Matti Loukas Display Builder 2005 ABB ABB - 1 - - 1 -
Contents General Data handling Object Transformations Object Features Tools Conclusion 2005 ABB - 2 -
General 2005 ABB - 3 - What are the major changes in graphics editing? New graphics engine Now graphics files are stored in format used by new graphics engine To make difference in terminology between old and new graphics, new graphics file is called Process Display Displays are edited by using Display Builder Windows look & feel application Possible to make larger displays than before Several stations in one display No theoretical limit on object count Symbol size is not limited Possible to use decluttering
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Data handling Data source (COM object, OPC client/server architecture) Data Vars 2005 ABB - 5 - OPC server of SYS_600
Data handling Writing data to process Create input object Set input object variable Set write variable (same as input object variable) 2005 ABB - 6 -
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Object Transformations 2005 ABB - 8 - Features for easily connecting symbols Snap to symbol Double click to connect objects Snap and stretch to symbol Handles Resize Reshape Alignments Distribute Snap to symbol Snap and stretch to symbol
Object Transformations Shrink/expand horizontal/vertical/both Rotate right/left Bring to front/send to back Flip horizontally/vertically Nudge Move the object stepwise Alternatively use arrow keys 2005 ABB - 9 -
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Object Features Objects Primitive objects Line, rectangle, circle, arc, etc. Fixed line width used Fixed properties Subdrawings SA-specific symbols are subdrawings Appearance and properties can be modified 2005 ABB - 11 -
Object Features 2005 ABB - 12 - Rules Define what happens on user action, e.g. mouse click Examples Set variable value Execute function in script etc. Decluttering Defined as levels 1-10 Tool tip 1 = always shown, 10 = shown only on close-up
Object Features Dynamics Object properties can be set to depend on data variable value Change in data variable value shows as change in object appearance Threshold handling for color, visibility and blinking 2005 ABB - 13 -
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Tools Data source configuration Opens from menu Edit Data variables Data source consists of data variables Application number Blink period for blinking colors 2005 ABB - 15 -
Tools Data variable configuration Represent value of MicroSCADA application object 2005 ABB - 16 -
Tools Available data source types: Microscada OPC server File OPC client Read variable value from file Memory Variable value set by input object Constant Values are constants defined by user 2005 ABB - 17 -
Tools Coloring tool Define colors used in system Changes affect to all objects that use these colors Color indexes 0-111 reserved for logical colors 2005 ABB - 18 -
Tools Palette Contains sub-drawings available in system Custom symbols can be added to \sc\prog\graphicsengine\palette E.g. by copying existing subdrawings IEC and ANSI style presentations available for some of the symbols 2005 ABB - 19 -
Tools 2005 ABB - 20 - Object browser Contains Standard function objects created in Object Navigator Used to create instances of objects in display Drag-and-drop support View based on object identification of process objects Possible to select subdrawing E.g. IEC or ANSI presentation
Tools Busbar coloring features Topology is built automatically while drawing Topology information dialog View connections between objects 2005 ABB - 21 -
Tools Merge Add the contents of another display file to display Import Import WMF file Play mode View the display in running mode Possible to view edited display with live data State indications and busbar coloring work 2005 ABB - 22 -
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Conclusion 2005 ABB - 24 - Common steps when building display Plan the size of the drawing before starting Reserve space for all parts of the display (e.g. stations) Decide grid spacing (for Snap to grid) Create SA-symbols with Object browser Use combo box to select sub-drawing Shrink/expand the symbol to wanted size Add wiring by adding Busbar * -symbols from palette Put on reshape handles when moving the symbols Use shrink/expand functions to scale objects Connect symbols Snap to symbol Snap/stretch to symbol Use flip functionality to set orientation