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flash-filter in the editor
How do I use the flash filter in the editor to quickly work with the detailview? The filter in the detailview allows you to filter the whole list to only those items matching the search string. Instead of typing in the search string or using copy paste,
Normalized value with IEC60870-5-101/104
What is the normalized value with the IEC60870-5-101/104 driver? How do I configure the variable in zenOn? The normalized value, e.g. in the "set point command, normalized value" Type 48 - C_SE_NA_1, has a range of -1 .. + 0,99997 (1-2^-15 ). So the signal
Error "WkbAccess()"
What does this Error means? Why do I get it with a soft licence? This error means that the licence was not successfully validated! This error message not only happens with dongle licences, as it is also stated on the error dialog! Although using a soft
Local Day Time in format DINT
Hello, The function Day_Time_local only offers STRING output. Is it possible to get a DINT value output? In order to get a DINT value output (milliseconds since midnight) you can use the following ST code: This is a migrated post! Originally posted on
autostart of zenOn under Windows CE
Is it possible to activate an autostart function on windows ce devices, that the zenOn runtime is started automatically? Activating the autostart on Windows CE devices is implemented differently by each hardware vendor. e.g: BECKHOFF: In the System directory
OPC Server EasyIP
:cool: OPC Server EasyIP is adjusted and normally works with the debugging client. The tags editor Zenon (VipWin) sees names of the server variables, but in a runtime mode the exchange is not present. What can I do? This is a migrated post! Originally
Problem of connectivity
I am usin zenon v5 on my laptop with windows vista the program runs in editors mode and the problem is that i am usin an usb to serial cable to conect with PLC cable works because i can transfer with that cable in the same computer the plc program but
How can i do a new entry for service (Provider) in the Message Control configuration when I use the Message Typ GSM/SMS to send a SMS?
Note that the entry new service is only possible if the GSM modem is connected. In the zenOn directory you will find the executable "SrvSetup.exe". Please run that file. After startup you have to browse the germanservices.inf-file (same as you do in zenOn).
Chinese language on CE devices
Is it possible to display chinese characters in zenOn on the CE device? Yes it is possible! In your zenOn project you create a font which has chinese characters included. Then select this font when you switch to the chinese lanuage in the language change
Problem with new projects
Hi, after the installation of zenOn 6.21 SP 1 I can not create new projects. zenOn editor seems to do something but at the end the workspace is empty. Within the installation process I let all the settings as default. On my system I have previously installed
When sending a voice message via the message-control, the phone is ringing properly. But I don't hear the .wav file beeing played.
There might be a problem with the file format of the .wav file. As this has to have exactly the following settings: PCM, 8.000 Hz, 16 Bit, Mono It is possible to check it with the Sound - Audiorecorder from MS that is integrated in the Message Control
start different projects on CE
Is it possible to start different projects on a CE device without remote transport? Loading a mulit project surounding (I-Project, Sub-Projects) isn't possible. To start different projects the VBF30 and the DEFANWENDUNG30 entry in the zenon6.ini have
memory on windows CE
What can I do if my systemdriver variable free memory in % displays less than 20% free? There are 2 possibilities: You can try to move the memory slider in the control panel (control panel -> system) as left as possible that zenOn can allocate memory
mapping a Networkdrive on a CE device
How can I map a networkdrive on a CE device?start the commandbox and enter the following string: Net use \\ After executing the command, the Registry has to be saved and then the networkdrive will be available in the "Network" folder of the CE device.
Windows CE 6.0 and zenOn
Why Windows CE 6.0 displays the message "a serious error encountered and the app must shut down" during the start of zenOn?Possibly the toolhelp.dll was transported on the CE device and exists in the zenOn runtime directory. Please delete the toolhelp.dll
Message-Box "VBA Error 1" appears at RT start
When I start zenOn Runtime (client, server, or WEB client,…), I always get an errormessage called "VBA Error 1". What does it mean? "VBA Error 1" means, that the VBA file used by the zenOn Rutime is currently set to "read only", or exclusively opened
Close "Web-Client" window automatically
How can I close the "Web-Client" window automatically? This can be done with following VBA code: VBA Code: 'API Function Public Declare Sub ExitProcess Lib "kernel32" (ByVal uExitCode As Long) Public Sub CloseWebClient() If thisProject.NetType = tpClient
"Non modal" Userforms on zenOn WEB-Client
I created a VBA macro within my project, in which I use different "non modal" userforms. They work very fine on my Server, but not on my zenOn WEB client! If I open my non-modal userform on my WEB client, my zenOn runtime is not reacting to any mouseclicks
.bat on Windows CE
Does Windows CE support batch files (.bat) and if yes, how to execute them from zenOn? yes, generally Windows CE supports batch files, however not on all CE Terminals, the file type *.bat is correctly registered as an executable. By adding the following
more than one driver of same type
Is it possible to use in a Windows CE project more than on driver of the same type? No, on Windows CE devices just one driver of the same type can be created. The reason is caused by the fact, that the Windows CE runtime loads DLL files for each driver
IEC 61850 driver problem reading XCBR/Pos/stVal
Hello everyone! I have a problem with IEC 61850 driver. I've imported variables from an IED and enabled reports, everything works as it should with one exception. The driver reads different values of XCBR/Pos/stVal node than other software, for example
Languages availability
Which languages are available for the zenOn editor and runtime? Currently the following basic languages are supported: Czech Chinese English French German Italian Romanian Russian Spanish However for the runtime using the engish version as a base, it
VBA on webclient
Why isn't my VBA code working on the webclient? per default the webclient setup does not contain the VBA part. You can install the VBA part manually on each machine where the webclient should be run, by executing the setup from the webserver CD. This
Value, Time-Stamp and status with allocations
What exactly is being mapped when using an allocation? Generally an allocation can be used to transfer a variable value from PLC A to PLC B, even if this is a totally different brand. Normally, (if no trigger variable is used) the allocation is executed
Condensed (following) archives
I can not find where I can set the time of the calculation for the following archive the "scan rate" of the following condensed archives can not be configured directly, but is configured indirectly through the "save archive" option of the basic archives.
Monitor administration and screen resolution
What do I need to consider regarding the screen resolution and templates before starting my first project? With the default options for a new project, all screens are scaled on the target system to the actual screen resolution. If there are no large differences
Online Browsing of variables at the driver under Windows Vista is not working.
Online Browsing of variables at the driver is not working under Windows Vista . Following error message is displayed " VBA-Error – Zenon ApplicationED Object Not Found"Problem is that the Editor registers the zenrt32.tlb object within the registry dump.
Printing on Windows CE
Is it possible to print on Windows CE devices Printing on Windows CE is only possible with many limitations. on Windows CE, no dedicated printer spooler is available. Therefore printing is a task which is performed in the foreground, blocking all other
REAL / INT value user input
Hello! I would need to create an input window where the user could enter an integer/real value which upon accept would write the REAL/INT value to the specified variable. I have been searching the forums for a while now but haven't managed to find much
Version 6.21; SQL Server installation fails
SQL Server Setup cannot install files to a compressed or encrypted folder.Make sure that your installation directory (\program files) is not compressed or encrypted. This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 12.09.2007 by user stefan_m. Please be
Runtime completely blocks right at the start
The runtime starts with a gray screen and nothing is happening. What could be wrong? Please check the CPU load of the process "zenrt32.exe". If this is very high (>49%) it is possible that an endless loop is configured in the project. E.g. if for a picture
Processor type
Which processor type does my CE device have? We recommend to use http://en.wikipedia.org to browse for the processor Intel microprocessors: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_microprocessors AMD microprocessors: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_microprocessors
available zenOn versions for CE versions and platforms
Which zenOn version is available for what CE version and what platform? This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 20.09.2007 by user sebastiank. Please be aware that information can be outdated.
Network doesn't work on Windows CE devices
What can I do if the zenOn network (server, client) doesn't work with Windows CE devices? Please check if the file zenNetSrvCE.dll exists in the directory on the CE device where the zenOnRCE.exe is located Until zenOn 6.21 the network must be licensed.
Error 193
What does the message Error #193 Path '\Storage Card\ZENONRCE.exe' means?zenOnRCE.exe isn't a valid Windows CE application. It can either be for a different Windows CE version (Windows CE 3.0, Windows CE 4.1) or for another platform (x86, ARMV4) Please
values and elements aren't displayed on WindowsCE
The runtime on the PC displays all values and elements in a zenOn picture correctly. On the WindowsCE device the elements aren't displayed On WindowsCE devices just one driver of one type can be loaded once. Two or more drivers of the same type cannot
CE doesn't find runtime-server
Why doesnÂ't my CE panel find itÂ's runtime-server? CE 4.10 CE 4.10 has some trouble with finding the runtime-server-name, when this is extended by a domainsuffix. CE 3.0 doesnÂ't support domainsuffixes at all. Solution: Inside the zenOn6.ini of your
non-linear value adjustment
Which macro ist executed during the reading- and during the writing process with the non-linear value adjustment AdjustHardwareValue: calculates the value from zenOn to the PLC and writes the value on the PLC AdjustZenOnValue: calculates the value during
different fonts on CE
Can I display different fonts on a CE device? There are 2 possibilities: 1st: If you transport the font with the zenOn remote transport you can activate, if a ttf font ist copied, that it should be registered as well on the CE device! 2nd: You can copy
Routing on WindowsCE
Is routing possible on a ce device?Yes it is possible! Please alter the following entry in the registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Comm/Tcpip/Params/IpEnamleRouting set it to 1 This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 28.08.2007 by user sebastiank. Please
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