA9 HMI Series Panel Object List Text
The C-More HMI Panel software uses virtual components called Objects. These objects are programmable to simulate the functions that you require on your automation project. Pushbuttons, Switches, meters, and graphs are just a few of the objects that are available to you.
The Text List Objects include a variety of options to customize the display of text on a screen.
We will now look at the object list text that we can use with our HMI panel. The text objects that are available on the C-More EA9 are Static, Triggered, Lookup, Dynamic, Bitmap and Text Entry. We will program each of these text objects. Let’s get started. Continue Reading!
C-More EA9 HMI Series Panel Object List Alarms
The C-More HMI Panel software uses virtual components called Objects. These objects are programmable to simulate the functions that you require on your automation project. Pushbuttons, Switches, meters, and graphs are just a few of the objects that are available to you.
The Alarm List Objects include a variety of options to customize the display of alarms as a screen. This is in addition to the alarm banner at the bottom of the screen that shows the active alarms. We also have the Alarm Screen Style setting in Panel Manager.
We will now look at the object list alarms that we can use with our HMI panel. The alarm objects that are available on the C-More EA9 are Alarm List and Call Alarm Screen. Alarms are specified as an event in the C-More HMI panel. We will program both discrete (On/Off) and limits on a range for our event alarms. Let’s get started. Continue Reading!
C-More EA9 HMI Series Panel Define Custom Keypad
The C-More HMI Panel software uses popup system default keypads. I recently was asked to enlarge the keypad to make editing easier.
We will now look at enlarging the existing system default keypads. This is especially good with touch screens over 10 inches. We will also look at how to define a custom keypad for the C-More HMI. Let’s get started. Continue Reading!
C-More EA9 HMI Series Panel Object List Recipe
The C-More HMI Panel software uses virtual components called Objects. These objects are programmable to simulate the functions that you require on your automation project. Pushbuttons, Switches, meters, and graphs are just a few of the objects that are available to you.
The recipe object changes the value of a tag or multiple tags.
We will now look at the object list recipe that we can use with our HMI panel. The recipe objects that are available on the C-More EA9 are Recipe and Call Recipe. Let’s get started. Continue Reading!