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convert anything to bit
Attached is a small StratOn projekt This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 07.02.2008 by user brandt. Please be aware that information can be outdated.
False Alarms on alarm list + reload not working when project name changed
Hello I have got a 150 alarm variables that are have an alarm limit set for limit 1('as alarm' and 'to acknowledge' only ticked) Limit 0 is the normal state and 'as alarm' not ticked on Limit 0. About 10% of them appear on the alarm list even though the
Using distributed engineering on PCs with Windows XP or Windows Vista
Due to security reasons, the firewall settings are not modified to support distributed engineering at the installation of the zenOn editor, per default. (other SQL servers might be running on the system which do not allow external access) In order to
CE Onscreen keyboard
Hello, is it possible to modify the standard on screen keyboard (see attached) , I do not want to re-create one, I would just like to remove all the buttons apart from a-z, 0-9 and delete, enter. Thank you This is a migrated post! Originally posted on
Problem - cant log in.
Hello something strange occurring. I have added users but cant log in, as soon as I run login function and enter user/password, when I press OK, nothing happens and login box remains open. I have also clicked edit users and the users setup on my system
could and how
Hi could i transfer my project in PROTOOLS to Zenon scada and how؟ regard This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 19.01.2008 by user gh_ounie. Please be aware that information can be outdated.
New member
Hi every one this is the first post how could i download Zenon scada HMI (Demo version)becuse i haven't seen it but i have heared a good information about it and i strongley like to know more and more about it . thanks This is a migrated post! Originally
replacing functions
when I create a function "picture switch..." I can replace the functions and variables of the called picture. But how can I replace the functions called with the "Start function" and "End function" of this picture? This functions are not shown in the
rapidly creating Zenon functions using import/export
I have 100's of functions I need to create for ramping up and down from button presses. This is very tedious and time consuming. With other Scada packages I've used, I've done all this work in spreadsheet. I can open the variables/functions in Excel.
Change variable status
Please, how to change variable status to alternate value, seting alternate value and seting back tu spontanous value ??? Thanks Miro. This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 04.01.2008 by user brada. Please be aware that information can be out
when I start the editor from the startup tool nothing happens
When I start the zenOn editor from the startup tool, nothing happens. The icon turns to "run" for a moment and then back to "reg". The editor does not start. Errormessages are suppressed when being started from the startup-tool. Please start the editor
Login
Dear User! I have a problem! My problem is, that I don't know, how I can make a login in an own made GUI. If I open the ZenOn Runtime, you can 1) Login if you would do things where only an admin is allowed to to. 2) for the whole personal. If the login
Straton on RTU32 and Zenon
I am trying to establish a connection between Straton running on RTU32 from Brodersen and Zenon with Modbus TCP. It works on 16bits integer dataword. But when trying on bit-level, it does not work. Is Zenon supposed to handle bits in Modbus TCP? And if
Placing a jpg/bmp logo on Zenon CE page
Hello, I am trying to place a colour logo on an overview page. Zenon running on CE only looks like it accepts DXF cad files (that are mono). I have managed to copy/paste it onto the page and it appears on the editor, but then the project freezes when
zenOn 6.21 Download problem
When i tried to download zenOn 6.21 zenOn WEB Server from page: http://www.copadata.com/en/members/downloads/installationcd-images/zenon-621.html?tx_damdownloads_pi1%5BshowUid%5D=881&cHash=9bd5f5563d I recieve next mesage : jumpurl Secure: locationData,
Display Text Value
Hi, i'm new zenon user, I need to display Text value (in place of int value) on Synoptics Like : DI : ON/OFF in place of 0/1 AI : 0 : Stop / 1: Auto / 2:Manual / 3 :Security AI (bit oriented) Bit 0: None Bit 1: Very Low Alr Bit 3: Low Alr ..... 4 = Very
Importing variables for the IEC870 driver is hanging
When I import variables from the IEC870 driver in the editor, items are received, but then the count of items received stops and the import dialog remains forever at this number until I press cancel. Normally the import dialog (general interrogation)
Accessing the rgm recipe name combobox
Hi, i need to access the rgm recipe name in the standard RGM page but i'm not able to do it. this is my actual code: VBA Code: Public Sub test() Dim i, nProps, obj Dim tmp_str As String Set obj = thisProject.DynPictures.Item("RGM").Elements.Item("Recipe_name")
List of Certified Systems Integrators
Hi, Is it posible to get a list of all Certified Systems Integrators for ZenOn System? This is just to verify the authenticity of some companies that claim they are Certified by Copadata themselves. Thanks. This is a migrated post! Originally posted on
SQL problem with zenOn 6.21 - huge project-log file
The project-log file (SQL Server Database Transaction file) in the SQL directory of the project constantly grows and requires several GigaBytes on the harddisk Under very specific circumstances it can happen that the shrink action (especially doing it
VBA wizards freeze on some computers
On some computer hardware, it can happen that the initial execution of a VBA wizard freezes for some time. After this period of time the execution will continue. It is known that a process "SingleSignOn" on some laptops can cause VBA wizards to freeze
Positioning of VBA forms (over element, top left, bottom right, .....)
How is it possible to positioning the form exactly over the element? The "problem" in this case is that VBA does not use pixel units. It uses the so-called "twips". The procedure is as followed: 1. get the actual position of the the cursor 2. calculate
Read dBase does not work
I always get the message Error# -210 when using the function Read dBase in Zenon. What is exactly the syntax in the dBasefile to make this working? Can someone give an example? Is it possible to read several tags at the same time? This is a migrated post!
project needs to be converted although the same version was used?
I used the zenOn standard edition version 6.21 SP1 to create a project and then switched to the energy edition version 6.21 SP1. When the project was loaded, it displays a message that it was edited in a previous version and if I want to convert it. Can
VBA and Microsoft Access
I need to transfer data from a Access table to certain tags in Zenon. How can I do this in VBA? This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 23.11.2007 by user bjoerndavid. Please be aware that information can be outdated.
REMA and IEC870 timestamp question.
I have two questions. IÂ'm running Zenon Energy Edition with IEC870 Driver. Is it possible to "block" external timestamps for signals with "to big" time difference, compared to the zenon PC, If time is outside the limits, take local PC time instead? I
At opening the driver configuration, I receive an error
I'm trying to open the driver configuration of e.g. the IEC870 driver or the IEC850 driver, but I receive an errormessage in the editor and the driver configuration does not pop up. What can I do? Also in addition to the above screenshot, also the error
Referencing variable on a picture
I have a link text element called SerialNo on a Picture called ChordWeld. It is linked to a variable also called SerialNo. How do I access that particular variable to change its value using a macro? This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 15.11.2007
Error "Cannot find syssrvce.exe (or one of its components)"
When I try to start the Transportserice on a CE device, the message: "Cannot find syssrvce.exe (or one of its components)" is displayed.:confused: Please make sure, that all systemfiles are copied to the directory, where the runtime is located. Please
Please Guide me about New Installation??
Look I have a Blank HMI with out any software. Please tell me steps how i can install Zenon 6.2 on it. Tell me the requireents??? This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 17.11.2007 by user majidhanif. Please be aware that information can be ou
UP/Down Button to increment/decrement PLC variable
Hello, In my Zenon application, this is what I am trying to do (if it is possible):- I would like to have an 'up' and 'down' push button. When the up button is pressed, zenon will increment the value of the the Beckhoff Twincat PLC value, when the down
changing object colour from multiply variables
Hello, I have an analogue level the then 4 alarms for each analogue that are generated in my Beckhoff Twincat PLC. The alarms are High high, High, low and low low. I would like the analogue to be displayed to change to red (alarm state) when either of
Since 6.21 the installation paths has changed.
Where does zenon is being installed to since zenOn 6.21 SP0. Since zenOn 6.21 SP0 the application is installed into different, Vista compatible, places. The program itself is still being installed to C:\Programme\COPA-DATA . All Configuration files (
Dynamically changing alarm descriptions
Hello, in my PLC project (Beckhoff Twincat) I have generic devices 1-10. Within ZenOn (CE version) on a setup page, I assign string for each, ie device1_name = engine room hydraulics, device2_name = engine room cooling etc Then I read this string for
How to evaluate the user level a user has in the runtime?
How can I evaluate which userlevels the currently logged-on user possesses? For this you can use 4 DWORD variables of the system driver. Create these variables in your project manually or use the system driver wizard and select the category password.
Slow handling of objects in very large pictures
when editing elements in large (1.000.000.000 pixel x 1.000.000.000 pixel) pictures, there is no immediate response. What is causing this and what can I do? Drawing the grid with such large picture is actually what is causing the higher CPU load and the
Beckhoff PLC comms failed alarm
Hello , I am using the Beckhoff TwinCat NG driver communicating to a Twincat on a CE unit. How do I get a comms OK status bit from the ZenOn driver so that I can raise an alarm when I have lost comms with the PLC? Thanks Matt This is a migrated post!
Help Please - Lost file menu bar and cant get it back!
I have lost the file menu in ZenOn editor, I have tried reboot, and right click but cant get the file menu back therefore cant continue to develop. Regards Matt This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 23.10.2007 by user mattsd. Please be aware that
User manual or guide
Hi i would like to know where can i get a user manual or a guide for use zenon and start programing and HMI This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 22.10.2007 by user ale_001. Please be aware that information can be outdated.
Help making some pictures
Well i have troble for make extended trend, chronologic list, i need in the extended trend see how is going preassure, level, and caudal Q from a water pump i cant make that and i also want, that these trends and everything happens in chronologic list
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