How to integrate zenon with Cognex or other smart cameras for inspection systems
Hello, I am working on a project to build an inspection system using the zenon Software Platform together with a Cognex In-Sight camera (or any other smart camera). I would like to know: What is the recommended method to connect zenon with a Cognex camera
Disabling Alarms for Specific Equipment Groups in Equipment Modeling
Hi, I need to disable certain machines or parts of machines due to maintenance or because they are not yet fully implemented. We are using Equipment Modeling to define machines and their components. However, I’m trying to figure out how to disable alarms
Scalability and Device Management for Large Profinet Networks in Zenon
We are planning a project where Zenon SCADA will communicate with over 250 energy meters via the Profinet protocol. Each device will send approximately 15 measurement values. Can Zenon handle communication with at least 250 Profinet devices reliably?
Profinet driver
Greetings, I'd like to ask about profinet communication. Is it only possible via Straton fieldbus or is there a standalone option? Best regards, Aleksej
Redundancy - 1500 PLC series
Hi, I want to have a PLC redundancy with Zenon 14. We are going to use Siemens PLC 1515R or 1517H. Does Zenon provide a driver with PLC redundancy, how does it work? Regards, Jakub
Sollwerte intern abspeichern und wieder rücklesen
Hallo zusammen, folgende Situation: Aufgrund eines SPS-Ausfalls sind alle vom Betreiber im Laufe der Zeit eingestellten Sollwerte "verloren gegangen". Daher soll ich die Sollwerte intern abspeichern und nach einem Ausfall mit den internen Werten die Sollwerte
Help with Startup Screen Behavior in zenon Runtime
Hi, I’m still new to working with zenon and I’m trying to set a login screen to appear first when Runtime starts. But instead, the main screen opens automatically. I tried using a screen switch function and assigned it to the AUTOSTART function group,
Show Hide Shape by String
In Smart Object, how can I check whether a string variable is empty or not, in order to show or hide a shape?
Message Control Module
Dear COPA-DATA support team, I am currently using zenon version 15, and I have encountered an issue where the Message Control module is not visible or available in my installation. I have already installed and activated my license successfully, so I am
Linux Operating System
Does Zenon Scada run on Linux operating system? If Zenon Scada runs on Linux operating system, what are the requirements?
IEC 61850 SERVER SIM does not communicate on training module
Hi, Actually, there is a similiar topic about very same issue but it has been posted a year ago and the issue seems unresolved on that one. I'm taking zenon Basic Training - Energy course. On drivers and variables module of the course I restored the provided
Import of svg symbols
Hi, I am looking for some advice on working with SVG files in Zenon. Can I directly import existing SVG files as symbols, or do I need to convert them to XML first? So far I redrew them, but it would be better to import those svg symbols directly. I just
IEC850Srv Problem Zenon Basic Training - Energy
Hi! I have a problem with IEC 850 Server. I'm making Zenon Basic Training - Energy course, I'm in chapter LessonDrivers & variables I read a backup project (IEC61850_SERVER_SIM) which contains simulation for the training (all of the backups are in the
SystemModelGroup(Equipment Group) Decoding to Human Readable Format
Hi, How can the SystemModelGroup (Equipment Group) from the project SQL database be decoded into a human-readable format? Example in Zenon Editor: Variable: Tank[56].Lock Equipment Group: Incom.Lokacija.Obrat 1.Maturacija.Bazeni.Bazen 56 Example in the
Networt "Server 1" und "Server 2"
Could someone tell me how I can access the network properties of a project ("Server 1" and "Server 2") within an Editor AddIn? None of the solutions I've tried have been successful.
Logout in HTML web client
Hello, I'm creating application used only by web clients. One of the function require login user with higher privileges to execute. The question is how to logout this user in web browser. Automatic logout option available in user group doesn't work. Function
Combined Elements with Dynamic Text / Release Property
Hello, I would like to create a symbol template for indicating text so that it changes color according to the condition of the received variable. And for dynamic text the text matches the variable value / or at least can custom static text with release
Change Frame Size
I am trying to dynamically change the frame size in my SCADA project. One of the solutions I attempted is using an add-in with the following code: namespace AddInProjectService1 { /// <summary> /// Description of Project Service Extension. /// </summary>
3 Frames 1 Screen
I have three different frame sizes with the same zoomable content screen: Frame 1: 1920 x 1080 Frame 2: 3840 x 1080 Frame 3: 7680 x 1080 Is this possible? What is the best way to achieve this?
Arithmetic MATHDR32 in Smart Objects
I would like to ask — currently, I have a smart object that contains 5 MATHDR32 variables. I have around 731 objects, which results around 3688 MATHDR32 variables in total. However, for some reason, not all of them are being processed. After reviewing
Creating file failed
Hi everyone, i just converted a project from the version 5.50 to the version 10. After that, i start gnereting the RT files but i'm encountering many errors like: Creating file "C:\Users\Utente\Desktop\RFE078\SRFE0078\RT\FILES\zenon\custom\graphics\Button_Alarm_Bell_Mask.gif"
C# Dynamic property
Dear support! Could you explain me what it is and how i can use this dynamic property? Exist maybe any courses how to correctly use addins framework, i mean any else than are in Zenon Academy. Of course i mean include paid courses too. Thanks for ad
C#/VBA Get DialogKBD value or CEL filter
Dear Support! In Zenon 15 you add function to set dynamically filter in CEL screen like below: My question is: Exist any way to get "string text filter" set by keybord "DialogKbd" where i put filter text(for example if i change value for any variable
OPC UA Server Process gateway
Hello, I am able to send the data via OPC-UA process gateway. now i have considered the Loop back IP 127.0.0.1. but if i need to send the data via specific IP that IP will be different from the Server IP where i can configure that IP in the startup tool
Elements Gestures c#
Hi Support ! I use Element gestures (till now i only used "tab") So if i implement element gestures like this: example for test: IProject AP = null; public void Start(IProject context, IBehavior behavior) { context.ScreenCollection.ElementGesture += ScreenCollection_ElementGesture;
Zenon Logic Does Not Update Internal Variable Timestamp on Internal Value Change
I've encountered a bug in Zenon Logic where the timestamp of an internal variable (Driver for internal variables) is not updated when the variable's value is changed from within Zenon Logic. This leads to several issues: Alarm message list displays incorrect
How to Retrieve "Description" Field from CEL in Report Builder
I am using Microsoft Report Builder connected to Zenon to generate reports using data from the CEL (Chronological Event List). However, I noticed that in Microsoft Report Builder, the default Data Set named "CEL" does not include a Query or Fields for
ZenDbSrv Issuse
Hi, I have an issue in Opening the Workspace/Eidtor. While opening the editor, Error is Showing as ZenDBSer.exe not running. When Internet is disconnected from PC, then its working fine. Zenon Version used : Zenon Energy Edition 8.00 I tried doing standard
Service Engine shuts down after closing filtering page by clicking OK
Hi, On v14, whenever I try to modify column headers on filter window, Service Engine shuts down a few seconds after I hit OK button on filter window. As I have no opportunity to save the desired filtering settings, I come accross with the default alarm
Zenon 14 Installation failed
Hi, I am trying to install zenon 14 but the instalation failed. Can i get some helh to figure out what is causing this error? This is the log: [410C:1B08][2024-05-29T10:35:46]i323: Registering package dependency provider: {ED4CC1E5-043E-4157-8452-B5E533FE2BA1},
Redundancy management tool-fail over
hello there. Looking for a bit of support as I am very new with working with Zenon. Currently have 2 HMIs (server 1 and server 2) have configured the redundancy management tool so it swaps over in the event of a network failure on one. Whilst testing
Production and Facility Scheduler - import
Could you please give me a hint on how to import data for Production and Facility Scheduler, prepared in advance e.g. in the form of an Excel spreadsheet?
Variables missing when importing from driver - Beckhoff TwinCat NG driver
I've noticed that some structured variables don't appear in the import list when using the "Import variables from driver" function. After some investigation, it seems this issue occurs specifically when using the "reference to" option on a variable. If
Scaling Issues in Zenon 15 Smart Client Still Persist
Hi, I've tested the latest version of Zenon 15 Smart Client, and unfortunately, the scaling issues remain unresolved, just like in the previous versions. Our server runs at the native resolution of 1920x1080, but clients in the office use a variety of
Set Color Background given an ALC color
Hi everyone, I'm having trouble with the following point. I have several "line" elements representing electrical sections. These lines have 3 different colours depending on the ALC of the "circuit breaker" type elements placed upstream of the line. Not
Alarm State for each variable
Hi, does anyone know how can I get the alarm state of a variable? Like I know there's a ''Not acknowledged'' Status bit, which is great, but I need some status bit for the alarm state. For example, if I got bad quality and I set an alarm for that, I want
Zenon V14 installation failed
Hi, I was trying to install the Zenon version 14 but facing an error. Error file attached for reference. Please advise the resolution. Operating system is Windows 10 Enterprise having build 19045 and Admin rights are enabled on the PC. Thanks.
Process Gateway Issue
Hi.. I Have an Issue, during Service Engine Runtime, i have 2 process gateway to publish for our customer. Now our process gateway very often closed automatically every 1 day passed, every that happen i need to close runtime and running the service engine
[FEATURE] Extended Trend - Option to Position Gantt Charts Above Trend Diagram Automatically
Hi, To significantly reduce the time required for configuring Gantt charts displayed above a trend diagram, I’d like to propose adding an option to place Gantt charts directly above the diagram. For reference, I’ve attached a screenshot illustrating the
IEC 870 - behaviour for unreceived data after GI command
Hello, is possible to set on the IEC870 - 104 protocol driver to declare unreceived process variables after GI command as invalid? Sure, after few sec./min. The driver always waits for the data after GI cmd, but if the RTU doesn't send these data, the
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