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1. fes bo zu License Agreement Please review the license terms before irstalina EZSeries TextPanel 2 1 5 Press Page Down to see the rest of the agreement utatech L P lectronk End User cense Agreement IOTICE TO USER THIS 15 CONTRACT BY INDICATING YOUR ACCEPTANCE BELOW YOU ACCEPT ALL THE TEAMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DS NOT GREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT DECLINE WHERE ISTRUCTED AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO INSTALL AND USE THE SOFTWARE Carefully read ell the terms and conditions of this agreement prior En insteling hanced Edhar 2 1 6 hereinafter caled SOFTWARE Instaling of the SOFTWARE 2 1 Setup 1 Amaj Chonse Lorton Choose the folder in which EzSeries TextParel 2 1 8 you accept the terms of the agreemert click T Agree continue You must acospt the agreement bo instal EZSeries TextPanel 2 1 B Insel System v2 cz lt Back cancel EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software Icon Setup wil install Ez25eries TexkPanel 2 1 6 in the folowing folder instal in a different Folder cick Browse and select another Folder Chick Erstall to start the ir talation EERIE EFSeries PPT Of e Texte This icon will appear TextPa
2. Parel System Addiesses Panel PLE bo Heed Irom D atabace Pe alti pal eres MM ultigleser Notice that Step 1a is now available allowing you to select a panel model for each of the five ports The five ports are available on an EZ Multiplexer communication master unit P N EZ MULTIDROP For more information on the EZ Multiplexer unit that allows you to connect up to 5 EZSeries Text Panels to a single PLC visit EZAutomation s website www EZAutomation net consult the EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software Version Help topics or your EZ Multilplexer s manual P N EZ MULTIDROP M On the bottom right the two center buttons now say Write to Multiplexerl and Read from Multiplexer Multi Panel Projects are stored in the EZMultiplexer master communication unit that sends and receives data from a PLC and connected EZSeries Text Panels Main Menu Items File Menu New Ctr Open Close Save Ctrl Save As Print Ctrl P Print Preview Print Setup 1 EZTewt2 ezx 2 EZText3 ezx 3 EZTewt ezx 4 CAMy DocumentsNEZText ezx Exit The File Menu is the same for both a Single Panel System and a Multi Panel Programming Software Getting Started Manual In this section we ll take you through the menu items Any differences between the menu items in terms of functionality or availability for a Single Panel System and a Multi Panel System are so noted New 1
3. 2 What you need to get 3 Need HELP 3 EZSeries Text Panel Setup 4 5 sm 4 Installing EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software 5 Installation Screens 6 CHAPTER 2 Whats Inside Create a Multi Panel Project using EZSeries Text Panel 8 Programming Software 8 MENU eU UU UT 13 Configure Panel PLC System Address Dialog Box 16 Message Edit Dialog URDU 17 Changes to Memory Mapping PLC Data Registers 18 CHAPTER 3 Main Menu Items Reference Welcome Screen 20 Main Configuration Screen 21 Main Menu ltems HI II Im III mI 23 File 23 27 View ssssesese III III I Im mI nemememememerere re tereti rrr rers rrr renes 34 Port 7 34 l a digerere 34 FOID m 35 mide 4 9 35 About EZSeries Text 35 INDEX Programming Software Getting Started Manual Thi
4. Select Panel Delete Panel Import Configuration Export Configuration Information Upgrade Firmware A right click menu is availble for Multi Panel Systems To access the right click menu put your cursor arrow in the Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 or Port 5 box on the Main Configuration Screen and click your right mouse button The Right Click Menu will appear as shown to the left Multi Panel System Multi Pan m Select a Panel If you have not yet selected a panel type to associate with the port some menu items will not be available they will be appear in gray Select Panel Delete Panel Import Configuration Export Configuration Information Upgrade Firmware EZ Multi Drop Serial Multiplexer The Port currently selected for configuration will appear Select a Panel in yellow Those ports not yet configured or without an EZSeries Text Panel associated with it will appear in gray _ Ports with an EZSeries Text Panel associated with it that is not selected for configuration will appear in green Port5 The six menu items available on the Multi Panel System s Right Click Menu are described below Select Panel The Select Panel menu E xi item allows you to select an Panel Preview EZSeries Text Panel Type to assign to the port you have clicked on You may click on a port to reassign the panel type at any time If the Panel Port has already EZ 220 P
5. ports on the front panel of the EZ Multiplexer using cable P N EZ MULTI CBL Apply 24 VDC to the EZSeries Text Panels and EZ Multiplexer power connectors Click on the EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software icon to start the program 1 From the Welcome screen click on the New System button 2 The Create Project window will appear Type in the name of your project in the File name field Click on Save If you don t want your project saved to the default Project folder navigate to the directory and or folder where you want it to reside Aena nd Used rb LT 45 Et VM SS M Hn c E2Series TaxtPanel Configuration Scree ie sk La cree Mx rinm are EE Cieale Project Saven E Priest 0000 05 E c aci len Click here to open this window File name 2 Demo Project ez Save ezy Cancel a Programming Software Getting Started Manual 3 n Step 1 select Multi Panel System When Multi Panel System is selected Step 1a on the right hand side of the screen will become available You will also notice that two buttons at the bottom of the screen will change to Write to Multiplexer and Read from Multiplexer You may program up to 5 panels c
6. Bar 20 static text 2 Status Bar 21 34 Step 3 12 system design 3 Technical Support 3 Tile 34 timeout 11 Title Bar 20 Toolbar 34 Tutorial Step 2 Select PLC 11 U Upgrade Firmware 30 33 V Verify 29 version number 35 VGA display view 34 View Menu 34 Status Bar 34 Toolbar 34 W website 3 Welcome Screen 20 Windows 98 3 Window Menu 34 Active Windows 34 Arrange Icons 34 Cascade 34 4 This page intentionally blank
7. Import Configuration command Programming Software Getting Started Manual 7 InStep 2 Select PLC you will choose the type PLC you are using You will only be able to select one PLC type per project whether it is a Single Panel System or a Multi Panel System If you need more information on PLC configuration consult your EZSeries Text Panel Hardware User Manual Port 1 E2220 Port 2 EZ220L Port 3 EZ220P Port 4 EZ420 Port 5 EZSP Port 6 EZ220V Port 7 EZ220PV EZSeries Text Panel Programming ee Software Help Topics or your PLC Manual a Click on the DOWN arrow next to the Select PLC field to view the drop down menu of available PLCs Click on the PLC Type to select Click on the Press for communication configuration for Selected PLC button The PLC Communications Attributes window will appear for the PLC you have selected Set the appropriate attributes PLC Editor Revision d Baud Rate Parity Odd SelectRS485 No v RTS No gt Require CTS No Data Timeout 0 40 sec ees Note If the DirectLogic PLC you are using has a mode switch it must remain in the TERM position and Click on the OK button During configuration ensure that your address and communications parameters match the PLC port settings There will be a selection for PLC timeout When the panel sends a message to the PLC and does not recei
8. Open 1 Click on New to open a new project The following screen will appear ix in EO ce er File name EFSeries Text Demo at Cancel Enter a name for your project in the File Name field Navigate to the directory folder where you want the project to reside if different than the default Project directory created for you when you install EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software Click on Save to save this project name and exit this window The Main Configuration Screen will open allowing you to begin configuring your system Click on Open to open an existing project for editing The following screen will appear Look in ics c a EZ220L Project ezx EZ220P Project ezx an EZSP Project ezx Files of type Cancel 2 23 24 Programming Software Getting Started Manual 2 Navigate to the directory folder where the project resides if different than the default Project directory created for you when you install EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software Select the project you wish to edit from those listed 3 Click on Open and exit this window 4 The Main Configuration Screen will open allowing you to begin configuring your system Close Click on Close to close the current project Save or Save As Click on Save to save the current project configuration Click on Save As to save project under a d
9. is shown EZ 220P amp EZ 200PV only BUTTON LED Information F1 whether button action is Momentary Alternate or Panel Set amp PLC Release F2 5 LED 1 whether it is illuminated By Button By Button amp Flash or By PLC LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 Somin Zoom Qu Close Sinale Panel System EZ220P PLC Messages Data Type Lt RPassword Dec Pt Reg Data 2 Reg Data Type Data 3 Reg Data Type 001 PLE Message 1 002 PLC Message 2 003 PLC Message 3 11111 004 PLC Message 4 2222 25 Programming Software Getting Started Manual Print Preview Local Messages 26 The second page lists the PLC Messages and configuration information about each such as Data 1 Reg PLC register where value is located Date Type BCD or Binary R W Read Write or Read Only access L R Password whether it is stored as Local L or in a PLC Register R EZ 220P amp EZ220PV Panel only Dec Pt Reg PLC register that controls data value decimal point for Data 1 item Data 2 Reg PLC register where value is located Data Type BCD or Binary Data 3 Reg PLC register where value is located Data Type BCD or Binary Sinale Panel Svstem EZ220P Local Messages Data 1 Reg Data Type L R Password Dec Pt Reg Data 2 Reg Data Type Data 3 Reg Data Type Local Folder 1 Local Message 1 1 Local Message 1 2 Local M
10. it to disk The program may then be transferred to the EZSeries Text Panel To install EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software perform the following steps windows Update e Place the CD into your CD ROM Drive The install JNenotice Docume program should launch automatically If it does not ET perform the following steps The Microsoft Network From Windows click on the Start Button and Bogen then click on Run from the menu The Run Favoites dialog box will pop up 23 Documents Eh Settings 21x At the prompt type D or your CD Drive setup exe or click on the Browse Button and find the Setup exe file for EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software Click on the OK button to begin the Type the name of a program folder or document and i i RP 9 windows vl open tor you installation The EZSeries Text Panel Programming Open E Software Installation Screen will appear Bere Follow the onscreen prompts to load the software Programming Software Getting Started Manual Installation Screens tetera Wel came to Thi EZ25S6ries TextPanol 2 1 B Setup The Lear dual quoe voi treu Oe 2 7 6 rmzamram deed the pow coe char apgcbzalicra os are seb ThE ud mete E pose boupdate AQEMINE zur mith oul
11. your mouse for the Select li 2 inr ilt pnm named as rd The fol lowi ng the firmare midon and sek being the panel lype i e 221841 hea Phase select ortae lle under lick on the OK button which you hase saved the Bree upgrade fle Firmware vial generaly rioed under Bron VEZ Senes TestPanelfimkeare CAUTION Losding the wll replace the current frma in the panel and the weer program inthe panel will be log when the firmare E Updated Press OF bo continue 15 16 Programming Software Getting Started Manual The EZ 220P model s Password feature allows double words You may choose a 32 bit BCD or Binary Data Type Enable Beeper is a check box PLC Message Delay is selectable as is Dis play cursur when a PLC message is displayed Configure Panel PLC System Address Dialog Box Panel 5ystem PLC Address 5etup Password Setup for 2 220 on PLC Messages Line Address Setup Item Addess DATA Tupe Local Password DATA Tipe Eo o Se Enable Beeper PLC Message Delay 3 Message LED illuminates PLC Message Light Line Two BCD AInt 16 Line Three BCD 16 here s how they work writes the desired message number ta the PLC address a
12. 10 digit value can be used The range for 32 bit BCD is extended to 99999999 an 8 digit value can be used 18 Programming Software Getting Started Manual 17 Changes to Memory Mapping PLC Data Registers The EZSeries Text Panels communicate with the PLC through user defined PLC data registers PLC registers are assigned during configuration using the EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software For discrete operations such as pushbuttons and LEDs the register bits are accessed by the PLC control program The LED control register uses B17 to allow you to take the panel out of PLC Message Mode If the PLC sets this bit from O to a 1 when the panel has a PLC Message on the display the panel will go back into Local Message Mode 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 REL REL REL REL REL MESSAGE MODE Main Menu Items Reference In this chapter Welcome Screen Main Configuration Screen Main Menu Items 20 Programming Software Getting Started Manual Welcome Screen Title Bar E 5eries Programming Software Port Main Menu Bar Standard Tool Bar 25 TextPanel Configuration Screen Manufactured by ExButamatnn to Programming Gotterara Versian 2 1 B Connect ta Paral panel status Eat EZ Series TetF ang Status Bar Fimma veiron Title Bar The Title Bar tells you the name of the EZSeries
13. 31 32 Programming Software Getting Started Manual 1 Click on the OK button on the Error Message 2 Click on the Cancel button on the Downloading Firmware window 3 Click on Upgrade Firmware to start the process over being careful to select the correct firmware hex file Upgrade Firmware when you press the Start button the panel will display SELF TESTING while the upgrade Is initializing When the download begins the panel will display LOADING EXEC If you get the message INCOMPATIBLE EXEC you have sent the wrong firmware file Exit all windows and start the Upgrade Firmware process again being careful to select the correct file Programming Software Getting Started Manual Upgrade MUX Firmware this is available if project is a Multi Panel System There may be occasional upgrades to the EZ Multiplexer internal software also referred to as the Exec or Firmware Check www EZAutomation net periodically for information about software and firmware upgrades Download the file in the same way you would the panel firmware Remember to set the EZ Multiplexer Mode Switch on the front panel to PROGRAM Mode 33 Programming Software Getting Started Manual View Menu View Toolbar Click on Tool Bar Standard Tool Bar to open or close the tool bar that v Toolbar i i appears in the main configuration window v Status Bar Status Bar The Status Bar is located at the bottom of th
14. E Series Deugned and LISA EZ Series Textpanel 336 pages S re EZ Series TouchPLU of the most m EZ Series TextPLU SENSIBLE B FzMarnquee m Aulomation igh et 5 Re Order from ce EM Product Omegamation EZ Touchscreen CE Computer 55 Touchpanel 128 1 888 22 662 A li Dp dey EZMonitor omegamation com EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software Getting Started Manual P N EZTEXT GS e E za a b I m m 1 877 774 EASY 774 3279 rue wost PRODUCTS www EZAutomation net DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY This page intentionally left blank Designed and built in USA by 2 4 AS 1 2 40 www avg net The Most Sensible Automation Products Direct From the Factory EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software Getting Started Manual P N EZTEXT GS Re Order from Omegamation 1 888 pp Seed 888 55 UIlVIE omegamation com WARNING Programmable control devices such as EZSeries Text Panels are not fail safe devices and as such must not be used for stand alone protection in any application Unless proper safeguards are used unwanted start ups could result in equipment damage or personal injury The operator must be made aware of this hazard and appropriate precautions must be taken In addition consideration must be given to th
15. Text Panel project file that you currently have open Main Menu Bar File Panel View Port Window Help This is the Main Menu Bar EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software menus are represented by the names listed across the top of the Main Configuration Screen and directly under the Title Bar The selections shown above are available after you click on New System or Existing System open a project Standard Tool Bar D Hl The Standard Tool Bar consists of icons for frequently used commands These commands are also found in and accessible from the Main Menu Bar From left to right the icons represent Programming Software Getting Started Manual Open new project e Open existing project e Save the active project e Cut the selection and put on the clipboard e Copy the selection and put it on the clipboard e Paste clipboard contents e Print the active project e Print Preview e About EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software Status Bar The Status Bar is located at the bottom of the Main Configuration Screen and shows the status of the current screen It provides information about a tool bar item that the pointer passes over Main Configuration Screen When you click on the New System button from the Welcome Screen a Create Project window opens Enter the name of the project and where to save it then click on the Save button You will open to the Main Configuration Screen From this screen yo
16. active 2 Internal Software 4 30 33 Introduction to the EZSeries Text Panel 2 L LCD Display window 2 LCD message display 2 LOADING EXEC 31 Local Messages 2 M Main Configuration Screen 21 Main Menu Bar 20 Main Menu Items 23 man machine interface 2 manufacturer 35 mouse 3 N New System 21 New Window 34 numeric keypad 2 numeric LED set point display 2 O Onscreen HELP 3 onscreen prompts 5 operator interface requirement 4 P P N EZ PGMCBL 8 Panel System PLC Address Setup 12 Panel Hardware Revision 4 Panel Menu 27 Clear Memory 29 Information 29 Read from Panel 28 Upgrade Firmware 30 33 Verify 29 Write to Panel 27 Panel System PLC Address Setup 12 PC requirements 3 personal computer 4 PLC automation system 2 Cable 3 control program 18 Data Registers 18 HELP 3 port settings 11 PLC Messages 2 PLC Message LED 2 PLC to EZSeries Text Panel Interface 3 pop up HELP 3 Port Menu 34 COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 34 Port Selected 31 Print 24 Print Preview 24 BUTTON LED Information 25 Local Messages 26 PLC Messages 26 project 24 Print Setup 24 26 Programmable Logic Controller PLC 3 Programming Cable 3 prompt 5 Pushbuttons 2 R Read from Panel 28 Recent Files 27 register bits 18 registers 18 RS 232C 2 RS 422A 485A 2 Run 5 RUN Mode 4 S Save or Save As 24 sealed membrane pushbuttons 2 SELF TESTING 31 serial communication 2 serial port 3 Setup 4 Setup exe 5 SETUP Mode 4 Software 3 Standard Tool
17. am Mode and click on Clear Memory to erase the user project from the EZSeries Text Panel and EZ Multiplexer memory If you have a system project loaded into the panel that you want to keep be sure to Save TECUM mm it before you clear the memory To save M it click on Read Project and save the Pare Athibues gt 2x 20 larger character deplay wilh 5 user defined buttons and LED s Scroll data gt Built in menu system fitered Po wer Supply ta reduce communication 29 30 Programming Software Getting Started Manual Panel Write Project Read Project Verify Clear Memory Information Upgrade Firmware Firmware Click on Panel gt Upgrade Firmware This window will Upgrade Firmware this is available if project is Single Panel System There may be occasional upgrades to the EZSeries Text Panel internal software also referred to as the Exec or Firmware Check www EZAutomation net periodically for information about software and firmware upgrades To Upgrade Firmware 1 Placethe panel in Setup Mode by pressing the UP DOWN arrows on the EZSeries Text Panel simultaneously 2 Under the Panel Menu click on Upgrade Firmware following screen will appear Lp ade Firrrwo are Select lie The upgiade usually named d hes rd bring the Freien revision aod sxe Geng th
18. anel Attributes 29420 LCD or VFD with 5 user defined buttons and LED s been configured and you Scroll data uiltin Menu System choose another type panel EMI filtered Power Supply to reduce communication problems you may lose information C z when switching if the panel Cancel types are not compatible You may also open this screen by double clicking in the Port Panel box under Step 1a Select Panel or click on the Select Panel button under Step 1 13 14 Programming Software Getting Started Manual Delete Panel Warning Click in the Panel Port box that you 72 wantto select on the Main Configuration configured in the current panel Continue Screen Right click to bring up the menu and then click on the Delete Panel menu item The message to the right will appear Click on Yes to Delete the Panel configuration for that Port or No to abort the operation Import Configuration eB EE If you have an existing Single M Panel or Multi Panel project that EdEzsenes Text Panel Demo Protect has the panel configuration that you want for your current project click on Import Configuration The window to the right will appear Click on the EZSeries Text Panel Project where the Festis e 00 configuration that you want to import resides Import From Multipanel Project X If you have selected a Multi Pan
19. dard Windows 95 98 Second Edition NT4 0 20009 requirements CD ROM Drive e EZSeries Text Panel User Manual for your type panel EZ TEXT M E or the EZTEXT SP M E Software e EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software Onscreen HELP One of the most important features of the EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software is the availability of context sensitive onscreen help To access the Help windows simply press the F1 function key while on the topic where you need help For example if you need help while working with panel configuration hit the F1 function key when that dialog box is open and a pop up HELP window will be displayed PLC HELP If you need help with the PLC to EZSeries Text Panel Interface consult the EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software Help Each PLC Driver has a Help Topic that lists the error messages and provides an explanation for each Also provided are PLC to EZSeries Text Panel wiring diagrams Technical Support Although most questions can be answered with EZSeries Text Panel HELP or the manuals if you are still having difficulty with a particular aspect of installation or system design technical support is available at 1 877 774 EASY Monday through Friday 6 a m to Midnight CST or FAX us at 1 877 774 EASY Visit our website at www EZAutomation net Programming Software Getting Started Manual EZSeries Text Panel Setup SETUP Mode In order to download the program to the EZSeries Text Panel using
20. e 1 Programming Software Getting Started Manual Ensure that the EZSeries Text Panel s is in SETUP Mode BEFORE attempting to Read or Verify Project If it is a Multi Panel Project ensure that the EZ Multiplexer is in PROGRAM Mode Mode Switch is located on front panel of Multiplexer and the EZSeries Text Panels are in SETUP Mode Project has been read from the panel successfully 2 Make sure the correct Port is selected and then click on the Start button The progress bar at the bottom of the window will let you know where you are in the Read Project process A m Project file on PC is same as the check mark will appear next to the items project loaded in the panel that are completed 3 When the Read Project process is complete the message to the right will appear letting you know that the current program was successfully read from the panel or multiplexer and transferred to your project Click on OK Verify 2 This command will clear the panel Do you want to continue Click on Verify to compare the program open in EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software to the program loaded in the EZSeries Text Panel The Reading from Panel window will appear showing the progress of the verification When complete a message will appear telling you if they are the same or if they are different Clear Memory Put the EZSeries Text Panel s in Setup Mode and the EZ Multiplexer if applicable into the Progr
21. e Main Configuration Screen and shows the status of the current screen It provides information about a tool bar item on the main configuration screen that the pointer passes Over Port Menu Port 1 v COM2 COM3 4 COM4 The Port Menu allows you to view the current port or change to another COM port on your computer Select the port that is connected to the EZSeries Text Panel Choose from COM1 COM2 COM3 Window Menu New Window Click here to open a new window Window Cascade as Cascade Arrange Icons Click here to view open files in the window Screens will cascade down window overlapping each other but with their title bars in view This is helpful when you are making changes to two or more systems at the same time Click on the title bar of one of the screens to bring it to the front The title bar is grayed out in screens that are not currently active 1 Text Panel Demo Tile Click here to view open screen files in the window Screens will be arranged within the window The title bar is grayed out in screens that are not currently active Arrange Icons Click on this to rearrange minimized project windows icons within the main window Active Windows This is a list of the screens that are currently open Click on a screen in this list to bring it into view Acheck mark will appear in front of the active screen in this list 34 Help Menu Progra
22. e dialog box The Panel type you have selected will appear above Port 1 2 etc Select Panel X Panel Type Panel Preview Ez220 Ez220V Ez220L Ez220P EZ220PV 2420 25 Panel Attributes 4 20 LCD aer VFD with 5 user defined buttons and LED s Scroll data entry Built in Syster EMI filtered Power Supply ta reduce communication problems Cancel You also import a panel configuration from another project Click on the Port Panel that you Deo want to copy the project to Right click your mouse Configuration button to bring up the Right Click Menu Select mist pgrade Firmware Import Configuration Select Panel Delete Panel The Open project dialog will open You may select either a Single Panel or a Multi Panel project Click on the project you want to import to highlight it and then click on the Open button 2x Look in 4 C Ea example ez ElEzseres Text Panel Demo Project If you have selected a Multi Panel project to import the dialog box to your right will open allowing you to select the particular Port Panel configuration that you want to import ries into your current Files af type aw m Cancel project Click OK In Emm a Multi Panel EZSeries Text Panel project you may only import one Port Panel configuration from an existing project into one Port Panel in the current project with each
23. e panel 2 hex Please zelect hex Jor the under which vau Fave caved the finial Firmware wil generaly stored widar Browse open SEAS enes eiecit EE CAUTION Loading tha firmware replace the current fimraans m he panel and the user program inthe panel ell be lost when the frasas undaled Press bo continue Cancel Hep 3 Click on the Browse button The window shown below will open to the default folder Firmware located in the EZSeries Text Panel Program directory If the firmware file has been downloaded from the EZAutomationirect website to another Look in GFmwae ss ics jo e EZ22046 hex in EZ220LA6 hex EZ220PA6 hex ai EZ42046 hex EZSPPAS hex Files of type Firmware Files hex Cancel 2 Programming Software Getting Started Manual location navigate to the new firmware file hex file There are five types of firmware files hex for the different types of EZSeries Text Panels EZ220xy for the EZ 220 amp EZ 220V panels EZ220Lxy for the EZ 220L panel EZ420xy for the EZ 420 panel EZ220Pxy for EZ 220P amp EZ 220PV panels and the EZSPPxy for the EZ SP Set Point Panel The x represents the major revision of the firmware e g A y represents the minor revision e g 1 Make sure that you select the correct firmware he
24. e use of an emergency stop function that is independent of the programmable controller The diagrams and examples in this user manual are included for illustrative purposes only The manufacturer cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the diagrams and examples CAUTION Do not press the EZSeries Text Panel pushbuttons with any sharp objects This practice may dam age the unit beyond repair Trademarks This publication may contain references to products produced and or offered by other companies The product and company names may be trademarked and are the sole property of their respective owners EZAutomation disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others P N EZTEXT GS O Copyright 2005 EZAutomation All Rights Reserved No part of this manual shall be copied reproduced or transmitted in any way without the prior writ ten consent of EZAutomation EZAutomation retains the exclusive rights to all information included in this document MANUFACTURED by AVG 4140 Utica Ridge Rd Bettendorf IA 52722 1327 272 ais MARKETED by EZAutomation 12 EZAutomation 4140 Utica Ridge Bettendorf 52722 1327 EZ AS 1 2 Phone 1 877 774 EASY Fax 1 877 775 EASY www EZAutomation net EZTEXT GS Programming Software Getting Started Manual Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 Introduction Installation Introduction to the EZSeries Text Panel _
25. el project the window shown to the right will appear 9t E2220 allowing you to select the particular Panel C Port2 EZ220L Port configuration to import Click OK to Port 3 EZ220P import The following warning will appear Port 4 EZ420 Click on Yes to continue No to abort the Port 5 EZSP C Port 6 EZ220V 1 This command will clear the panel s Do you want to continue Port 7 EZ220PV ted Ti 2x n E Ez A Text Panel Demo Project Export Configuration You may also export BMEMK omm Single Panel or Multi Panel fix Configuration Click on Export Programming Software Getting Started Manual Configuration The Save As screen will appear Type in the name of the project where you want to save the selected panel configuration Click on the Save button to export Information Click on the panel you wish to receive information on and then click on Information to access the Panel Status window for the Panel Port you have selected A picture of the panel type key features of the current panel and Panel and PLC information is provided panel model Firmware Revision Memory Size PLC Driver and PLC Driver Revision number are displayed Upgrade Firmware Consult your EZSeries Text Panel Hardware User Manual that came with your unit before you upgrade your panel firmware TE right click
26. er message type can have up to three embedded data variables one of which can be edited by using the arrow adjust buttons or numeric keypad Some of the panels have sealed membrane function pushbuttons that allow you to trigger PLC actions with the push of a button These pushbuttons are used for input signals to the PLC The LCD display window supports one EZ SP two or four message lines that can display 16 to 20 characters each The messages are programmed using the EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software The message control type may be either static text displays that have NO embedded data dynamic text messages that include embedded data READ access only or interactive text messages that allow the operator to enter data or change values that are stored in the PLC registers READ WHITE access The EZSeries Text Panel is available in a variety of models to suit your application Programming Software Getting Started Manual What you need to get started Need HELP Hardware e EZSeries Text Panel Models EZ 220 EZ 220V EZ 220P EZ 220PV EZ 220L EZ 420 or EZ SP e 24 Volt DC Power Supply FA 24PS recommended e RS 232C Programming Cable P N EZTEXT PGMCBL e RS 232C or RS 422A PLC Cable e Programmable Logic Controller PLC e PC requirements IBM or compatible PC 486 or better with a mouse and separate serial port VGA display with at least 800 x 600 resolution 1024 x 768 recommended Stan
27. essage 1 3 Local Folder 1 1 Local Folder 2 Local Message 2 1 After listing of PLC Messages the Local Messages are listed with the following information Data 1 Reg PLC register where value is located Date Type BCD or Binary R W Read Write or Read Only access Dec Pt Reg PLC register that controls data value decimal point for Data 1 item Data 2 Reg PLC register where value is located Data Type BCD or Binary Data 3 Reg PLC register where value is located Data Type BCD or Binary Click on Print Setup to change the print settings Panel Menu Panel Write Project Read Project Verify Clear Memory Information Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Mux Firmware Programming Software Getting Started Manual Recent Files A list of recently opened project files up to 4 are provided here You may click on one of these files to open the project Exit Click here to Exit EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software Write Project 1 Click on Write Project when you are ready to write the program to the EZSeries Text Panel If you are configuring a Multi Panel Project you will be writing the project to the EZ Multiplexer The following window will appear Writing to Panel ES Port selected Beanna memory UJ IT messages Writing system Pub diger V TTG Pu Writing to Panel FE Clearing memor
28. ifferent name Print Print Preview Print Setup If a Single Panel System the current project will print If a Multi Panel System click on a port panel to see the configuration for that panel and then click on print Click on Print to send the current EZSeries Text Panel project to the printer Click on Print Preview to see how the current project will look when printed The following window will appear EzSerigs ext Operator Interface Panel s Project Documentation File Hame EZ Series Text Panel Dam o Fig ect ezx Stem Typ Wluli ple Panel Site m Button Bit write J PLE Ward LEB CA zad FLT Ward Line 1 PLC Line 2 PLO FLC TYFE Diimcliogie ance LED Intar mat M om aniary M ameniary entarr M umaniary eniarr Programming Software Getting Started Manual Print Preview PLC Messages On the first page the following will be listed all or in part depending upon the Panel Type File Name ezx file System Type Single or Multiple Panel System Panel Type shows the Panel type you have selected Button Bit Write PLC Word the PLC address is shown LED Bit Read PLC Word the PLC address is shown Line 1 PLC the PLC address is shown Line 2 PLC Line 3 PLC Line 4 PLC PLC TYPE shows the PLC type you have selected PLC Password Register PLC address is shown EZ 220P amp EZ 220PV only Annunciator Word PLC word register
29. ing Software Know your operator interface requirements Determine the type of EZSeries Text Panel and the number of EZSeries Text Panels required by your application Know your PLC type and available resources such as programming tools CPU capabilities user memory etc Verify type of communications port as well as protocol used Determine the CPU link s available for connecting an EZSeries Text Panel Enhanced Panel RS 232 RS 422 baud rate parity stop bits Programming Software Getting Started Manual Determine how the pushbuttons LEDs PLC Messages and Local Messages will be assigned in your panels with respect to your machine or process To prepare your application use the application worksheets provided in appendix A of the EZSeries Text Panel User Manuals The example worksheets will help you understand how the EZSeries Text Panel program is configured Blank worksheets can be used in planning implementing and using your EZSeries Text Panels Installing EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software EZSeries Text Panels are configured with software running on an IBM or compatible personal computer This software is available through EZAutomation P N EZ TEXTEDIT E The software is used to download your configuration before connecting the panel and communicating with a PLC Help Topics are provided to help you configure your panel You design and configure your EZSeries Text Panel program off line and save
30. low for help with that topic or browse through the Contents or Indez to the left to find specific he following features are common to all EZ Series Text Panels LCD Display Five user defined pushbuttons Up ta embedded PLC data variables 2 E Five user defined LEDs except Set Point Panel 5 EMI filtered power supply to reduce communication problems Click on one of the buttons on the Welcome Screen to get started You may click on New System Existing Panel View Panel Status and Firmware Version Click on Exit E2Series Text Panel Editor ta quit Click an of the buttons below for help with that topic Hardware Specifications a E a m a About EZSeries Text Panels Click on About EZSeries Text Panel for copyright manufacturer and version number of the EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software About EF Series TextPanel Ez Sangs TaxiPanel Version 2 1 EN Los 35 36 Programming Software Getting Started Manual This page intentionally left blank Index Symbols 31 16 character 2 20 character text strings 2 24 VDC Power Supply 3 A About EZ Seiies Text Panel 35 Active Windows 34 address 11 Adjust Display Contrast 4 annunciator lamps 2 application 4 5 Arrange Icons 34 arrow adjust buttons 2 B Boot Revision 4 built in menu system 2 C Cascade 34 CD ROM Drive 3 5 Clear Memory 29 Close 24 COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 34 communicati
31. mming Software Getting Started Manual Help Help Topics About EzZSeries TexkPanel Help Topics Click on Help Topics to view the help topics for EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software The help window is in Windows 2000 format Use the Contents tab to view help topics by category Click on the Index tab to view an alphabetical list of all help topics Click on the Search tab and then enter a word or words to search the help topics for 22 Help lopic jab x File Edi Optans Help HelpTopice Bak Pie M ZI Contents 4 Search Welcome to EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software Er EzSeries Tex Panel Progamm e M t 4 Introduction welcome E Front Panel Feabhas B diis EZ SP Fea 53 gt Welcome Screen Hardware Inctallation solere Instellation 5 Selecting your PLC gnan H Getting Stated The Most Practical ea Panels Man Contiguation Screen beleri opyright EZAulomation 7005 200 d zo EZEeiecT ext Panel Speci EZ Series Text Panels provide a low cost easy to use operator interface altemative for your PLC syste 1 Windows based software and simple installation you can be connected and running in minutes E rouble 5 hooking pushbuttons LEDs or text display but your budget is low check out the complete line of EZSeries Text H e blartenance buttons be
32. nel EEL E on your desktop after installation Space requred 53 5HMB Space avalrbie 353 3MB Indal Sys ten 2 22 This is the final installation screen Here you select the destination folder where Sentes TentPanel 21 8 gt your software program will be installed The default destination location is C Program Files EZSeries If you wish to select another destination click on the Browse button Completing the EzSeries TextPanel 2 1 6 Setup Wizard Ez5eries TextParel 2 1 3 hes been installed on your computer Click Finish dose this mrad To complete the installation click on Next button That s all there is to it The EZSeries Text Panel Icon shown above will appear on your desktop Simply click on it to open the What s Inside In this chapter Create a Multi Panel System Right Click Menu for Multi Panel System Changes to Panel System PLC Address Dialog Box Changes to Message Edit Dialog Box Changes to Memory Mapping PLC Data Registers Programming Software Getting Started Manual Create a Multi Panel Project using EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software With the programming software installed connect the EZ Multiplexer to your PC using the P N EZTEXT PGMCBL cable Set the MODE Switch on the front panel of the Multiplexer to PROGRAM ON Connect from 1 to 5 EZSeries Text Panels to the COM1 COM2 and or 5
33. onnected to a Multiplexer Click on the Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 or Port 5 button Ziani Tee Pond Perel Eire pai vey Poe npe Hep 5 EZSeries TextPanel Configuration Screen trek Pond Sahm 1 1 vat orn uci ERR abes Proce PLE rati lo See ced PLC is 3 Dor fiu pe P ar ed Pad FLL 4 43 rac ehrar tens LEDs a Under Step 1a Select a Panel you will choose the first panel that you want to configure There are three ways that Right Click Menu you can choose the panel type for each port Click on Port choose Select 1 and then click on the Select Panel Type button under Step 1 or double click on Port 1 or click on Port 1 and then right click your mouse to open the popup menu and choose Select Panel You may configure the panel connected to Port 1 2 3 4 or 5 any order They do not have to be configured sequentially b The Select Panel dialog box will open Under Panel Type click on the panel type that is connected to that port A picture of the panel will appear under Panel Preview and key features of the panel are displayed under Panel Attributes 10 Programming Software Getting Started Manual c Click on the OK button to select and close th
34. ons parameters 11 port 4 computer 34 COM port 31 Configuration 4 Preparing for 4 software 2 Configure Panel System PLC Addresses 12 Configure Panel System PLC Addresses button 12 context sensitive onscreen help 3 copyright 35 CPU 4 CPU link s 4 Create Project 21 D default destination 6 desktop 6 destination folder 6 discrete operations 18 Display Contrast 4 download 5 Downloading Firmware 32 Driver Revision 4 Dynamic 2 E Error Message 32 Escape 4 Exec 30 33 Exec Revisions 4 Exit 27 EZ 220 2 EZ 220L 2 EZ SP 2 EZ TEXT M 2 3 EZ TEXT P M 3 EZ TEXT SP M 2 EZ TEXTEDIT 5 EZ Text Panel User Manuals 2 EZ420xy 31 EZSPPxy 31 EZTEXT SP M 3 EZTEXT2xy 31 EZTEXT4xy 31 EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software Icon 6 EZTEXTSPxy 31 EZSeries Text Panel Icon 6 EZSeries Text Panel wiring diagrams 3 EZ Serie Text Panel Programming Software Icon 6 EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software 3 F1 function key 3 File Menu 23 Close 24 Exit 27 New 23 Open 23 Print 24 Print Preview 24 Print Setup 24 Recent Files 27 Save or Save As 24 Firmware 30 33 firmware files 31 H Hardware 3 Hardware Hevisions 4 Help 3 Topics 3 5 35 windows 3 Help Menu 35 About EZSeries Text Panel 35 Help Topics 35 IBM or compatible 3 icon 6 icons 34 INCOMPATIBLE EXEC 31 Information 29 input signals 2 Installation Screens 6 Installing EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software 5 inter
35. s page intentionally left blank Introduction Installation In this chapter Introduction What you need to get started Need Help EZSeries Text Panel Setup Installing EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software Installation Sceens Programming Software Getting Started Manual Introduction to the EZSeries Text Panel This manual provides information about getting started with EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software Hardware installation and panel programming are covered in depth in the EZ Text Panel User Manuals EZ TEXT M E for the EZ 220 EZ 220V EZ 220L EZ 420 EZ 220P EZ 220PV EZ TEXT SP M E for the EZ SP model The EZSeries Text Panels provide a human machine interface to your PLC automation system The panels provide features such as 5 user defined pushbuttons with LED indicators annunciator lamps numeric keypad arrow adjust buttons LCD message display numeric LED set point display and a built in menu system The panels communicate with a PLC using either RS 232C or RS 422A 485A serial communication The panels allow you to configure up to 256 20 character text strings 16 character for the EZ SP Set Point Panel configured as PLC Messages and Local Messages Local Messages are internal panel messages that the operator can scroll in a menu tree hierarchy PLC Messages are displayed when prompted from the PLC program A PLC Message LED illuminates whenever a PLC Message is being displayed Eith
36. ssage has been triggered The cursor will display by default To disable this option click in the box in front of Display cursor when a PLC Message is displayed to remove the check mark Message Edit Dialog Box Message edit x TYPE MESSAGE TEXT AND Sep OPTIONAL EMBEDDED DATA Men Press to accept E 2 PLC D EMBEDDED DATA cu inset Inset pau TYPE KEYSTROKES FROM ANY LOCATION IN THE MESSAGE ac Folder Message essage DATA1 CTL 1 READ WRITE PLC Address 50 Data Type 16 7 Mirc fo Max 9999 Access Read write sword Protec ton E Pir PLC controlled Decimal Point PLCAddess Address Format DATA2 CTL 2 READ ONLY PLC Address Data Type BCD Int 16 Can manually type a decimal point into the data DATA3 CTL 3 READ ONLY PLC Address Data Type 16 Can manually type a decimal point into the data Total Number Panel of messages 1 PLC Address Of 256 Database 1 Check boxes appear in the Message Edit Data 1 Data 2 and Data 3 configuration that allow you to choose whether or not you want Leading Zeroes to appear before a data value in the message window 2 here is support for double words in each data set You can choose a 32 bit integer address BCD and binary The range for 32 bit Binary is extended to 4294967295 a
37. ssigned to tiat line Help for PLC Address YOUR PLC A value af 4 ta Line 1 PLC address Pu PLC DirectLogic K Sequence Rev d Help Cancel Message 4 is Displayed on line Passwords are increased to 32 bit BCD or Binary The range for 32 bit Binary is extended to 4294967295 a 10 digit value can be used The range for 32 bit BCD is extended to 99999999 8 digit value can be used Password Setup for 2 220 ont Local Password o DATA Type Passward Register JBCD In 16 Iv Enable BgBinarvlnt 16 PLC mS The Enable Beeper is programmed with a check box which allows you to deselect this feature Enable Beeper is selected by default If you do not want to hear the beeper each time a button is pressed on the panel click on the box in front of Enable Beeper to remove the check mark The PLC Message Delay is selectable When a PLC Message is displayed on the panel panel buttons won t function for 3 seconds This allows time for the operator to view the PLC Message before inadvertently pressing a button to perform another operation The PLC Message Delay is enabled by default To disable the 3 second delay click on the check box in front of PLC Message Delay to remove the check mark A check box appears that will let you select whether or not the cursor will display in the EZSeries Text Panel message window Programming Software Getting Started Manual when a PLC Me
38. the EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software you must be in SETUP MODE the Setup Mode Setup Mode is also where REV you will adjust the display contrast of the EZSeries Text Panel If connected to multiple panels using the EZMultiplexer you must set the Mode Switch on the front panel of the EZ Multiplexer into Program Mode The EZSeries Text Panel will start up in the RUN Mode To access the SETUP Mode follow these steps 1 Pressthe UP Arrow Pushbutton and hold while simultaneously pressing the DOWN Arrow Pushbutton to enter the SETUP Mode 2 Atanytime you may press the Escape esc button to go back to RUN Mode You will be taken back to the start of the Local Message menu cursor will be placed at the root level when you return from setup Adjust Display Contrast You may only adjust the Display Contrast when in Setup Mode To adjust the display contrast use the UP and DOWN arrows to increase or decrease the contrast Internal Software and Hardware Revisions While in SETUP Mode the Panel Hardware Revision Driver Revision Boot Revision and Exec Firmware Revision numbers will display on the panel Preparing for Configuration If you prepare and plan ahead of time your use of the EZSeries Text Panel Programming software will be successful Below are a few important steps to take to prepare to program your application M Prepare your personal computer and ensure proper installation of the EZSeries Text Panel Programm
39. u will select a Single or Multi Panel System your EZSeries Text Panel and PLC Type and configure your system Shown below is the Main Configuration Screen for a Single Panel System Main Configuration Screen for a Single Panel System EZg5enes TextPanel Programming Software E75erles Text Panel Demo Project ezu Fie Panel Port Window D c Bos ER mA T Notice that Step 1a is grayed out and on the bottom right the f Panel Suctem two center buttons 1 System TEA say Write to Panel E and Read from Panel saeg Farell Eoee these will change Select PLC K Beauenze Aer O when Multi Panel oystem is selected 2 See next page PLC rnlgurebun for Selected PLC Buttors LED 3 Your Corfigua System SE LEC ted PLE PLE Panel PLE Address Databaza 21 22 Programming Software Getting Started Manual Main Configuration Screen for a Multi Panel System lsEZSenes TeutPanel Programming Software EZ5eries Text Panel Demo Project ezx rie ven Fort Window B s IA Grge Farel Step 1 Select Pane select Panel 5elect PLE F Sequence Hev O Step EZ Hulr Diap Serial Press for communicebon Mukiplenar puc far S elected PLC
40. ve a response or does not understand the response it will wait the timeout period before sending the message again 11 12 Programming Software Getting Started Manual For Step 3 click on the Configure Panel System PLC Addresses button The Panel System PLC Address Setup window will appear Panel System PLC Address Setup PLC Messages Line Address Setup Password Setup for Ez 220P ory Item Addes DATA Type Loca Password DATA Line One Bep 16 PLC Password _ Heater Line Teo BCDAnIG 7 Line Thes econ 15 Enable Beeper essage Delay PLEH Del Line Eour econ x pa Display cursor when a PLE BCD Int 1b message displayed PLE Message LED lluminates PLO Message Light ldessage 415 Disolayed on Inel PLC Messages are as EZ as1 2 3 here s how they work PLC vitas tha desired massage number the PLC addiess assigned fo that line YOUR PLC A value of d to Line 1 FL address Format RE OiedodKSemens Red Step 3 is the same whether you have a Single Panel System or a Multi Panel System For each Port Panel you have connected follow the instructions in the EZSeries Text Panel User Manual that came with your unit or consult the EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software Help Topics Programming Software Getting Started Manual Right Click Menu Items Unique to Multi Panel System Configuration
41. x file for your type panel and send the upgrade to the panel Select the appropriate COM port under Port Selected if necessary and click on the Start button to begin downloading the firmware to the EZSeries Text Panel A status bar will let you know when the upgrade is complete Click on Close when DownLoading Firmware Wesana meron Poit elected MESAJE co M1 Y tage DownLoading Firmware sven pH ERES ETT Initializing the panel for cowrloacing Pott salected yj age T PR Doni nading the limware Vli adea Haire diver Downinading Completed Successhily When you initialize the Upgrade Firmware process the EZSeries Text Panel Message display will read SELF TESTING When the download begins the display will read LOADING EXEC When the download is complete the panel will enter the Run Mode If the message INCOMPATIBLE EXEC is displayed on the panel while the Upgrade is in process it means that the wrong firmware file has been sent to the panel You will also receive an error message from the EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software as shown below If this happens do the followina e The limware being loaded into rhe panel cines no march the panel type
42. y 2 Part selected v Whiting messages cow Y v Writing Map Data Writing system attributes Writing PLC driver Writing PL 27 28 Programming Software Getting Started Manual Ensure that the EZSeries Text Panel s is in SETUP Mode BEFORE attempting to Write Project If it is a Multi Panel Project ensure that the EZ Multiplexer is in PROGRAM Mode Mode Switch is located on front panel of Multiplexer and the EZSeries Text Panels are in SETUP Mode AN Project has been written to the panel successfully Make sure the correct Port is selected and then click on the Start button The progress bar at the bottom of the window will let you Know where you are in the write to panel process Acheck mark Reading from Panel Port selected lean Me 16 gt will appear next to the items that are completed When the write to panel process is complete the message to the right will appear letting you know that the current EZSeries Text Panel program was successfully written to the panel Click on OK Read Project 1 If you want to edit an existing program already loaded into the panel or Multiplexer create a new project then click on Read Project to transfer it to the EZSeries Text Panel Programming Software The following screen will appear Heading from Panel Reading Messages Meaning lage Reading System Attributes Heading PL Attiioutes Heading messag

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