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Beijer Electronics AB assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. All examples in this document are only intended to improve understanding of the functionality and handling of the equipment. Beijer Electronics AB cannot assume any liability if these examples are used in real applications.
Developer project status after panel image update ..22 Updating the CODESYS runtime using ethernet ..... 22 Updating the CODESYS runtime using USB ....23 6 Creating a custom welcome screen ........25 7 X2 control ..............29 Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3, Windows Embedded Compact 2013, Windows 7, Windows Embedded Standard 7 are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and/or other countries. Any additional trade names given in this documentation are trademarks of their corresponding owners. Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
The installation, technical data as well as cutout and outline dimensions of the panels are described in the installation manual for each operator panel. Please refer to the Installation manuals and the iX Developer manual for further information. Note: Current documentation and software updates can be found on http://www.beijerelectronics.com Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
– X2 marine HB Windows Embedded Includes support of most existing Compact 2013 features. – X2 marine HB SC Runtime (General – X2 pro, X2 control embedded) and X2 motion with screen sizes greater than 10” – All X2 extreme- based panels...
IP-settings should be restored. The welcome screen for a X2 control 10 panel Position Description Panel type. External Memory card status. Network status. An attached network cable is indicated with an asterisk. Panel image main version and build number. Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
The following parameters can be set: • IP address • Subnet mask • Default gateway • DNS settings for the ethernet port on the operator panel The default setting for LAN A is: IP address 192.168.1.1, Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
USB flash drive or storage device connected to one of the operator panels USB-ports. 3.5.2 Copy project to SD card This option enables the function to copy the iX Developer project and all the files needed to run the application to an external SD card. Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
The operator panel image can be restored to the panel image version that the operator panel was shipped with from the factory. Use this option if all else fails, this will downgrade the operator panel to its initial state. Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
The Debug Logging dialog enables the function to enable and disable the debug logging on the operator panel. It also enables the function to move a previously created set of debug log files from the operator panel to an USB flash drive. Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
flash memory. Image information Displays a list of the panel images available on the operator panel. Panel information Shows the make, model and revision of the operator panel. Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
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Shows IP configurations and MAC addresses for the network adapters in the operator panel. Note: The information (layout and number of screens) on the diagnostic screen pages appear differently depending on screen size. The screenshots above are taken from a X2 control 10 operator panel. Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
Export diagnostic information Click Save to USB memory to export the diagnostic information to an external USB flash drive or other USB connected storage device. Make sure that the storage device is connected before trying this option. Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
Service warning Service warning Synopsis This section describes the service warning message present in Galvatron (Supreme and Starscream for the future). It is applicable fotr the X2 pro models. Glossary • eMMC - Embedded MultiMediaCard • WEC2013 - Windows Embedded Compact 2013 Operating System •...
The service warning message is shown within one minute after bootup. It is also showed once each per day at 9 (local time). 4.3.4 Suppression of service warning The battery warning message can be suppressed via settings menu in Diagnostics application. Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
Occurs when the user’s program is quickly decreasing the flash memory’s wear. Consult the “X2 and iX Developer 2.40 – Flash memory best practice” guide found under Resources for the unit’s product page on Beijer Electronics’ webpage. •...
Using a USB flash drive or SD card to update the image in an operator panel is the preferred method of updating the panel. This makes it possible to upgrade the panel image without the use of a PC. Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
To enter the update mode on a iX TxA or X2 base, press a finger on the screen and apply power to the panel. 1. Enter the panel target IP address in the dialog and click on Update to start the update. Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
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4. The progress bar shows the upgrade status. When the upgrade is done, the panel will restart. Note: If the operator panel contains a CODESYS Runtime, then the CODESYS Runtime must be downloaded once again to the panel after the panel image has been changed. Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
Developer project status after panel image update On X2 pro, X2 extreme, X2 marine and X2 control, the iX Developer project is unchanged after a panel image update is performed. If the panel image upgrade is made over ethernet, an additional dialog will pop up to confirm an erasing of the current iX Developer project.
files listed below to the root of an empty USB flash drive. 2. Insert the USB flash drive in the panel and reboot the panel. 3. Answer Yes when asked if the current version of SoftPLC should be replaced Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
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Before downloading a new CODESYS Runtime, the panel image should always first be downloaded to the operator panel again, even if there are no changes to the panel image. If only the CODESYS Runtime is installed, then this may result in problems connecting to and communicating with other devices. Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
The screen’s text color can also be modified or removed. 1. Create a startup image with the following characteristics: Size: The exact same resolution as the panel the image will be used on. – Name: iXCustomSplash.bmp – Image format: .bmp (bitmap) – Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
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Default settings: – o Title=no,0xFFFFFF oTerminalName-no,0xFFFFFF o Info=yes,0xFFFFFF o Hint=no,0xFFFFFF o UserInfo=no,0xFFFFFF Parameter description: – UserInfo: Panel activity only appears during project processing Note: Panel activity only appears during project processing Example iXCustomSplash.cfg for above image: – Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
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The last setting for a parameter always overrides the previous. If a project already exists, simply use the toolbar and select the Project tab, click on Settings and select Display/Target. You will find the resolution under Screen Size. Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
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The last setting for a parameter always overrides the previous. If a project already exists, simply use the toolbar and select the Project tab, click on Settings and select Display/Target. You will find the resolution under Screen Size. Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
Device description The device description XML-file contains information that CODESYS needs in order to be able to build projects for the CODESYS runtime. It’s important that the installed device descriptor XML-file CODESYS runtime version matches the Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
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CODESYS runtime version used in the operator panel. Each available CODESYS runtime package has its corresponding XML-file. This XML device descriptor file needs to be installed in the CODESYS development environment. The installation button in CODESYS 3.5 SP10 Patch 1 Beijer Electronics, MAEN205G...
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