C-More EA9 HMI Series Panel Communication and Updating Firmware
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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.
More information can be obtained on our website. This includes all of the links mentioned in this video.
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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
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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 ...
00:00 C-More EA9 HMI Series Panel Establishing Communication and Updating Firmware
00:42 C-More First Program Establish Communication
04:18 C-More Firmware Update
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 date of purchase
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I'm getting a PLC-001 (Communication Timeout) error when I connected a 2nd screen via Ethernet switch to my PLC. Now neither screen will work... It happened as soon as I uploaded the program to the 2nd screen and was working with just one screen. I'm using Click PLC and 2x EA9 7" screens. Not sure if there's something I'm missing in the setup or....? Any help would be appreciated! Your videos are awesome and very helpful:) Thanks!
Hi Mike,
Thank you for the comments.
I would check the IP address for each of the EA9 HMI's to ensure that they are different.
Have you programmed each HMI with different registers to write?
Electrical Noise Problems - Please check to ensure that the communication wiring is not located next to power wires.
Just a couple of thoughts.
Regards,
Garry
P.S. Remember that the Automation Direct help desk is one of the best I have worked with. They may also have some suggestions to try.
big Hi from Algeria , u r the best Mr.
Thanks Hetan
I'm glad that you like the video and information.
Garry
where do you get the firmware file from? is the path to the version included with the software?
Hi @aaronflores5659
The firmware is included in the software version. Here is a link to the latest software from AD.
The EA9 Software is located under the HMI menu.
www.automationdirect.com/support/software-downloads
I hope this helps you out.
Regards,
Garry
I am using the EA9-T6CL-R and using the usb port to program it. It is not showing up inside of c-more programming software, the HMI is turned on and running. How do I fix this problem?
Hi Amar,
If this is the first time using this software, the C-More USB drivers were installed on your local drive when the software was installed.
The default location is here:
C:\Program Files (x86)\AutomationDirect\C-more EA9 USB Driver
You will need Admin rights on the PC, and you should disable your antivirus packages during the installation.
Unplug the USB cable to the C-More panel
Explore your computer's C: drive and find the directory listed above.
Right-click on the EA9.inf file and select install.
After that finishes, plug the C-More panel's USB cable back into your PC.
Try connecting again.
I hope this helps you out.
Regards,
Garry
im struggling to get communication through serial from a P1000 to ea9. i have the the serial only version. any help. do i wire s+ and r-,, or s- and r+ to the + - of the rs485 port on my p1000?
thank you for your videos
Hi Justin,
Thanks for the comment. The + will go to the + and the - will go to the - for RS485.
On the C-More programming software go to the main menu | Setup | Panel Manager. Ensure that the device (DEV001) is selected for the RS485 port. Make a note of the communication parameters like baud rate, parity, and stop bits.
On the Productivity Suite software go to the Serial Port configuration.
accautomation.ca/productivity-1000-series-plc-modbus-rtu-serial-communication/
Ensure that the protocol is set at the default Modbus RTU. The RS-485 communication parameters must match the C-More.
I hope this helps you out.
Regards,
Garry
@@ACCautomation thank you so much. This was very helpful and I can probably figure it out now. Just still have 1 question about the connector I'm using to the serial port on the ea9 (comcon-3)
The pin out is.
Ground/ S- / S+ / R- / R+ / Term...
I'm not sure if I wire to S- and R+, or.
S+ and R-.
Sorry if these are dumb questions. I bought the serial only version Ea9 so it would force me to not just use ethernet.
@@justinpuzak2558
Can you tell me the exact model number of the HMI that you are using so I can see the pinout you are referring to?
Thanks,
Garry
@Justin Puzak
I just looked up the 15 pin port on the C-More units. This can be used for RS422 and RS485 connections.
To wire this up connect the S+ to R+ and the S- to R- on the C-more side of the connector. Then connect the + to + and the - to - for the converter.
This wiring can be found in the C-more manual.
cdn.automationdirect.com/static/manuals/ea9userm/ea9userm.pdf
Page 6-14
Regards,
Garry
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@@ACCautomation I got it ! Thank you so much. If you ever decide to do 1 on 1 lessons over zoom I'd be will to purchase some of your time. You're a huge help. Thank you
You reference 2 ip address, 192.168.1.17 and 192.168.1.15. where did those come from?
Hi Rick,
The 192.168.1.15 is the address of the computer on my network. This was assigned by the router.
192.168.1.17 is the address of the C-More and it was also assigned by the router on my network. (DHCP)
Here is a post explaining the addresses:
accautomation.ca/c-more-ea9-hmi-series-panel-first-program/
Regards,
Garry