BEIJER - IX-Training Advanced V2.0 (En)

iX Training Advanced -
ADVANCED
Version 2.0.2
2012/11/26
Content
Advanced Basic
A1. Report Generator B1. General
B2. Basic Steps I
A2. Screen Alias
B3. Basic Steps II
A3. OPC UA Client / Server
B4. Dynamics
A4. Web Server
B5. Actions
A5. Audit Trail B6. Alarm Server
A6. Alarm Client / Server B7. Media Controls
A7. Alarm Distribution B8. Controller + Tags
A8. Scheduler B9. Security / User Management

B10. Multi Language
A9. Datalogger/Advanced Trending
B11. Trend
A10. Visualization - Objects
B12. Recipe
A11. Expressions? B13. Text Library
A12. Data Exchange? B14. Project / Panel Handling
A13. Chart B15. Hints + Error Support
A14. Current/New ScreenID

A15. Graphical Tips
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Agenda
A1. Reports
1.1 Reports - General
1.2 Reports Excel Template
1.3 Reports Actions
1.4 Exercise [A1]
A2. Screen Alias

A4. Web Server
A5. Audit-Trail
A6. Alarm Client / Server
A7. Alarm Distribution
A8. Scheduler
A9. Datalogger / Database
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1.1 Reports - General
The report generator allows generating excel reports
based on an Microsoft Excel made report template
The generated report can be printed or saved as an
excel file (USB, SD or FTP)
Excel Template Actions Generated Report
1. Print
2. Save as *.xls
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1.2 Reports Tag values
Integrating Excel Template Description
- All Formattings, Graphics, Charts, Fonts, Colors,

can be freely configured.
- iX Tag values can be inserted into a cell by using a

special Syntax:
<#Tag(TagName)>
Examples:
<#Tag(Application_PLC_PRG_Temp1)> = CoDeSys Tag
<#Tag(SystemTagDateTime)> = iX System Tag
- Excel Template has to be saved in the format
Excel 97-2003-Worksheet (*.xls)
TxA and TxB can only print text. This means that
included charts, symbols etc. are excluded
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1.2 Reports Database
Actions Description
- Create a new Sheet and name it <#Config>. This sheet
will contain all database querys. When the report is
generated this sheet will not be included
- The database querys needs to be defined on Row10 (and

below)
- The data retrieved fromthe SQL database, using the

queries in the configuration sheet, can be presented in
the report using Named ranges in Microsoft Excel.
- Select the needed number of columns (in this sample 2

(Time and LogItem1))
- Select Insert Name Define
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1.2 Reports Database
Actions Description
- Enter a name for the range. The name must be entered
in the following format: __QueryName__.
- Replace QueryName with the name that you have

chosen for your SQL query
- To present the data in the report, enter the following

syntax into the cells included in the named range:
<#QueryName.DatabaseColumnName>
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1.2 Reports - Excel Template
Integrating Excel Template Description

- Add Template:
Add Select Template
- Excel Template will be copied to the folder:
Project Files\Reports\Templates
- The name of the report can be freely assigned
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1.3 Reports - Actions
Actions Description
- Action: Generate report
Option 1:
Print to installed (Default-) printer
Option 2:
Save template in (Excel-) file with timestamp
e.g. Farm_Report 01.05.2012 12.45.12.xls
Locations to save:
- Project files folder Project Files\Reports
- Browse Save as Dialog will be opened
- Path Input of absolute saving path
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1.4 Exercise [A1]
Exercise [A1]
1. Open Microsoft Excel and and create a new Workbook
2. The first sheet should be basic, add some statics text and some tag values
3. The second sheet shall present data from a DataLogger (database content)
4. Insert a button with a Generate Report action
5. Simulate the application and make sure that the generated report is OK
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Sequence
A1. Reports
A2. Screen Alias

2.1 Screen Alias General
2.2 Screen Alias 1. Alias Definition
2.3 Screen Alias 2. Connect Alias to Object
2.4 Screen Alias 3. Instances with Original Tags
2.5 Screen Alias Call-Actions of Instances
2.6 Exercise [A2]

A4. Web Server
A5. Audit-Trail
A8. Scheduler
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2.1 Screen Alias - General
Screen Alias =
Screen property. Tag-placeholder and screen instances can be projected.
Every screen, that uses aliases can be configured with different Tag references and different instances.
1. Definition of Aliases, that can be defined as placeholder for Original Tags

2. Assign Alias to Objects (Alias will be treated as same as an Original-Tag)
3. Create (Screen-) Instances and assign the Original Tags to them
E.g.: Popup with Alias function E.g.: Screen Alias function
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2.2 Screen Alias 1. Alias Definition
Add Alias Description
Add:
Inserts a new Alias
Delete:
Delete Alias
Checkbox Data Type:

Show tag data type
Alias Name:
Free definable placeholder name for tags
Default Value:
Optional pre-definition of a default tag
Data Type:
Optional selection of tag data type
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2.3 Screen Alias 2. Connect Alias to Object
Selection Tags / Alias Description
Default:
Select a Tag
Alias Function:
At Tag selection: choose an Alias
Connect Alias instead of real tag
Inserted Alias is shown with: #
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2.4 Screen Alias 3. Instances with Original Tags
Register Instances Description

Add:
Neue Instanz einfgen
Delete:
Instanz Lschen
Column Instance:
1. Column is used as free definable symbolic instance name
Other Columns:
Columns show the projected aliases (here with default values)
Columnn Filling / Pressure:

Columns show the projected aliases.
Font Regular: Default Tags

Font Bold: Inserted, projected Original Tags
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2.5 Screen Alias Call-Actions of Instances
Instance-Call Actions Descriptions
Instance Call:
Works via Show Screen Action
In the Show Screen Action there is a Combo

Box, where the different instances can be
called.
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Sequence
A1. Reports
A2. Screen Alias

3.1 OPC UA General
3.2 OPC UA Server Configuration
3.3 OPC UA Client Configuration
3.4 OPC UA Tag Configuration
3.5 Exercise [A3]
A4. Web Server

A5. Audit-Trail
A7. Alarmverteilung
A8. Zeitplaner
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3.1 OPC UA General
OPC UA =
OPC communication type (UA = unified architecture), which has evolved from the drawbacks of the existing OPC
technology.
Features:
Setting up Panel Network (via Ethernet) for Tagvalue exchange
Panels can be configured as Server or as Client
Direct Communication to PLCs/Controllers or to generic ERP Systems
No dependency on Microsoft COM / DCOM architecture
Ethernet / Internet
PLC Controller
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3.2 OPC UA Server Configuration
OPC UA Server Description
Server Configuration:
System OPC UA-Server
OPC UA-Server Activation:

Checkbox enables the OPC UA Server function
Port:
Free definable Port. Default: 4840
Login:
- Checkbox enabled:
Anonymous login is possible
- Checkbox not set

Free definable username and password can be
defined
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3.3 OPC UA Client Configuration
OPC UA Client Description
In Tag Editor Controller Add:

- Check OPC UA-Server
- Enter IP Address of Server
Controller Settings
URL:
Syntax: opc.tcp//IP-Address
Authentication settings:
- Anonymous
- Via username and password
Namespace-Settings:
- Free definable Namespaces possible
- Namespace-Separator: Default :
- Default-Namenspace:
Default NS2, TagProvider (iX iX)
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3.4 OPC UA Tag Configuration
Tag Configuration Description
Tag Configuration: Server - OPC UA Server (e.g. T7A Panel)

communicates via ModBusTCP protocol to a PLC
Tag Name Tag Address
Temperature 40000
Pressure 40010
Tag Configuration: Client - OPC UA Client (e.g. PC as control station)

communicates with OPC UA Server
Tag Name Tag Address
Temp_T7A Temperature
Pressure_T7A Pressure
Client Tag Address = Name of Server Tag
Client Tag Name can be freely defined

(does not need to match the server syntax)
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3.5 Exercise [A3]
Exercise [A3]
Tag Configuration: Server
Tag Configuration: Client
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Sequence
A1. Reports
A2. Screen Alias
A4. Web Server

4.1 Web Server General
4.2 Web Server HTML Configuration
4.2 Web Server Basic HTML sample
4.3 Exercise [A4]
A5. Audit-Trail
A7. Alarmverteilung
A8. Zeitplaner
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Web Server =
On each iX panel, a simple web server can be activated.
iX remote maintenance
Screens can be projected with every html Editor
Compact information (overview)
JavaScript
Ethernet / Internet
iX V 2.0:
One Connection PC Panel possible
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Configuration Description
Web Server Configuration:

System Webserver
Web Server Activation:

Checkbox enables the Web Server function
Port:
Free definable Port. Default: 80
Authentication settings:
- Checkbox not set:
Anonymous authentication
- Checkbox set:
Free definable username and password can be
set
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Configuration Description
- The files must be stored in the folder:

[Projekt]\Project Files\WebSite
- Startpage: index.html
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4.2 Web Server HTML Configuration
File Structure Description

<head> - Initializes the SDK
<script src="/assets/iX.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
<script type="text/javascript"> iX.setup({});</script> - This code needs to be placed in the HTML-
</head> pages Head
<body> - Basic definition of a Tag via attribute:

Tag 1 = <span data-ix-tag="Tag1"></span>
</body> <span data-ix-tag=[TagName]></span>
- Placed in the Body area

Tag1= <span data-ix-tag="Tag1" data-ix-refresh="interval"></span Example:
Update interval (without parameter = 1s)
Tag2= <span data-ix-tag="Tag2" data-ix-format="0.000></span> Example:

Tag formatting 1 digit / 3 decimals
Date = <span data-ix-tag="SystemTagDateTime" data-ix-format="d- Example:

m-Y G:i"></span> Tag Formatting of iX System Tag Date
Attributes can be combined

Additional formattings and Infos via seperate manual:
Configuration of Webpages.pdf available
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4.3 Web Server Basic HTML Sample

<head> - Initialisierung des SDK fr die generelle Web
<script src="/assets/iX.js" type="text/javascript"></script> Server Verwendung
<script type="text/javascript"> iX.setup({});</script>
</head> - Platziert im Head Bereich

Tag 1 = <span data-ix-tag="Tag1"></span> <span data-ix-tag=[TagName]></span>
</body>


Datum= <span data-ix-tag="SystemTagDateTime" data-ix- Example:

format="d-m-Y G:i"></span> Tag Formatting of iX System Tag Date

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4.4 Exercise [A4]

<head> - Initialisierung des SDK fr die generelle Web
<script src="/assets/iX.js" type="text/javascript"></script> Server Verwendung
<script type="text/javascript"> iX.setup({});</script>
</head> - Platziert im Head Bereich

Tag 1 = <span data-ix-tag="Tag1"></span> <span data-ix-tag=[TagName]></span>
</body>


Datum= <span data-ix-tag="SystemTagDateTime" data-ix- Example:

format="d-m-Y G:i"></span> Tag Formatting of iX System Tag Date

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Sequence
A1. Reports
A2. Screen Alias
A4. Web Server
A5. Audit Trail

5.1 Audit Trail User Actions
5.2 Audit Trail Tag Value Changes
5.3 Audit Trail - Viewer
5.4 Audit Trail Database Backup
5.5 Exercise [A5]

A8. Scheduler
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5.1 Audit Trail User Actions
Audit Trail =
Logging of user actions or Tag value changes to track the
entire process.
User Actions Description

Log All/None : Check all/no checkbox
FDA
- Log entries are not overwritten
- If 80% of the database is achieved:
User warning + request to export data.
Option: Increase size of Audit-Trail-Database
Max. Database size is reached:

Logging will be stoped and and and locks the Panel for
further log actions
Cyclic Buffering
- Log entries will be overwritten
(oldest entry, if database is full)
Max. Database size [MB]

Size of Audit Trail Database
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5.2 Audit Trail Tag Value Changes
Tag Value Changes Description
If an Audit Trail Function is inserted:

2 additional columns in the Tag Editor
(shown, if checkbox Others is set)
1. Log to Audit Trail

Selection which Tag should be logged
2. Audit Trail Description

Additional column to describe the logging
action closer
Custom Audit text:

Tag value independent, static descriptions
{0} = Tags value berfore Write
{1} = Tags value after Write
Custom Audit text:

Dynamics descriptions, based on Tag value
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5.3 Audit Trail Viewer
Audit Trail Viewer Control

Configure Columns: Doubleclick on the control
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i Message: Systemmessage for Log-Event
g Description: Self-defined description
n Value Before: Tag value before change
t Value After: Changed value of Tag
i Time Stamp: Timepoint of Log-Events
m User Name: Actual logged in user
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5.4 Audit Trail Database Backup
Audit-Trail Aktion
Database:
can be exported/copied to:
USB media
Database:
can be exported/copied to:
USB media
SD Card
the Project folder Project Files
The Project Files folder can be accessed via FTP,

if the FTP functionality was enabled via System.
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Sequence
A1. Reports
A2. Screen Alias
A4. Web Server
A5. Audit-Trail

6.1 General
6.2 Alarm Server
6.3 Alarm Client
A7. Alarm Dstribution
A8. Scheduler
A10. Visualization Objects
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6.1 Alarm Client / Server - General
The Alarm Server distributes alarms to all connected Alarm Clients (via Ethernet).
The alarm configuration and storage is done only on the Alarm Server.
Simple and efficient method, to have the same, actual alarms synchronized on different Panels.
Changes (e.g. Acknowledge) of one Clients dates up all connected Clients.
Topology: Alarm Server
Alarm1
Alarm2
Alarm3
Alarm1
Alarm2 Alarm1
Alarm3 Alarm2
Alarm3
Alarm Client
Alarm Client
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6.2 Alarm Server
Alarm Server = Definition, creation and generation of alarms
Alarm Client = Synchronizes with the server and displays the server alarms.
Alarm Server Configuration Description
Doubleclick on the Alarm Server Banner.

In order to switch the Misc properties.
Settings:
ServerMode: Both
Server shows alarms and distributes them to the
connected clients
Server Port: 1000

1000 is just an example,
Client Panels must have the same Port
Alarming-Basics you will find in:

BASIC Training Chapter 6
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6.3 Alarm Client
Alarm Server = Definition, creation and generation of alarms
Alarm Client = Synchronizes with the server and displays the server alarms.
Configuration of Alarm Client(s) Description
Click on the Alarm Viewer Control
Settings in Misc of Alarm Viewer Control:
Server Address: [IP of the Server]

Clients connect to the entered IP Address
Server Port: 1000

1000 is just an example, configuration must
correspond to the server setting
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Sequence
A1. Reports
A2. Screen Alias
A4. Web Server
A5. Audit-Trail

6.1 General
6.2 Alarm Server
6.3 Alarm Client
A8. Scheduler
A10. Visualization Objects
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Alarm Distribution
The Alarm Distributor Server makes it possible to send alarm notifications via printer, SMS or E-mail
The function can be either local (connecting to an internal server) or external (connecting to
another panel acting as alarm distributor server)
Printer
Alarm Distributor Client Alarm Distributor Server
E-mail
SMS
6.2 Alarm Distributor Configuration
Alarm Distributor Configuration Description
Add Alarm Distributor to the application
Insert Alarm Distributor
Add: Adds a route to the server
A route defines a number of filtering rules for

distribution of alarms. Multiple routes makes it
possible to send different kinds of notifications to
various receivers.
Delete: Deletes the selected route
Address Book: Contains list of all users (e-mail/phone

number)
Receiver Selection: Select which users that should be

notified when alarm occurs
Configure Distribution Devices: Configure Printer,

SMTP Client and SMS provider
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6.2 Alarm Distributor Address Book
Address Book:
Each user needs to have:
First Name (mandatory)
Last Name (optional)
E-mail (optional)
Phone number (optional)

Receiver Selection:
Select which users that should receive SMS or E-mail.

Its also possible to decide if the alarms should be
printed.
Use the << or >> buttons to add/remove receivers to

routes.
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Filter:
Define which alarms that should be disitributed, e.g

alarms in a Group named Critical
Define which alarm states that should be distributed

(default: Active only)
Scheduler:
Scheduling of each alarm distribution route can be

configured in the Scheduler tab.
Only alarms that occur between the start and stop

times will be distributed.
Example: One route per production shift (day,

evening, night)
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From name: Optional name
From Email Address: Optional E-mail
SMTP Server Name/IP: Address of SMTP server that

will receive the alarm E-mails.
Port: SMTP Servers port number (default 25)
Code page: 65001 = Unicode. If a limited E-mail client

is used then its possible to define other code pages
Authentication Mode: Decide if Authentication should

be used or not.
User Name/Password: Required in order to connect to

E-mail server that requires ASMTP
Subject/Body: Define the e-mails subject and content.

{n} Texts are populated automatically by iX
Runtime (e.g Alarm text = {3})
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Alarm Distribution - Configuration
A route defines a number of filtering rules for distribution of alarms. Multiple

routes makes it possible to send different kinds of notifications to various
receivers.
Alarm Distribution - Address book
Click on the Address Book button to enter names, e-mail addresses and/or phone
numbers of the persons that are to be available for selection for distributed
alarm messages
Alarm Distribution Receiver selection
Click on the Receiver Selection button to set up receivers of each alarm

distribution route; via e-mail, SMS or Printer (or all)
Alarm Distribution - Scheduler
Scheduling of each alarm distribution route can be configured on the Scheduler

tab. Only alarms that occur between the start and stop times will be distributed.
Example: One route per production shift (day, evening, night)
Alarm server Enable distribution
To enable sending alarms to printer, or via SMS or e-mail, the Alarm Distributor
Server is used. In addition to the settings below, the Enable Distribution option
for the alarm groups or alarm items also has to be checked.
Demonstration Alarm Distribution
Add the Alarm Distributor service to your application

The SMTP-servers IP-address is 192.168.98.200
The mail should be sent to patrik@test.nu
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A14. Current/New ScreenID

A2. Screen Alias

Excel Template Actions Generated Report

Integrating Excel Template Description

- All Formattings, Graphics, Charts, Fonts, Colors,

- iX Tag values can be inserted into a cell by using a

- Excel Template has to be saved in the format

Excel 97-2003-Worksheet (*.xls)

- The database querys needs to be defined on Row10 (and

- The data retrieved fromthe SQL database, using the

- Select the needed number of columns (in this sample 2

- Select Insert Name Define

- Replace QueryName with the name that you have

- To present the data in the report, enter the following

Integrating Excel Template Description

- Excel Template will be copied to the folder:

- The name of the report can be freely assigned

e.g. Farm_Report 01.05.2012 12.45.12.xls

- Browse Save as Dialog will be opened

- Path Input of absolute saving path

4. Insert a button with a Generate Report action

A2. Screen Alias

A3. OPC UA Client / Server

1. Definition of Aliases, that can be defined as placeholder for Original Tags

E.g.: Popup with Alias function E.g.: Screen Alias function

Add Alias Description

Checkbox Data Type:

Selection Tags / Alias Description

Connect Alias instead of real tag

Inserted Alias is shown with: #

Register Instances Description

Columnn Filling / Pressure:

Font Regular: Default Tags

Instance-Call Actions Descriptions

In the Show Screen Action there is a Combo

A3. OPC UA Client / Server

A4. Web Server

OPC UA Server Description

OPC UA-Server Activation:

- Checkbox not set

OPC UA Client Description

In Tag Editor Controller Add:

Tag Configuration Description

Tag Configuration: Server - OPC UA Server (e.g. T7A Panel)

Tag Name Tag Address

Tag Configuration: Client - OPC UA Client (e.g. PC as control station)

Tag Name Tag Address

Client Tag Name can be freely defined

Tag Configuration: Server

Tag Configuration: Client

A4. Web Server

Web Server Configuration:

Web Server Activation:

- The files must be stored in the folder:

File Structure Description

<body> - Basic definition of a Tag via attribute:

- Placed in the Body area

Tag2= <span data-ix-tag="Tag2" data-ix-format="0.000></span> Example:

Date = <span data-ix-tag="SystemTagDateTime" data-ix-format="d- Example:

Attributes can be combined

File Structure Description