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PDT V1.7 for IPC/IFP with single- and multi-touch screen

SIMATIC Industrial PC

Panel Drivers and Tools

PDT V1.7 for IPC/IFP with single-

and multi-touch screen

Operating Manual

07/2024

A5E53962152-AA

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Page 1 PDT V1.7 for IPC/IFP with single- and multi-touch screen Preface Safety instructions Panel Drivers and Tools SIMATIC Industrial PC software IPC Configuration Center Panel Drivers and Tools PDT V1.7 for IPC/IFP with single- and multi-touch screen Description of the interface Technical support Operating Manual 07/2024...
Page 2 Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.
Page 3 This operating manual applies to the "SIMATIC IPC Panel Drivers and Tools" PDT software in combination with one of the following devices: • SIMATIC IPC • SIMATIC IFP V2 You can find the devices valid for the software and the corresponding software versions on the Internet: Tool downloads for SIMATIC IPCs (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109792891)
Page 4 This document contains figures of the software described. The figures can deviate slightly from the supplied software. Trademarks The following designations marked with the symbol ® are registered trademarks of Siemens AG: • SIMATIC ; SIMATIC HMI ; SIMATIC Industrial Flat Panel ;...
Page 5 Table of contents Preface ..............................3 Safety instructions ..........................7 Panel Drivers and Tools software ......................8 Product description ......................8 IPC/IFP system requirements ....................8 Setup..........................10 2.3.1 Initial commissioning ......................10 2.3.2 Support information ......................12 2.3.3 Removal ..........................13 IPC Configuration Center ........................
Page 6 Table of contents Touch settings - Switch Mode for capacitive multi-touch screen .......... 39 4.7.1 Overview ........................... 39 4.7.2 Toggling touch mode ......................40 Universal Pointing Device Driver (UPDD) for resistive single-touch screen ......42 4.8.1 Overview UPDD Console ....................42 4.8.2 Notes on clone mode ......................
Page 7 Siemens' products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to...
Page 8 Panel Drivers and Tools software Product description The SIMATIC IPC PDT software installs the "IPC Configuration Center" and, optionally, the "IFP Ethernet Monitor" software. The existing hardware components are automatically detected by the associated software. The most important features of the software are: •...
Page 9 The number of IFPs which can be connected to a PC depends on the system configuration and operating mode. You can find the possible combinations in the FAQ 109483774 on the Internet (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/view/109483774). Multi-touch mode During installation, a device in multi-touch mode is switched to single-touch mode.
Page 10 Panel Drivers and Tools software 2.3 Setup Setup 2.3.1 Initial commissioning A PDT software is pre-installed on preconfigured SIMATIC IPC which automatically installs the Configuration Center and the corresponding software component for the connected device type. Requirement • The system requirements (Page 8) are met. •...
Page 11 – Restart the computer. 3. If the PC has Internet access, download the PDT software from the Internet: Tool downloads for SIMATIC IPCs (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109792891) 4. Alternatively, download the PDT software onto a different device and copy the entire PDT software directory, including subdirectories, to a USB storage medium.
Page 12 Panel Drivers and Tools software 2.3 Setup 2.3.2 Support information The link "IPC_Service&Support" on the desktop provides a brief summary of the PC hardware information. This HTML page is created at the time of installation and can be called later in the browser.
Page 13 Panel Drivers and Tools software 2.3 Setup 2.3.3 Removal Requirement • The SIMATIC PDT software is installed. Note Administrator rights are required Uninstallation must be performed with a user account with administrator rights. Procedure 1. The following applies to Box PCs: Connect an external monitor to the DisplayPort or DVI interface on the PC.
Page 14 IPC Configuration Center Product description Along with the PDT software, various software components are installed on your PC depending on the device features, allowing you to configure the SIMATIC IPC or connected SIMATIC Industrial Flat Panel. The IPC Configuration Center provides a convenient interface for operating these software components.
Page 15 (see section "Configuration Center Settings"). Alternatively, select "Start > All Programs > Siemens Automation > IPC Configuration Center > IPC Configuration Center". The Configuration Center starts and retrieves the data of the connected devices. This process may take several minutes.
Page 16 IPC Configuration Center 3.2 Overview and tabs Start settings You configure the Configuration Center in the dialog "Settings", which you open in the menu bar via "Menu > Settings". Alternatively, open the "Settings" dialog - if enabled - using the icon in the information area of the task bar: Select the "Settings"...
Page 17 IPC Configuration Center 3.2 Overview and tabs Operating the Configuration Center The menu bar is located below the Configuration Center lettering: • Menu: Calls the actual Configuration Center menu, referred to below as "Menu". • Help: Starts the online help of the Configuration Center. •...
Page 18 IPC Configuration Center 3.2 Overview and tabs • "Interlock" tab: The interlock prevents simultaneous operation of multiple devices. • "Touch settings" tab: – The following procedure only applies to operating systems with Multitouch function: Assigning several connected touch devices via "Tablet PC settings". Note Touch assignment: Extended monitor mode with two or more screens To extend the desktop to include all connected touch devices, you must assign the...
Page 19 IPC Configuration Center 3.3 Options for multiple monitors Options for multiple monitors Activate Clone mode All connected monitors are grouped into one single Ethernet monitor: The monitors then show the same screen contents duplicated multiple times (Clone). To switch to clone mode, proceed as follows: 1.
Page 20 Description of the interface General information Note Full device detection If you connect or remove an IFP while the Configuration Center is open, this change is not immediately detected by the Configuration Center. Only when an IFP has been fully detected can you make settings for this IFP in the Configuration Center.
Page 21 Description of the interface 4.2 Brightness - SetBrightness 1. Open the Configuration Center and go to the "Brightness" tab. 2. Select the device whose brightness display you want to change. The following example shows two device displays. Device "1" and device "2" are selected in the example. If no device is selected, the display brightness of all devices is changed to the same degree.
Page 22 Description of the interface 4.3 Information 4.2.3 Command line call Call parameters A parameter can be specified for the command line call of the "SetBrightness" program. Note To prevent incorrect operation, the first entry is discarded. If no Ethernet monitor is connected, the minimum value is set to 0% in contrast to the graphical interface.
Page 23 Description of the interface 4.3 Information Displayed information The following information is read out: Area Information Device Basic information on the device: • Device name • Device type • Order number: MLFB of the device • BIOS version • Touch mode: Resistive single touch or capacitive multitouch •...
Page 24 Description of the interface 4.4 Screen saver Screen saver 4.4.1 Overview PDT installs two SIMATIC screen savers: • Anti Image Sticking • IPCScreenSaver The new Anti Image Sticking screen saver includes all functions of the IPCScreenSaver. In addition, it includes functions that are especially useful for LCD-protective device operation: •...
Page 25 Description of the interface 4.4 Screen saver Image Sticking - ghost images Despite the use of modern LCD technologies, the "Image Sticking" effect can occur if the LCD screen is used unfavorably. Image Sticking, also known as "Image Retention" or "ghost image", is a phenomenon in which a faint outline of the previous screen content remains visible after the content has changed.
Page 26 The "Image Sticking" effect on the plant screen is of physical origin and occurs on every LCD screen. Siemens Aktiengesellschaft assumes no responsibility for this physical effect. Siemens only provides software to mitigate the effect, but not to eliminate it completely.
Page 27 Description of the interface 4.4 Screen saver 4.4.4 Activating the Anti Image Sticking screen saver Procedure 1. Open the IPC Configuration Center and go to the "Screen Saver" tab. 2. Activate the "Anti Image Sticking" screen saver. You open the "Screen saver settings" of the operating system with the "Windows screen saver settings"...
Page 28 Description of the interface 4.4 Screen saver 4.4.5 Configuring the Anti Image Sticking screen saver Procedure 1. Open the "Personalization > Lock screen" area in the Windows settings. 2. Click on "Settings for the screen saver" at the bottom. The "Screen Saver Settings" of the operating system open.
Page 29 Description of the interface 4.4 Screen saver 4. Click on the "Settings" button. The "Anti Image Sticking Screen Saver" dialog displayed below opens. Make the "Settings" described in the next section and close the dialog. 5. Exit the Windows standard dialog with "OK". Settings The following figure shows the possible settings for the "Anti Image Sticking"...
Page 30 • "NormallyBlack" subdirectory with dark images for the black screen saver; see "LCD type". • "NormallyWhite" subdirectory with light images for the white screen saver; see "LCD type". If you replace the Siemens images with your own images, use the directory corresponding to the LCD type.
Page 31 Command line call Call parameters The "Anti Image Sticking" screen saver can be activated via the command line: A parameter can be specified when the "ScreenSaverShortcut.exe" program is called. The program is in the "C:Program Files\Siemens\Automation\ICC" directory. [VALUE] parameter Value Explanation...
Page 32 Description of the interface 4.4 Screen saver 3. You can change the "Screen saver settings" of the operating system, using the "Windows screen saver settings" button. The screen saver "Ipcscreensaver" is activated. Note "Ipcscreensaver" is automatically activated, as the option "Activate 'IPCScreenSaver' screen saver"...
Page 33 Description of the interface 4.5 Tools - WinMove and PPI Tools - WinMove and PPI 4.5.1 Overview In the "Tools" tab, you can activate or deactivate the "WinMove" programs, virtual keyboard and PPI. Distinguish between the following cases: • "Run once" activates the respective program for the ongoing session. The "virtual keyboard"...
Page 34 Description of the interface 4.5 Tools - WinMove and PPI 4.5.2 WinMove "WinMove" allows you to move program windows vertically in order to display window areas that extend beyond the display area. NOTICE Restriction to 7" or 9" displays "WinMove" can only be used on devices with a vertical resolution of ≤ 600 pixels. Procedure 1.
Page 35 Description of the interface 4.5 Tools - WinMove and PPI 4.5.3 PPI settings for new users The operator controls of Windows applications have a different size depending on the different screen sizes and resolutions. By adjusting the display size for characters and objects (PPI resolution) you set the operator controls to an operable size.
Page 36 Description of the interface 4.6 Interlock in clone mode for capacitive multi-touch screen Interlock in clone mode for capacitive multi-touch screen 4.6.1 Notes on clone mode In clone mode, all screens of the connected devices show the same content. The touch screen is secured by means of an interlock mechanism in clone mode; this mechanism prevents incorrect operations due to simultaneous operation.
Page 37 Description of the interface 4.6 Interlock in clone mode for capacitive multi-touch screen Procedure 1. Open the Configuration Center and go to the "Interlock" tab. 2. Activate "Activate interlock" (default: activated) 3. Specify the "Timeout", for example, 10 seconds. As soon as operation is performed on a device, operation of the other device is blocked for 10 seconds.
Page 38 Some standard images are stored in the directory "...\Siemens\Automation\ICC". With a graphics program, you can create an image yourself and store it in this directory as a .png image. You need administrator rights to store your own images.
Page 39 Description of the interface 4.7 Touch settings - Switch Mode for capacitive multi-touch screen Touch settings - Switch Mode for capacitive multi-touch screen 4.7.1 Overview You operate a device a with a capacitive multi-touch screen using up to five fingers. In doing so, the device recognizes gestures such as swiping, zooming, and rotating.
Page 40 Description of the interface 4.7 Touch settings - Switch Mode for capacitive multi-touch screen 4.7.2 Toggling touch mode Device detection All detected devices are displayed in a list in the center of the "Touch settings" tab in the Configuration Center. In addition to the device name, the touch mode of a device is shown: Multi-touch mode or single-touch mode.
Page 41 2. Install the tool "Switch Touch Mode". The device is in single-touch mode. 3. To switch back to Multitouch mode: In the Start menu, select "All Programs > Siemens Automation > IPC Switch Touch Mode > IPC Switch Touch Mode".
Page 42 Description of the interface 4.8 Universal Pointing Device Driver (UPDD) for resistive single-touch screen Universal Pointing Device Driver (UPDD) for resistive single-touch screen 4.8.1 Overview UPDD Console The Universal Pointing Device Driver (UPDD) offers the following functions for single-touch operator panels: •...
Page 43 Description of the interface 4.8 Universal Pointing Device Driver (UPDD) for resistive single-touch screen 2. Click on the "Settings" button. The UPDD Console dialog box opens. The "Hardware" tab shows the touch controllers of devices detected by the UPDD driver. If you remove one of the devices recognized by the UPPD driver, the associated touch controller is marked red.
Page 44 Description of the interface 4.8 Universal Pointing Device Driver (UPDD) for resistive single-touch screen 4.8.2 Notes on clone mode In clone mode, all screens of the connected devices show the same content. The touch screen is secured by means of an interlock mechanism in clone mode; this mechanism prevents incorrect operations due to simultaneous operation.
Page 45 Description of the interface 4.8 Universal Pointing Device Driver (UPDD) for resistive single-touch screen 4.8.3 Calibrate touch screen The touch screen of the device is pre-calibrated (3-point calibration) in the delivery state. The following two calibration types are available to recalibrate the touch screen: •...
Page 46 Description of the interface 4.8 Universal Pointing Device Driver (UPDD) for resistive single-touch screen 7. Confirm all input prompts (arrows, or crosses in the center) until the complete screen has been calibrated. Note If the screen does not respond to touch as expected, check the controller selected under "1."...
Page 47 Description of the interface 4.8 Universal Pointing Device Driver (UPDD) for resistive single-touch screen 4.8.4 Touch functionality 4.8.4.1 Deactivate touch functionality Procedure 1. Open the "UPDD Console" dialog. 2. In the header of the dialog, select the touch controller you want to deactivate. 3.
Page 48 Description of the interface 4.8 Universal Pointing Device Driver (UPDD) for resistive single-touch screen 4.8.4.2 Extended Touch touch functionality Procedure 1. Open the "UPDD Console" dialog. 2. Select the touch controller of the device you want to activate the extended touch functions for in the header of the dialog.
Page 49 Description of the interface 4.8 Universal Pointing Device Driver (UPDD) for resistive single-touch screen 4.8.4.3 Touch in Extended Monitor mode In Extended Monitor mode you can operate a PC with several touch devices. Requirement • All touch devices are connected to the PC. Procedure In the following description for setting up Extended Monitor mode, one touch device is set up in portrait format and one touch device in landscape format.
Page 50 Description of the interface 4.8 Universal Pointing Device Driver (UPDD) for resistive single-touch screen 4. Open the "UPDD Console" dialog. 5. Click the "Hardware" tab. 6. Click "Handling Whole desktop". The "Desktop Area" dialog box opens. 7. Click "Configure All ...". You are prompted to touch the touch screens of the connected touch devices one after the other.
Page 51 Description of the interface 4.8 Universal Pointing Device Driver (UPDD) for resistive single-touch screen Note Touch assignment: Extended monitor mode with two or more screens To extend the desktop to include all connected touch devices, you must assign the physical touch devices to the respective screens under Windows for the first time.
Page 52 You can find additional information and support for the products described on the Internet at the following addresses: • Technical support (https://support.industry.siemens.com) • Support request form (https://www.siemens.com/supportrequest) • After-sales information system for SIMATIC PC / PG (https://www.siemens.com/asis) • SIMATIC Documentation Collection (https://www.siemens.com/simatic-tech-doku-portal) • Your local representative (https://www.automation.siemens.com/aspa_app) • Training center (https://siemens.com/sitrain) •...
Page 53 Index Clone mode Interlock mechanism, 36 Convention Style, 4 Operating system requirements, 8 Panel Configuration Center, 17 Screen Saver Settings, 27, 28, 32 SetBrightness, 20 UPDD, 42 WinMove, 34 PDT V1.7 for IPC/IFP with single- and multi-touch screen Operating Manual, 07/2024, A5E53962152-AA...

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