Arcus VMX Series User manual

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VMX Series
Human Machine Interface
Touch Screen
Manual

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COPYRIGHT © 2008 ARCUS,
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
First edition, November 2008
ARCUS TECHNOLOGY copyrights this document. You may not
reproduce or translate into any language in any form and means any part of
this publication without the written permission from ARCUS.
ARCUS makes no representations or warranties regarding the content of this
document. We reserve the right to revise this document any time without
notice and obligation.
Revision History:
1.00 – First revision
1.01 – Updated on-line simulation, updated product table, updated HMI
download/upload/communication section, added special notes for VMX-
30
1.02 – Updated read/write examples
1.03 – Updated HMI system configuration, added memory specification range,
updated data sync section (how to initialize data), added tags section,
1.04 – Updated appendix A2, product offering, selection matrix
1.05 – Updated models
1.06 – 6
th
release

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................... 6
Model Numbers and Specs ............................................................................................. 6
2. Software Installation....................................................................................................... 7
PC requirements.............................................................................................................. 7
Software Installation....................................................................................................... 7
3. Dimensions ..................................................................................................................... 8
VMX-30.......................................................................................................................... 8
VMX-51.......................................................................................................................... 8
VMX-70.......................................................................................................................... 9
4. Connections................................................................................................................... 10
HMI to PC..................................................................................................................... 10
Note on VMX-30 – HMI to PC .................................................................................... 10
HMI to Arcus Controller............................................................................................... 11
Note on VMX-30 – HMI to Arcus Controller .............................................................. 12
5. VIEWX Design............................................................................................................. 14
Design Flow.................................................................................................................. 14
VIEWX Design Environment....................................................................................... 15
6. Arcus Communication Setup........................................................................................ 16
1 – Setting up the HMI File .......................................................................................... 16
2 – Selecting/Configuring the Arcus Protocol.............................................................. 17
3 – Adding the Controller(s)......................................................................................... 18
Example: Reading from an Arcus Controller ............................................................... 20
Example: Writing to an Arcus Controller..................................................................... 23
7. HMI System Configuration........................................................................................... 26
Control Address............................................................................................................ 26
Update Time.................................................................................................................. 26
Manu Switch Frame...................................................................................................... 26
Power-down Mode........................................................................................................ 27
8. HMI Download and Simulation.................................................................................... 28
Program Simulation Options......................................................................................... 28
On-Line Run ................................................................................................................. 28
Off-Line Run................................................................................................................. 30
Program Download....................................................................................................... 30
Saving an HMI File....................................................................................................... 32
Uploading an HMI program.......................................................................................... 33
9. Basic Edit Functions..................................................................................................... 35
Importing/Exporting ..................................................................................................... 35
Multi-Copying............................................................................................................... 36
Alignment ..................................................................................................................... 37
Sizing ............................................................................................................................ 38
Placement Jogging........................................................................................................ 39
Grouping Objects Together........................................................................................... 39
Locking Object Placement............................................................................................ 39
Copying Scene Picture.................................................................................................. 40

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Saving as a .BMP.......................................................................................................... 40
Repository..................................................................................................................... 40
Component List Window.............................................................................................. 42
Scene/Object Setup....................................................................................................... 43
10. VIEWX Components: Graphics ................................................................................. 45
Adding a graphic........................................................................................................... 45
Graphic Component Properties..................................................................................... 46
11. VIEWX Components: Statics..................................................................................... 47
Adding a static .............................................................................................................. 47
Label / Bevel................................................................................................................. 48
Scale.............................................................................................................................. 50
Table ............................................................................................................................. 51
Picture........................................................................................................................... 52
Memo............................................................................................................................ 53
12. VIEWX Components: Buttons ................................................................................... 54
Adding a button............................................................................................................. 54
ON/OFF/Switch/Hold Button....................................................................................... 55
Constant/Increment/Decrement Button ........................................................................ 56
Jump/Back Button......................................................................................................... 57
Function Button ............................................................................................................ 58
Status Button................................................................................................................. 58
Data Move Button......................................................................................................... 59
13. Operational Variables ................................................................................................. 61
Mathematical Operations.............................................................................................. 61
Conditionals.................................................................................................................. 63
14. Recipes........................................................................................................................ 64
Recipe Parameters......................................................................................................... 64
Setting Recipe Variables............................................................................................... 65
Reading/Writing Recipes.............................................................................................. 66
Control Area.................................................................................................................. 66
15. Data Synchronization.................................................................................................. 67
Creating a Data Sync Object......................................................................................... 67
Data Sync Parameters................................................................................................... 68
Initializing Non-volatile Memory................................................................................. 70
16. Sound .......................................................................................................................... 71
Sound Configuration Window...................................................................................... 71
Adding a new sound...................................................................................................... 71
17. Backlight Timer and Power-down Mode.................................................................... 73
Backlight Timer / Power Down Mode Registers.......................................................... 73
18. HMI Program Protection............................................................................................. 74
19. Permission Protection ................................................................................................. 75
Setting a permission level............................................................................................. 75
Component permission setting...................................................................................... 75
Scene permission setting............................................................................................... 75
Managing Passwords .................................................................................................... 76
20. Tags............................................................................................................................. 78

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Creating a tag group...................................................................................................... 78
Creating a tag................................................................................................................ 79
21. Importing/Exporting ................................................................................................... 81
A1. Appendix A: Keyboard short-cut keys for VIEWX Editing...................................... 82
A2. Appendix B: HMI Memory Specification ................................................................. 84
Model Memory Specification ....................................................................................... 84
Memory Range Specification ....................................................................................... 84
A3. Appendix C: Reserved HMI System Variables ......................................................... 85
Non-volatile – Read/Write............................................................................................ 85
Non-Volatile – Read Only............................................................................................ 87
Volatile – Read/Write................................................................................................... 88
A4. Appendix D: Sound Frequency Table........................................................................ 89

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1. Introduction
The VMX series is a product line of Human Interface Machines (HMI) which interfaces
to our ACE, DMX and PMX products. The module provides the user with a touch screen
interface for applications that do not allow PC control.
The communication methods of the VMX series are RS-232 and RS-485.
Model Numbers and Specs
Model Size Display Color Pixel †Flash † Data DC Input
(VDC) Back
Light Comm. Power
VMX-30 3.3” Mono
STN
16
gray
scale
160x160 2048K
1536K 10-30
LED RS- 232/422/4
85
4W
VMX-51 5.7” Mono
STN
16
gray
scale
320x240 2048K
1536K 24±10%
CCFL RS- 232/422/4
85
10W
VMX-70 7.0” Color
TFT 65K colors 800x480 8192K
7680K 24±10%
LED RS- 232/422/4
85
10W
† Flash: Refers to maximum HMI program size
† Data: Refers to usable data memory
Additional Specs: [applies to all models]
-Brightness: Adjustable (via touch panel)
-Contrast: Adjustable (via touch panel)
-Protection: IP65 / NEMA 4
-Sound: Buzzer
-Touch Screen: 4-wire resistive type
-CPU: 32-bit RISC
-Calendar: Built-in
-Operating Temp: 0 ~ 55ºC
-Storage Temp: -20 ~ 70ºC
-Ambient Humidity: 20 ~ 90% RH (non-condensing)
-Vibration Endurance: 10~55Hz, Amplitude 0.5mm, X-, Y-, Z-direction 60 min (max)
-Cooling: Air cooling
-Electrostatic Discharge: Contact discharge: -6kV ~ +6kV (IEC61000-4-2 Level 3)
Air discharge: -15kV ~ +15kV (IEC61000-4-2 Level 4)
Contacting Support
For technical support contact: [e-mail].
Or, contact your local distributor for technical support.

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2. Software Installation
PC requirements
-64MB RAM of system memory or more
-20MB of available hard disk space or larger
-800 x 600 resolution and 256-color mode or higher
-Intel Pentium II/500 MHz or higher (or compatible)
-Microsoft Windows
Software Installation
Download and install ViewX13401.exe. Visit our website for download.

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3. Dimensions
VMX-30
Weight: 0.18 kg
VMX-51
Weight: 0.55 kg

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VMX-70
Weight: 0.75 kg

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4. Connections
HMI to PC
HMI programs are downloaded / uploaded via RS-232.
HMI PC
COM1/COM2 (DB9)
Note on VMX-30 – HMI to PC
VMX-30 only has one physical COM port. Therefore downloading/uploading code and
communication with an Arcus controller will need to use the same single port. This will
require that the user switch cables when changing between these two modes of operation.
For models with two DB9 ports (COM1 and COM2) either port can be used to
download/upload HMI program information. By the same token either COM port may be
used as the communication port to the Arcus controller.
1 RS422 R+
2 RS232 RX
3 RS232 TX
4RS485 D+/RS422 T+
5 GND
6 RS422 R-
7 RS232 RTS
8 RS232 CTS
9RS485 D-/RS422 T-
SH (shell)
2 RS232 RX
3 RS232 TX
5 GND
7 RS232 RTS
8 RS232CTS
SH (shell)

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HMI to Arcus Controller
Connection wiring of the HMI to an Arcus controller will depend on whether the
communication interface is RS-232 or RS-485.
RS-232 Connection
HMI Arcus Controller (RS-232)
COM1/COM2 (DB9)
1 RS422 R+
2 RS232 RX
3 RS232 TX
4RS485 D+/RS422 T+
5 GND
6 RS422 R-
7 RS232 RTS
8 RS232 CTS
9RS485 D-/RS422 T-
SH (shell)
RS-232 RX
RS-232 TX
GND

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RS-485 Connection
HMI Arcus Controller (RS-485)
COM1/COM2 (DB9)
Note on VMX-30 – HMI to Arcus Controller
VMX-30 only has one physical COM port.
RS-232 communication setup:
1) Connect the necessary RS-232 signals
2) The switch on the back of the VMX-30 must be moved to the “T” position for
RS-232 communication.
3) Select COM1 in the VIEWX software when adding protocol and controllers.
Only use COM2 when using RS-485 communication.
1 RS422 R+
2 RS232 RX
3 RS232 TX
4RS485 D+/RS422 T+
5 GND
6 RS422 R-
7 RS232 RTS
8 RS232 CTS
9RS485 D-/RS422 T-
SH (shell)
RS-485 +
RS-485 -
GND

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RS-485 communication setup:
1) Connect the necessary RS-485 signals
2) The switch on the back of the VMX-30 must be moved to the “N” position for
RS-485 communication.
4) Select COM2 in the VIEWX software when adding protocol and controllers.
Only use COM1 using RS-232 communication.

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5. VIEWX Design
VIEWX is the development tool used to design HMI programs for the GP series touch
panels.
Design Flow
Create a new file
Select HMI Model ID
Add Communication Protocol
Select Arcus Protocol for controller
Add Controller
Select Controller ID and Station
Edit Scenes and Set Functions
Add components and set functions
Syntax Check
Check Planning Data
Execution
On-line PC simulation
Download
Download to HMI
Verification
Download to HMI
End
Design is completed

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VIEWX Design Environment
The VIEWX design environment is divided into three sections as shown below:
1. Scene planning: The major area created for users to edit and plan HMI scenes
2. Toolbar: Provides components and functions for HMI design
3. Scene management: Manages scenes, communications, tags, etc.
1
3
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6. Arcus Communication Setup
This section discusses the necessary steps to establish communication between the GP
series HMI and an Arcus controller.
Note that multi-drop networks only apply when RS-485 communication is employed.
When using RS-232, only point-to-point communication can be achieved.
1 – Setting up the HMI File
When executing VIEWX, you first have to create a new file. Click on [New File], and
select a HMI Model ID. See below.

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2 – Selecting/Configuring the Arcus Protocol
Set the protocol by right clicking on either COM1 or COM2 and clicking [Add protocol].
Note that you’ll need click on the [Link] tab. See below.
Notes on COM port selection:
The COM port that you select should correspond to the physical COM port that is
connected to your communication network. For details see section 4.
For HMI models that provide 2 DB9 ports either COM port can be selected for RS-
232/RS-485/RS-422 communication. However, for HMI models that only provide 1
DB9 port (VMX-30), COM1 must be selected for RS-232 communication and COM2
must be selected for RS-485 communication.
Select the [ARCUS Series] protocol. Note that the baud rate may need to be updated to
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a. Electric: Select communication method used for this port.
b. Baud Rate: Baud rate of the communication. Make sure that the speed
matches with your Arcus controller.
c. Data Bit: Data bits per character. Arcus serial communication uses the
standard 8 bits per character
d. Parity: Error detection. Set to None.
e. Stop Bit: Number of bits sent after every character. Select 1 bit
f. Delay: Selects the length of the silent interval between polls for any
parameter.
g. Time Out: Selects the length of time the HMI will wait for a response before
resending a command.
h. Retry Count: The number of times the HMI will allow a communication time
out before signaling an error.
3 – Adding the Controller(s)
Add a controller by right clicking on the protocol icon. See below. Each controller on
the network will need to be added separately.
Note: Make sure that each controller has a unique device address. This address will be
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Set the [ID] parameter to the device address of the Arcus device [0-99]. Match the
[Station] parameter to the [ID] parameter. Also select the correct Arcus device.
Currently the devices supported are: PMX-4EX-SA, ACE-SDE, DMX-K-SA.
See below for an example of 3 controllers added. The controllers below have address:
4EX00, 4EX01 and 4EX02.

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Example: Reading from an Arcus Controller
All read/write HMI objects allow the user to reference the Arcus controller data. See
below for an example of reading.
Objective:
-Read from device: [4EX02]
-Display the [EX] x-axis encoder count value
1) Initializing the object: Click on the shortcut button for a numeric display shown
below.
Click and drag on the scene planning area in order to create a numeric display.