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SYSTEM Locked
After entering a not existing user name system was locked. tried to enter administrator user/pass but same error. does enyone has experience how to unlock system. This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 16.06.2021 by user GiorgiPetelava. Please
Write values to variable is too slow
Hello, I have to write analog values to PLC variable using DF1 protocol. I am using Numerical value element. When I enter a new value only after 30 seconds I see a new value written. Global update time of DF1 driver is set to 1000ms. Best regards This
Switch with more than 2 states
Hello Everyone, I have some difficulties to make what I wanted. I wanted to create a switch with more than 2 possible states and to change the state of the switch when I click on it on RunTime. But, I succeeded to create a switch with more than 2 states,
Modify Element group in Element Group
Hi, I am struggling to find a way to modify an existing element group(e.g.: change visibility of it) after it has been added to another element group without converting it into a symbol. Is there a preferred way? My current workaround is to disband top
Corporate report
Hello everybody, I am using Zenon 8.10 and I want to build configuration for report generation for number of corporate users. They will access through their local machines in business network. What is the best approach for this configuration? Should I
Server Redundancy
I'm keen to find out if we can have 4 servers backing up in pairs of each other. The basic one is that we have one + one = two servers. But I.e. in location 1 we have 2 servers working as Active + Standby for the entire rail way system. While in another
Freely defineable frame shape
Hi all. How to make freely defineable frame shape (or screen which use this frame), dragging on monitor? I made freely defineable frame shape, made screen which uses this frame. But now I can't move it on screen. How to solve it? Best regards, MK This
Unable to Set Alignment of Zenon Variable
Hi, When setting the Alignment property of an IVariable (creating the variable in the Zenon project (IProject) with AddIn in C#), this exception is thrown (below). Also the Alignment property seems to not be editable in the Zenon editor either. This functionality
zenon Software Platform Help now available online
We are very pleased to announce that the help for the zenon Software Platform is now available online. From now on, the entire zenon Help for version 10 is available at: https://onlinehelp.copadata.com In this online help you will find support for: Service
Serial comm. settings
Hello, Where can I set "parity" parameter for serial communication? I am using DF1 protocol over com1 serial port. I can set speed, number of data bits and stop bits. But setting parity (even or none) is not available. Best regards This is a migrated
I need to push data from Zenon VBA to SQL database every 1sec
I need to push the data of a variabe to sql data base through zenon VBA every 1sec once the runtime starts, I am not done much programming in VBA Can anyone share the programming code for this This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 09.06.2021 by
(BUG) OPC UA Server Generates Duplicate Monitored Item Notifications
Hi there, I've been working with the OPC UA server in Zenon recently as my company is using it for a project with a very high profile client. During analysis of the packet stream that Zenon generates when an OPC UA client has connected to it and subscribed
Saving time and variable assignment
We have been using smart objects for the past six months, and it is very efficient, but we have two major problems. Saving / Import time We have about 10 smart object templates with about 20 variables and 20 released properties each. Some more complex
report viewer scale
Hi everyone, Does anyone knows if its possible to set two different scales on a chart at report builder? I have a chart where I display temperature and pressure values, but their range is completely different. (0-150) (0_-6) so the chart for pressure
Dynamic Screen Switch Function
Hi, I'm trying to find a way to build a "Screen Switch Function" on the fly in an Add-In service. Considering the following configuration: [AddInExtension("Temp Service", "Service extension description", DefaultStartMode = DefaultStartupModes.Auto)] public
Ghost border appearing on blinking buttons
Hi, I have a issue with blinking annunciator buttons created in the project that when they toggle sometimes these buttons leave a grey border in the background but other times same button does not leave a grey border. I like to ask for solving this issue
Report viewer load delay
Hi, Zenon 8.20 I have a report viewer screen where I have different bottons to show different types of reports of the same process and cycle. When I tried this before in runtime without being connected to the PLC network the load of the report in the
Adressierung von "Analog Input" bei MODRTU32-Treiber?
Hallo zusammen, hat hier zufällig jemand eine Idee, wie ich im MODRTU32-Treiber eine Variable vom Treiberobjekttyp "Analog Input", die ich laut Treiber-Doku wie "Holding Register" adressieren soll, tatsächlich adressieren muss, wenn die analogen Eingänge
Vba macro should run every 1sec without any external trigger from runtime
Hi, I am using ZENON 8.20 Version, I need to take The Total no. of alarm values into historian, but it is an Screen specific type function, I am not able to take the value so i am using the VBA macro to take the value into variable, But everytime i need
CAdsWatchServerR0::AdsParseSymbol invalid array index!
Dear colleagues, I have got a Zenon project which causing the error "CAdsWatchServerR0::AdsParseSymbol invalid array index!" According to the Beckhoff support it is caused by accessing some variable what does not exist. In the new ADS *.dll the accesses
Can't move symbol type elements on runtime screen using VSTA
Hi, I need to dynamically rearrange and hide/unhide buttons according to certain configurations by PLC variables on the runtime screen. I have successfully moved elements on the runtime via the following commands with elements such as Static Textbox.
DLMS Connection Settings
Hello, I am testing Energy meter which is providing data over DLMS Protocol. Checked same on Gurux Software where I can able to read it from meter please check images for reference. While configuring same on Starton FieldBus Configuration, I am getting
Decimals in display setting of variable
Hello, I create scada system and i have to add variables from mitshubishi PLC. I receive INT variables from PLC, but i have to display them with decimal. Now i created once more variable in math driver for each variables from PLC and used formulas to
Status von Symbolen Verriegelung
Hallo, ich möchte in der Steuerung per Variable anzeigen , ob ein Button/Eingabefeld verriegelt/gesperrt ist. Also im Prinzip sobald das Schlosssymbol an einem Element angezeigt wird, soll die entsprechende Variable gesetzt werden. Gibt es da irgendwelche
Filling tank visualization
Hello, I want to visualize filling tank process. I took one rectangle and put my level variable to "change height" field of the rectangle. If I copy and paste this rectangle and choose different variable for second tank the "Max. variable value" field
Driver Simulation Wizard
Hi everyone, I am trying to create a IEC104 driver simulation using driver simulation wizard. After following the manual, I have close the logic workbench. I have also enable the variable that i have created externally. Somehow, there is no code is written
Variable Wertebereich dynamisch ändern...
Hallo zusammen! Ich arbeite mit Zenon Editor 7.6. Ich habe ein fertiges Programm zur Verfügung. Es sollte aber eine „nderung durchgeführt werden. und zwar folgendes Problem. Man gibt die Taktzahl der Maschine in einer Maske ein.Dahinter steht eine Variable
Scheduler issues
Hello all, Trying to use Scheduler to run compressor station at my customer site. Unfortunately struggling to set it up, i have created Scheduler Group, Disabled the updating from editor to RT, created RT Scheduler Screen. I am able to create switching
Change text in CEL header
Hi all. Is there any way to change texts in CEL header (Time received, Text, Comment etc.)? Can we use Description text (from Project settings -> Chronological Event List -> Column settings CEL)? Best regards, MK This is a migrated post! Originally posted
Error creating file on target system
Hi everyone, I'm doing some development and in order to try my project at runtime I'm trying to launch it on my computer. I use a Virtual Machine for the development and I'm trying to launch on the host as a server. Apparently everything is working fine,
One project - on different screen resolution
Hi all. Situation: Integration project -> Subproject A -> Subproject B Integration project starts on machine with full hd resolution 1920x1080px monitor. At the same time, all subprojects should start here, but also subproject A needs to be startet on
Database table in zenon runtime
How does one display a database table in zenon runtime? This post seems to refer to this possibility, but contains no code. Is there a simple code example that describes how to do it? This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 14.05.2021 by user ivavid.
Date picker
I have a need for a date picker. Which screen elements and variable types would be suitable for this purpose? This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 12.05.2021 by user ivavid. Please be aware that information can be outdated.
Activated license disappeared
Hello, In the License management on the License usage tab I pressed green button (License is/not used for selected product) and now I cannot see license in the License overview. How to make it visible again because I want to return it ? Best regards This
Remanent fucntion
Hi everyone, Is there a way to make functions remanent? I have a project where I have a setup screen. On this setup screen I have a few "Main/project" functions that won't be accesible for the final client, just for the manifacturer of the machine. This
Fake alarms during short connection failure
Hello, I use Allen Bradley DF1 protocol to communicate with MicroLogix PLC. After short interruption of ethernet connection I get a lot of fake alarms repeated constantly. A lot off bool variables change its value from zero to one and vice versa. Best
Alarm/event groups notification
Hello, I have one question about Alarm groups. Is there any way to have number of unacked alarms in particular Alarm group? I am using Zenon v8.10. Regards This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 10.05.2021 by user SmartS. Please be aware that information
Zenon REST API (C#)
Would like to check how can i integrate Zenon Data via REST API integration with other IT systems ? Regards, Joseph This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 10.05.2021 by user JosephChia. Please be aware that information can be outdated.
ERROR: "No Target for debugging configured in the settings."
I compiled a Runtime Add-In and imported it in the zenon editor. I tried to run the debugger i Visual Studio but instead get the following error: ERROR: No Target for debugging configured in the settings. To set a Debug Target, open tab "Add-In" in project
UTC time conversion
HI, I have this problem: By a graphical interface, an operator enters a time of day at which he wants to turn on a device (Ex. 18:20) Using the zenon logic DTCURTIME function I get a DINT with the current time in UTC converted to ms. The operator is in
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