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67. How to correctly display the project content in different DPI settings?
The computer display resolution is getting higher and higher, in order to display the text clearer, changing the DPI is a choice. However, this also influences the EasyBuilder project display. Incorrect display can happen due to the difference in DPI settings ...
68. How to do floating point calculations with integers?
To gain a result with decimal place when dividing integers, please convert the integer to float first. Please see the following Macro. D8=5 is the integer value gained from PLC. Line 10: Since D8 is an integer, D8/10 is performed as an integer operation and ...
69. Mignate Font
How to keep the fonts consistent after downloading a project file compiled on another computer? When a project is completed, to prevent another person from editing the project when using it to update the HMI, the project is usually compiled into a .xob or .exo...
70. How to update iP Series HMI OS image?
To update iP Series HMI OS image, save the OS file in a USB drive and then insert the USB drive into the HMI. This FAQ explains how to check OS version and use USB drive to update OS image. Checking OS version: Step 1. On the system setting bar in the lower-r...
71. How to Connect HMI VNC Server via Web Browser?
When connecting HMI VNC Server via web browser, since Java APP is used, the security settings in Java will influence the VNC connection. This FAQ explains how to change Java setting. Go to Windows Control Panel and click Java to open Java Control Panel. Go to...
72. How to Connect Multiple Devices via One Serial Port?
To connect multiple devices via a single serial port, certain station number can be specified when configuring the serial port in System Parameter Settings » Device List. This FAQ explains the syntax of the variables that can be used when setting the station n...
73. How to Download Complete Font to HMI?
In EasyBuilder, only the fonts used in the project are downloaded to HMI. When displaying the languages written from right to left (for example: Arabic), certain fonts may not be correctly displayed on HMI. To solve this problem, you may download the complete ...
74. How to Check OS Update Status?
When updating HMI OS, the update status can be viewed by monitoring COM1 RS232 serial port. To do so, different tools can be used for different Windows versions.Windows XP: Hyper Termanal (Built-in)Window 7 & 8: Tera Term (Free serial port monitor)This FAQ exp...
76. How to use the new touch screen calibration method for i Series models?
Starting from OS ver. 20140819, a new method to enter touch screen calibration mode is added. The user can press and hold anywhere on the LCD screen when HMI starts to enter touch screen calibration mode. And, a confirmation pop-up window is added. From the wi...
77. How to Establish Communication Between i Series HMI and S7-1200 FW V4.0 devices?
Recently, Siemens has made great changes in S7-1200 Firmware V4.0; therefore, S7-1200 driver can no longer establish communication between EasyBuilder8000 and S7-1200 Firmware V4.0. To establish communication between i Series HMI and S7-1200 Firmware V4.0 devi...
78. How to quickly activate and configure EasyAccess 2.0?
This FAQ will quickly guide you through some easy steps to activate and configure EasyAccess 2.0. Step 1. On HMI, go to System settings\EasyAcess 2.0 tab, record the HWKey, and then provide the HWKey to your distributor for assistance regarding activation. (“...
79. How to Update OS with SD?
In addition to configuring system settings, SD cards that store the required file can be used to update OS during reboot. Certain OS update can only be done by using SD card. This FAQ explains the procedure of updating OS with SD card. Applicable models: HMIs ...
80. Why Can’t I Edit a TK Series HMI Project?
TK Series HMI is exclusive for Mainland China. To use a TK model, the PC operating environment and EasyBuilder8000 must be in Simplified Chinese. Otherwise, the following situation can happen: Situation1. The TK Series model cannot be found in HMI list when cr...
81. Set IP for new HMI
How to quickly assign an IP address of a new HMI in order to download projects without a router? New HMI arrives having DHCP setting, and IP address of 0.0.0.0. To enable network functions, it is necessary to connect the HMI to a DHCP server (usually by means ...
82. How to update cMT-iV5 Firmware and OS?
This FAQ explains how to update cMT-iV5 Firmware and OS when some new features or bug fixes are added. Run “UtilityManagerEx.exe” file in the EB Pro installation folder. Click [cMT Series] » [Maintenance] » [cMT-iV5 OS Upgrade]. Two options for update can be...
83. Font Management
How to change the font in the project? Font Management is a convenient feature that allows user to make a global change to all the fonts in the project file at one time. This FAQ explains how to use Font Management. In EasyBuilder Pro main menu click [Edit] an...
84. Find user defined tag
How to find a user-defined tag in an object settings dialog box? After importing a large number of user-defined tags, finding one particular tag when setting an object can take a very long time. You can easily find a tag by the following method. Take Rockwell ...
85. How to set HMI IP on HMI?
This FAQ explains how to view or set HMI IP address on HMI by using System Setting Toolbar.Applicable Models: eMT, iE, XE, mTV, i SeriesNon-applicable Models: cMT Series Step 1. Hit the leftward arrow icon in the lower-right corner of HMI screen. Step 2. The ...