SCHNEIDER Magelis range Graphic XBT-F / TXBT-F Instruction Manual

SCHNEIDER Magelis range Graphic XBT-F / TXBT-F Instruction Manual

The complete operation and development manual for Schneider Graphic Magelis series human-machine interface (HMI) terminals (including XBT-F, TXBT, and touch screen models) revolves around the XBT-L1000 software for application development, terminal operation, PLC communication, and fault handling. It supports core functions such as page design (application/alarm/help/recipe page), variable reading and writing, alarm management (priority/grouping/log), PLC data interaction (dialog box table), etc. The terminal protection level reaches IP65, supports 16 levels of alarm priority, 500 alarm log storage, adapts to multiple communication protocols such as UNI-TELWAY and Modbus, and is widely used in industrial automation control scenarios. It also provides detailed application development examples and fault troubleshooting solutions.

Document Overview

(1) Core positioning and scope of application

Category key information

Application development, installation and configuration, operation and troubleshooting of Graphic Magelis series terminals for document purposes

Applicable products XBT-F (5.7 "/10.4" buttons/touch screen), TXBT (with 1.6Gb hard drive, supports Windows 95)

Core tool XBT-L1000 development software (requires V3.3 or above version, compatible with firmware V2.1.15+)

Target users include industrial automation engineers, equipment maintenance personnel, and application developers

Application scenarios include production line monitoring, equipment control, parameter configuration, and fault alarm (compatible with PLCs such as Modicon and Siemens)

(2) Core Compliance and Security Requirements

Safety warning: Only authorized personnel are allowed to operate. Interruption of PLC communication may cause equipment to lose control, and redundant logic needs to be programmed

Protection level: Terminal protection level IP65 (compliant with IEC529), suitable for harsh industrial environments

Certification standards: UL 4/4x, NEMA 4, CE certification, meeting international industrial standards

Application development (based on XBT-L1000 software)

(1) Development process

Requirement specification: Clearly define user operation, control logic, and data interaction requirements

Page design: Create template pages (application/alarm/help/recipe), reuse common elements (logo, status line)

Content configuration: Add static text/graphics, dynamic variables (numerical/bar chart/curve), function keys

Dialogue box table configuration: Define the interaction data between PLC and terminal (up to 135 words)

Simulation testing: Terminal/PLC simulation to verify page navigation and data interaction

Application transmission: Local (serial port) or remote (PLC network) transmission to the terminal

Operation and maintenance: supports application updates, log queries, and troubleshooting

(2) Page type and function

Page Type Core Usage Key Features

Application page device monitoring and parameter input support static/dynamic elements, password protected

Alarm page fault prompt and handling with 16 priority levels and 16 alarm groups, supporting relay linkage

Help page operation guide can be associated with application/alarm pages, supporting multiple languages

Formula page parameter storage and reuse with 125 records and 5000 variables, supporting PCMCIA storage

Form page data printing is only for printing purposes and supports barcode and table formats

(3) Core configuration items

Multi language support: up to 3 languages, capable of translating system/custom text

Password protection: Level 3 password (A/B/C), controls page/field access permissions

Variable configuration: supports single character/double character/floating point/bit variables, can set threshold (Min/L/H/Max) and color linkage

Function key configuration: static keys (globally effective), dynamic keys (page specific), supporting jog/self-locking commands

Terminal operation

(1) Basic Operations

Page navigation: Switch between static/dynamic function keys, page numbers, and PLC commands (supports password protected pages)

Variable input: numerical input (keyboard), graphic input (slider/knob), supports instant writing/confirm writing

Print Control: Supports printing of alarm logs, form pages, and screenshots (TXBT supports SHIFT+RINT)

(2) Alarm management

Detailed Function Description

Alarm triggers PLC bit signal activation, supports multi PLC alarm distribution

Priority levels 1-16 (with 1 being the highest), high priority alarms are displayed first

Confirmation methods: manual confirmation (ENTER key), automatic confirmation (fault recovery)

500 events (triggered/confirmed/restored) are stored in the log, with timestamp records

Group management of 16 alarm groups, each with independent color identification

(3) Featured Features

Formula management: Store production parameters, support freezing/saving/restoring/transferring to PLC

TXBT exclusive: Running Windows 95 applications (such as calculators), external keyboard, ISA bus extension

Variable adjustment: Supports 16 adjustment pages, up to 448 variables (10 "terminal), supports symbol import (PL7/Concept)

PLC communication

(1) Communication Protocol and Link

Supported protocols: UNI-TELWAY, FIPWAY, Modbus, Modbus+, Jbus, etc. (downloadable)

Physical link: RS232/RS422/RS485 (serial port), PLC network (remote transmission)

Terminal role: Master/Slave mode, default client (actively reading and writing PLC data)

(2) Dialogue box table (core interactive medium)

Example of table type functional keywords

Status table (terminal → PLC) sends terminal status, button information, alarm confirmation result display page number (% MWn+8), button image (% MWn+0)

Command table (PLC → terminal) controls page switching, key locking, alarm triggering page switching (% MWn+16), key locking (% MWn+27)

Alarm table (PLC → terminal) triggers an alarm, with a maximum of 61 words (XBT)/125 words (TXBT) alarm bits (% MWn+30~% MWn+90)

Secure dialogue authorization to prevent illegal interaction of authorization words (% MWn+20), matching XBT-L1000 configuration values

(3) Interaction cycle optimization

Optimization mode: Variables are grouped by page and assigned to consecutive addresses to reduce communication volume

Refresh cycle: The dialog table cycle can be configured, and the variable supports cyclic/single/instant refresh

Communication monitoring: Monitor communication status through% MWn+3 words to prevent disconnection and loss of control

Technical specifications and troubleshooting

(1) Core technical specifications

Terminal type, screen specifications, function keys, storage capacity, working environment

XBT-F 5.7 "320x240 pixels, 16 grayscale static 10, dynamic 8 alarm logs 500 entries 0~45 ℃, 0~85% humidity

XBT-F 10.4 "640x480 pixels, 256 colors, 12 static and 10 dynamic formulas, 125 records, 0~45 ℃, 0~85% humidity

TXBT 10.4 "640x480 pixels, 256 colors, 12 static and 10 dynamic 1.6Gb hard drives, 0~45 ℃, 0~85% humidity

Touch screen 5.7 ", 320x240 pixels, 256 colors, 6x8 touch area alarm log 500 records, 0~45 ℃, 0~85% humidity

(2) Common faults and solutions

Possible causes and solutions for fault phenomena

Application transmission failed due to cable error and incorrect terminal mode. Check the XBT-Z915 cable and confirm that the terminal is in transmission mode

Alarm does not display PLC alarm bit not activated, priority configuration error check dialog box table alarm word, confirm alarm priority ≥ current display level

Variable read/write failed due to incorrect address and protocol mismatch. Please verify the variable address and PLC configuration, and confirm that the protocol has been downloaded

No response to PLC button lock, password not entered. Check for% MWn+27~% MWn+29 lock word, enter corresponding password

Application Development Example

Taking industrial bakery production control as an example, fully demonstrate:

Requirement analysis: dough preparation (parameter input), baking monitoring (temperature monitoring), maintenance mode (password protection)

Page design: Main menu → Production menu → Preparation/baking page → Maintenance page, associated with help page and alarm page

Function configuration: Static keys (start/stop), dynamic variables (raw material consumption, temperature curve), alarm (temperature exceeding limit)

Communication configuration: dialog table address% MW100, including page number, button status, and alarm bit

Test transmission: After simulation verification, transmit to the terminal through serial port and run debugging