Introduction to iX Webinar
The world's most graphic HMI solution. Truly open.
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Agenda
Agenda - Introduction to iX Software
 Introduction to iX Developer (10 min)
− State-of-the-art graphics
− Solid HMI functionality
− Smarter design tools
− Truly open
− Communication protocols for automation and control
 Hardware that runs iX Software (5 min)
− Beijer Electronics – iX Panel, iX Panel Pro, EPC
− QSI – QTERM-A7, QTERM-A12
 iX Developer (35 min)
− Creating an application
− Connecting to your controller
− Testing the application
 Conclusions and Questions (10 min)
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Introduction to iX Developer
Introduction to iX Developer
A brand new product experience:
− Based on modern SW technologies
• Future proof - lasting for many years ahead
− Including modern component-based architecture
• High quality - high flexibility
− Enabling different hardware runtime platforms
• Runtime on our iX Panel, QSI QTERM and iX Panel Pro as well as on PC’s
• No compromises - fully utilizing the resources of the platform
− Offering backwards compatibility
• Protect the investments our customers have made in their applications
− Providing a truly open systems architecture that conforms to the standards
• Utilize third party or user-developed components
• Take advantage of the mainstream wave, don’t reinvent the wheel
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Introduction to iX Developer
State-of-the-art graphics
When we say state-of-the-art graphics, we mean:
Vector-based graphics
Component library
Graphical effects
Navigation controls
Windows media objects
Popup screen
Dynamics and dynamic objects
Screen carousel
Drawing objects
Button styles
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Introduction to iX Developer
State-of-the-art graphics
When we say state-of-the-art graphics, we mean:
− Vector-based graphics
Crystal-clear graphics independent of size or rotation
angle. No jagged edges or inconsistent color transitions
as in over-scaled or rotated bitmap images
− Windows media objects
Powerful HMI solutions incorporating other media via
Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and PDF viewer
− Dynamics and dynamic objects
Draws the attention of an operator to interact with an
ongoing process by controlling properties e.g. position,
size, color and visibility of objects with data
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Solid HMI functionality
When we say solid, familiar HMI functionality, we mean:
Alarm management
Multiple languages
Recipes
System tags
Trends
Internal variables
Data logging
Index addressing
Scheduler
Cross reference
Audit trail
Remote access
Security
Runtime database viewer
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Introduction to iX Developer
Solid HMI functionality
When we say solid, familiar HMI functionality, we mean:
−Alarm management
Manage alarms and notify operators via screen,
printer, SMS or e-mail of events that require action
−Recipes
Create recipe libraries containing different sets of
parameters and re-use large sets of parameters
−Data logging
Time or event-based data logging for
documentation or other purposes
−Audit trail
Essential process tracking, user identification linked
to time and place of interactions or events
−Remote access
Access and operate iX applications from a PC.
Useful when performing remote customer support
and troubleshooting
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Smarter design and engineering tools
When we say smarter design and engineering tools, we mean:
User-friendly environment
Navigation manager
Templates
Object browser
Quick styles
Multiple objects editing
Styles
Format painter tools
Property grid
Multiple actions
Simulation
Tag conditions/actions
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Smarter design and engineering tools
When we say smarter design and engineering tools, we mean:
−User-friendly environment
Create and configure HMI solutions in a streamlined
user-friendly Windows environment with ribbon tabs,
tool tips and an intuitive work approach
−Quick styles
Easy styling of objects and screens with pre- or userdefined quick styles
−Simulation
Offline and online simulation with or without live
data from controllers provides safe and reliable
testing
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… smarter design and engineering tools
When we say smarter design and engineering tools, we mean:
Multiple displays
Debugging via MS
Expressions
Auto translate
Import/Export
Import tags
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Introduction to iX Developer
… smarter design and engineering tools
When we say smarter design and engineering tools, we mean:
−Debugging via MS
Activate the link and the debugger automatically
starts up with the relevant source files loaded
−Expressions
Extract a bit from a tag, add a dynamic offset or
gain, and use the value for a specific object action
−Import/Export
Incorporate or exchange tag lists, alarm
definitions, multi languages in Excel data sheet
format
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Introduction to iX Developer
Truly open platform
When we say truly open platform, we mean:
Choice of hardware platform
Multi controller applications
OPC
C# scripting
Import of .net controls
3rd party components
SQL connectivity
Controller data exchange
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Truly open platform
When we say truly open platform, we mean:
−Choice of hardware platform
From compact iX panels to industrial PCs
−OPC
iX provides you with an open platform solution that is
compatible with all major automation systems
−C# scripting
Enhanced functionality with C# script to customize or enrich
objects functionality
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Automation Drivers
PLC Connectivity
iX Supports most PLC manufacturers and protocols
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Multi controller applications
Multi controller application
Data exchange
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Hardware that runs iX
Hardware that runs iX Software
 Beijer Electronics
− iX Panel
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Windows CE
Touch screen: 3.5”, 5.7”, 6.5”, 10”, 15”
Keypad: 5.7”, 6.5”, 10”
Powder-coated aluminum
IP 66 Protection
Temperature - Operation 0 to +50 °C, Storage -20 to +70 °C
− iX Panel Pro
• Windows XP embedded
• Touch screen: 12”, 15”, 17”, 19”
• IP65 Protection
 QSI
− QTERM
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Windows CE
Touch screen: 7”, 12”
NEMA-4x, UL Listed, CE Certified
Class I Div 2 for hazardous areas
Temperature - Operation -30 to +70 °C, Storage -30 to +85 °C
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Live Demo
Live Demo
 Introduction to iX Developer user interface
−Properties grid
−Ribbons
−Project Explorer
 Create the application
−Background screen
−Objects – slider, gauge
−Trend
−Recipe
−Security
−Alarms
 Run and test the application
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Conclusion
Conclusion
 iX Software
− Powerful, yet simple-to-use software
− Rapid application design and testing
− Easy to connect and control
 Hardware for any application
− HMI panels to full industrial PCs
− Terminals in sizes from 3.5” to 15”, with PCs up to 19”
− Hardware for any environment
− Demonstration terminals available
 Try iX Developer for free at ix.qsicorp.com
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Intermediate Webinar
Next Webinar: Intermediate iX Developer
September 28, 2010 at 12:00 MDT
 Multi controller applications
− Turning controllers on/off in runtime
− Data exchange
− Import/Export to Excel
 External OPC Server
− Connect on the same computer
− Over DCOM to networked computer
 Alarm distribution server
− Print
− Email
− SMS
 Audit trail
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Resources
Resources
 Presenter
− Axel Gustafson, Application Engineer, Beijer Electronics
− axel.gustafson@beijerelectronics.com
 Technical questions
− ix.support@qsicorp.com
 Sales
− ix.sales@qsicorp.com
− 1-801-466-8770 or 1-866-648-3767
 Web
− ix.qsicorp.com – Information and free software download
− www.beijerelectronics.com
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Questions
Questions
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