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Human Machine Interface
XP-Remote
XGT Panel Series

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  • Page 1 LS ELECTRIC strives to maximize your profits in gratitude for choosing us as your partner. Human Machine Interface XP-Remote XGT Panel Series...
  • Page 2 Before using the product… To use the product safely and effectively, please read this instruction manual thoroughly before use. ► Please keep to the safety precaution, for it is to prevent accidents and potential danger from occurring. ► Safety precaution is classified into ‘Warning’ and ‘Caution’ and their meanings are as follows. Warning Violating the instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.
  • Page 3 Design Precautions Warning Install a safety circuit external to the HMI to protect the whole control system in case of external power supply trouble. Serious trouble may occur to the entire system due to erroneous output/operation of the HMI. Design Precautions Caution In/output signal or communication cable should be at least 100mm apart from High-voltage/power wires.
  • Page 4 Wiring Precautions Warning  Be sure to turn off the HMI and external power before wiring. Otherwise, it may result in an electric shock or damage to the product. Caution  Wire correctly by checking each of the product’s rated voltage and terminal layout. Otherwise, it may result in fire, electric shock or erroneous operation.
  • Page 5 Startup and Maintenance Precautions Warning  Do not touch the terminals while power is on. Otherwise, it may cause electric shock or erroneous operation.  Turn off the PLC and external power when cleaning or tightening the terminal. Otherwise, it may cause electric shock or erroneous operation. ...
  • Page 6 Revision History Version Date Main Changes Revision Page V1.0 ’11.10 The Initial edition issued V1.0 ’14.09 Added 6.7, 6.8, 6.9 54, 55, 56 V1.0 ’14.09 Deleted 7.1 V1.32 Version Up V1.32 ’15.01 Added XP-VNC Operation control V1.33 ’15.03 V1.33 Version Up Updated according to the change of company name V3.10 ’20.05...
  • Page 7 Thank you for purchasing LS ELECTRIC’s HMI. Before using the product, please read this User’s Manual to understand the functions, performances and installation and programming method of the product you have purchased and ensure this User’s Manual is well distributed to the end user and the responsible person for maintenance.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    - Table of Contents - Chapter 1 Start ....................................8 1.1. Special Features of the XP-Remote ..........................8 1.2. System Requirements for Executing the XP-Remote ..................... 10 1.3. Installation of the XP-Remote ............................. 11 Chapter 2 Introduction and Demonstration of the XP-Remote ..................16 2.1.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Start

    1. Chapter 1 Start 1.1. Special Features of the XP-Remote XP-Manger is a tool to monitor and control the XGT Panel installed in the office or in the plant. The XGT Panel can be monitored by several people at the same time. (1) Remote monitoring of XGT Panel is available Ethernet (2) The XGT Panel can be controlled remotely in the same way as at the site.
  • Page 10 Ethernet (8) Multiple users can monitor one XGT Panel. Ethernet...

  • Page 11: System Requirements For Executing The Xp-Remote

    1.2. System Requirements for Executing the XP-Remote (1) Personal Computer and Memory A computer with memory of at least 512MB or higher in the CPU of Pentium 4 or higher (2) Communication Port Ethernet ports (3) Hard Disc Available area of at least 100MB or above (4) Mouse Mouse that can be connected with the computer.

  • Page 12: Installation Of The Xp-Remote

    1.3. Installation of the XP-Remote [Installation Sequence] (1) Execute installation files (2) Select a language to be installed (3) Prepare for installing the installation wizard as follows: (4) ’Starting the XP-Remote Installation’ is displayed as seen in the following screen. Press the [Next] button to continue installation.
  • Page 13 (5) After inputting the user information, press the Next button. (6) Specify a folder location to install the XP-Remote. About 100MB installation space is needed for the XP-Remote. Check if there is sufficient space in the folder subject to installation. If the installation space is not sufficient, warning message will appear and proceeding to the next step is impossible.
  • Page 14 (7) Preparing for installation is completed. Press the Installation button to start installing.
  • Page 15 (8) Installation progress is displayed. (9) Press the End button to end installation normally. (10) execute the XP-Remote from the [Start] Menu or execute ‘Go To Directly’ generated on the background screen to...
  • Page 16 start the task. [Deleting Sequence] (1) To remove the XP-Remote, use the Control Panel’s [Programs and Features]. (2) Select a Yes (3) Information on the installed programs is collected and those programs are deleted.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Introduction And Demonstration Of The Xp-Remote

    2. Chapter 2 Introduction and Demonstration of the XP-Remote 2.1. Introduction of the XP-Remote 2.1.1. What is the XP-Remote? The user can remote monitor and control the XGT Panel by using the XP-Remote. The user can perform the XGT Panel’s functions above with the office computer not with the site’s XGT Panel. Users no longer need to work in the field.
  • Page 18 Note (1) Allow XP-Remote to connect - Allow connection of remote XP-Remote (2) Max. of XP-Remote - Specify the maximum number of XP-Remote that can be connected to XGT Panel. (3) Timeout value - If there is no communication request from XP-Remote within the designated time, communication is stopped, If XP- Remote has operation authority, it recovers operation authority.

  • Page 19: Demonstration

    2.2. Demonstration The user can understand easily on overall methods to use the XP-Remote through the following demonstration processes. 2.2.1. Execution of the XGT Panel Monitor [Sequence] (a) Turn the XGT Panel on. (b) Send drawings by using the XP-Builder (1.30 version or above) (c) Check the XGT Panels button [Settings]-[XP-Remote]’s [Allow XP-Remote to connect] options.
  • Page 20 Note (1) ‘The same band with the XGT Panel’s IP band’ means that it is the same IP band if the XGT Panel’s IP Address is “122.32.148.26 and the notebook’s IP is “122.32.148.26 (d) Select XP-Remote Menu [Project]-[Reconnect] and input the XGT Panel’s IP Address. (e) Press the [Connect] button to connect with the XGT Panel.
  • Page 21 Note (1) The following message will appear in case that communication with the XGT Panel is failed. Check communication errors and attempt again to make a Reconnect. (2) For detailed solution when communication fails, refer to “Appendix 1 Problem Solving”. (f) The XGT Panel’s data connected with the XP-Remote will be synchronized.
  • Page 22 2.2.3. Controlling the XGT Panel with the XP-Remote For remote controlling with the XP-Remote, the following procedures are necessary. Basically, only connecting with the XP-Remote does not allow remote controlling. [Sequence] (a) Press and hold the empty space of the XGT Panel screen about 2 seconds. (b) Press the [Enable control by XP-Remote] button and allow the XP-Remote to control.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Xp-Remote Configuration

    3. Chapter 3 XP-Remote Configuration 3.1. Screen Configuration The XP-Remote screen consists of the following components: (1) Screen...
  • Page 24 [Window Description] Item Description Project Name - XGT Panel Machine Type [XGT Panel’s IP Address] - XP-Remote is Title Bar (a) displayed. It appears on the window’s working window. Menu Bar (b) Basic menu for programs. Tool Bar (c) Button to execute commands directly from the menu. Screen Window (d) XGT Panel’s screen.

  • Page 25: Menu Configuration

    3.2. Menu Configuration The XP-Remote menu is described. For the menus with short-cut keys, their commands are implemented through pressing short-cut keys only. (1) Project Command Description Close the opened project and connect with the XGT Panel again. Open a New Connection saved project and connect with the XGT Panel.
  • Page 26 Command Description Synchronous Screen Always show the same screen with the XGT Panel. Mode Asynchronous Screen Show different screen from the XGT Panel. Mode Request Control Press the mouse’s left button and the XGT Panel’s switch to control. Authority Release Control The control authority is returned to the XGT Panel.
  • Page 27 (4) Tools Command Description The displayed screen on the XP-Remote is captured and saved in a bitmap Screen Capture file. Upload Backup Files Uploads the XGT Panel]s backup file to the path specified by the user. Options The XP-Remote’s environment settings can be changed. (5) Help Command Description...

  • Page 28: Toolbar Configuration

    3.3 Toolbar Configuration Command Image Description Close the opened project and connect with the XGT Panel again. New Connection Open a saved project and connect with the XGT Panel. Save Save the opened project. Synchronous Screen Always show the same screen with the XGT Panel. Mode Asynchronous Screen Show different screen from the XGT Panel.

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 Project

    4. Chapter 4 Project 4.1. New Connection The XP-Remote can move only when it is connected with the XGT Panel through Online. The following three methods can be used for new connection. 4.1.1. Connect to the following IP address Connecting is available after directly inputting the XGT Panel’s IP Address. The XGT Panel’s IP Address to be connected shall be known in advance.
  • Page 30 (5) Press the [OK] button to connect with the XGT Panel. [Dialog Box Description] Item Description Connect to following IP The inputted IP Address’s XGT Panel is connected. Input an accurate IP Address. address (a) Request control Obtaining the control right is attempted automatically after connecting with the XGT authority after Panel.
  • Page 31 4.1.2. Connect after opening existing project [Sequence] (1) Select Menu [Project]-[New Connection]. (2) Select Option [Connect after opening existing project]. (3) Press the [Open] button. (4) A dialog box to find a file appears. After finding a file, press the [Open] button. (5) After opening the selected file by pressing the [Open] button, connect with the XGT Panel with the saved IP Address.
  • Page 32 [Dialog Box Description] Item Description Connect after opening Find and open a XP-Remote file among the saved files. Find an xrt file. xrt files are existing project (a) XP-Remote project files. Open (b) Call a dialog box to find a file. File List(c) An xrt file list is seen in the selected folder.
  • Page 33 4.1.3. Connect after opening recent project [Sequence] (1) Select Menu [Project]-[New Connection] (2) Select option [Connect after opening recent project] (3) Select a file from the list. Press the [Open] button and connect with the XGT Panel. [Dialog Box Description] Item Description Connect after opening recent...
  • Page 34 Note In case that communication with the XGT Panel is failed, the following message will appear. Check communication errors and attempt reconnection. (2)For detailed solutions in case of communication failure, refer to “Appendix 1 Problem Solving.” (3) If there is no selected project, the following error message will appear. (4) The same list with the Menu [Project]’s latest Project List is displayed.

  • Page 35: Close

    4.2 Close Close the opened project. [Sequence] (1) Select ‘Menu [Project]-[Close]’ (2) In case that any opened project is closed without being saved or the connected XGT Panel’s drawing is revised, it checks whether to save changes or not.

  • Page 36: Exit

    4.3 Exit Close the opened project and end the XP-Remote. [Sequence] (1) Select Menu [Project]-[Exit]. (2) In case that any opened project is closed without being saved or the connected XGT Panel’s drawing is revised, it checks whether to save changes or not. (3) The XP-Remote will be ended.

  • Page 37: Chapter 5 Online

    5. Chapter 5 Online 5.1. Synchronous Screen Mode After the XP-Remote is connected with the XGT Panel, always the same screen is displayed. The same screen is displayed with the basic screen, Global Window1 and Global Window2. In case that a screen is converted from the XGT Panel, the XP-Remote also converts the screen. In case that a screen is converted from the XGT Panel after the control right is obtained, the XP-Remote also converts the screen.
  • Page 38 5.1.1. Convert Screen by the XGT Panel When a screen is converted by the XGT Panel, a screen is converted also on the XP-Remote. Ethernet Conver t screen by the chanel number2 Screen sync Screen sync complementation...
  • Page 39 5.1.2. Convert Screen on the XP-Remote When the XP-Remote owns the control right, a screen is converted also on the XGT Panel as a screen is converted on the XP-Remote. Ethernet Convert screen by the chanel number2 Screen sync Screen sync complementation...

  • Page 40: Asynchronous Screen Mode

    5.2. Asynchronous Screen Mode Different screen from the XGT Panel can be monitored on the XP-Remote. The basic screen, Global Window1 and Global Window2 can be seen differently. Even a screen is converted on the XGT Panel, the current screen is continuously displayed on the XP-Remote. In contrary, in case that a screen is converted on the XP-Remote, the XGT Panel continuously displays the current screen.
  • Page 41 5.2.1. Convert Screen by the XGT Panel Even though a screen is converted by the XGT Panel, any screen is not converted on the XP-Remote. Ethernet Conver t screen by the chanel number2...
  • Page 42 5.2.2. Convert Screen on the XP-Remote Even though a screen is converted on the XGT Remote, any screen is not converted on the XGT-Panel. Ethernet Convert screen by the chanel number2...

  • Page 43: Request Control Authority

    5.3. Request Control Authority At the first implementation, the XP-Remote does not own the control right. Therefore, the XGT Panel’s switches cannot be controller. Only after a control right is obtained from the XGT Panel, they can be controlled. [Sequence] (1) Press non-screen of the XGT Panel’s screen about 2 seconds.
  • Page 44 Note (1) If Option [Allow XP-Remote to connect] is not checked in the XGT Panel’s Menu [Settings]-[XP-Remote] Setting dialog box, the [Enable control by XP-Remote] button cannot be seen. (2) The [Enable control by XP-Remote] button will be changed into the [Disable control by XP-Remote] one. (3) Select XP-Remote Menu [Online]-[Request Control Authority].

  • Page 45: Release Control Authority

    5.4. Release Control Authority In case that controlling is not needed any more on the XP-Remote or other XP-Remote needs the control right, the control right shall be returned to the XGT Panel. After the control right is returned, switches cannot be controlled from XP-Remote.

  • Page 46: Request Control Authority From The Xgt Panel

    5.5. Request Control Authority from the XGT Panel When the XGT Panel does not have the control right and it is urgently needed for the XGT Panel to control, the XP-Remote’s control right can be forcefully taken. Since then, the XP-Remote loses the control right. [Sequence] (1) Press non-screen of the XGT Panel’s screen about 2 seconds.

  • Page 47: Chapter 6 Screen

    6. Chapter 6 Screen Since the XP-Remote provides the Screen Conversion Tool Bar, screen conversion movement in a drawing or converting to other screen is possible. The screen is convertible under the following conditions: XP-Remote Control Right Screen Mode Available to Convert Screen Possession No Control Right Asynchronous Screen Mode...

  • Page 48: Go To Start Screen

    6.2. Go to Start Screen A designated screen in a drawing file of the XGT Panel is converted to the starting screen Note Starting screen: The basic screen in bold font in the XP-Builder project window is the starting screen. The starting screen is No.

  • Page 49: Go To Previous Screen

    6.3. Go to Previous Screen This function is available if the XP-Remote has converted screens before. It converts to the previous screen. Note Example of Go to Previous Screen    The current screen is NO. 10. Convert to NO. 5 screen Select the [Go to Previous Screen] Menus Convert to NO.10 screen [Sequence]...

  • Page 50: Go To Current Screen No.+1

    6.4. Go to Current Screen No.+1 The current screen is converted to the screen that adds 1 from the current one. [Sequence] (1) Select XP-Remote Menu [Screen]-[Go to Current Screen No. +1]. (2) Convert to the screen that adds 1 from the current one. Note (1) No.

  • Page 51: Go To Current Screen No.-1

    6.5. Go to Current Screen No.-1 The current screen is converted to the screen that subtracts 1 to the current one. [Sequence] (1) Select XP-Remote Menu [Screen]-[Go to Current Screen No. -1]. (2) Convert to the screen that subtracts 1 to the current one. Note (1) No.

  • Page 52: Screen Conversion Combo Box

    6.6. Screen Conversion Combo Box Screen Conversion Combo Box exists on the XP-Remote Tool Bar. Immediate converting to a particular screen number is possible. [Sequence] (1) Select an arrow of screen number combo box to unfold the combo. (2) A screen number list is displayed in the drawing. (3) Select a screen number you want to move from the list.

  • Page 53: Fix Screen Size To Xgt Panel Size

    6.7. Fix Screen size to XGT Panel Size Regardless of the frame size of XP-Remote, it is fixed the same as the screen sized of XGT Panel. [Sequence] Select the menu [Screen]-[Fix Screen Size to XGT Panel Size] menu. If the screen size is enlarged or reduced, the screen size is adjusted to be the same as the XGT Panel size Even if the frame size of XP-Remote is adjusted, the screen size does not increase or decrease.

  • Page 54: Full Screen

    6.9. Full Screen Enlarges the screen to the size of the monitor. [Sequence] (1) Select the menu [Screen]-[Full Screen] menu. (2) Enlarge the screen to match the size of the monitor running XP-Remote. (3) The toolbar disappears, and the [Close Full Screen] button is displayed. (4) Click the [Close Full Screen] button or press the [ESC] button on the keyboard to return to the original screen size.

  • Page 55: Chapter 7 Tools

    7. Chapter 7 Tools 7.1. Screen Capture A screen displayed on the XP-Remote is saved in a bitmap file. [Sequence] (1) Select XP-Remote Menu [Tools]-[Screen Capture] (2) A dialog box of saving as other name appears. (3) Input a file name and press the Save button to save the file.

  • Page 56: Upload Backup Files

    7.2. Upload Backup Files Upload the backup file in XGT Panel and save it in the set path. [Sequence] (1) Select XP-Remote Menu [Tools]-[Upload Backup Files] (2) Click the [Browse] button to set the backup file save path (3) Select the files on the list that needs to be backup. Alarm, Logging, Recipe, Screen Capture Image, Memo, Operation Log and etc.
  • Page 57 (4) Click the [Refresh] button to update the changes in the backup file or update to the latest list. (5) Click the [Upload] button to upload the backup file to the set path. (6) Click the [Cancel] button to close the window without uploading the backup file.
  • Page 58 7.3. Option 7.3.1. Online Settings related to online can be changed. [Sequence] (1) Select XP-Remote Menu [Tools]-[Options]-[Online] tap. (2) Revise items and press the Confirm button. [Dialog Box Description] Item Description Select network adapter Select a network adopter mounted on the computer. Data are sent or received for connection (a) via the selected network adopter to the XGT Panel.
  • Page 59 Note (1) Select a network adopter whose IP band adopter is the same with that of the XGT Panel to reduce communication error. (2) If the XGT Panel is a PLC communication timeout, xp-remote communication timeout may occur if the time- out time of the XP-Remote is less than the timeout time of the XGT Panel.
  • Page 60 Note PLC Control might be malfunctioning when any different screen script from that of the XGT Panel and that of the XP-Remote is implemented in asynchronous mode. That is why Screen Script is not used. 7.3.3. General The XP-Remote’s general settings can be changed. [Sequence] (1) Select XP-Remote Menu [Tools]-[Options]-[General] tap.

  • Page 61: Chapter 8 Restriction

    8. Chapter 8 Restriction 8.1. Restriction The following functions are not available on the XP-Remote even though they are available on XGT Panel while using the XP-Remote: function Description Global Script Global script in the drawing does not move. Screen script in the drawing does not move. But, it moves if [Options]-[Control] Screen Script [Implement Screen Script in the Asynchronous Screen Mode] option is selected.

  • Page 62: Difference In Movement Between Xp-Remote And Xgt Panel

    [Memo Pad]-[Save] [Memo Pad]-[Delete Memo] [Memo Pad]-[Delete All Saved Memos] [Running Completed] [Execute External Program] [Program Monitoring] The following objects are not displayed on the screen. Object Motion image player 8.2. Difference in Movement between XP-Remote and XGT Panel The following functions may move differently depending on the condition of using the XP-Remote: In general, VNC is operated in such a manner as to share a mouse event / touch.
  • Page 63 Window, which appears upon the window switch, is not displayed on the XP- Local Window Remote even though it is displayed on the XGT Panel. Ex) Input Ten key Window If language conversion is not caused by devices, different languages may be Convert Language displayed on the XGT Panel and the XP-Remote.
  • Page 64 Note If you have other problems in addition to behavior differences that are defined in the table, you must update to the latest version of the XP-Remote. The same as the version of XP-Remote with the XGT Panel connected, or a higher version, you must be able to operate as XGT Panel.

  • Page 65: Appendix 1. Problem Solving

    9. Appendix 1. Problem Solving 9.1. Problem Type This Appendix describes problems that might occur during the use of the XP-Remote and solution methods to those problems. Refer to the following problems. Description Problem Category Communication is not performed between the XP-Remote and the XGT Panel communication ☞...

  • Page 66: Communication Problems

    9.2. Communication Problems Question The XGT Panel communication connection does not work well on the XP-Remote When communicating, the following error messages appear Phenomenon <Cause> More than one of the following examples is the cause of the problem. 1) The XGT Panel with an applicable IP address of the object node does not exist on the network. 2) No Ethernet cable is connected with the XGT Panel.

  • Page 67: Control Right Problems

    Remote again. Note Most of communication connection problems occur under the conditions above. If the same problem occurs even after taking the actions above, contact LS ELECTRIC customer center. 9.3. Control Right Problems Switches on the screen are not pressed.
  • Page 68 Tel: 1-949-333-3140 E-Mail: america@ls-electric.com Disclaimer of Liability LS ELECTRIC has reviewed the information in this publication to ensure consistency with the hardware and software described. However, LS ELECTRIC cannot guarantee full consistency, nor be responsible for any damages or compensation, since variance cannot be precluded entirely.

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