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What is the WATCH feature

The WATCH feature allows the end-user to view the contents of a register-address in a message of an event. Users may set register-addresses from the PLC, Remote HMI, or Local HMI. The register-address will display the contents in the Events message. Each Event (Alarm) Log has the ability to have 8 WATCH addresses.

Can I create an Alarm in MAPware-7000? Do the HMI+PLCs support Alarms?

Yes, MAPware-7000 lets you create up to 255 alarms in HMI + PLC (HMC) projects and display them in either a real-time or historical window. Real-time alarms display when certain events in your process occur and show the current status of a process. When real-time alarms are triggered, they remain on the display window until…

How does the Alarm feature work in EBPro?

Alarms are a two-part feature: Because features and functionality vary between our Standard, Advanced, and High-Performance HMIs, refer to the software and programming manual for more information on this feature..

What is the Event Display Object?

The Event Display in EBPro displays both the currently active and previous alarms in a spreadsheet style object, and has the ability to show historical alarms as well (real-time by default). The Event Display can also show more than just the time and the alarm message, it can show an occurrence count, event trigger time,…

What is the Alarm Display Object?

The Alarm Display in EBPro displays the active alarms in a spreadsheet style object. The Alarm Display can show more than just the event trigger time and the alarm message. It can also show an occurrence count, event trigger date, and elapsed time an alarm has been active.

What is the Event (Alarm) Log

The Event (Alarm) Log in EBPro is where alarms are defined and configured. Alarms can be bit- or word-level, and can reference a PLC or the local HMI. Each alarm is configured individually, and can be assigned to one of up to 255 categories (for viewing purposes).