C-More First Program - EA9 HMI Series Panel
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- We will now put our first program into the C-More EA9 HMI Panel using the C-More programming software. The Do-more Designer Simulator will be used with a modified Start Stop Jog Circuit so we can use our HMI screen to monitor the output as well as control the inputs on the PLC.
Communications will be established to our C-More EA9-T10CL unit and the firmware will be updated. We will then develop our control for our PLC ladder logic circuit.
The PLC logic for our circuit can be found in our post: How to Make a Start / Stop / Jog Circuit in a PLC. Our C-More EA9 HMI Panel will be communicating to the PLC simulator via Ethernet with the Modbus TCP protocol. Let’s get started.
c-more first program
More information can be obtained on our website. This includes all of the links mentioned in this video.
accautomation.ca/c-more-ea9-h...
00:00 C-More First Program - EA9 Series
00:33 Page Display - Zooming
01:32 Panel and Communication Setup
02:20 Review of PLC Program and Addresses
03:16 Adding C-More Pushbuttons - Start Stop Jog
07:07 Adding C-More Indicator Light
08:42 Transfer and Test Program
Establishing Communication and Updating Firmware Video
• C-More EA9 HMI Series ...
First Program Video
• C-More First Program -...
Previously we have discussed the following in our C-More HMI Panel:
System Hardware
accautomation.ca/c-more-micro...
Unboxing and Review Video
• C-More Micro HMI Hardw...
Powering the Unit
• C-More Micro HMI Insta...
Installing the Software
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• C-More EA9 HMI Series ...
System Setup Screens
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• C-More EA9 HMI Series ...
There are several reasons that we are using the EA9-T10CL C-More HMI Panel. Here are a few:
• Touch screen display (LCD) 280 NITS display brightness
• 10.4” diagonal colour TFT (Thin Film Transistor)
• Analog resistive (1024 X 1024) touch screen allowing unlimited touch areas
• EA9-PGMSW programming software
• 800 x 600-pixel display
• 64K colours
• 50,000-hour average backlight half-life
• USB port B (program/download) and USB port A (USB device options)
• Ethernet 10/100 Base-T port (program/download & PLC communication
• Remote Internet Access
• Serial PLC interface (RS-232/422/485)
• One built-in SD memory card slot
• 12-24 VDC powered (18W), 110VAC power adapter (optional)
• Audio Line Out, stereo - requires amplifier and speaker(s)
• 26MB project memory
• Data logging
• 0 to 50°C [32 to 122°F] operating temperature range
• NEMA 4/4X, IP65 compliant when mounted correctly, indoor use only
• Slim design saves panel space
• UL, cUL & CE agency approvals
• 2-year warranty from date of purchase
www.accautomation.ca
Thanks!
Thanks Justin,
I'm glad that you found it helpful.
Garry
Thanks for the video! If I may add a suggestion. Turn down the volume of the background music, please. Personally, I'm here to listen to your instructions and the background music is a little loud and distracting. Cheers!
Hi riverjig,
Thanks for the feedback. I have turned down the background music in some of the latest videos.
I appreciate the suggestion.
Garry
More information can be obtained on our website. This includes all of the links mentioned in this video.
accautomation.ca/c-more-ea9-hmi-series-panel-first-program
There are several reasons that we are using the EA9-T10CL C-More HMI Panel. Here are a few:
• Touch screen display (LCD) 280 NITS display brightness
• 10.4” diagonal color TFT (Thin Film Transistor)
• Analog resistive (1024 X 1024) touch screen allowing unlimited touch areas
• EA9-PGMSW programming software
• 800 x 600-pixel display
• 64K colors
• 50,000-hour average backlight half-life
• USB port B (program/download) and USB port A (USB device options)
• Ethernet 10/100 Base-T port (program/download & PLC communication
• Remote Internet Access
• Serial PLC interface (RS-232/422/485)
• One built-in SD memory card slot
• 12-24 VDC powered (18W), 110VAC power adapter (optional)
• Audio Line Out, stereo - requires amplifier and speaker(s)
• 26MB project memory
• Data logging
• 0 to 50°C [32 to 122°F] operating temperature range
• NEMA 4/4X, IP65 compliant when mounted correctly, indoor use only
• Slim design saves panel space
• UL, cUL & CE agency approvals
• 2-year warranty from the date of purchase
ACC Automation
www.accautomation.ca
Thank you so much for the video. There is a push button on EA9 HMI, it is in momentary. This action is staying active irrespective of touching this push button. Please help me on this. thanks
Hello Garry thank you so much for your videos...
If I am using the simulator, two windows appear: the Simulation Control Window and the C-more Simulation Window. The question is: it possible to use a real BRX PLC (which I have) instead of the Simulation Control Window? Use my laptop instead of the c-more panel. Thank you
Hi Tarasik,
This is a very common question. The simulator is independent of any controls so this will not communicate to anything else. It is simply a test to see visually what the operator will see and basic functions.
Possibly in the near future, this will allow a communication simulation to the controller.
I hope this helps you out.
Regards,
Garry
accautomation.ca/series/c-more-hmi-series-panel/
Another question: What integer number, such as N7:1 type deal, can I use for screen control and with a password allow or not allow a user to go to screen number 3, (i.e.) If PW = set number, then MOV a 3 to N7:1.. ???? I'm using a SLC 5/04 processor with the C-more panel. Thanks! Also where should the help file folder be located in order to get the Help to come up when I click on it. Do I just need to re-install C-More from scratch? Seems I also didn't have it unzipped when I did the install.
Hi Red_Pill Matrix
You need to set up the panel to PLC and PLC to panel settings. This will control the screen switching on the HMI. Here is a post on how to do that.
accautomation.ca/c-more-ea9-hmi-series-panel-to-plc-and-plc-to-panel-settings/
You can make the PLC do the passwords for a screen or have the HMI do this for you. When you create a screen right click and go to screen options. The third tab over on the top is the password set up for the screen.
If you hit F1 the help menu will appear. The main menu on the far right has a help option. Also, the objects that you put on each screen will have a help button.
I hope this helps you out.
Regards,
Garry
@@ACCautomation Thank you so much!
Hello, I am following along but it seems I can’t add a tag because I have no options under memory type even when DEV001 is selected
Hi Billy,
There is a website post with additional information that may help you out.
accautomation.ca/c-more-ea9-hmi-series-panel-first-program/
It sounds like you need to set up the DEV001 PLC information.
Main Menu | Setup | Panel Manager...
Select the DEV001. This will show you the device you are connected to and the parameters for communication.
Regards,
Garry
Can we download to a panel if there is no SD card yet present? I am working with a EA9-T10WCL. It didn't seem to work/ to allow transfer.. grayed out. Using a USB cable. What am I missing? Thanks!
Hi Red_Pill Matrix,
Yes, you can download the program to the panel if no SD card is present. It sounds like your USB driver has not loaded correctly during the installation of the program.
Check the USB driver using the Windows Device Manager:
With the C-more panel connected to the PC, on the PC, open Control Panel --> System
-->Hardware tab --> Device manager. Next, expand “Network adapters”.
The C-more driver is named C-more EA9
If the C-more programming software Communication Config dialog USB indicator is red,
and the driver does not appear in Device Manager,
1) Unplug both ends of the cable and plug them in again.
2) If that does not establish communication, plug into a different USB port on the PC.
3) If there are any USB hubs or other devices being used, temporarily eliminate them to see if this solves the problem.
4) Reinstall the C-more HMI USB driver
5) If you are still having problems try another USB cable.
Reinstalling the USB driver:
The C-more USB driver installation utility is bundled with the C-more software installation files. If you have a C-more software CD, the file is in the root, called EA9USBDriver.exe.
If you downloaded the software, when you extracted the files, the EA9USBDriver.exe was extracted to the location you chose. First, close the C-more software and disconnect the USB cable from the PC. Then, browse to EA9USBDriver.exe.
I hope this helps you out.
Regards,
Garry
@@ACCautomation Very helpful. I found I had not installed the driver. Got it working. Thanks very much!
I have a program for cmore micro HMI. How do I convert it to a EA9 HMI?
Would you setup an ea9 c-more panel to click plus ip network
Hi Dcox,
This post will show you how to connect a Click (Click PLUS) PLC to a C-More EA9 HMI.
accautomation.ca/c-more-ea9-hmi-series-headless-rhmi-to-solo-and-click-plc-controllers/
The other item that will help save you time is to import the Click tags into the C-More EA9 HMI.
www.automationdirect.com/videos/video?videoToPlay=8tH46v_uOYQ
I hope this helps you out.
Regards,
Garry
I think I have the same setup as you. (C-MoreEA9 and BRX PLC). I do not get a memory type of 0. Only DISC. PLC does not see a changes to MC locations. I do everything else the same. Did something change?
Oh, ok. DISC is memory type now. Address is the full location. In this case, MC1 instead of just the address number.
@@rodmartin1817
Glad you got it figured out.
When doing these videos, I used the Modbus Driver on the C-More EA9. This was a universal driver for many PLC manufacturers. Since you are using the BRX Do-More, I would use the Ethernet driver for the BRX. You would then just use any of the memory areas you want.
Regards,
Garry
Great video. In you program start stop jog relate to x0, x1, and x2, yet you define the buttons as mc1 mc2 mc3. wheres the connection between mc1 and x0? thanks
Hi Rick,
Thanks again for the comment. MC1, MC2, and MC3 are placed in parallel with the existing X0, X1, and X2 physical inputs.
The modified ladder can be seen on the website for this post.
accautomation.ca/c-more-ea9-hmi-series-panel-first-program/
Regards,
Garry
Precisar inserir legendas para o português Brasil.
@@MrGomes76
Thanks for the comment. I do not have anyone to translate to Brazilian Portuguese.
Garry
Have you any option for simulation that's firewall . I want to learn. Please suggest me.
Hi Md Tarikul Islam,
There is no firewall option on the simulation. You will need a screen and set up the remote control.
accautomation.ca/c-more-ea9-hmi-series-panel-web-server-and-remote-access/
czcams.com/video/0r33T1gL8lA/video.html
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I hope this helps you out.
Regards,
Garry
Hi, I'm thinking about ordering one of these EA-9's and programing it to use as the interface on my cnc water jet cutting machine, I have no experience with this though, is it something that would be advisable to go for with no kind of schooling or training or would you say no way. Also my jet's communication protocol is RS-485, would the EA-9 be compatible with my machine?
Hi Ryno Wit The Chop Dishin 1 Up Top,
Yes, you would be able to program and use this EA9 HMI without any experience. The software is very intuitive. Here is the entire series on the EA9 on our website.
accautomation.ca/series/c-more-hmi-series-panel/
You mention that your jet's communication protocol is RS485. This is the media. RS485 just means serial communication through 2 wires (200m max length). The protocol could be something like Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, etc.
Once you find out your protocol then we can verify if the EA9 will communicate.
Looks like a good application. You can then use remote access and display the information on your cell phone (Android / IoS) or Windows computer.
Thanks,
Garry
@@ACCautomation oh thats awesome. I asked the company that made all my i/o modules, plc and pci card in my machines computer the protocol and they said rs-485 but not modbus, i think it was a sales person though not an engineer or tech. and actually the pci card is the only thing in my machines computers all the other modules, components and wiring are out on several din rails next to the computer inside my machines electrical cabinet. All those components including the pci card and I believe computer as well are made by a company called Tawain Pulse Motion and the line is motion net, are you familiar with this brand? maybe you know what protocal my machine uses.
This is beginning to make sense. Motionnet is the protocol for this controller.
www.tpm-pac.com/Motionnet
Tawain Pulse Motion is capable of communicating Modbus. Here is one of the models that will support this protocol.
www.tpm-pac.com
Do you have a model number for the controller you have? I'll then look at the specifications to see if an HMI can be added.
Regards,
Garry
@@ACCautomation I gotta look in my computer at the pci card which I'll do in a little bit, machines running right now but my machines interface is currently an HMI, reason I want to swap it out is cause I absolutely hate the oem's project they programmed and loaded for us (their customers) to interface with, it's terrible and lacking many functions and features that come in handy in day to day use, reason I have to buy a new HMI is cause A) I know nothing about the one thats in it including who manufactured it, there's absolutely no mfg info on it so I can't get support and B) Even if I did know what brand and had support I still think it's gonna take me at least a month to program maybe longer cause I'm bad when it comes to wanting things to be to perfect, it really slows me down sometimes and is completely unnecessary, although my HMI program that trait is definitley justified for, all that being said, I can't not have an interface on my machine for even one day.
@@rynowitthechopdishin1uptop900
You would want the model on the controller that the PCI card is plugged into.
Regards,
Garry
I have installed a EA9-RHMI connected via HDMI and USB to ELO ET1093L touchscreen. Video is good but touch is not. ??
Hi Roger,
Have you gone through the calibration of the touch screen? Here is a thread explaining the procedure.
forum.automationdirect.com/forum/operator-interface/125314-headless-hmi
I hope this helps you out.
Regards,
Garry
Garry, thanks for quick reply. I have a USB hub and usb mouse connected. Using it to navigate to “Adjust Touch Panel” screen. When I press “Start Calibration” it just returns to Setting window.
@@rogerholt8578
The first thing I would do is ensure you are running the latest firmware. (Currently 6.52) I would then contact Automation Direct if you are still unable to calibrate. They are a great resource over the phone.
1-800-633-0405
Regards,
Garry
How do you set a screen saver and use a bitmap as the screen saver on a EA9-t7cl
Hi Brandon,
The screen saver will only blank out the screen. If you need to display a bitmap, then create a new page and reference this page after a time in the PLC.
To control the screen saver from the HMI here is a link.
www.automationdirect.com/microsites/c-more/software-help/Content/023.htm
The connected PLC can control the screen saver by using the Panel PLC settings.
accautomation.ca/c-more-ea9-hmi-series-panel-to-plc-and-plc-to-panel-settings/
The above post will also control the page switching.
If you need to use bitmaps, here is a post.
accautomation.ca/c-more-ea9-hmi-series-panel-object-list-bitmaps/
The entire EA9 series can be found at the following URL:
accautomation.ca/series/c-more-hmi-series-panel/
I hope this helps you out.
Regards,
Garry
@@ACCautomation thanks I had tried everything and figured this was the case thanks for you time
Hi Garry would u have an email address i got some question for you about the c-more Program..
You can reach me at the following Email address:
garryshortt@accautomation.ca
Regards,
Garry
I can't tranfer My program
I bye justo practic
I have a click PLC and de HDMI
@@joelpastrana893
You mentioned that you cannot transfer your program. Is this to the HMI or PLC? How are you connecting the two?
Thanks,
Garry
Wireless network would be better since that's what I need
Hi Dcox
The panel must be able to reach your network.
This can be wireless with point-to-point communications.
czcams.com/users/shortse6Su8fLOWFM
The EA9 also has remote apps that can be used on your Windows computer, android, or iPhone.
accautomation.ca/c-more-ea9-hmi-series-panel-web-server-and-remote-access/
The entire CMore EA9 series can be found here:
accautomation.ca/series/c-more-hmi-series-panel/
I hope this helps you out.
Regards,
Garry
Jy
Thanks for the comment S P Roy.
Garry
The music is very distracting and at a volume almost equal to your voice. The content is good but the video is hard to follow along with because of this.
Thanks for the feedback Doseveen. Newer videos do not have this problem anymore.
Garry