IDEC WindMSG - Manual

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Name: IDEC-HG1X Series Operation Manual
Revision: QMAN\HG1X\1001\Rev0
Table of Contents
Preliminary............................................................ i
Contents................................................................ ii
1.0 Introduction........................................................... 1-1
1.1 Purpose of this manual................................... 1-1
1.2 Introduction to HG1X....................................... 1-1
1.3 HG1X Series: Specifications........................... 1-2
HG1X-252.............................................. 1-2
HG1X-452.............................................. 1-6
2.0 Hardware............................................................... 2-1
2.1 Mounting......................................................... 2-1
2.2 Power Requirements...................................... 2-2
2.3 Serial Port....................................................... 2-3
2.4 PLC Port......................................................... 2-4
3.0 Getting Started...................................................... 3-1
3.1 Introduction..................................................... 3-1
3.2 Application - Tags, Screens, Keys and Task... 3-1
3.3 PLC Communications..................................... 3-2
4.0 Understanding HG1X Features............................. 4-1
4.1 Screens.......................................................... 4-1
4.2 Keys............................................................... 4-3
4.3 Alarms............................................................ 4-5
4.4 Application Task-List....................................... 4-7
5.0 Configuration Software......................................... 5-1
5.1 Introduction to WindMSG Software................. 5-1
5.2 Installing WindMSG Software.......................... 5-2
5.3 WindMSG Software - Basics........................... 5-3
5.4 Create a new Application................................ 5-3
5.5 Setup Node..................................................... 5-4
5.6 Create Tag Data Base..................................... 5-5
5.7 Create Screens................................................ 5-6
5.8 Define Keys..................................................... 5-7
5.9 Define Alarms.................................................. 5-8
5.10 Application Task List........................................ 5-9
5.11 Download Application...................................... 5-10
6.0 How Do I?............................................................... 6-1
6.1 Frequently asked questions............................. 6-1
Appendix A: Examples to create Applications.... iii
Appendix B: Cable Diagrams.............................. iv
Preliminary
Thank you for purchasing HG1X Series product from IDEC. HG1X
Series Products are versatile operator interfaces with Windows based
configuration Software.
This manual will help you to safely install, configure and operate
HG1X Products.
All the safety warnings and precautions must be followed to
ensure proper unit performance and personal safety.
Warnings used in this manual:
Danger Warnings are used to indicate
situations, locations and conditions that
can cause serious injury or death.
Caution Warnings are used to indicate
situations and conditions that can cause
operator injury and/or unit damage
DANGER
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
HG1X Series Products are intended to be operator interfaces,
to work with PLCs which actually take control actions. It is
assumed that the user is well acquainted with the PLC
system being used. Never use HG1X units to perform
emergency stop applications. It is advised that separate
switches be used outside the PLC for ANY emergency stops.
Any mechanical or electrical modification to this unit will
void all warranties.