TR7050-0010
TwinCAT 3 training: TwinCAT HMI Basics
The focus of this training course is basic knowledge of TwinCAT HMI. It is mainly aimed at HMI and/or PLC programmers who would like to learn about the possible applications of TwinCAT HMI.
Overview
This Beckhoff course is designed to instruct the student on the basics of TwinCAT 3 HMI. Fundamentals of the product will be discussed along with demonstrations of building and deploying an HMI screen.
Requirements
A PC with a Windows operating system.
Objectives
HMI product features and benefits
Possible application deployment scenarios
TwinCAT HMI Engineering fundamentals
Server deployment basics
Course Curriculum
HMI Overview
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- TwinCAT HMI Overview (0:21)
- Introduction (0:11)
- Web Based Technology (1:35)
- HMI Features (0:33)
- HMI Engineering (0:08)
- Visual Studio & TwinCAT XAE Shell Integration (0:45)
- WYSIWYG What You See Is What You Get (1:12)
- Architecture (0:12)
- Components (0:56)
- TwinCAT HMI - Engineering (1:44)
- TwinCAT HMI - Runtime (0:24)
- Deployment Scenarios (0:11)
- Local Client Scenario (0:29)
- Remote Client Scenario (1:05)
- Distributed Deployment Scenario (0:49)
- Multi-Protocol, Multi-Server Scenario (0:21)
- Licensing (0:05)
- Licensing Specifics (1:05)
HMI Installation
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HMI Creator Basics - Live Walkthrough
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- Introduction (0:28)
- Table of Contents (0:13)
- Creating a new HMI Project (4:38)
- Adding Controls to the HMI Screen (5:14)
- Adding Basic PLC Logic (6:00)
- Linking PLC Variables to HMI Controls (4:58)
- Alternate Method for Mapping PLC Data - HMI Configuration Window (2:50)
- Configuring a Control with the Events Tab (6:03)
- Increasing Response Speed of the HMI (2:30)
- Adding a Stop Button (4:56)
- Adding a ComboBox Dropdown Control (5:34)
- Adding PLC and HMI Logic to the ComboBox (6:52)
- A Note on Data Types and Syntax (2:17)
- Forcing Users to Select a Time Duration (5:16)
- Adding a Dynamic Text Area to Display Machine Status (11:00)
- Concept Review (2:35)
HMI Standalone Server
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- TwinCAT HMI Standalone Server (0:08)
- Introduction (0:18)
- HMI Server Explanation (1:04)
- HMI Server Deployment (0:23)
- Architecture Basics Review 1 (1:59)
- Architecture Basics Review 2 (1:13)
- HMI Server Deployment Scenarios (0:06)
- Local Client Scenario (0:38)
- Remote Client Scenario (0:32)
- Distributed Deployment Scenario 1 (0:39)
- Distributed Deployment Scenario 2 (0:48)
- Additional Scenarios Possible (0:24)
- ADS Route Summary (0:42)
- Firewall Summary (0:50)
- Walkthrough Introduction (0:13)
- Server Deployment Steps (2:25)
HMI Standalone Server - Live Walkthrough
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- Establishing a Route (Engineering PC) (2:22)
- Licensing (Engineering PC) (4:14)
- Installing the Standalone Server on the Target System (Server PC) (1:09)
- Initializing the Server (Server PC) (1:24)
- Updating Firewall Settings (Server PC) (1:12)
- Publish Configuration (Engineering PC) (2:08)
- Publish Profile (Engineering PC) (4:36)
HMI Standalone Server - Server Configuration Page
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