Getting Started Software Manual for all EZText Enhanced operator
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1. PLC Message LED illuminates PLC Message Light ag EZ 2 as7 2 3 here s how they work PLC writes tte desired message number to the PLC address assigned to trat line id aes baoli ed eee A value of 4 to Line 1 PLC address Rana PLC DirectLogic K Sequence Revd Help Cancel Passwords are increased to 32 bit BCD or Binary The range for 32 bit Binary is Message 4 is Displayed on linet Password Setup for EZ 220P onh Local Password fo DATA Type PLC Password extended to 4294967295 a Regs Eee zl 10 digit value can be used a Enable Bl Brant 16 The range for 32 bit BCD is PLC Mest Sinayi ae N extended to 99999999 an 8 digit value can be used The Enable Beeper is programmed with a check box which allows you to deselect this feature Enable Beeper is selected by default If you do not want to hear the beeper each time a button is pressed on the panel click on the box in front of Enable Beeper to remove the check mark The PLC Message Delay is selectable When a PLC Message is displayed on the panel panel buttons won t function for 3 seconds This allows time for the operator to view the PLC Message before inadvertently pressing a button to perform another operation The PLC Message Delay is enabled by default To disable the 3 second delay click on the check box in front of PLC Message Delay to remove the check mark A check box appears that will let2. Ensure that the EZText Enhanced Panel s is in SETUP Mode BEFORE attempting to Write Project If it is a Multi Panel Project ensure that the EZ Multiplexer is in PROGRAM Mode Mode Switch is located on front panel of Multiplexer and the EZText Enhanced Panels are in SETUP Mode 2 Make sure the correct Port is selected and then click on the Start button The progress bar at the bottom of the window will let you know where you are in the write to panel process A check mark will appear next to the items that are completed wf Clearing memory Wiking mesages a Witing Map Dala wf Writing system attributes Whiting PLC drives k 27 Programming Software Getting Started Manual 3 When the write to panel process is complete the message to the right will appear letting you know that the current EZText Enhanced program was successfully written to the panel Click on OK AN Project has been written to the panel successfully Read Project 1 If you want to edit an existing program already loaded into the panel or Multiplexer create a new project then click on Read Project to transfer it to the EZText Enhanced Programming Software The following screen will appear Ensure that the EZText Enhanced Panel s is in SETUP Mode Reading from Panel X l Port selected Hesdna Messages com Heading legs Hesuind gysten aunautes Heading Rib Atibutes as Cancel Help BEFORE attemptin
3. where the configuration that Fiesotiwe feztenfiestem m Cancel you want to import resides Import From Multipanel Project X If you have selected a Multi Panel project the window shown to the right will appear allowing you to select the particular Panel Port C Port2 z220 configuration to import Click OK to import The Ports EZ220P following warning will appear Click on Yes to e Por4 Ez420 continue No to abort the import Port 1 EZ220 f Port 5 EZSP eee Port 6 EZ220V amp This command will clear the panel s Do you want to continue C Port 7 EZ220PV coe Export Configuration Savein Poet sti AS You may also export a Single Panel or Multi Panel Configuration Click on Export Configuration The Save As screen will appear Type in a Export Project 1 ezx re EZT ext Demo Project ezx a EZT ext Multi Panel Demo Project ezx a kdkdkdk ezx a new project 1 ezx a new project ezx ja test ezx gt the name of the project where File Export Project ed o you want to save the selected Amme wot Frerect lex panel configuration Click on Seabee ezTestFies ecx ae h the Save button to export 14 tH 1 T JBS Programming Software Getting Started Manual Information Click on the panel you wish to receive information on and then click on Information to access the Panel Status window for the Panel Port you have selected A picture of the panel type key feat
4. section we ll take you through the menu items Any differences between the menu items in terms of functionality or availability for a Single Panel System and a Multi Panel System are so noted New 1 Open 1 Click on New to open a new project The following screen will appear Create Project RIB Save in IS Project z amp c File name EZT ext Demo Project ezx Save as type J ezx Cancel Z Enter a name for your project in the File Name field Navigate to the directory folder where you want the project to reside if different than the default Project directory created for you when you install EZText Enhanced Programming Software Click on Save to save this project name and exit this window The Main Configuration Screen will open allowing you to begin configuring your system Click on Open to open an existing project for editing The following screen will appear tokn fara A a e a EZ220L Propect ezx la EZ220P Projectezx l EZSP Projectezx 23 EZText 24 Programming Software Getting Started Manual 2 Navigate to the directory folder where the project resides if different than the default Project directory created for you when you install EZText Enhanced Programming Software Select the project you wish to edit from those listed 3 Click on Open and exit this window 4 The Main Configuration Screen will open allowing you to begin configuring your system Clos
5. you select whether or not the cursor will display in the EZText Enhanced message window when Programming Software Getting Started Manual a PLC Message has been triggered The cursor will display by default To disable this option click in the box in front of Display cursor when a PLC Message is displayed to remove the check mark Message Edit Dialog Box Step TYPE MESSAGE TEXT AND Step OPTIONAL EMBEDDED DATA Press to accept Step Select M edit a 3 essage PLC Message Type Message Text pata Item 1 1 2 3 Message length 19 EMBEDDED DATA Insert insett Delete TYPE KEYSTROKES FROM ANY LOCATION IN THE MESSAGE rokier Message P DATA1 CTL 1 READ WRITE PLC Addes Data Type BCD At 1G Mir J Max 3999 Access Read Write La Password Protection Local C PLE menarie I PLC controled Decimal Point ee PLC Addes Ades r DATA 2 CTL 2 READ ONLY PLC Address Data Type BCD nt 16 Can manually type a decimal point into the data DATA3 CTL 3 READ ONLY PLC Address Data Type BCD Ant16 Can manualy type a decimal point into the data Total Number Panel of messages 1 PLC Address Of 256 Database 1 Check boxes appear in the Message Edit Data 1 Data 2 and Data 3 configuration that allow you to choose whether or not you want Leading Zeroes to appear before a data v
6. C the PLC address is shown Line 2 PLC Line 3 PLC Line 4 PLC PLC TYPE shows the PLC type you have selected PLC Password Register PLC address is shown EZ 220P amp EZ 220PV only Annunciator Word PLC word register is shown EZ 220P amp EZ 200PV only BUTTON LED Information F1 whether button action is Momentary Alternate or Panel Set amp PLC Release F2 F3 F4 F5 LED 1 whether it is illuminated By Button By Button amp Flash or By PLC LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 Ari lri Zoom Du Close Sinale Panel System EZ220P PLC Messages Data 1 Reg Data Type L R Password Dec Pt Reg Data2 Reg Data Type Data3 Reg Data Type 001 PLC Message 1 002 PLC Message 2 003 PLC Message 3 11111 004 PLC Message 4 2222 20001 NUM 4 25 EZ Tex a ines Programming Software Getting Started Manual rit The second page lists the PLC Messages and configuration information about each such as Data 1 Reg PLC register where value is located Date Type BCD or Binary R W Read Write or Read Only access L R Password whether it is stored as Local L or in a PLC Register R EZ 220P amp EZ220PV Panel only Dec Pt Reg PLC register that controls data value decimal point for Data 1 item Data 2 Reg PLC register where value is located Data Type BCD or Binary Data 3 Reg PLC regi
7. EZPanel Enhanced Sana Designed and built in USA by EZText Enhanced 336 pages o EZTouchPLC of the most EZTextPLC SENSIBLE EZMarquee Automation EZPLC amp EZI O EZ Touchscreen CE Computer EZCE Touchpanel EZMonitor Products EZText Enhanced Programming Software Getting Started Manual P N EZTEXT GS MEA Tht i POLI ty z Ee EE Ps tre 13 dina T SET mint ate Mims tsas TILLLEJ a a a amp seeeees EEE Ta yan reyp md pam pranj AET eg n e y e ibt U C PHI ee ey ed Pee IBLE AUTOMATION PROL E MOST 1E MYS SET DIRECT FROM THE FAC a This page intentionally left blank Designed and built in USA by z5 EZAutomation The Most Sensible Automation Products Direct From the Factory www avg net EZText Enhanced Programming Software Getting Started Manual P N EZTEXT GS WARNING Programmable control devices such as EZText Enhanced Panels are not fail safe devices and as such must not be used for stand alone protection in any application Unless proper safeguards are used unwanted start ups could result in equipment damage or personal injury The operator must be made aware of this hazard and appropriate precautions must be taken In addition consideration must be given to the use of an emergency stop function that is independent of the programmable controller The diagrams and examples in this user manual are included for illu
8. Panel System Selected F PLC addresses PLC Exit Panel PLC Hel Write To Read From Verif al Address database cep Panel Panel adohe Ready NUM Z 21 EZ Tex t 22 Programming Software Getting Started Manual Main Configuration Screen for a Multi Panel System Programming Software LILLI NM 2 Notice that Step 1a is now available allowing you to select a panel model for each of the five ports The five ports are available on an EZ Multiplexer communication master unit P N EZ MULTIDROP For more information on the EZ Multiplexer unit that allows you to connect up to 5 EZText Enhanced Panels to a single PLC visit EZAutomation s website www EZAutomation net consult the EZText Enhanced Programming Software Version Help topics or your EZ Multilplexer s manual P N EZ MULTIDROP M On the bottom right the two center buttons now say Write to Multiplexerl and Read from Multiplexer Multi Panel Projects are stored in the EZMultiplexer master communication unit that sends and receives data from a PLC and connected EZText Enhanced Panels Main Menu Items File Menu File New Ctrleh Oper Ctrl 0 Close Save CtrleS Save As Print Ctrl P Print Freview Print Setup 1EZText2 ezx 2EZText3 ezk 3EZText ezx 4C My Documents EZT ext ezx Exit The File Menu is the same for both a Single Panel System and a Multi Panel Programming Software Getting Started Manual In this
9. ades To Upgrade Firmware oo 1 Place the panel in Setup Mode by pressing the UP DOWN arrows Read Project on the EZText Enhanced Panel simultaneously Clow Menay 2 Under the Panel Menu click on Upgrade Firmware The acc following screen will appear Paper as EZwoidhex Yd the panel typa Le Click on Panel gt Upgrade Firmware This window will Loading the firmware will replace the current firmware in the panel and the user program in the panel will be host whan the firmware is updated Press OK to continue OF Cancel Help 3 Click on the Browse button The window shown below will open to the default folder Firmware located in the EZ Text Enhanced Program directory If the firmware file has been downloaded from the EZAutomationirect website to another location navigate to Look in 3 Firmware gt amp gl c ai EZ22046 hex a EZ220LA6 hex a EZ220PA6 hex a EZ42046 hex la EZSPPAS hex Peme TO Ve 30 Programming Software Getting Started Manual the new firmware file hex file There are five types of firmware files hex for the different types of EZText Enhanced Panels EZ220xy for the EZ 220 amp EZ 220V panels EZ220Lxy for the EZ 220L panel EZ420xy for the EZ 420 panel EZ220Pxy for EZ 220P amp EZ 220PV panels and the EZSPPxy for the EZ SP Set Point Panel The x represents the major revision of the firmware e g A y represents
10. alue in the message window 2 There is support for double words in each data set You can choose a 32 bit integer address BCD and binary The range for 32 bit Binary is extended to 4294967295 a 10 digit value can be used The range for 32 bit BCD is extended to 99999999 an 8 digit value can be used 17 18 17 MESSAGE MODE Programming Software Getting Started Manual Changes to Memory Mapping PLC Data Registers The EZText Enhanced Panels communicate with the PLC through user defined PLC data registers PLC registers are assigned during configuration using the EZText Enhanced Programming Software For discrete operations such as pushbuttons and LEDs the register bits are accessed by the PLC control program The LED control register uses B17 to allow you to take the panel out of PLC Message Mode If the PLC sets this bit from O to a 1 when the panel has a PLC Message on the display the panel will go back into Local Message Mode 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 REL REL REL REL REL Main Menu Items Reference In this chapter Welcome Screen Main Configuration Screen Main Menu Items IDPA Text WH S41 Programming Software Getting Started Manual Welcome Screen Title Bar Fie view Port Help Main Menu Bar _ telar Standard Tool Bar 2EZText Enhanced Programming Software o x EZText Enhanced Configuration Screen Manufactured by AYG for Automationdirect co
11. ane Specifications i amp Troubleshooting Maintenance HB DirectLoge PLE Help Topics K gt Geneial Electio PLC Help Topics H Modican MadBus ATU PLC Help Top Omron PLCs H Thrk n Da Modbus Piatocol Screen The folawing features eve cammon to al EZText Ponela LCD Display Five user defined pushbutians Five user defined LEDs except Setpoind Pans a Upto 9 embedded PLC date veriablee Built in menu system Isolated power Supply to reduce communication problems Click on one of th buttons on th Welcome Screen to pel Slated You may click on New System Existing Syetem or Connect to Penal View Penal Statue and Rirmware Yaraion Click an Erit EZT ant Editor to opt Click an one af the utters below for helo with tAat topic Mnaraware specications pice About EZText Enhanced Click on About EZText Enhanced for copyright manufacturer and version number of the EZText Enhanced Programming Software E Text Enhanced 28 Copyright C 2005 ma 35 36 Programming Software Getting Started Manual This page intentionally left blank
12. box will pop up At the prompt type D or your CD Drive setup exe or click on the Browse Button and find the Setup exe file for EZText Enhanced Programming Software gD g mgeni mens Click on the OK button to begin the Open a installation The EZText Enhanced Programming anj Bia Software Installation Screen will appear Follow the onscreen prompts to load the software Programming Software Getting Started Manual EZText Enhanced Programming Software Installation Designed and Manufactured by AVG Marketed by EZAutomation Suftware License Ayieement tg Please rend the following License Agreement Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest al the agreement Electronic End User License Agreemert NOTICE TO USER THIS IS A CONTRACT BY INDICATING TOUR ACCEPTANCE BELOW YOU ACCEPT ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT DECLINE WHERE INSTRUCTED AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO INSTALLAND USE THE SOFTWARE Carefully read al the terms and conditions of this agreement prior to installing EZT ext Editor hereinafter called SOFTWARE Installing of the SOFTWARE indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditians Ea Do you accept all the terms of the preceding License Agieement If you choose No Setup will close Ta install EZT ext you must accept Ihis agieement lt Back Yes Na EZText n h a n
13. ced Lhoose Destination Location z mele ramm n g Setup wil instal EZText Enhanced in the following folder Software Icon as EI This icon will appear BEZET on your desktop after EfText installation Enhanced To instal to this foter click Nert To iretal tn a diffeert faker clink Rrews and select another fdde You ver chose rol lo istal EZT ext by clicking Carnoal tu exil Setup Destination Folder C Program FlesiE7 Text Enhanced Biowse This is the final installation screen Here you select the destination folder where setup Complete your software program will be installed The default destination location is C Program Files EZ Text Enhanced If you wish to select another destination click on the Browse button E2ZText Enhanced has been installed on your computer successfully To complete the installation click on Next gt button That s all there is to it The EZText Enhanced Icon Shown above will appear on your desktop Simply click on it to open the Alick Finish to complete Setup What s Inside In this chapter Create a Multi Panel System Right Click Menu for Multi Panel System Changes to Panel System PLC Address Dialog Box Changes to Message Edit Dialog Box Changes to Memory Mapping PLC Data Registers EZ Text aes Programming Software Getting Started Manual Create a Multi Panel Project using EZText Enhanced Programming Software With
14. e Click on Close to close the current project Save or Save As Click on Save to save the current project configuration Click on Save As to save project under a different name Print Print Preview Print Setup If a Single Panel System the current project will print If a Multi Panel System click on a port panel to see the configuration for that panel and then click on print Click on Print to send the current EZText Enhanced project to the printer Click on Print Preview to see how the current project will look when printed The following window will appear Newt Page ron 1uoran Zoomin Zoomgu Clove EZ Text Operator Interface Panel s Project Documentation FileName EZT t Dema Prqectem Seven Type PanelType Ezz Buto Ba W rig PLC Ward vaD LED Ba Read PLC Ward valent Line 1 PLC vO Ling 2 PLC voo PLC TYPE Directagic K Sequence Rev A BUTTON LCD Infonnstion Ft Aberme LED 1 ByBulan Momenary LED By PLC Momentary LED gt ByBulan Panel set and PLC reke LED 4 ByBulan Mende LEDS ap beat Programming Software Getting Started Manual On the first page the following will be listed all or in part depending upon the Panel Type File Name ezx file System Type Single or Multiple Panel System Panel Type shows the Panel type you have selected Button Bit Write PLC Word the PLC address is shown LED Bit Read PLC Word the PLC address is shown Line 1 PL
15. ed Panel Type to assign to the port you have clicked on You may click on a port to reassign the panel type at any time If the Panel Port has already Panel Aliniaules 2420 LOD o VFO with 5 user defined button and LED s been configured and you Teeter choose another type panel EM tered Power Supply to reduce communication problems you may lose information when switching if the panel cencel Hee types are not compatible You may also open this screen by double clicking in the Port Panel box under Step 1a Select Panel or click on the Select Panel button under Step 1 13 Programming Software Getting Started Manual Delete Panel Warning Click in the Panel Port box that YOU A A Ss perioaee wad aries want to select on the Main Configuration configured in the cusert panel Coninus Screen Right click to bring up the menu and then click on the Delete Panel menu item The message to the right will appear Click on Yes to Delete the Panel configuration for that Port or No to abort the operation Import Configuration If you have an existing Single Panel or Multi Panel project that has the panel configuration that you want for your current project click on Import Configuration The window to the right will appear Click on ee x Lookin a Poet AY JES a EZT ext Demo Proyect ezx 2 EZT ext Mult Panel Demo Proyect ezx a kdkdkdk ezx the EZText Enhanced Project Fiename rew project 1 0xx
16. g to Read or Verify Project If it is a Multi Panel Project ensure that the EZ Multiplexer is in PROGRAM Mode Mode Switch is located on front panel of Multiplexer and the EZText Enhanced Panels are in SETUP Mode 2 Make sure the correct Port is selected and then click on the Start button The progress bar at the bottom of the window will let you know where you are in the Read Project process A check mark will appear next to the items that are completed 3 When the Read Project process is complete the message to the Reading from Panel Reading M Port selected essages fc 0M1 7 Herding leas v Reading System Attributes Heauiig tule Atiibutes Reading message 1 28 Programming Software Getting Started Manual right will appear letting you Know that the current program was successfully read from the panel or multiplexer and transferred to your project Click on OK Verify Click on Verify to compare the program open in EZText Enhanced Programming Software to the program loaded in the EZText Enhanced Panel The Reading from Panel window will appear showing the progress of the verification When complete a message will appear telling you if they are the same or if they are different Project file on PC is same as the project loaded in the panel Clear Memory Put the EZText Enhanced Panel s in Setup Mode and the EZ Multiplexer if applicable into the Program Mode and click on Clear Memory to erase the
17. l ATS Require CTS Mo al Data Timeout 0 40 sec a0 ema a sear hens you are uing has a mode switch i must remain in the TERM position During configuration ensure that your address and communications parameters match the PLC port settings There will be a selection for PLC timeout When the panel sends a message to the PLC and does not receive a response or does not understand the response it will wait the timeout period before sending the message again 11 12 A Te xt Programming Software Getting Started Manual 8 For Step 3 click on the Configure Panel System PLC Addresses button The Panel System PLC Address Setup window will appear Panel System PLC Addres Setup x PLC Messages Line Address Setup ltem Address DATA Type Line One j BCD nt 16 Password Setup for EZ 220P 0 Loca Password fi DATA Type PLC Password Reaister Econ 16 Line Two BCD int 16 Line Thee BcDan 16 z MM Enable Beeper I PLC Message Delay Line Four BCD Int 16 Y v Display cursor when a PLC message is displayed PLC Message LED lluminates PLC Messages are as 5 PLC Message Light EZ as 1 2 3 aatis here s how they work Message 4 Is PLC wnites the desired message Displayed cn Inet number to the PLC addiess assigned lo thet line ae for Vis 20 0 0 Mowe A value of 4 to Line 1 PLC address tee PLC DirectLogic K Sequence Revd Heb Cancel Step 3 is the sa
18. l Bar to open or close the tool bar that appears in the main configuration window Status Bar The Status Bar is located at the bottom of the Main Configuration Screen and shows the status of the current screen It provides information about a tool bar item on the main configuration screen that the pointer passes over Port COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 Window Menu Window New Window Cascade Tile Arrange Icons 1 EZText Demo Project ezx e helpful when you are making changes to two or more systems at the same 34 COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 The Port Menu allows you to view the current port or change to another COM port on your computer Select the port that is connected to the EZ Text Enhanced Panel Choose from COM1 COM2 COM3 or COM4 New Window Click here to open a new window Cascade Click here to view open files in the window Screens will cascade down window overlapping each other but with their title bars in view This is time Click on the title bar of one of the screens to bring it to the front The title bar is grayed out in screens that are not currently active Tile Click here to view open screen files in the window Screens will be arranged within the window The title bar is grayed out in screens that are not currently active Arrange Icons Click on this to rearrange minimized project windows icons within the main window Active Windows This is a list of the screens that are cur
19. m Vith the Automationdirect com exclusive EZ as 1 2 3 programming systems Welcome to EZText Enhanced Programming Software Version 2 0 eT AA i New System i Existing System View panel status Exit Enhanced EZT ext se ey amp Firmware version 7 gt Status Bar ns Ready m 2 Title Bar The Title Bar tells you the name of the EZText Enhanced project file that you currently have open Main Menu Bar File Panel View Port Window Help This is the Main Menu Bar EZText Enhanced Programming Software menus are represented by the names listed across the top of the Main Configuration Screen and directly under the Title Bar The selections shown above are available after you click on New System or Existing System open a project Standard Tool Bar joe a s eS ale The Standard Tool Bar consists of icons for frequently used commands These commands are also found in and accessible from the Main Menu Bar From left to right the icons represent 20 Programming Software Getting Started Manual e Open new project e Open existing project e Save the active project e Cut the selection and put it on the clipboard e Copy the selection and put it on the clipboard e Paste clipboard contents e Print the active project e Print Preview e About EZText Enhanced Programming Software Status Bar The Status Bar is located at the bottom of the Main Configuration Screen and shows the status of the c
20. me whether you have a Single Panel System or a Multi Panel System For each Port Panel you have connected follow the instructions in the EZText Enhanced User Manual that came with your unit or consult the EZ Text Enhanced Programming Software Help Topics Programming Software Getting Started Manual Right Click Menu Items Unique to Multi Panel System Configuration Select Panel Delete Panel Import Configuration Export Configuration Information Upgrade Firmware A right click menu is availble for Multi Panel Systems To access the right click menu put your cursor arrow in the Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 or Port 5 box on the Main Configuration Screen and click your right mouse button The Right Click Menu will appear as shown to the left If you have not yet selected a panel type to associate with the port some menu items will not be available they will be appear in gray The Port currently selected for configuration will appear in eu yellow Those ports not yet configured or without an EZText a Enhanced Panel associated with it will appear in gray Ports gt ap with an EZText Enhanced Panel associated with it that is not selected for configuration will appear in green ea Een es The six menu items available on the Multi Panel System s Right Click Menu are described below Select Panel The Select Panel menu item the x allows you to select an EZText Pavel T Panel Preview Enhanc
21. mport the dialog box a kdkdidkezx to your right will open eet hee allowing you to select ia testez the particular Port Panel configuration that you want to import Fiemme fi into your current Fissotiipe feztetFiestex m Cancel cap project Click OK In a Multi Panel EZText Enhanced project you may only import one Port Panel configuration from an existing project into one Port Panel in the current project with each Import Configuration command Programming Software Getting Started Manual Import From Multipanel Progesct In Step 2 Select PLC you will choose the type PLC you are using You will Pott Ez 20 only be able to select one PLC type G Pota Ezaa per project whether itis a Single Panel Peta 5 208 System or a Multi Panel System If G Pots Ezten you need more information on PLC shames Eee C Port 6 EZ220V configuration consult your EZText Enhanced User Manual EZText Ss Enhanced Programming Software Esa Help Topics or your PLC Manual a Click on the DOWN arrow next to the Select PLC field to view the drop down menu of available PLCs Click on the PLC Type to select b Click on the Press for communication configuration for Selected PLC button c The PLC Communications Attributes window will appear for the PLC you have selected Set the appropriate attributes and Click on the OK button Direecllagic K Sequente PLC Editor Revision d Baud Aate Contro
22. nd then right ee click your mouse to open the popup menu and choose Select Import Configuration Panel You may configure the panel connected to Port 1 2 3 4 or 5 in any order They do not have to be configured sequentially choose Select Infanan b The Select Panel dialog box will open Under Panel Type click on the panel type that is connected to that port A picture of the panel will appear under Panel Preview and key features of the panel are displayed under Panel Attributes 9 10 4 You may also import a panel configuration from Programming Software Getting Started Manual c Click on the OK button to select and close the dialog box The Panel type you have selected will appear above Port 1 2 etc Select Panel x Panel Type Panel Preview EZ220 EZ 2204 Panel Attributes 2 x 20 LCD or YFD with 5 user defined buttons and LED s Scroll data entry Built in Menu System EMI filtered Power Supply to reduce communication problems Cancel Help another project Click on the Port Panel that you want to copy the project to Right click your mouse button to bring up the Right Click Menu Select Import Configuration The Open project dialog will open You may select either a Single Panel or a Multi Panel project Click on the project you want to import to highlight it and then click on the Open button E If you have selecteda fare O OO A EH PI Multi Panel project to EEEO i
23. nk s available for connecting an EZText Enhanced Panel RS 232 RS 422 baud rate parity stop bits Programming Software Getting Started Manual 6 Determine how the pushbuttons LEDs PLC Messages and Local Messages will be assigned in your panels with respect to your machine or process To prepare your application use the application worksheets provided in appendix A of the EZ Text Panel User Manuals The example worksheets will help you understand how the EZText Enhanced Panel program is configured Blank worksheets can be used in planning implementing and using your EZText Enhanced Panels Installing EZText Enhanced Programming Software EZText Enhanced Panels are configured with software running on an IBM or compatible personal computer This software is available through EZAutomation P N EZ TEXTEDIT E The software is used to download your configuration before connecting the panel and communicating with a PLC Help Topics are provided to help you configure your panel You design and configure your EZText Enhanced Panel program off line and save it to disk The program may then be transferred to the EZText Enhanced Panel To install EZText Enhanced Programming Software perform the following steps e Place the CD into your CD ROM Drive The install program should launch automatically If it does not perform the following steps From Windows click on the Start Button and then click on Run from the menu The Run dialog
24. ormation about getting started with EZText Enhanced Programming Software Hardware installation and panel programming are covered in depth in the EZ Text Panel User Manuals EZ TEXT M E for the EZ 220 EZ 220V EZ 220L EZ 420 EZ 220P EZ 220PV EZ TEXT SP M E for the EZ SP model The EZText Enhanced Panels provide a human machine interface to your PLC automation system The panels provide features such as 5 user defined pushbuttons with LED indicators annunciator lamps numeric keypad arrow adjust buttons LCD message display numeric LED set point display and a built in menu system The panels communicate with a PLC using either RS 232C or RS 422A 485A serial communication The panels allow you to configure up to 256 20 character text strings 16 character for the EZ SP Set Point Panel configured as PLC Messages and Local Messages Local Messages are internal panel messages that the operator can scroll in a menu tree hierarchy PLC Messages are displayed when prompted from the PLC program APLC Message LED illuminates whenever a PLC Message is being displayed Either message type can have up to three embedded data variables one of which can be edited by using the arrow adjust buttons or numeric keypad Some of the panels have sealed membrane function pushbuttons that allow you to trigger PLC actions with the push of a button These pushbuttons are used for input signals to the PLC The LCD display window supports one EZ SP two or f
25. our message lines that can display 16 to 20 characters each The messages are programmed using the EZText Enhanced Programming Software The message control type may be either static text displays that have NO embedded data dynamic text messages that include embedded data READ access only or interactive text messages that allow the operator to enter data or change values that are stored in the PLC registers READ WRITE access The EZText Enhanced Panel is available in a variety of models to suit your application HHOMCED Programming Software Getting Started Manual What you need to get started Need HELP Hardware e EZText Enhanced Panel Models EZ 220 EZ 220V EZ 220P EZ 220PV EZ 220L EZ 420 or EZ SP e 24 Volt DC Power Supply FA 24PS recommended e RS 232C Programming Cable P N EZTEXT PGMCBL e RS 232C or RS 422A PLC Cable e Programmable Logic Controller PLC e PC requirements IBM or compatible PC 486 or better with a mouse and separate serial port VGA display with at least 800 x 600 resolution 1024 x 768 recommended Standard Windows 95 98 Second Edition NT4 0 2000 requirements CD ROM Drive e EZText Enhanced Panel User Manual for your type panel EZ TEXT M E or the EZTEXT SP M E Software e EZText Enhanced Programming Software Onscreen HELP One of the most important features of the EZText Enhanced Programming Software is the availability of context sensitive onscreen hel
26. own below If this happens do the following x The limware being loaded into the panel Goes not mach the panel type 31 32 Programming Software Getting Started Manual 1 Click on the OK button on the Error Message 2 Click on the Cancel button on the Downloading Firmware window 3 Click on Upgrade Firmware to start the process over being careful to select the correct firmware hex file Upgrade Firmware when you press the Start button the panel will display SELF TESTING while the upgrade is initializing When the download begins the panel will display LOADING EXEC If you get the message INCOMPATIBLE EXEC you have sent the wrong firmware file Exit all windows and start the Upgrade Firmware process again being careful to select the correct file Programming Software Getting Started Manual Upgrade MUX Firmware this is available if project is a Multi Panel System There may be occasional upgrades to the EZ Multiplexer internal software also referred to as the Exec or Firmware Check www EZAutomation net periodically for information about software and firmware upgrades Download the file in the same way you would the panel firmware Remember to set the EZ Multiplexer Mode Switch on the front panel to PROGRAM Mode 33 EZ Text View Menu View v Toolbar Status Bar Port Menu Programming Software Getting Started Manual Toolbar Click on Tool Bar Standard Too
27. p To access the Help windows simply press the F1 function key while on the topic where you need help For example if you need help while working with panel configuration hit the F1 function key when that dialog box is open and a pop up HELP window will be displayed PLC HELP If you need help with the PLC to EZText Enhanced Panel Interface consult the EZText Enhanced Programming Software Help Each PLC Driver has a Help Topic that lists the error messages and provides an explanation for each Also provided are PLC to EZText Enhanced Panel wiring diagrams Technical Support Although most questions can be answered with EZText Enhanced HELP or the manuals if you are still having difficulty with a particular aspect of installation or system design technical support is available at 1 877 774 EASY Monday through Friday 6 a m to Midnight CST or FAX us at 1 877 EASY Visit our website at www EZAutomation net af sitesi Programming Software Getting Started Manual EZText Enhanced Panel Setup SETUP Mode In order to download the program to the EZText Enhanced Panel using the EZText Enhanced Programming Software you must be in the SETUP MODE Setup Mode Setup Mode is also where you PRY REV will adjust the display contrast of the EZText Enhanced Panel If connected to multiple panels using the EZMultiplexer you must set the Mode Switch on the front panel of the EZ Multiplexer into Program Mode The EZText Enhanced Panel will sta
28. rently open Click on a screen in this list to bring it into view A check mark will appear in front of the active screen in this list Help Menu Help Help Topics About EZText Programming Software Getting Started Manual Help Topics Click on Help Topics to view the help topics for EZText Enhanced Programming Software The help window is in Windows 2000 format Use the Contents tab to view help topics by category Click on the Index tab to view an alphabetical list of all help topics Click on the Search tab and then enter a word or words to search the help topics for Help lopies File Edit Baakmak Options Help Help Topics Bade Pie ce d LI Contents 2 Index gA Search Welcome to EZText Enhanced Programming Software wU EZT cel Programming Sotware Halp T EZTert Panels provide a low cost easy to use l EQ introduction i e Eie i A Hardwmie instalation Soltware Installation Selecting your PLC B Getting Started B Morus operator interface akernative for your PLC T Jom sysicm With casy to configure Windows based E L E gt q f software and impie inetaliation you can be vunnetcd end runna y tides N yuu a application requires pushbuttons LEDS or text s gk dieplay but your budget ie low ehack out the complkctc Enc of 2Tcot Pencils Click on the button be amp aw for help with the Main Configuration THY el B Siarl Screen Mesos B EZT et P
29. rt up in the RUN Mode To access the SETUP Mode follow these steps 1 Press the UP Arrow Pushbutton and hold while simultaneously pressing the DOWN Arrow Pushbutton to enter the SETUP Mode 2 Atany time you may press the Escape esc button to go back to RUN Mode You will be taken back to the start of the Local Message menu cursor will be placed at the root level when you return from setup Adjust Display Contrast You may only adjust the Display Contrast when in Setup Mode To adjust the display contrast use the UP and DOWN arrows to increase or decrease the contrast Internal Software and Hardware Revisions While in SETUP Mode the Panel Hardware Revision Driver Revision Boot Revision and Exec Firmware Revision numbers will display on the panel Preparing for Configuration If you prepare and plan ahead of time your use of the EZText Enhanced Programming software will be successful Below are a few important steps to take to prepare to program your application Prepare your personal computer and ensure proper installation of the EZText Enhanced Programming Software Know your operator interface requirements Determine the type of EZText Enhanced Panel and the number of EZText Enhanced Panels required by your application Know your PLC type and available resources such as programming tools CPU capabilities user memory etc Verify type of communications port as well as protocol used s Determine the CPU li
30. ster where value is located Data Type BCD or Binary Print Preview Local Messages Sinole Panel System EZ220P Local Messages Data 1 Reg Dec Pt Reg Local Foikier 1 Local Message 1 7 Local Message 1 2 Local Message 1 3 Local Folder 1 1 Local Fokier 2 Local Message 2 1 After listing of PLC Messages the Local Messages are listed with the following information Data 1 Reg PLC register where value is located Date Type BCD or Binary R W Read Write or Read Only access Dec Pt Reg PLC register that controls data value decimal point for Data 1 item Data 2 Reg PLC register where value is located Data Type BCD or Binary Data 3 Reg PLC register where value is located Data Type BCD or Binary 26 Click on Print Setup to change the print settings Programming Software Getting Started Manual Recent Files A list of recently opened project files up to 4 are provided here You may click on one of these files to open the project Exit Click here to Exit EZText Enhanced Programming Software Panel Menu Panel Write Project Write Project es noes 1 Click on Write Project when you are ready to write the program to Clos Memorp the EZText Enhanced Panel If you are configuring a Multi Panel Information Project you will be writing the project to the EZ Multiplexer The Upgrade Firmware following window will appear Upgrade Mux Firmware Port selected com
31. strative purposes only The manufacturer cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the diagrams and examples CAUTION Do not press the EZText Enhanced Panel pushbuttons with any sharp objects This practice may damage the unit beyond repair Trademarks This publication may contain references to products produced and or offered by other companies The product and company names may be trademarked and are the sole property of their respective owners EZAutomation disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others P N EZTEXT GS Copyright 2005 EZAutomation All Rights Reserved No part of this manual shall be copied reproduced or transmitted in any way without the prior writ ten consent of EZAutomation EZAutomation retains the exclusive rights to all information included in this document MANUFACTURED by AVG 4140 Utica Ridge Rd Bettendorf IA 52722 1327 MARKETED by EZAutomation 4140 Utica Ridge Rd Bettendorf IA 52722 1327 129 EZAutomation EE Phone 1 877 774 EASY Fax 1 877 775 EASY www EZAutomation net EZTEXT GS Introduction Installation In this chapter Introduction What you need to get started Need Help EZText Enhanced Panel Setup Installing EZText Enhanced Programming Software Installation Sceens af uses Programming Software Getting Started Manual Introduction to the EZText Enhanced Panel This manual provides inf
32. the minor revision e g 1 Make sure that you select the correct firmware hex file for your type panel and send the upgrade to the panel 4 Select the appropriate COM port under Port Selected if necessary and click on the Start button to begin downloading the firmware to the EZText Enhanced Panel A status bar will let you know when the upgrade is complete Click on Close when DownLoading Firmware Petra inreniony Poit selected 7 Ute Essa com i Aone tage Po DownLoading Firmware Wath suse Sir GUTES ya ihe DN Patt lrenran Fine Plt diver Peet eclertoad iire PLC Atbibutes DownLoading Firmware Ea Initializing the panel for Cowrloacing Witte tetas Hota Stir Tet Ty Writing escent AUU Poit selected 7 Alte Essa Ciia Pow Give eat fco Mi Y V7 Ath tage Witting Le Atrioutes Wath suse attnubtes DowrLoading the limware o Haire PIE diver ER iiine REM Siia Downinading Completed Successfully When you initialize the Upgrade Firmware process the EZ Text Enhanced Panel Message display will read SELF TESTING When the download begins the display will read LOADING EXEC When the download is complete the panel will enter the Run Mode If the message INCOMPATIBLE EXEC is displayed on the panel while the Upgrade is in process it means that the wrong firmware file has been sent to the panel You will also receive an error message from the EZText Enhanced Programming Software as sh
33. the programming software installed connect the EZ Multiplexer to your PC using the P N EZTEXT PGMCBL cable Set the MODE Switch on the front panel of the Multiplexer to PROGRAM ON Connect from 1 to 5 EZText Enhanced Panels to the COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 and or COM5 ports on the front panel of the EZ Multiplexer using cable P N EZ MULTI CBL Apply 24 VDC to the EZText Enhanced Panels and EZ Multiplexer power connectors Click on the EZText Enhanced Programming Software icon to start the program 1 From the Welcome screen click on the New System button 2 The Create Project window will appear Type in the name of your project in the File name field Click on Save If you don t want your project saved to the default Project folder navigate to the directory and or folder where you want it to reside E2EZText Enhanced Programming Software Ee x File View Port Help 2 ejar EZText Enhanced Configuration Screen Manufactured by AVG for Automationdirect com With the Automationdirect com exclusive EZ as 1 2 3 programming systems Welcome to EZText Enhanced Programming Software Version 2 0 as i oA i New System i Existing System View panel status Exit Enhanced EZT ext er ee amp Firmware version Cieale Pruject Save in S Poest l Al AE Click here to open this window File name EZTest Demo Project ezs Save as type Cancel Z Programming Software Ge
34. tting Started Manual 3 In Step 1 select Multi Panel System When Multi Panel System is selected Step 1a on the right hand side of the screen will become available You will also notice that two buttons at the bottom of the screen will change to Write to Multiplexer and Read from Multiplexer You may program up to 5 panels connected to a Multiplexer Click on the Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 or Port 5 button et Programming Software _ O x mr File Panel View Port Window Help a x DSU treja Rl ra Ezy i A EZText Enhanced Panel Main Configuration Screen lt Singe Panel System Step 1 Multi Panel System f 1 Multi Panel System 5 gt a Select Panel Type Select a Panel Select Panel Eza Select PLC DirectLogic K Sequence Rev d Step 2 EZ Multi D rop Serial Press for communication Multiplexer Select PLC configuration for Selected PLC Step 3 Your Selected PLC Parel PLC Write to Read from ext Address Database Help Multiplexer Multiplexer Verify Ready NUM Z Port3 Port4 Port5 a Under Step 1a Select a Panel you will choose the first panel that you want to configure There are three ways that Right Click Menu you can choose the panel type for each port Click on Port 1 and then click on the Select Panel Type button under Step 1 or double click on Port 1 or click on Port 1 a
35. ures of the current panel and Panel and PLC information is provided panel model Firmware Revision Memory Size PLC Driver and PLC Driver Revision number are displayed Upgrade Firmware Consult your EZText Enhanced User Manual that came with your unit before you upgrade your panel firmware Click on the panel you wish to upgrade right click your mouse for the menu and then click on Upgrade Firmware The following window will appear Select the correct firmware and click on the OK button Upgrade ML ane Select femwara file The firmware upgrade lie usualy namaed as EZioctd hex Yd mvrare val be fy toed under peat age genoa Bowe CAUTION Loading the irmaare vall replace the current firmware in the panel and the user ithe panel il be lek when fe NE E updated Press OF to continue Leet te 15 EZ meee The EZ 220P model s Password feature allows double words You may choose a 32 bit BCD or Binary Data Type Enable Beeper is a check box PLC Message Delay is selectable as is Dis play cursur when a PLC message is displayed 16 wei Programming Software Getting Started Manual Configure Panel PLC System Address Dialog Box Panel System PLC Address Setup PLC Messages Line Address Setup ltem Addess DATA Type Password Setup for EZ 220P onty Line Two BCD nt 16 7 Line Three Line Four MV Enable Beeper V PLC Message Delay Vv Display cursor when a P
36. urrent screen It provides information about a tool bar item that the pointer passes over Main Configuration Screen When you click on the New System button from the Welcome Screen a Create Project window opens Enter the name of the project and where to save it then click on the Save button You will open to the Main Configuration Screen From this screen you will select a Single or Multi Panel System your EZText Enhanced Panel and PLC Type and configure your system Shown below is the Main Configuration Screen for a Single Panel System Main Configuration Screen for a Single Panel System Programming Software of x m File Panel View Port Window Help l x Dealt seja ale Notice that Step 1a is grayed out and on the bottom right the two center buttons say Write to Panel and Read from Panel these will change when a Multi Panel System is selected See next page eeaeee i Single Panel System P T E A Om EZText Enhanced Panel Main Configuration Screen Step 1 C o Multi Panel System 1 a Multi Panel System Step Select Panel Type Select a Panel Select Panel E2220 E Select PLC DirectLogic K Sequence Revd ne sal Part 2 Step EZ Multi Dropj Serial Port 3 Press for communication Multiplexer fe configuration For elected PLC Y Select PLC i l Port 4 Messages Buttons Leds Part 5 Step yo Your Configure
37. user project from the EZText Enhanced Panel and EZ Multiplexer memory If you have a system project loaded into the panel that you want to keep be sure to save it before you clear the memory To save it click on Read Project and save the project to disk a This command will clear the panel Do you want to continue te Information Click on Panel Information to open the Panel Status window It will show a picture of the panel Panel Preview that is currently connected to your computer Panel Attributes Text Panel Model Firmware Revision also referred to as internal software or Exec PLC Driver PLC Driver Revision and Memory Size If connected to an EZ Multiplexer it will provide you with information on the multiplexer Click on OK to exit Pane Attribues gt 2x 20 larger character deplay with 5 user defined buttons and LED s Scroll data entry gt Built in menu system gt EMI fitered Power Supp ta reduce communication problerrs Test Panel Model EZ220L Merrow Size 16KB Fimware Revision A6 Fic Driver Revision A Pic Driver DieciLogic K Sequence Rey 29 Programming Software Getting Started Manual Upgrade Firmware this is available if project is Single Panel System There may be occasional upgrades to the EZText Enhanced Panel internal software also referred to as the Exec or Firmware Check www EZAutomation net periodically for information about software and firmware upgr
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