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2.2. HMI project preparation

2.2. HMI project preparation​

 

It is possible to open the prepared projects by selecting the “File — Project Open” menu.

 

 

Figure 2.3 XpanelDesigner editing screen example

 

It is possible to select the Hi5 controller’s relays by using device addresses and to type in the tag name directly. For more details about the method for preparing a new project, refer to the training materials and help information of XpanelDesigner.

 

 

Figure 2.4 Device address inputting

 

The function of ending Xpanel can be set by using a command expression by selecting a switch lamp or an object.

 

 

Figure 2.5 Xpanel ending command expression setting

 

Command expression: RunApp("/ResidentFlash/Xpanel/Bin/XpanelClose.exe","");

 

XpanelDesigner for Hi5 supports most functions of XpanelDesigner but with the following restrictions.

 

(1)   The project type is fixed as Hi5 TP (7.0). It is not possible to change the screen size.

 

 

Figure 2.6 Tool – Project

 

(2)   It is not possible to set the I/O device because only the Hi5 controller is allowed to be connected.

 

 

Figure 2.7 Impossible to set the I/O device