Strings compare
Hello, I am a little bit new in Zenon, and need help I have a question about comparing string variable in zenon. I my project I need to "Interlock" Buttons depanding on which computer Zenon HMI is running. Basicaly I need to check what is an actual computer
Zenon CE version 6.0 support
Good morning, we have received some new Beckhoff hardware that we purchased with a Zenon CE runtime license. I'm having problems with the runtime and trying to re-install it via zenon on my PC using remote runtime update. This Beckhoff device is now running
Backup database
hello, I need to be able to backup the database. I am archiving a lot of data which my customer may need to look at up to a year later. What is the reccomended way to do this? Is there a DB backup function or shall I just image the entire drive? thanks,
Changing alarm text.
Hi there, Is it possible to change the alarm text dynamically and have it persist? Here's my situation: I show an 'start logging' event as an alarm, then show actual alarms, then show a stop logging event' as an alarm: Start Logging. Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Alarm
Zenon 6.01 SP2
were can i download SP2 for Zenon 6.01, i need this to do reinstall after hard drive failure. Can anyone help please.:( This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 10.11.2008 by user gersdoyle. Please be aware that information can be outdated.
pdf datei in runtime anzeigen
Hallo, wollte fragen ob zenon das anzeigen einer PDF datei innerhalb einer schablone unterstützt? Besitzt die Runtime hierfür einen eigenen viewer, oder ist so was nur über den aufruf eines PDF Readers möglich? Mfg Matthias This is a migrated post! Originally
How to disable click sounds on virtual keyboard
Hi, I have a Windows CE Panel which is connected to a speaker system. I want to play some sounds on alarms and so on using the playback function. But there is a problem, using the virtual keyboard or a user specific keyboard. Every time when i click to
Usability Functions and Scripts
I have a general question about the usability of Functions and Scripts in Zenon. Isn't it a shame that I have to do 4 Steps to link two actions to one button. I have to create two Functions for e.g. Set Value and Change Screen. Then i have to create a
Same pciture for different data
Hi there, I have a single Trend Graph page that I use for displaying 3 sets of variables. This works fine as I use the function to change what data is shown in the picture. My problem is how to show a different title for each 'instance' of the picture.
Setup a filter at design time
hi there, I want to have 3 screen, showing alarms for a different PLC each (I.E. I have 2 PLC's linked up). The trouble I am finding is that I can only set the filter for each alarm list at runtime. Is it possible to setup a filter at design time, so
How to Stop Logging Alarms
Hi there folks! I need a way of switching off alarms. Basically I want a start/stop alarms button. Is this possible? I thought the Status Variable associated with the alarm class would do the trick but even though I toggle that variable, the alarms still
trend graph
Hi all, we noticed that during runtime, and using the trend graph.. if we change picture to another one.. and when we return to the picture that haves the trend graph this is cleared and starts from zero.. is it any way to keep the trend graph 'logging'
Limits
Hi, I have been losing limits I have set on some datatypes. I have set up 4 limits on an int value (0,1,2,4) with associated colours, and during normal project editing the limits disapear from the datatype, the only way to get them back is to re enter
Archive SE seems very limited
Hi there, I have a license for Archive Server SE. I've added (some test) variables to the archive. I start the runtime and change the variables. I do end up with masses of .ARX files but what the heck can I do with them! I really want to be able to load
Parameters in Property window greyed out?
I have been working on a simple project on Zenon 6.22 SPO using a step 7 siemens driver.The project still works well in the runtime. But if i try and go to the property window and select any of the parameters ( say a variable linked to a rectangle block)
Simple Project, no idea
Hi there, I'm about to embark on a simple enough project the only problem is I've never used zenOn before and have pretty much no idea. I was wondering if anyone could point me to any relevent tutorials or information to hel pget me started. My project:
ETM Profiles
What are the posibilities for the ETM profiles? If I understand it correctly, I can create the profiles only within the runtime. Is it possible to distribute these profiles created in RT to other standalone stations? Is it possible to use filters on the
How to increment a variable on button press
Hello, Another simple question. For testing purposes, I want to be able to toggle a boolean value via a button. What are the steps needed to achieve this? I have created a variable and a button and a text box that displays the value. Cheers, mat This
Neuer Button "Alle aktivieren" (Variablen)
Hallo, mit Build 6 für zenOn Version 6.22 SP0 gibt es in der Variablenleiste einen neuen Button Namens "Alle aktivieren". Laut Support gibt es für Builds keinen Revisionstext, daher meine Frage: Was genau macht dieser Button? Werden damit ALLE Variablen
Login/Logout-Button
Hallo, ich habe einen Login/Logout-Button (Schalter) mit einer boolean variable und will nun die Funktionen Login und Logout mittels 0 und 1 realisieren. Wie kann ich diese Funktionen meiner Variable zuteilen? This is a migrated post! Originally posted
multiple monitors splitted around the plant
Hi all, we have a zenon project running with a two output video card (one for LCD monitor, and another for a projector with a different template and data), now our client asked us for an upgrade.. he would like to have four LCDs displays splitted around
Alarm Banner
Is it possible to update the alarm banner with the most recent alarm without user intervention.:) This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 17.09.2008 by user allmendinger. Please be aware that information can be outdated.
Grafik nicht vorhanden im Testmodus Combielement
Hallo, ich habe diesbezüglich bereits eine Email an den Support geschickt aber bis jetzt keine Antwort erhalten. Wann wird dieser Fehler endlich behoben? Der Testmodus hat in älteren Versionen immer einwandfrei funktioniert, so ist er praktisch nutzlos:
Anleitung >> Einfach und Verständich << für PFS zenOn 6.22
Hallo liebe Forum Admin`s, gibt es eine einfache Anleitung für den PFS, zenOn 6.22. Beispiel Schaltpunkte eingeben wie: 6:00:00 Uhr bis 14:14:59 Frühschicht Mo-DO 6:00:00 Uhr bis 12:14:59 Frühschicht Fr. Das gleiche gilt für Spät.- Nachtschicht... und
Limiting Alarm-status line to one monitor
Is there a way to limit length of the alarm-status line to be displayed on one monitor only, in a multi monitor configuration? My project is running at the moment in a 3 monitor configuration. Once the alarm-status line shows up, it is spread over all
Euchner EKS
I'm using the Euchner EKS with Zenon. I have a Roof project with several sub projects. I have the impression dat only the Roof project can bind the USB port for the Euchner EKS. I get an invalid status for the Euchner variable in my sub project. However,
Datenbanktabelle anzeigen
Hallo, ich lese über Stored Procedures Daten aus einem MS SQL Server 2005 aus. Momentan schreibe ich dann diese Werte in interne Variablen, die ich dann wiederum in tabellarischer Form in Bildern zur Anzeige bringe. Soweit funktioniert das auch wunderbar
zenOn-Editor 6.22 SP0 Build 3 beendet sich sofort nach dem Starten
Hallo, ich hatte im VBA-Editor den Code zu einer Form offen und wollte mit der Tastenkombination Shift+F7 zur Form wechseln. Dies hatte zur Folge, dass die komplette Editorumgebung mit einem Schlag weg war. Nun startet der Editor, beendet sich jedoch
display last open picture
I am using system variable " last open picture". When i use it in runtime it is not visible.I have one main project and a sub project and I have included it in both. But it is not visible in runtime. Could I get any help on this? This is a migrated post!
User administration - authorizations
Hi all, is it possible that in a "Login" picture, using de default control elements, the user can switch between the "usr identification" field and the "Password" field with the TAB button? another question... i've putted an authorization level 1 in a
Alarm Handling
Hello, I do have a variable of type Integer. Every single bit of this variable stands for an alarm. I tried to use the reaction matrix for getting the bit values but I have the problem with the priority included in REMA. It means when there are two errors
SQL Datenbank
Ich habe eine Datenbank angelegt und versuche nun sie auslesen. Bin nach der Treiber dokumentation vorgegangen und die Sende tabelle wird auch beschrieben. Sobald ich etwas in die empfangstabelle schreibe werden die Zeilen, bei laufender Runtime, auch
Report zeigt nichts an
Hallo, nachdem ich im Reporteditor die Funktion eingestellt habe (=archive(1,"wert","unten"). Wird aber in der Runtime nur durch "archice wert" dargestellt. Einen Archivordner mit den jeweiligen Variablen wurde ebenfalls angelegt. Bitte um Hilfe. Gruß
Archive Server Problem
Hi! I Have a problem with archive server: I created one archive and when i chose the type of the scan only appears one option (Cyclic Scanning) not the 3 possibles options. Someone have this problem? or can help resolve this? Thanks in advance. This is
Runtime (WinCE5.0) does not connect
Hi i have a problem with my runtime under windows CE 5.0. It does not connect to a Soft-SPS I set up to test some things. The used driver is the "Beckhoff TwinCat NG Treiber". The Windows CE Platform is a Panel from Beckhoff and the Soft-SPS is also Beckhoff
Camera Feeds
Hi, I want to put 4 ethernet camera feeds onto a picture, I have added 4 Navigate control elements, but when I use a function to load the picture, I can only add one ip address, and this works with one of the navigate control elements. Cheers This is
Login problem
I get a popup sayin invalid user identification when I try and use the login function even though I am using a valid user login This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 19.08.2008 by user dak2483. Please be aware that information can be outdate
Performance?
Is it possible for Zenon to function with 50 sub projects under one roof project? Thanks. This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 19.08.2008 by user dak2483. Please be aware that information can be outdated.
system time
Hi all, i trying to do something like this: in the runtime i want the user to insert a start time and an end time in two time format internal variables - ok then i want to compare that interval with the "system time" to trigger a bit. I'm doing this already
Cumulative export of alarms.
Hi Can anyone tell me how to configure the 'Export Alarms' function to ensure a cumulative export of alarms to a SQL Server? The goal is to guarantee that all alarm entries older than x minutes are present in the SQL Server. By the way, the help file
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