User Manual

The Conﬁguration Tool

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1.1 Introduction

The iX Developer software is used to conﬁgure operator panels and PC operated

control applications, including applications for IPCs (Industrial PCs) from

Beijer Electronics.

iX Developer contains all basic functions needed in an application. The functions

are tested and developed with customer needs and preferences in focus.

Pre-deﬁned objects in iX Developer can be used to create complete process

images, providing an overview of a complex application. You can customize the

pre-deﬁned objects or create objects of your own.

Communication drivers for a large number of controllers and automation

equipment are available.

The help ﬁle assumes that the most recent versions of the system program (image)

and iX Developer are used.

1.1.1 Controller

iX panel operator panels can be connected to many types of automation

equipment, such as PLCs, servos, and drives. Further on, the expression controller

is used as a general term for the connected equipment.

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Controller

1.1.2 Tags

Data values in a controller are referred to as tags.

Tags may also belong to the system or be internal. A tag has a symbolic name and

can be of different data types.

Objects connected to tags can c hange values in the controller, and tag values can be

reﬂected by changing object appearance in various ways. Objects in a screen will

remain static until connected to a tag.

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