iX Developer SP7 - 2.47.473 Release information

• iX240SP7 LastMinuteNotes iX PIEN341L.pdf.pdf
• iX240SP7 ReleaseNotes iX PIEN340Q.pdf.pdf

Driver MODICON Modbus Slave: Command XDNCW

Windows CE versions, X2, iX, E1000

• WindowsCE_X2_iX_E1000_.xlsx

Creating a custom Welcome screen / Startup screen on a X2 operator panel

X2 series
It's possible to create a custom Welcome Screen / startup screen, this is described in detail in the Configuation and Image manual:
X2 Configuration and Image manual

iX - SMTP - Using Gmail servers using App password

​​​Google has dropped the support for "less secure apps" and no longer supports the use of third-party apps or devices which ask you to sign in to your Google Account using only your username and password.

From now on an "App Password" is required when sending emails from iX panels that are configured to use Gmail's SMTP servers. Please notice that 2 step verification is required in order to create an app password. 

Create and use App Password

1. Login to you Google account.
   
2. Make sure 2-Step Verification is enabled.
   
   
3. Generate an App password. Select "Mail" as app and for device select "Other" and enter a custom name. Click Generate to get an app password.
   
   
4. Then use the following settings for the email device in the iX application
   
   From Email Address: [Gmail address]
   SMTP Server: smtp.gmail.com
   Port: 587
   Encryption Mode: ExplicitSSL
   Authentication Mode: AuthLogin
   Username: [Gmail address]
   Password: [The App Password]
   
   
   

• Set gmail App password .pdf

How to download Free software packages from SmartStore

​This document provides guidelines for customers when downloading free software and firmware packages from SmartStore. These procedures are described:

• How to download Free software packages from SmartStore - EXTERNAL_2023.08.08.pdf

ARTI - 8bit data types not working

​ARTI driver 4.16.05

Normally the use of 8bit data types is supported if the option "Load symbols when connecting" = TRUE.

With version 4.16.05 the driver will constantly report "Datatype mismatch" if any kind of 8bit datatype, defined in the controller, is in use.

Workaround:

• Use the previous driver 4.15.04
  
• Change the datatype in the controller to 16bit
  

Extract from driver help.

• CoDeSys_ARTI_Pre_4_15_04.zip

OPC ua settings in Phoenix plxnext engineer

​04 october 2022
To use IX OPC client with Phoenix PLC's some settings are needed in the PLxnext engineering tool, and also the PLC Webserver:

Basic settings "Visibility of variables" = "Marked"

Subject1 = HMI ip adress
UNcheck "Use the thruststore for client authentication" AND " Check application URI against client certificate. 

To get the NS ( namespace ) settings in IX developer correctly, the easiest way is to browse the Phoenix server from IX developer, by clicking the small down arrow at the right side of the "ADD" button in Tags, and select "Add tags from OPC server" . Then the nemespaces are set automaticly. Otherwise you can see them in the screenshot below:
 

WEB Server:
Disable Autentication in WBM in the PLC 
Login with "admin" and the password on the plc lable

• phoenix_OPCUA.docx

Image Sticking

When utilizing TFT LCD HMI panels in applications where a fixed or partially fixed image remains displayed on the screen for extended periods of time, users may experience a phenomenon referred to by the LCD industry as Image Sticking. Image Sticking - sometimes also called "image retention" or "ghosting"- is a phenomenon where a faint outline of a previously displayed image remains visible on the screen when the image is changed.

Image sticking can be caused by:

• Static images
  
• No Screensaver
  
• Sharp contrast transition (e.g. black / white)
• High ambient temperatures
  

• Use the screensaver functionality.
  
• Changing constantly  between static and dynamic images
• Avoid excessive brightness differences between foreground and background elements
• Use colors with similar brightness
• Use complementary colors in follow-up images
  

Best Practice Database on SD card or flash memory

​This document provides recommendations for how to setup and use the X2 HMI panel in the best way to reduce unnecessary wear on the flash memory.

For more information: Best Practice Image update for X2 pro, X2 marine and BoX2 pro 2.1 HF

• MAEN360.pdf

Max number of recipe items / tags

iX developer 2.40 SP7

The help file states that maximum 256 recipe items can be used. This is wrong, maximum number of recipe items / tags / columns is 998. 
When attemting to add more, iX will display a popup with an error message.

Convert from Exter/E1000 To X2 Series

The Mitsubishi E-Series hardware products and E-Designer software have been manufactured by Beijer Electronics for Mitsibishi for many years. In 2015, this partnership ended. Beijer-branded E1000 HMIs are now orderable directly through Beijer or one of its authorizated distributors. As your Mitsubishi terminals need to be replaced, Beijer provides a smooth transition by offering three paths:

Direct Replacement Path (E1000 panels) - A direct hardware and software replacement for most E1000 panels. The Beijer-branded E1000 panels are identical to the Mitsubishi-branded E1000 panels, only the rear labeling is different.

Direct Replacement Path (EXTER panels) - A direct mechanical drop-in hardware replacement is available for most E1000 products. The replacement products use your existing E-Designer applications after a simple project conversion to Information Designersoftware, a service offered by Beijer Technical Support

Upgrade Replacement Path (X2 panels) - Enhance your future HMI offering with modern X2 hardware and state-of-the-art iX Developer software including graphics, scripting, alarms, recipes, remote access and multiple communication drivers. iX Developer supports and integrated E-Designer to iX Developer project conversion feature (as well as Information Designer to iX Developer).

The following is a comparison chart of the older, discontinued E-series/CIMREX HMI panels to the current E1000/EXTER HMI panels, as well as the closest versions to Beijer''s latest X2 panels.

1 The Beijer-built E-series models were branded for Mitsubishi. The CIMREX models were the Beijer-branded versions of the early E-series models. All were discontinued a number of years ago.

2 The E1000 models are upgrades from the older, discontinued E-series models. Historically, the Beijer-built E1000 models were branded for Mitsubishi, but now carry a Beijer brand. The E1000 are now only available from Beijer or an authorized distributor; they are no longer available from Mitsubishi. E1000 programming is based on E-Designer software which can now only be obtained from Beijer.

3 The Beijer-built and branded EXTER models are virtually identical to the E1000 models. EXTER programming is based on Information Designer software. Beijer Technical Support can convert an E-Designer program to an Information Designer program, if required.

4 X2 models are not 100% replacement models for the E1000 or EXTER models. They have different form-factors; there are no X2 Keypad models; all X2 models have color displays. These X2 models are the closest versions to the E1000/EXTER panels. X2 pro models have more memory and faster processors than the X2 base units. iX Developer can import an E-Designer or Information Designer project to run on X2 models, though it may not import 100% of the functionality.

5 Adapter plates enable a smaller footprint EXTER or E1000 HMI to fit in the space occupied by a slightly larger, discontinued Exxx or CIMREX model. Note: Adapter Plates allow most E1000/EXTER models to fit the cut-outs used by the discontinued E-series/CIMREX models.

6 X2 series are Beijer main iX models. See the EOL Notifications for details.

X2 image - Update EBOOT require SD card to be formatted to FAT16/FAT32

Some versions of the system program to X2 require the EBOOT to be updated as well. The EBOOT is included when you create "Recovery SD" from the Image Loader. Please note that the SD card must be formatted to FAT16/FAT32 otherwise the EBOOT will not be updated even though the "Make Recovery SD Card" setting was enabled.
The file system exFAT is not supported when upgrading the EBOOT.

The EBOOT version can be verified in the diagnostics which can be opened from the service menu.

X2 export control and dual use

• X2 Export Control and Dual Use_B2.pdf

X2 Letter of Volatility

​​​X2 Letter of Volatility

X2 base, X2 pro, X2 marine, X2 control, X2 motion

• X2_letter of volatility .pdf

MTBF Summary X2 base v2

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MTBF Summary X2 base v2

• MTBF Summary - X2 base_v2.pdf

Battery test summary - X2 base, Y2 base v2, BoX2 base v2, C2 industrial PCs

​Battery test summary - X2 base,  Y2 base v2, BoX2 base v2, C2 industrial PCs

• Battery Test Summary CR2032.pdf

DoC ECCN for X2 series HMI

• Declaration of conformity ECCN X2 2024-03-18.pdf

​SDoC Green Passport

​SDoC Green Passport

X2 pro, X2 control, X2 motion, X2 marine

• SDoC Green Passport X2 pro, X2 control, X2 motion, X2 marine(PROD CERT - 1164496 - 1 - A1) - 1.pdf

RoHS and REACH Declaration of Conformity

• RoHS and Reach Declaration of Conformity Beijer Electronics AB (PRODCERT - 2083745 - 1 - A1) - 1.pdf

Environmental Impact Report X2 pro, X2 marine, X2 control, X2 motion

​Environmental Impact Report X2 pro, X2 marine, X2 control, X2 motion

• Environmental Impact Report X2_rev4.pdf

Manufacturer declaration: X2 base v2 UKCA Declaration of Conformity

​Manufacturer declaration: X2 base v2 UKCA Declaration of Conformity

• X2 base v2 UKCA Declaration of Conformity.pdf

DoC battery X2 base (V2)

​DoC battery X2 base (V2)

• CR2032_EDBD-B24001-01DoC.pdf

CE Manufacturer declaration X2 base v2

CE Manufacturer declaration X2 base v2

• DoC CE, EMC, RoHS Declaration of conformity x2 base v2.pdf

CE certificate x2 base 15 v2 HP

​CE certificate x2 base 15 v2 HP

• T201228D02_X2 base 15 v2 HP_EMC Verification.pdf

KCC certificate X2 base 15 v2 HP

​KCC certificate X2 base 15 v2 HP

• KCC certificate X2 base 15 v2 HP.pdf

FCC certificate x2 base 15 v2 HP

​FCC certificate x2 base 15 v2 HP

• T201228D02_X2 base 15 v2 HP_FCC Verification.pdf

Cable CAB113: Cable for ModBus RS485 between X2 panel and BFI

• 6222S1.pdf

3D drawing X2 base 15 v2 HP

​3D drawing X2 base 15 v2 HP

• X2 base 15 v2 HP.pdf
• X2 base 15 v2 HP.step

Outline drawing X2 base 15 v2 HP

​Outline drawing X2 base 15 v2 HP

• X2 base 15 v2 HP outline drawing.dxf
• X2 base 15 v2 HP outline drawing.dwg

Add Tags to Tagmonitor by script

​25.03.2019
IX dev. 2.40SP1
X2 control 10 (Should work on all platforms)

Attached sample project adds predefined tags to the TagMonitor object, making it easy to switch between  several different sets of tags in the list

• TagMonitor.zip

Program example iX Developer: Modbus TCP communication between any X2 and BFI-P2/H3.

This is to be found in Smart Engineering, SER0050. Either download the manual further down for SER0050 or the complete Smart Enginnering here.

Program example support:

• Works only towards BFI Frequency inverters BFI-H3 and BFI-P2 
  
• Start and stop
  
• Change Setfrequency
• Normal-, fast- or coasting-stop
• Inverter Alarm Reset
• Constant overview of Drive Outputs-, Alarm-, Safety-, Running Hours status
• Read and Write of all parameters and data available in the inverter
• Read of Drive type, Input voltage, Power, Frame size, Firmware and serialnumber
• Trend 

HMI project created in iX Developer 2.40 SP6.

​​

• SER0050_QS_ iX to BFI-H3-P2 ModBusTCP_V1.0.0-EN.pdf

Program example iX Developer: Modbus RTU communication between any X2 and BFI-E3, BFI-P2 or BFI-H3.

This is to be found in Smart Engineering, SER0051. Either download the manual further down for SER0051 or the complete Smart Enginnering here.

Program example support:

• Works only towards BFI Frequency inverters BFI-E3, BFI-H3 or BFI-P2 
  
• Start and stop
  
• Change Setfrequency
• Normal-, fast- or coasting-stop
  
• Inverter Alarm Reset
• Constant overview of Drive Outputs-, Alarm-, Safety-, Running Hours status
• Read and Write of all parameters and data available in the inverter
• Read of Drive type, Input voltage, Power, Frame size, Firmware and serialnumber
• Trend 

HMI project created in iX Developer 2.40 SP6.

• SER0051_QS_ iX to BFI ModBusRTU_V1.0.0-EN.pdf

Program example iX Developer: Modbus TCP communication between any X2 HMI and BFI-E3.

This is to be found in Smart Engineering, SER0060. Either download the manual further down for SER0060 or the complete Smart Enginnering here.

Example shows how X2 Base7 control/monitor up to 63 BFI-E3 in a Modbus TCT network. Functions supported are: 

Program example support:

• Works only towards BFI Frequency inverter BFI-E3-MTP 
• Start and stop
• Change Setfrequency
• Normal-, fast- or coasting-stop
• Inverter Alarm Reset
• Constant overview of Drive Outputs-, Alarm-, Safety-, Running Hours status
  
• Read and Write of all parameters and data available in the inverter
• Read of Drive type, Input voltage, Power, Frame size, Firmware and serialnumber
• Trend 

HMI project created in iX Developer 2.40 SP6.

• SER0060_QS_X2 to BFI-E3 ModBusTCP_V1.0.0-EN.pdf

iX Templates for E-key and X-Key

Templates for E-key and X-key, created as popups.

Unzip the *.zip file in < C:\Users\Public\Documents\Beijer Electronics AB\iX Developer 2.40 SP4\Screen Templates > and the templates will be available under “Add Screen”>Templates

Connect an action to the buttons, LED-colourfärg/Led-blink as dynamic if used.

• E_key_popup_X2Pro12.zip
• X_key_popup_X2Pro12.zip

Quick start guide - Connect X2 HMI with Nexto PLC, SUEN00414

• Connect X2 with Nexto SUEN00414.pdf

Ping from IX x2 terminal

​27.02.02
IX dev. 2.40 SP4

The attached project sample (X2 control 10), Pings a fixt IP adress every 30 sec, and set\rst a global tag accordingly, to show the status of the connection.
All code is in a scriptmodule, initiated by the "created" event.

The actual Ping syntax is: (returns true\false)
if(Core.Api.Service.ServiceContainerCF.GetService<Neo.ApplicationFramework.Interfaces.INetworkService>().Ping("10.0.0.1", 100))

• Ping.zip

iX Developer - Top10 Alarm list, based on count and/or duration

​​You easily implement a Top10 Alarm list in iX.

1. Add a DatabaseViewer control to a screen

2. Add the following script to the screen:

void AlarmScreen_Opened(System.Object sender, System.EventArgs e)
{
DatabaseViewer1.IsControlVisible = false; //Optional, to hide manual controls
}

void btnTop10_Click(System.Object sender, System.EventArgs e){
string sFrom = "1900-01-01"; string sTo = "2999-12-31";
DatabaseViewer1.SendSelectQuery("SELECT [AlarmItemName], [Text], AlarmItemDisplayName,COUNT(*) AS [Count],SUM(strftime('%s',InActiveTime) - strftime('%s',ActiveTime)) AS [Duration (s)] FROM AlarmServer WHERE ActiveTime >= '" + sFrom + "' AND ActiveTime <= '" + sTo + "' GROUP BY [AlarmItemName],AlarmItemDisplayName,[Text] ORDER BY COUNT(*) DESC,[Duration (s)] DESC","Database.db");
}

void btnTop10Duration_Click(System.Object sender, System.EventArgs e){
string sFrom = "1900-01-01"; string sTo = "2999-12-31";
DatabaseViewer1.SendSelectQuery("SELECT [AlarmItemName], [Text], AlarmItemDisplayName,COUNT(*) AS [Count],SUM(strftime('%s',InActiveTime) - strftime('%s',ActiveTime)) AS [Duration (s)] FROM AlarmServer WHERE ActiveTime >= '" + sFrom + "' AND ActiveTime <= '" + sTo + "' GROUP BY [AlarmItemName],AlarmItemDisplayName,[Text] ORDER BY [Duration (s)] DESC, COUNT(*) DESC","Database.db");
}

• Top10_Alarms.zip

Quick Start Guide, MELSEC Qnn QJ71E71 Ethernet to X2 series SUEN405

​Communication driver in X2: MC Protocol

• MELSEC Qnn QJ71E71 Ethernet - X2 series SUEN00405.pdf

Quick Start Guide, MELSEC iQ-R Ethernet - X2 series SUEN00406

​Communication driver X2: MC Protocol

• MELSEC iQ-R Ethernet - X2 series SUEN00406.pdf

Quick Start Guide, MELSEC QnUDE Ethernet to X2 series, SUEN00403

​Communication driver X2: MC Protocol

• SUEN00403 - MELSEC QnUDE Ethernet to X2 series.pdf

Quick Start Guide, MELSEC FX5U/FX5UC Ethernet to X2 series, SUEN00402

• SUEN00402 - MELSEC FX5U_FX5UC Ethernet to X2 series.pdf

iX Developer Reference Manual, MAEN355 rev. B (current version)

• iX250 ReferenceManual MAEN355B.pdf.pdf

X2 base V2 Serial interface mapping

​Manual describing the mapping of serial connectors and serial ports on X2 base v2. The serial connectors are labeled A,B,C, while serial ports are named COM1...COM6.

• X2-base-v2-serial-interfaces-mapping.pdf

X2 base / pro / extreme / marine / control - Configuration and Image manual , MAEN352 rev B

MAEN352B: describes the X2 series system program V2.2 and later . 

This manual replaces MAEN205 rev. G

• X2_Configuration_MAEN352B_2024-05-02.pdf

Installation manuals X2 base 15 v2 HP, MAEN333

​MAEN333 X2 base 15 V2 HP

• X2_base_15_v2_HP_MAEN333_English.pdf

​Guidelines for TxA and TxB migration to X2.

​​Guidelines for TxA and TxB migration to X2.

• iX TxA and iX TxB to X2 migration guidelines 2016-08-25.pdf
• iX TxA and iX TxB to X2 migration guidelines 2016-08-25.pptx

Environmental report X2 base v2

​Environmental report X2 base v2

• Environmental Impact Report X2_Base_V2_IFS1543239.pdf

iX and Allen-Bradley Ethernet CLX

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix

The E and E1000 series has a driver named Allen-Bradley Ethernet CLX.
This driver is not available in iX Developer. However, that is just the name.
The E1000 variant is actually a limited Ethernet/IP driver, so when converting an E1000 project to iX platform, one can use the Allen-Bradley Ethernet/IP driver instead. This driver also suports newer systems such as the Micro 800, 820 and 850 controllers.   

SqlProxy - Connects iX Panels transparently to SQL Server

​There's sometimes a need to connect to SQL Server from an iX Panel.
In CE6 based panel, this has been possible using sqlclient.

Nothing similar is however supported in CE8 (most X2 panels).

During the years, we have helped customers creating solutions based on SQL Server connectivity.
There is a need to be able to move such an application to X2 aswell with minimal change of script code.

One solution is "SqlProxy" that is presented in the attached pdf file.
​
Download:
https://www.beijerelectronics.com/en/support/Help___online?code=4D4C0877-4291-43C8-BA7B-54A456B0B5FE
Install in e.g. C:\Users\Public\SqlProxy to avoid access right issues!

October 16, 2019: The file SqlProxy_191016C.zip contains CURRENT VERSION !
SqlProxy 1.1.0.1. Make sure to use corresponding SqlProxy.exe , tcpServer.dll and scmSqlProxy.Script.cs from the same package!
Supports unicode (e.g. Chinese characters and queries like select * from Customers where Name = N'公司黄页' ). Performance improved.

For best performance, limit the amount of data (number of rows and number of columns) to the minimum necessary with your SQL query. Example: "select top (1) createdTime, columnName3, columnName149 from tableName where columnName1 = 'something' order by createdTime desc"
to get just the few interesting columns from the very latest record where columnName1 = 'something'

Furthermore, for best performance, use StringBuilder when receiving reply from SqlProxy instead of += in the iX demo project. scmSqlProxy.Script_StringBuilder.zip in demo project contains this alternate scmProxy.Script.cs file if needed.
Contact support @beijer.se for additional info!

• SqlProxy_161202C.pdf
• SqlProxy_190115.pdf
• SqlProxy_191016C.zip
• SqlProxy_as_service_170330.pdf

Remote Access Viewer v1.5.4, for Exter/E1000 - TxA/TxB/TAxx - X2 panels

Remote Access Viewer is a program for remote access and control Exter/E1000 - TxA/TxB/TAxx - X2 panels.

It is possible to access, reflect and control panels from a PC by using the VNC client program, Remote Access Viewer (freeware), together with the built-in VNC server (Remote Access function) in the iX Panels.

NB: Even though the help file suggests another key combination, please note that Ctrl-Alt-Shift-F toggles Full screen mode on / off best, so you Restore from Fullscreen mode with this key combination! 

vncviewer.exe_patch.zip contains a patched vncviewer.exe

• MA00756.pdf
• RemoteAccessViewerSetup 1.5.4_iX.exe
• vncviewer.exe_patch.zip

EDS file for CiX-CAN and X2

EDS_CiX-CAN.zip includes EDS files for the CiX-CAN module:

CiXCANopen.eds                                      General EDS file

CiXCANopen_Default_PDO1.eds              EDS file corresponding to Default Slave PDO setting 1

CiXCANopen_Default_PDO2.eds              EDS file corresponding to Default Slave PDO setting 2

CiXCANopen_Default_PDO3.eds              EDS file corresponding to Default Slave PDO setting 3

CiXCANopen_Default_PDO4.eds              EDS file corresponding to Default Slave PDO setting 4

EDS_X2.zip includes EDS files for the internal CAN on X2 (extreme) panels:

X2CANopen.eds                                      General EDS file

X2CANopen_Default_PDO1.eds              EDS file corresponding to Default Slave PDO setting 1

X2CANopen_Default_PDO2.eds              EDS file corresponding to Default Slave PDO setting 2

X2CANopen_Default_PDO3.eds              EDS file corresponding to Default Slave PDO setting 3

X2CANopen_Default_PDO4.eds              EDS file corresponding to Default Slave PDO setting 4

​

• EDS_CiX-CAN.zip
• EDS_X2.zip

X2 series (German)

​36-page brochure incl. general and product family descriptions, technical data, iX and WARP software descriptions, migration paths, etc.

• BRDE631E - X2 brochure_2019_15aug.pdf

X2 starterkit DE

• X2 starterkit DE.pdf

X2 brochure (Spanish)​

X2 brochure (Spanish)​

• BRES631A- X2 brohure_low.pdf

X2 brochure 2019 (French)

• BRFR631E - X2 brochure_2019_15aug.pdf

X2 brochure (English), BREN631

​​36 page brochure incl. general and product family descriptions, technical data, iX and acirr+ software descriptions, migration paths, etc. Incl. X2 extreme, X2 pro21 and two-year warranty

• BREN631F - X2 brochure_210309.pdf

X2 base v2 image V2.2 b1041 (Current version)

​Related documents:

• x2 base v2 v2.2 b1041 image.zip

X2 series Custom Welcome Screen (splash), template

​Template file for customising the Welcome Screen, refer to X2 image manual.

Custom Welcome screen is supported on X2 base v2 and X2 pro/marine/control/extreme. Currently only X2 base v2 and X2 extreme support customization using this .cfg file and this require the latest versions of the system programs (X2 base V2 v1.02 b280 | X2 extreme v2.1 b430).

• iXCustomSplash.zip

X2 base V2 1.1 (Current version)

​X2 base V2 firmware image version 1.1 (b1015).

• X2 base v2 LastMinuteNotes B1015.pdf
• X2 base v2 ReleaseNotes B1015.pdf
• X2basev2ImageLoader_build1015.exe

X2 base v2 (HP) 1.0.2 b280

​Firmware image, version 1.0.2 b280, for X2 base v2, Basic and HP. Custom splash template file included in this package.

• iXCustomSplash.cfg
• X2 base v2 LastMinuteNotes B280.pdf
• X2 base v2 ReleaseNotes B280.pdf
• X2BaseV2ImageLoader_build280.exe