Point Commander | Siemens 125-3584T guide

Chapter 5 - Point Commander

Chapter Overview

Chapter 5 - Point Commander

Chapter Overview

Chapter 5 discusses the following topics:

Point Commander Application Overview

–Tips for Using the Point Commander Application

–User Interface Description for the Point Commander Application

Point Commander Application Step-by-Step Instructions

–Commanding Point Values

–Disabling and Re-enabling a Point (Out of Service)

–Priority Arrays

Point Commander Application Overview

All points and point-like objects (AO, BO, MSO, AV, BV, MSV) with priority array can be commanded from the Field Panel Web Server navigation tree, from a graphic screen, and/or from a trend graph. Point value, status, and priority can be commanded.

Point types without priority array (AI, BI, AV, BV, MSV) can be commanded from the commander navigation tree and/or from a graphic screen. Point value and status can be commanded.

AO	Analog Output Object

AI	Analog Input Object

BO	Binary Output Object

BI	Binary Input Object

MSO	Multi State Output Object

AV	Analog Value Object

BV	Binary Value Object

MSV	Multi State Value Object

Multi State Input Object (MSI) Points are not supported on the FLN.

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Contents

Field Panel Web Server User Guide Building TechnologiesPage Table of Contents Trend View Graphics ViewPoint Log Report Schedule View FLN 137 160 171 To the Reader Copyright NoticeCredits Related Documents How to Use This ManualSymbols Used in this Manual Manual Conventions Contact Us Convention Examples Introduction to Field Panel Web Server Applications Point Log Report Smtp Configuration EditorSchedule/Command/Calendar Object Editors Event Enrollment Editor FLN Device Editor Change User PasswordPpcl Editor TEC Initial Value Editor Prerequisites Field Panel Web Server System AdministrationChapter Overview Browser Requirements Enabling or Disabling Web Server Verifying that Adobe Flash has been InstalledPrerequisites for FINlite Graphics Tool Click Manage Add-ons Example Loading the User Interface Performance and Limitations Tips to Improve Performance of Field Panel Web Server Allow Browser Caching of Adobe Flash Player Click SettingsSystem Security Limit Open Tabs to Six Language Support Importing a Language File Welcome Page/Logon User Interface Navigation OverviewSteps for Logging On Configuring the Welcome Page Graphic User Interface after Logon Status Bar User Interface Navigation Pane User Interface User Interface Navigation Overview Device/Points Bar Icons and Messages Inaccessible Panels on the ALNDiscovering the Database Inaccessible Panels Pending Database File Synchronization Application Area User Interface Search Box Device/Points Navigation TreePanel List User Interface Navigation Overview Exporting, Saving, and Printing an Alarm Report Running an Alarm ReportAcknowledging an Alarm Status Bar Setup Selecting the Language Logoff Status Bar Point Commander Point Commander Application Overview Point Commander Application Overview Command Options and Status Point Name and Description Advanced Command Options Points with Priority Array Status IndicatorsDynamic Trending Command Feedback Error Code Tips for Using the Point Commander Application Using the Point Commander ApplicationCommanding Point Values Release All Commanded Points Disabling and Re-enabling a Point Out-of-ServiceSteps for Commanding Point Values Steps for Disabling/Re-enabling a Point Steps for Changing Point Priority Basic Commanding Window Priority Arrays Release All Commanded Points Graphics Features Tips for Using the Graphics ViewUsing the Graphics View Graphics View Graphics File Types Graphics File Navigation Graphics View Point Log Report Point Log Report Application Overview Using the Point Log Report Application Running a Point Log Report Generating a Point Log Report Querying and Filtering a Point Log ReportExporting, Saving, and Printing a Point Log Report Trend View Using the Trend ViewTips for Using the Trend View Application Trend View Overview Using the Trend View Viewing Trend Data of Multiple Trended Points Printing a Trend Graph Customizing a Trend Graph Vertical Access ValuesDynamic Display Line Color and Thickness, Fill Color, and Chart Type Removing Points from a Graph Scheduler Application Overview Schedule ViewUser Interface Description for the Scheduler Application Using the Scheduler Application Tips for Using the Scheduler Application Schedule View Common Editor Fields and Buttons Create/EditObject Identifier Object Reference Trend Application Overview TrendSection Overview Common Editor Buttons and Functions User Interface Description for the Trend Editor Application Off-Node Trending Create/Edit Using the Trend Editor Application Creating a Trend Object Modifying a Trend Object Viewing a Trend Object Point Deleting a Trend Object Point Editor Application Overview User Interface Description for the Point Editor Application Tips for Using the Point Editor Application Using the Point Editor Application Creating a Point Intrinsic Alarming Modifying a Point Viewing a Point Deleting a Point Schedule/Command/Calendar Schedule/Command/Calendar Object Editors Overview Schedule Object Editor User Interface Command Object Editor User Interface Calendar Object Editor User Interface Tips for Using Schedule/Command/Calendar Object Editors Creating a Schedule ObjectNotReleased Creating a Weekly ScheduleNotReleased Creating a Schedule ExceptionNotReleased Create/Edit Command Point ObjectsNotReleased Modifying a Schedule ObjectNotReleased Viewing a Schedule ObjectNotReleased Command Objects Deleting a Schedule ObjectNotReleased Creating a Command ObjectNotReleased Modifying a Command ObjectNotReleased Viewing a Command ObjectNotReleased Deleting a Command ObjectNotReleased Calendar Objects Creating a Calendar ObjectNotReleased Modifying a Calendar ObjectNotReleased Viewing a Calendar ObjectNotReleased Deleting a Calendar ObjectNotReleased User Interface Description for the Event Enrollment Editor Event EnrollmentEvent Enrollment Overview Click the Event Enrollment icon Create/Edit Tips for Using the Event Enrollment Editor Type-specific Parameters Modifying an Event Enrollment Object Click the Event Enrollment icon from the Create/Edit bar Viewing an Event Enrollment Object Deleting an Event Enrollment Object Running an Alarm ReportNotReleasedStatus Bar Counts and Reports Acknowledging an AlarmNotReleased Notification Class 100 Siemens Industry, Inc 101 Using the Notification Class Editor Creating a Notification Class Object Modifying a Notification Class Object Viewing a Notification Class Object Remote Notification Deleting a Notification Class Object Smtp Configuration Editor Overview Smtp Configuration Section OverviewUsing the Smtp Configuration EditorNotReleased 107 Creating a Heartbeat Message Remote Recipient List Using the Remote Recipient List EditorNotReleased Remote Recipient List Editor Overview Creating a Remote RecipientNotReleased Modifying a Remote RecipientNotReleased Deleting a Remote RecipientNotReleased FLN Device Editor Overview Replicating a Remote Recipient ListNotReleasedUser Interface Description for the FLN Device Editor 113 Tips for Using the FLN Device Editor Using the FLN Device Editor Creating an FLN Device Modifying an FLN Device Viewing an FLN Device TEC Init Deleting an FLN Device TEC Initial Value Editor Overview User Interface Description for the TEC Initial Value Editor Using the TEC Initial Value Editor Setting the Initial Value  The TEC Initial Values Editor window displays Updating the Panel Initializing Releasing Points Ppcl Editor Overview User Interface Description for the Ppcl Editor 123 Enable or Disable Ppcl Lines Tips for Using the Ppcl EditorUsing the Ppcl Editor Creating a Ppcl Program  The Enable Lines or Disable Lines window displays Modifying a Ppcl Program Viewing a Ppcl Program Deleting a Ppcl Program UsersUser Interface Description for the User Account Editor User Info Tab Permissions Tab 130 Siemens Industry, Inc Using the User Account Editor Creating a User Account Modifying a User Account Viewing a User Account Click the Change UserPassword icon in the Create/Edit bar Change User PasswordChanging a Password Deleting a User Account Change Panel Time User Account Passwords Using Double Byte Character SetsChanging an Expired Password New User Account 136 Siemens Industry, Inc FINlite Graphics Tool FINlite Graphics Tool Overview User Interface Description for the FINlite Graphics Tool Graphics Application Workflow File Menu Edit Menu View Menu Language Dropdown Question Mark Icon Panels Bar Components Bar Layers Bar Properties Bar File-System & User Library Bar Animation EditorCanvas Tips for Using the FINlite Graphics Tool Using the FINlite Graphics Tool Launching the FINlite Graphics Tool Logging in to the Controller Creating Graphics Button Component To create a ModelLabel Component To bind a button to a point To bind a button to a graphic To bind a button to a Schedule Object To bind a button to a Trend Log Object To bind a button to a Web To Publish a Graphics File Editing the Graphics AnimationTo create a Graphics file To Edit the Animation To save the Graphics file Saving and Publishing the Graphics FileTo publish the Graphics file To Relativize a Graphics File Default GraphicsCreating Device Templates From the File menu, select Create Device Template Click Relativize Backing Up Graphics Field Panel Web Server User Interface Deleting Graphics Files Deleting Graphics FilesExample Deleting a Graphic from the Field Panel Web Server Deleting Graphics Files from All Locations Verifying Graphic before Deleting from IFD Directory Viewing Directory StructureDeleting Graphics Updating the FINlite User Guide Deleting the Same Graphic from Drive A\ 159 Field Panel File System Operations Field Panel Features for Field Panel Web ServerBasic File System Operation Commands Set Drive List Drives Rename a File List Files in a Directory Delete a File Move a File Copy a File Examples Remove a Directory Wildcard Example Backing up and Restoring Databases IFD To enable the Auto Save feature via the HMI Enabling Auto Save Available Memory Diagnostic Point General Troubleshooting Tips TroubleshootingClear the UI Cache Account Expired Log On Error MessagesClear the FINlite Cache Windows XP No Web Server Access Install, Upgrade, and Connection ErrorsLogin has Failed Account is Locked Browser Will Not Connect to the Panel Field Panel Web Server User Interface Upgrade FailsError Accessing Panel Message Empty Browser Window User is Unable to Log in to Panel via FINlite Graphics IssuesDisplaying New Graphics in Browser Graphics Files do not Save Properly Other Issues Issued by Copyright Siemens Industry, Inc