Introduction to iX Webinar

1. Introduction to iX Webinar The world's most graphic HMI solution. Truly open.

2. Orientation GotoWebinar.com – Orientation Use to expand / contract control panel Post questions you would like answered during our question and answer session

3. Agenda Agenda - Introduction to iX Software • Introduction to iX Developer (10 min) • State-of-the-art graphics • Solid HMI functionality • Smarter design tools • Truly open • Communication protocols for automation and control • Hardware that runs iX Software (5 min) • Beijer Electronics – iX Panel, iX Panel Pro, EPC • QSI – QTERM-A7, QTERM-A12 • iX Developer (35 min) • Creating an application • Connecting to your controller • Testing the application • Conclusions and Questions (10 min)

4. Introduction to iX Developer Introduction to iX Developer A brand new product experience: • Based on modern SW technologies • Future proof - lasting for many years ahead • Including modern component-based architecture • High quality - high flexibility • Enabling different hardware runtime platforms • Runtime on our iX Panel, QSI QTERM and iX Panel Pro as well as on PC’s • No compromises - fully utilizing the resources of the platform • Offering backwards compatibility • Protect the investments our customers have made in their applications • Providing a truly open systems architecture that conforms to the standards • Utilize third party or user-developed components • Take advantage of the mainstream wave, don’t reinvent the wheel

5. Vector-based graphics Graphical effects Windows media objects Dynamics and dynamic objects Drawing objects Component library Navigation controls Popup screen Screen carousel Button styles Introduction to iX Developer State-of-the-art graphics When we say state-of-the-art graphics, we mean:

6. Vector-based graphics Crystal-clear graphics independent of size or rotation angle. No jagged edges or inconsistent color transitions as in over-scaled or rotated bitmap images Windows media objects Powerful HMI solutions incorporating other media via Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and PDF viewer Dynamics and dynamic objects Draws the attention of an operator to interact with an ongoing process by controlling properties e.g. position, size, color and visibility of objects with data Introduction to iX Developer State-of-the-art graphics When we say state-of-the-art graphics, we mean:

7. Alarm management Recipes Trends Data logging Scheduler Audit trail Security Multiple languages System tags Internal variables Index addressing Cross reference Remote access Runtime database viewer Introduction to iX Developer Solid HMI functionality When we say solid, familiar HMI functionality, we mean:

8. Alarm management Manage alarms and notify operators via screen, printer, SMS or e-mail of events that require action Recipes Create recipe libraries containing different sets of parameters and re-use large sets of parameters Data logging Time or event-based data logging for documentation or other purposes Audit trail Essential process tracking, user identification linked to time and place of interactions or events Remote access Access and operate iX applications from a PC. Useful when performing remote customer support and troubleshooting Introduction to iX Developer Solid HMI functionality When we say solid, familiar HMI functionality, we mean:

9. User-friendly environment Templates Quick styles Styles Property grid Simulation Navigation manager Object browser Multiple objects editing Format painter tools Multiple actions Tag conditions/actions Introduction to iX Developer Smarter design and engineering tools When we say smarter design and engineering tools, we mean:

10. User-friendly environment Create and configure HMI solutions in a streamlined user-friendly Windows environment with ribbon tabs, tool tips and an intuitive work approach Quick styles Easy styling of objects and screens with pre- or user- defined quick styles Simulation Offline and online simulation with or without live data from controllers provides safe and reliable testing Introduction to iX Developer Smarter design and engineering tools When we say smarter design and engineering tools, we mean:

11. Multiple displays Debugging via MS Expressions Auto translate Import/Export Import tags Introduction to iX Developer … smarter design and engineering tools When we say smarter design and engineering tools, we mean:

12. Debugging via MS Activate the link and the debugger automatically starts up with the relevant source files loaded Expressions Extract a bit from a tag, add a dynamic offset or gain, and use the value for a specific object action Import/Export Incorporate or exchange tag lists, alarm definitions, multi languages in Excel data sheet format Introduction to iX Developer … smarter design and engineering tools When we say smarter design and engineering tools, we mean:

13. Choice of hardware platform Multi controller applications OPC SQL connectivity Controller data exchange C# scripting Import of .net controls 3rd party components Introduction to iX Developer Truly open platform When we say truly open platform, we mean:

14. Choice of hardware platform From compact iX panels to industrial PCs OPC iX provides you with an open platform solution that is compatible with all major automation systems C# scripting Enhanced functionality with C# script to customize or enrich objects functionality Introduction to iX Developer Truly open platform When we say truly open platform, we mean:

15. Automation Drivers PLC Connectivity iX Supports most PLC manufacturers and protocols

16. Multi controller applications Multi controller application Data exchange

17. Hardware that runs iX Hardware that runs iX Software • Beijer Electronics • iX Panel • Windows CE • Touch screen: 3.5”, 5.7”, 6.5”, 10”, 15” • Keypad: 5.7”, 6.5”, 10” • Powder-coated aluminum • IP 66 Protection • Temperature - Operation 0 to +50 °C, Storage -20 to +70 °C • iX Panel Pro • Windows XP embedded • Touch screen: 12”, 15”, 17”, 19” • IP65 Protection • QSI • QTERM • Windows CE • Touch screen: 7”, 12” • NEMA-4x, UL Listed, CE Certified • Class I Div 2 for hazardous areas • Temperature - Operation -30 to +70 °C, Storage -30 to +85 °C

18. Live Demo Live Demo • Introduction to iX Developer user interface • Properties grid • Ribbons • Project Explorer • Create the application • Background screen • Objects – slider, gauge • Trend • Recipe • Security • Alarms • Run and test the application

19. Conclusion Conclusion • iX Software • Powerful, yet simple-to-use software • Rapid application design and testing • Easy to connect and control • Hardware for any application • HMI panels to full industrial PCs • Terminals in sizes from 3.5” to 15”, with PCs up to 19” • Hardware for any environment • Demonstration terminals available • Try iX Developer for free at ix.qsicorp.com

20. Intermediate Webinar Next Webinar: Intermediate iX Developer September 28, 2010 at 12:00 MDT • Multi controller applications • Turning controllers on/off in runtime • Data exchange • Import/Export to Excel • External OPC Server • Connect on the same computer • Over DCOM to networked computer • Alarm distribution server • Print • Email • SMS • Audit trail

21. Resources Resources • Presenter • Axel Gustafson, Application Engineer, Beijer Electronics • axel.gustafson@beijerelectronics.com • Technical questions • ix.support@qsicorp.com • Sales • ix.sales@qsicorp.com • 1-801-466-8770 or 1-866-648-3767 • Web • ix.qsicorp.com – Information and free software download • www.beijerelectronics.com

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