Silver Series Installation and Operation Manual, Rev B ... - Watlow

iiiTable of ContentsCOPYRIGHT NOTICE ....................................................... iiWARRANTY .................................................................... iiIF SERVICE IS REQUIRED ................................................ iiAPPLICATIONS ASSISTANCE ........................................... iiTable of Contents ......................................................... iiiChapter 1 – Introduction ................................................ 1Welcome ....................................................................... 2EZware-5000 Support .................................................... 2HMI Models Supported .............................................. 2PLCs Supported .......................................................... 2About Your Documentation .......................................... 2Conventions ............................................................... 2What You Need ............................................................. 3OIT/HMI Basics .............................................................. 4Projects ...................................................................... 4Backing Up Projects ................................................... 4Objects ....................................................................... 4Graphics Object ......................................................... 5Windows .................................................................... 5What is an HMI5000 Series? ......................................... 5List of Features .............................................................. 6Chapter 2 – HMI Local Setup .......................................... 8Factory Configuration .................................................... 8Calibrating the Touchscreen ...................................... 8Getting into Local Setup ............................................ 8Changing the System Settings .................................... 9Viewing System Information .................................... 14Transferring Projects and Data fromUSB/CompactFlash .................................................. 15Chapter 3 – Connect the HMI to the PLC or Controller .. 17Connecting to COM1 and COM3 on Port A .............. 21Connecting to COM1 and COM2 on Port B ..............25Connecting multiple PLC/controllers serially usingdaisy chaining ...........................................................26Connecting one or more PLC/controllers via Ethernet..................................................................................26Troubleshooting .......................................................27Chapter 4 – Creating a Sample Project ......................... 28Starting EasyBuilder-5000 ............................................28To start Project Manager and EasyBuilder-5000: .....28Creating a Bargraph .....................................................28To create Window 11: ..............................................28To create a Function Key: .........................................30To create a Bargraph: ...............................................33To create a Set Word: ...............................................36To create a Bit Lamp: ................................................40To create a Set Bit: ...................................................43Finishing Up .................................................................45Saving your first project ...........................................45Compiling your first project ......................................46Simulating your first project .....................................46Downloading your first project ................................48Chapter 5 – Simulator Mode ........................................ 50The Simulation Screen .................................................50Simulating the HMI is done in on-line or off-linemode. .......................................................................50To use off-line simulation mode from EasyBuilder: .51To use off-line simulation mode from ProjectManager ...................................................................51To use on-line simulation mode from EasyBuilder...51To use on-line simulation mode from ProjectManager ...................................................................51To use EasySimulator ...............................................520600-0069-0000 Rev. B