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Data Bulletin
How to Mimic the PanelMate Readout Template

with Vijeo Designer
Retain for future use.
Overview
The purpose of this data bulletin is to provide step-by-step instructions for

programming Vijeo Designer objects that will mimic the visual and functional
operation of a readout template used within PanelMate.
Presumption
This bulletin is written for individuals familiar with Vijeo Designer and
PanelMate software. If you are not familiar with these software programs,
please consult your system administrator.
Requirements
The following hardware and software is required:

Hardware
Graphic terminal
Software
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Vijeo Designer programming software, version 4.5 or higher

PanelMate ePro PS
Screen capture utility
How to Mimic the PanelMate Readout Template with Vijeo Designer

Overview
Table of Contents
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Overview ..................................................................................................... 1
Presumption ................................................................................................. 1
Requirements............................................................................................... 1
Safety Information...................................................................................... 3
Notice ........................................................................................................... 3
Qualified Personnel ...................................................................................... 4
Before You Begin ......................................................................................... 4
Start-up and Test ......................................................................................... 5
Operation and Adjustments.......................................................................... 6
User Comments ........................................................................................... 6
PanelMate Readout Template ................................................................... 7
Readout Attributes Tab ................................................................................ 7
Expressions Tab .......................................................................................... 9
Control Definitions Tab............................................................................... 10
Readout Template Conversion Example ................................................... 11
Readout Attributes Tab......................................................................... 12
Expression Tab..................................................................................... 16
Control Definitions Tab ......................................................................... 21
Testing Your Work................................................................................ 32
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Table of Contents
Safety Information
Notice
Read these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become

familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, or maintain it. The
following special messages may appear throughout this documentation or
on the equipment to warn of potential hazards, or to call attention to
information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
A lightning bolt or ANSI man symbol in a Danger or Warning safety label
on the equipment indicates an electrical hazard which, as indicated below,
can or will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.
The exclamation point symbol in a safety message in a bulletin indicates
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages introduced by
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Symbol
Name
Lightning Bolt
ANSI Man
Exclamation Point
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, can result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in property damage.

Safety Information
Qualified Personnel
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For the protection of personnel and equipment, a qualified person must

perform the procedures detailed in this bulletin.
A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the
construction and operation of this electrical equipment and the installation,
and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards
involved. Refer to the most current release of NFPA 70E, Standard for
Electrical Safety in the Workplace, for safety training requirements.
In addition, the person must be:
Before You Begin
Able to read, interpret, and follow the instructions and precautions in this
data bulletin and the other documentation referenced.
Able to use the required tools listed in this data bulletin in a safe and
correct manner.
Do not use this product on machinery lacking effective point-of-operation

guarding. Lack of effective point-of-operation guards can result in serious
injury to the operator.
.
WARNING
UNGUARDED MACHINERY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
Do not use this software and related automation equipment on
equipment which does not have point-of-operation protection.
Do not reach into machinery during operation.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
This automation equipment and related software is used to control a variety
of industrial processes. The type or model of automation equipment suitable
for each application will vary depending on factors such as the control
function required, degree of protection required, production methods,
unusual conditions, and government regulations. In some applications,
more than one processor may be required, as when backup redundancy is
needed.
Only the user can be aware of all the conditions and factors present during
setup, operation, and maintenance of the machine; therefore, only the user
can determine the correct automation equipment and the related safeties
and interlocks to be used. When selecting automation and control
equipment and related software for a particular application, refer to the
applicable local and national standards and regulations. The National
Safety Councils Accident Prevention Manual (nationally recognized in the
United States of America) also provides much useful information.
In some applications, such as packaging machinery, additional operator
protection such as point-of-operation guarding must be provided. This is
necessary if the operators hands and other parts of the body are free to
enter the pinch points or other hazardous areas and serious injury can
occur. Software products alone cannot protect an operator from injury.
For this reason, the software cannot be substituted for, or take the place of,
point-of-operation protection.

Safety Information
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Ensure that the appropriate safeties and mechanical/electrical interlocks

related to point-of-operation protection have been installed and are
operational before placing the equipment into service. All interlocks and
safeties related to point-of-operation protection must be coordinated with
the related automation equipment and software programming.
NOTE: Coordination of safeties and mechanical/electrical interlocks for
point-of-operation protection is outside the scope of the Function Block
Library, System User Guide, or other implementation referenced in this
documentation.
Start-up and Test
Before using electrical control and automation equipment for regular

operation after installation, test the system to ensure that the equipment is
operating correctly. Allow enough time for a complete test.
CAUTION
EQUIPMENT OPERATION HAZARD
Verify that all installation and set up procedures have been completed.
Before operational tests are performed, remove all blocks or other
temporary holding means used for shipment from all component
devices.
Remove tools, meters, and debris from equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury, or equipment
damage.
Perform all start-up tests recommended in the equipment documentation.
Store all equipment documentation for future references.
Software testing must be done in both simulated and real
environments.
Verify that the completed system is free from all short circuits and grounds,
except those grounds installed according to local regulations (according to
the National Electrical Code in the U.S.A., for instance). If high-potential
voltage testing is necessary, follow recommendations in the equipment
documentation to prevent accidental equipment damage.
Before energizing equipment:
Remove tools, meters, and debris from equipment.

Close the equipment enclosure door.
Remove ground from incoming power lines.
Perform all start-up tests recommended by the manufacturer.

Safety Information
Operation and Adjustments
User Comments
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The following precautions are from the NEMA Standards Publication

ICS 7.1-1995 (English version prevails):
Regardless of the care exercised in the design and manufacture of

equipment or in the selection and rating of components, there are
hazards that can be encountered if such equipment is improperly
operated.
It is sometimes possible to misadjust the equipment and thus produce

unsatisfactory or unsafe operation. Always use the manufacturers
instructions as a guide for functional adjustments. Personnel who have
access to these adjustments should be familiar with the equipment
manufacturers instructions and the machinery used with the electrical
equipment.
Only those operational adjustments actually required by the operator

should be accessible to the operator. Access to other controls should be
restricted to prevent unauthorized changes in operating characteristics.
We welcome your comments about this bulletin. You can reach us by e-mail
at oem.solutions@schneider-electric.com.

Safety Information
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PanelMate Readout Template
This section defines each field of the three tabbed readout templates
followed by instructions to perform a readout template conversion.
Before attempting to convert the readout template, thoroughly understand
its functionality.
Readout templates are designed to be used as numerical readout devices
on a control panel and are used to display a digital value. The PanelMate
unit also provides two ways for the operator to change the PLC value.
When double clicking on or designing a new readout template, a pop-up
dialog box containing the following three tabs appears:
Readout Attributes Tab
Readout Attributes
Expressions
Control Definitions
The following information is defined in the Readout Attributes tab:
The label of the Readout (A)

Define the size (B)
Define the number of decimal places (C)
Define the label font (D)
Options for visibility (E)
Units (F)
Figure 1 shows the locations of the fields with this tab.

Figure 1:
Field Locations in Readout Attributes Tab
(A)
(B)
(D)
(C)
(E)
(F)

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Example 1: Readout Attributes Tab with Single Width Block
Define the Device Name
Define the Units
Width = 1
Example 2: Readout Attributes Tab with Double Width Block
Define the Font

Width = 2
Define the Decimals Places

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Expressions Tab
The following information is defined in the Expressions Tab:
The expression for value 1 (A)

Deadband Range (B)
Alarm Acknowledge (C)
High Alarm (D)
Low Alarm (E)
Figure 2:
Field Locations in Expressions Tab
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Example 3 Expressions Tab
The value in PLC register 400100 displays
High Alarm if the value in PLC register 400100 is greater than 200
Low Alarm if the value in PLC register is less than 10

Control Definitions Tab
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In this tab, control for the indicator template is defined. Use of this tab is
optional.
If defined, the indicator displays an arrow in the bottom left hand corner of
the Readout template.
Similar to the previous tab, the lower fields (Control Label and PLC bit
Reference) will automatically update the upper field.
The Target Word Address is the PLC reference where the value will be
stored (A), Control Type indicates the type of popup entry pad (B).
Figure 3:
Field Locations in Control Definitions Tab
(A)
(B)
Example 4: No Control Definitions Defined
When the readout is touched, nothing happens

on the screen, it merely functions as a display.
Example 5: One Control Definition Defined
The arrow is present in the bottom left hand

corner
When the indicator is touched, the control
options will appear on the screen
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Readout Template Conversion

Example
In this example, there is an existing readout template. See Figure 4.

Examine the readout attributes. Notice that the Device Name is set to
Readout Label, the size is 1, the Value 1 Font is Quad, and there are no
conditions set for visibility so it is always visible. The Units field is set to units
and Decimal Places field is set for 2.
NOTE: To display more numbers, change the Value 1 Font size or increase
the width of the template.
Figure 4:
Existing Readout Template
Device Name
Decimals Places
Value 1 Font
Units
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Readout Attributes Tab
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1. In Vijeo Designer, create a square that is 5 units by 5 units. A square

this size is very close to the size of a 1 wide template used in the
PanelMate software.
2. In the Property Inspector pane, modify the rectangle properties (Colors
and Shape) to get the visual effects shown. See Figure 5.
Figure 5:
Create a Square and Add Color and Shape Properties
5
5
3. Repeat the procedure with another rectangle 5 units by 2 units and

modify the shape properties. See Figure 6.
Figure 6:
Create a Rectangle and Add Color and Shape Properties
3
5
units
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4. Create a text box 5 units by 2 units.

5. After placing the text box, a dialog box appears. In this window, type
Indicator label, then click OK. See Figure 7.
Figure 7:
Create a Text Box for Indicator Label
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6. Move the text box and place it over the smaller rectangle.
7. Group both of these objects together.
a. Use the pointer to select both objects, then right click. A drop-down
list appears.
b. Select Group, and then select Group again. See Figure 8.
8. Move this group over the first square object, and group again if desired.
Figure 8:
Group Objects
9. Select the text box icon and create a box that is 1 unit by 4 units as
shown below. This will mimic the Units label.
10. The Text Editor dialog box appears. Type in units and then click OK.
See Figure 9.
Figure 9:
Create the Units Label
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11. Move the text into the Readout template as shown.

12. Change the color of the text to blue. See Figure 10.
Figure 10:
Move and Change Text to Blue
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Expression Tab
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The Value 1: has PLC reference 400100. This is the value that will be
displayed on the template.
Two alarms are configurable from this tab.
High Alarm triggers when the PLC reference 400100 contains a value
greater than 20,000.
Low Alarm triggers when the PLC reference 400100 contains a value
less than 1,000.
In this example, 20,000 becomes 20.00 due to the decimal places declared.
See Figure 11.
Figure 11:
NOTE: If the reference in PanelMate is an integer, double integer, or

floating point number, there is a chance that the conversion will be off by the
factor of the number of decimal points declared. You may also be limited by
the range of numbers. Typical integers have values that range within 16 bits
or (0-65535) if unsigned. For double integers, the values that range within
32 bits or (4294967295).
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1. In Vijeo Designer, select the data display icon and create a box that is
5 units by 2 units.
2. After placing the data display box on the screen a pop-up window will
appear. See Figure 12.
Figure 12:
Create a Box for Numerical Display
3. In the pop-up window, click on the light bulb icon. Another pop-up
window will appear. See Figure 13.
4. In this example, a variable, Integer01, represents the PLC reference
40100. Select this variable, then click OK. See Figure 13.
Figure 13:
Select Variable Integer01
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5. Change the Display Digits fields to 2 and 3. Then, remove the check
from the Display Zero(s) check box. See Figure 14.
6. From the FONT list box, select Vijeo Modern 13 x 23 and for Font Style
select Bold. See Figure 14.
Figure 14:
Change Display Digits and Font
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7. From the Style list box, select 00000, this will make the background
transparent. See Figure 15.
8. Select the Input Mode tab. Then check the Enable Input Mode check
box and check the Display Popup Keypad check box. This permits the
keypad window to appear when the user touches the readout template
on the Magelis graphic terminal screen. See Figure 15.
Figure 15:
Make the Background Transparent and Check

Display Popup Keypad
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9. In the Color tab, select black as the text color. See Figure 16.
10. To make the alarm condition more visible, change the color of the text to
red for both High Alarm and Low Alarm conditions then click OK. See
Figure 16.
Figure 16:
Make Alarm Conditions More Visible
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Control Definitions Tab

Figure 17:
1. Use a screen capture utility to capture the image of the arrow within the
PanelMate software screen and then paste it into the Vijeo Designer
screen. See Figure 18.
Figure 18:
Place Arrow Using a Screen Capture Utility
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2. To mimic PanelMate's change value methodology, create a window in

Vijeo Designer. See Figure 19.
Figure 19:
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Mimic PanelMates Change Value Methodology

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To mimic the behavior of the control definitions, use Vijeo Designer Popup
Windows.
1. From the Navigator pane, right click on Popup Windows. Select New
Popup Window from the drop-down list. See Figure 20.
2. The screen should resemble the image to the right in Figure 20.
Figure 20:
Using Vijeo Designer Popup Windows
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3. To match the background color of the images captured from PanelMate,

select Back Color from the Property Inspector pane.
4. From the Color dialog box, select the dark grey icon or tweak the color
bar to closely match the color. Then click, OK. See Figure 21.
5. For ease of use, change the name of the Popup window to
ReadoutPopUp. See Figure 21.
Figure 21:
Match Background Color and Change Name to

ReadoutPopUp
6. Use a screen capture utility to copy the image of the Change Value
button and then paste it into the Vijeo-frame window. See Figure 22.
Figure 22:
Copy Image of the Change Value Button
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7. Select the Data Display icon and place a new field into the popup
window space. Make this field roughly the same size as the Change
Value image. See Figure 23.
Figure 23:
Place a New Field in the Popup Window
8. Set the Variable to Integer01. See Figure 24.

9. Set the Display Digits to 3 and 2. See Figure 24.
Figure 24:
Set the Variable and the Display Digits
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10. Your screen should look similar to the one in Figure 25. Next, using the
mouse right click and under Order, select Send to Back. See Figure 25.
11. Then select the Display Data object and place it over (behind) the
Change Value image.
Figure 25:
Send Object to Back
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12. Create a button that will close the popup window.

13. From the Switch Settings dialog box, General tab, select the Switch icon
and place it on the screen. A dialog box appears. See Figure 26.
14. From the Operation drop-down list, select Script. See Figure 26.
Figure 26:
Create a Button to Close Popup Window
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15. In the Script dialog box, type ReadoutPop.close(); . If the window name
is correct, it displays in a different color. See Figure 27.
16. After typing the code, click Validate. If there is a typo, an error
message appears.
17. If there are no scripting errors, click Add>. See Figure 27.
Figure 27:
Script Dialog Box
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18. Select the Label tab, then select Static from the Label Type drop-down
list.
19. Type the text Close and click OK. See Figure 28.
Figure 28:
Type in the Text
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20. Now that the pop-up window is used to change the value on the readout
template, clear the check box for Enable Input Mode on the General tab.
See Figure 29.
Figure 29:
Enable Input Mode
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21. Create a button that will invoke the pop-up window.

22. Select and create the button and then configure as shown. When
finished, size and place the button over the readout object. See
Figure 30.
Figure 30:
Create a Button
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23. Readout object should resemble the screen capture in Figure 31.
Figure 31:
Readout Object
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Simulate the object to ensure that it works.

Begin with a Readout object that resembles the screen capture in Figure 32.
Figure 32:
Vijeo Designer Simulator
1. From the Device Simulation Tool, Variable tab, check the Integer01
check box.
2. The Write to Variable dialog box appears. Enter the value 1111 in the
Data field, and click OK. See Figure 33.
This simulates the scenario when the PLC changes the value in the
memory register that the Readout template is referencing.
Figure 33:
Start the Simulation
1
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3. The Readout template displays the same value as the simulator. See
Figure 34.
Figure 34:
Same Value Displays
4. Touch the screen to change the value.

This action simulates the HMI changing the value in the PLC memory
register.
5. Click the Readout template to invoke the pop-up window. See Figure 35.
Figure 35:
Click Readout Template to invoke Pop-up Window
6. Click the Change Value icon to invoke the numeric keypad.
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7. Enter the value 12345 and click Enter.

Figure 36:
Change Value
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8. The new value is displayed on the Magelis screen and is updated in
the PLC.
Figure 37:
New Value Updated in the PLC
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9. Click on the Readout template, then click on the Change Value icon and
enter 1. See Figure 38.
Figure 38:
Simulate Low Limits
10. The Readout template displays the value in RED. This is a visual
indication that the value is below the defined limits. See Figure 39.
Figure 39:
Value Displayed in Red is Below Limits
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11. Repeat Step 9 to simulate the upper limit. Click on the Readout
template, then click on the Change Value icon and enter 22222. The
Readout template displays the value in RED as a visual indication that
the value is above the defined limits.
12. If the simulation is successful, close the simulator. If the simulation
was not successful, adjust the template as necessary and rerun
the simulation.
Figure 40:
Simulate Upper Limits
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How to Mimic the PanelMate Readout Template

The purpose of this data bulletin is to provide step-by-step instructions for

The following hardware and software is required:

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Vijeo Designer programming software, version 4.5 or higher

How to Mimic the PanelMate Readout Template with Vijeo Designer

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How to Mimic the PanelMate Readout Template with Vijeo Designer

Read these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become

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How to Mimic the PanelMate Readout Template with Vijeo Designer

For the protection of personnel and equipment, a qualified person must

Before You Begin

Do not use this product on machinery lacking effective point-of-operation

2010 Schneider Electric All Rights Reserved

How to Mimic the PanelMate Readout Template with Vijeo Designer

Ensure that the appropriate safeties and mechanical/electrical interlocks

Start-up and Test

Before using electrical control and automation equipment for regular

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Remove tools, meters, and debris from equipment.

How to Mimic the PanelMate Readout Template with Vijeo Designer

Operation and Adjustments

The following precautions are from the NEMA Standards Publication

Regardless of the care exercised in the design and manufacture of

It is sometimes possible to misadjust the equipment and thus produce

Only those operational adjustments actually required by the operator

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How to Mimic the PanelMate Readout Template with Vijeo Designer

PanelMate Readout Template

Readout Attributes Tab

The following information is defined in the Readout Attributes tab:

The label of the Readout (A)

Figure 1 shows the locations of the fields with this tab.

Field Locations in Readout Attributes Tab

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Example 1: Readout Attributes Tab with Single Width Block

Define the Device Name

Define the Units

Example 2: Readout Attributes Tab with Double Width Block

Define the Font

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How to Mimic the PanelMate Readout Template with Vijeo Designer

The following information is defined in the Expressions Tab:

The expression for value 1 (A)

Field Locations in Expressions Tab

Example 3 Expressions Tab

The value in PLC register 400100 displays

Low Alarm if the value in PLC register is less than 10

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Control Definitions Tab

Field Locations in Control Definitions Tab

Example 4: No Control Definitions Defined

When the readout is touched, nothing happens

Example 5: One Control Definition Defined

The arrow is present in the bottom left hand

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Readout Template Conversion

In this example, there is an existing readout template. See Figure 4.