The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model is a reference model which describes seven layers of communication between computing systems over a network. These seven layers are as outlined: The OSI model was developed by the International Organization for Standardization. It describes the tasks required to transmit data via radio waves, light, or electricity.
JavaScript is a computer programming language developed in 1995 by Brendan Eich. JavaScript is utilized in web developed along side industrial control systems such as EasyBuiler Pro for automation.
The string table in EasyBuilder Pro is a centralized database for managing multilingual text used in HMI projects. By pre-configuring texts and their corresponding numbers in the string table, text can be changed dynamically on the HMI. This feature simplifies creating multilingual interfaces by linking text objects directly to the string table. String tables are…
The Label Tag Library in EasyBuilder Pro enables the creation of a multi-language environment for HMI projects. Users can create a Label Tag Library and select suitable labels for use throughout the project. At runtime, the project dynamically displays the corresponding language based on predefined settings. This feature supports up to 24 languages simultaneously, making…
A register address in EasyBuilder Pro refers to a specific memory location used to store and manage data within a system. A register is a specific storage location, typically in memory or a device, used to hold data for processing. They often are categorized as internal or external registers. An address is a unique identifier…
XML stands for Extensible Markup Language and its a way to store information in a tree structure with tags and elements. XML Data is stored inside tags, and each tag can have attributes or nested tags that contain values. For example our OPC UA Client XML file structure has a main tag of UaClientConfig. UaClientConfig…
HTML5 is the latest version of HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). It is used to build websites and web applications. HTML5 makes it easier to create interactive, and responsive web pages that work across different devices and browsers. HMIs and PLCs may interact with HTML5 web servers through network communication protocols such as HTTP/HTTPS. These devices…
In EasyBuilder Pro, a WORD refers to the size of the data type configured for the system. This is the standard size used to store data in registers and memory locations within the system. Our LW, PLW, RW, RW_A, EM0-15, RECIPE, RWI, PRW registers store WORDs into addresses. Naming rules for variables inside the Macro…
In the default project file templates for EasyBuilder Pro, there is an object that displays a visible warning that reads “HIGH CPU LOAD>95%” when the CPU utilization of the device exceeds a certain threshold. This warning is controlled by a System Register at LB-12360. It is triggered when the device’s CPU utilization surpasses 95% for…
In September of 2019, Microsoft announced plans to support OAuth2 authentication and deprecate Basic Authentication across several services/products. These changes took effect for Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 mail servers in September of 2024. As a result, it is currently no longer possible for the HMI and cMT series of devices to use these services…
In a Server-Client topology, a client is a device or application that requests and utilizes services or resources provided by a server. The client initiates communication with the server, sending requests for data, processing, or specific functionalities. HMI as Client: In some configurations, such as OPC UA or MQTT, the HMI might act as the…
An APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) or Link-Local Address is a self-assigned IP address automatically generated by a device when it cannot obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. These addresses are in the range of 169.254.0.0 to 169.254.255.255 and enable devices on the same local network to communicate without requiring a DHCP server.…