WINDMSG IDEC Corporation, WINDMSG Datasheet
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WINDMSG
Manufacturer Part Number
WINDMSG
Description
Software; HG1X; Pentium; 16 MB
Manufacturer
IDEC Corporation
Datasheet
1.WINDMSG.pdf
(2 pages)
Specifications of WINDMSG
Capacity
16 MB
Processor Type
Pentium
Lead Free Status / Rohs Status
RoHS Exempt Product
For Use With
HG1X
5.1
WindMSG is Windows based software to configure the HG1X Series
Interfaces by IDEC Corporation. WindMSG's tools and easy
approach can help you create your applications quickly and easily. By
using some of WindMSG's new features, you can be more effective in
what you need. Whether you need a small application to monitor data
or a bigger application for both monitoring and changing data in your
PLC, WindMSG has it all. With WindMSG you can get started quickly
to use your HG1X Interfaces.
Developing your applications for any HG1X Series is easy using
WindMSG. The common functionality found among many Windows
applications can also be found here and will allow you to quickly
adapt to WindMSG. Once you are familiar with the many visual clues
in WindMSG, creating an application will be a breeze. The idea
behind designing WindMSG and the HG1X is to allow you to get
where you want to... FAST!
You can use WindMSG to configure any HG1X model, to work with
ANY of the drivers supported. WindMSG currently supports over 25
PLCs and the following list of HG1X Models:
HG1X Series
Introduction
In this Chapter...
HG1X-252, HG1X-452
Configuration Software
Introduction to HG1X Software
Installing HG1X Software
HG1X Software - Basics
Create a new Application
Setup Node
Create Tag Data Base
Create Screens
Define Keys
Define Alarms
Application Task List
Download Application
HG1X communicates with a PLC only after downloading correct
driver and application into the unit. HG1X user should follow the
given procedure to configure and use HG1X:
5.2
System requirements for installing WindMSG on your PC:
To install WindMSG software:
1. Open Microsoft Windows. The Start program task button is
2. Place the installation CD into your PC’s CD drive.
3. Select Run, and a pop-up window appears. Type the path and
1. Create an application for required PLC.
2. Connect IBM cable.
3. Download Firmware i.e. driver for the PLC. HG1X models
4. Download application.
5. Now connect the PLC to the unit using PLC cable.
Windows Version
Processor
Hard disk Space
Serial Mouse
RAM
Display resolution :
Display colors
located at the bottom left portion of your screen.
file name for installing setup (D:\SETUP.EXE).Press OK. Follow
the instructions given in the setup software.
cannot communicate with PLC till the required driver is
downloaded.
Installing WindMSG Software
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Microsoft Windows 95 or higher
PENTIUM or higher
5 MB or more
Required
16 MB or more
640 x 480 (VGA) or better
16 colors or more
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WINDMSG Summary of contents
Page 1
... WindMSG. Once you are familiar with the many visual clues in WindMSG, creating an application will be a breeze. The idea behind designing WindMSG and the HG1X is to allow you to get where you want to... FAST! You can use WindMSG to configure any HG1X model, to work with ANY of the drivers supported ...
Page 2
... Each register in the PLC memory has a unique address and can be identified by giving a specific name to it. This information is stored as Tag Data Base in WindMSG. Any coil or register to be used in the application must be first defined in the Tag data base. Run WindMSG.exe. Following splash screen will be displayed. ...